Because of what we already have in Christ, what are Christians to do? I. Let us draw near to God in faith, v22. II. Let us hold fast our hope, v23. III. Let us love one another, vv24-25Di Ted Wenger

What sort of king is Jesus? I. He’s the sovereign king in control of all creation, vv1-7. II. He’s the humble king who comes in peace, vv4-5. III. He’s the celebrated king whom the people misunderstand, vv8-11.Di Ted Wenger

I. Covenant Care. II. Covenant Concern. III. Covenant CertaintyDi Teaching Elder Zach Simmons

I. We have been saved ... II. To proclaim Christ ... III. To a lost and dying world ...Di Teaching Elder Zach Simmons

"by the mercies of God... present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship."Di Rev. Dr. Jeff Reed

This post has been updated to play the audio of the sermon on Hebrews 10:11-18. There is a perfect atonement for sin, by Jesus, the perfect high priest, offering up a perfect sacrifice, to bring us to perfection. I. The witness of the posture of the priest, vv11-12. II. The witness of the ascension and heavenly session of Christ, vv12-14. III. The …

I. The recognition of the identity of Jesus, vv29-31. II. The opposition to the agenda of Jesus, vv31-32. III. The appeal to the compassion of Jesus, vv32-34. IV. The demonstration of the power of Jesus, v34.Di Ted Wenger

I. How do we make sense of the Lord's directing hand? II. How do we make sense of the Lord's abounding grace? III. How do we make sense of the Lord's chastening rod?Di Zach Simmons

Jesus says, "But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be your slave, even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” What is greatness in the kingdom of God? I. What is isn't. II. How hard it is. III. What it is.…

I. The inadequacy of the Old Testament sacrifices to atone for any sin, vv1-4. II. The adequacy of Jesus in doing the will of God for our salvation, vv5-7. III. Some benefits of the perfect obedience of Jesus, vv8-10.Di Ted Wenger

I. The Son of Man will be delivered into the hands of the chief priests and scribes, vv17-18. II. The Son of Man will be tried, convicted, and sentenced to death, 18b. III. The Son of Man will be delivered over to the Gentiles to be ridiculed, tortured and killed, v19a. IV. The Son of Man will be raised from the dead, v19b.…

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I. Jesus appears now, in the presence of God, on our behalf, vv23-24. II. Jesus appeared once for all to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself, vv25-26. III. Jesus will appear a second time to save those who are waiting for him, vv27-28Di Ted Wenger

Jesus says, "Many who are first shall be last, and the last first." I. The call to labor, vv1-7. II. The payment of wages, vv8-12. III. The character of the landowner, vv13-16.Di Ted Wenger

I. The blessings and beneficiaries of the new covenant mediator, v15. II. The death of the new covenant mediator, vv16-17. III. The blood of the new covenant mediator, vv18-22.Di Ted Wenger

I. The praise he commands, vv1-2. II. The trust he counsels, vv3-5. III. The God who captivates, vv6-10.Di Ted Wenger

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I. Only God is Incomparably Huge, vv12-13. II. Only God is Indispensable to the World, vv15-17. III. Only God is Uncontrollable by the Religious, vv18-20. IV. Only God is Unquestionably Sovereign, vv21-24. V. Only God is Invincible in Power, vv25-26.Di Ted Wenger

I. The way of redemption, vv11-12. II. The success of redemption, v12. III. The effect of redemption, vv13-14. IV. The aim of redemption, v14.Di Ted Wenger

I. The sight of God’s majestic glory, vv1-3. II. The undoing of the guilty sinner, vv4-5. III. The grace of God’s forgiveness by atonement, vv6-7. IV. The willingness of God’s grateful servant, v8.Di Ted Wenger

But when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation) 12 he entered once for all into the holy places, not by means of the blood of goats and calves but by means of his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption.…

The story of Balaam is about the righteousness of the Lord. I. The oracles of Balaam. II. The obituary of Balaam.Di Ruling Elder Dan Schwieder

Peter says to Jesus, “See, we have left everything and followed you. What then will we have?” What does Jesus promise his people? I. The future possession of ruling authority, v28. II. The possession of a hundredfold of what we give up now, v29. III. The inheritance of life that never ends, v29b. IV. The blessings of God even to those who are last,…

I. It is dangerous to be rich in this world, vv23-24. II. The possession of riches is not necessarily a sign of God’s favor, v25. III. It is impossible for any of us to save ourselves, but God can save any of us, v26.Di Ted Wenger

I. The fading glory of old covenant worship, vv1-5. II. The limited access of old covenant worship, vv6-8. III. The restricted effect of old covenant worship, vv9-10.Di Ted Wenger

I. The old covenant tent, vv1-2. II. The Holy Place and its furniture, v2. III. The Most Holy Place and its furniture, vv3-5.Di Ted Wenger

A man came up to him, saying, “Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?” And he said to him, “Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only one who is good. If you would enter life, keep the commandments.” He said to him, “Which ones?” And Jesus said, “You shall not murder, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not steal, Yo…

I. Inner transformation by the power of the Spirit in accord with God's law, v10b. II. Union with God through Christ, v10c. III. Personal knowledge of God, v11. IV. Forgiveness of sins, v12.Di Ted Wenger

God is not man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he should change his mind. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it?Di Ruling Elder Dan Schwieder

Hebrews 8:6 But as it is, Christ has obtained a ministry that is as much more excellent than the old as the covenant he mediates is better, since it is enacted on better promises. I. The new covenant is better than the old covenant. II. The old covenant is the covenant with Israel and Moses as Mediator. III. The old covenant wasn't faultless. IV. t…

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” I. So what did the people bringing these children know about Jesus? v13a. II. What did the disciples get wrong about Jesus and children? v13b. III. What does Jesus think about children? v14. IV. What does Jesus do for them? v15…

Jesus has obtained a ministry that is as much more excellent than the old as the covenant he mediates is better, v6. What are these covenants? How do they relate to the covenant of works and covenant of grace? What are the continuities and discontinuities between the old covenant and the new covenant?…

I. The love of Jesus, vv1-2. II. The teaching of Jesus about marriage, vv3-9. III. The teaching of Jesus about singleness, vv10-12.Di Ted Wenger

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Jesus is better than the Old Testament priests and ministry because: I. Jesus sat down at the right hand of the majesty, v1. II. Jesus serves in the true tent of the Lord, set up by the Lord, vv2-4. III. Jesus is the substance of which the Old Testament potrayals are but a copy and shadow, v5.Di Ted Wenger

I. Adultery, divorce and remarriage. II. Desertion, divorce and remarriage.Di Ted Wenger

I. Jesus sat down at the right hand of the majesty, v1. II. Jesus serves in the true tent of the Lord, vv2-3.Di Ted Wenger

I. Marriage is a covenant relationship. II. Marriage is a public and social relationship. III. Marriage is for the mutual help of husband and wife, and their companionship. IV. Marriage is a sexual relationship. V. Marriage was designed by God from the beginning to be between one man and one woman, at one time. VI. Marriage of a man and a woman is …

Why is Jesus able to provide us an eternal salvation? I. He's the flawless high priest, v26. II. He's the final sacrifice, v27. III. He's our forever Mediator, v28.Di Ted Wenger

Jesus is asked a question about divorce, and he begins his answer with this: "Have you not read that he who created them from the beginning made them male and female..." I. Jesus shows God’s love for people by healing them, vv1-2. II. Jesus shows God’s love for people in pointing us to his Word, vv3-4. III. Jesus shows God’s love for people in maki…

Jesus is the guarantor of a better covenant, who is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. Why is Jesus a better priest than any other? I. Because of God's oath, vv20-21. II. Because he's the guarantor of a better covenant, v22. III. Because he always lives to inter…

I. Christians must forgive others who sin against us, and keep on forgiving them, vv21-22. II. But how do we do that? What can give us a heart to do that?, vv23-34. III. We aren’t a forgiven person if we don’t forgive others from our heart, v35.Di Ted Wenger

Jesus is a better hope than the Old Testament law and priesthood could give. Why? Because the law gave a priesthood that brought imperfection, impermanence, and was impotent. But Jesus brings perfection, permanence and power. So in and by Jesus we can truly draw near to God.Di Ted Wenger

I. The process of reconciliation in personal and church discipline, vv15-17. II. The responsibility and authority of the church in cases of church discipline, v18. III. The assurance we have of God the Father answering our prayers in cases of church discipline, v19. IV. The presence of Jesus in cases of church discipline, v20.…

I. Melchizedek is a type of Christ, vv1-3. II. Melchizedek is greater then Abraham, and so also is Jesus, vv4-7. III. Melchizedek's Priesthood is greater than the Levitical Priesthood, and so also is the Priesthood of Jesus, vv8-10.Di Ted Wenger

What should we do if someone in the Christian community sins against us? I. If we’ve been sinned against, we should confront the person personally and privately, v15. II. If they won’t listen to just you, you should take others along, v16. III. If they won’t listen to two or three people, take it to the church, for judicial action, v17. IV. If they…

I. The evidence for the resurrection, vv1-10. II. The nature of the resurrection, vv11-16. III. The blessings of the resurrection, vv17-18.Di Ted Wenger