Sermons by Pastor Scott Julian & Pastor Daniel Christensen.
Episodes
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
Hebrews
“Jesus Is Greater”
Sermon Series
Part 10
On Fear and Rest
Hebrews 4:1-11
Warning not to miss God's rest (1-5)
Genesis 2:2, Deuteronomy 12:9; Joshua 21:43-45, John 3:16 Matthew 11:28-30
The only true rest for the souls of men is found in Jesus Christ.
Genesis 2:2; Exodus 20:11; 31:17
God's Today “Newness” (6-7)
2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:19-21
Sabbath Rest (8-11)
Psalm 95:11, Joshua 21:44; 22:4; 23:1
2 Corinthians 5:10, Romans 14:10
So What?
1.God is still true to His promises. His Word abides forever. We enter into God's rest because His promise still stands.
- God fulfills His promises only in those who accept His Word in faith. No one can enter into God's eternal rest unless he puts His faith in Jesus Christ.
- We who have believed enter into God's perfect rest. God's promise has become a reality according to His eternal purpose for the believer.
- Who enters into God's rest? Only those who place their faith in Jesus Christ.
Sunday Jan 31, 2021
Sunday Jan 31, 2021
Hebrews
“Jesus Is Greater”
Sermon Series
Part 9
Finishing Well
Hebrews 3:7–19
A Spiritual Warning Against Unbelief (7-11)
Psalm 95, Numbers 13–14, Matthew 13:20, 21
A Personal Warning Against Unbelief (12-19)
Protect Your Heart
Hebrews 10:31
Help Each Other
Persevere
1 John 2:19
So What?
- Have we experienced a spiritual exodus in Christ?
- Do we claim Christ as our true passover—our lamb without blemish and without spot who gave his life for us?
- Do we claim a baptism in Christ, the antitype of Israel’s passage through the Red Sea (1 Corinthians 10:1ff.)?
- Do we claim to spiritually feed on him by faith, as Israel was fed by manna from Heaven and water from the rock (1 Corinthians 10:3ff.)?
- Do we claim to look for a heavenly rest, the ultimate spiritual counterpart of the Promised Land?
If so, we will persevere in faith and obedience—holding “firmly till the end the confidence we had at first.”
Sunday Jan 24, 2021
Sunday Jan 24, 2021
Hebrews
“Jesus Is Greater”
Sermon Series
Part 8
Superior to Moses
Hebrews 3:1–6
Moses was…
divinely chosen
deliverer
prophet
lawgiver
historian
“more humble than anyone else on the face of the earth” (Numbers 12:3)
Focus on Jesus (1)
Luke 12:24, Psalm 27:4, Philippians 3:10
Jesus’ Superior Calling (2-4)
Jesus a Superior Person (5-6)
Exodus 14:31; Numbers 11:11; 12:7; Deuteronomy 3:24; Joshua 1:2, John 5:46, Luke 24:27, Galatians 3:13
So What?
Focus on Christ
Hold on to Christ
As believers, we know that God is taking us to heaven, and we should live in joyful confidence and hope.
Monday Jan 18, 2021
Monday Jan 18, 2021
One with the Perfect High Priest
Hebrews 2:17, 18
A Perfect Mediator
A Merciful Mediator
Mark 1:41; 8:2, 3; Luke 7:13
A Faithful Mediator
1 Timothy 2:5, 6
A Perfect Propitiator
Romans 1:18, Romans 5:10, Romans 3:24, 25, Revelation 6:16
A Perfect Helper
Matthew 4:1–11, Mark 3:21, Mark 8:33, Matthew 4:10, Mark 14:36, Hebrews 6:19, 20
So What?
Jesus Christ is both merciful and faithful: He is merciful toward people and faithful toward God. He can never fail in His priestly ministries. He made the necessary sacrifice for our sins so that we might be reconciled to God.
But what happens when we who have been saved are tempted to sin? He stands ready to help us! He was tempted when He was on earth, but no temptation ever conquered Him. Because He has defeated every enemy, He is able to give us the grace that we need to overcome temptation.
Sunday Jan 10, 2021
Sunday Jan 10, 2021
Hebrews
“Jesus Is Greater”
Sermon Series
Part 6
Oneness with The Rescuer
Hebrews 2:11-16
The Fact of Oneness
Acts 17:26 Romans 5:12, 19
The Character of oneness
Intimacy
Psalm 22:22
Dependence
Isaiah 8:17b, Luke 23:46
Confidence
Isaiah 8:18
The Liberation of Oneness
Why do we fear death? The reasons are many and of various weight: 1) the fear of pain 2) the fear of separation from what we know and from the ones we love; 3) the fear of the unknown—launching one’s vessel on an uncharted sea; 4) the fear of non-being
5) the fear of everlasting punishment.
2 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 3:13, Revelation 1:17, 18, 1 Corinthians 15:55, 57,
Romans 8:35, 37
So What?
Heidelberg Catechism
Question 1.
What is thy only comfort in life and in death?
Answer.
That I, with body and soul, both in life and in death, am not my own, but belong to my faithful Savior Jesus Christ, who with his precious blood has fully satisfied for all my sins, and redeemed me from all the power of the devil; and so preserves me that without the will of my Father in heaven not a hair can fall from my head; yea, that all things must work together for my salvation. Wherefore, by his Holy Spirit, he also assures me of eternal life, and makes me heartily willing and ready henceforth to live unto him.
Sunday Jan 03, 2021
Sunday Jan 03, 2021
Hebrews
“Jesus Is Greater”
Sermon Series
Part 5
A God-Worthy Salvation
Hebrews 2:10
“Fitting” Because It Corresponds to the Sovereign God of Creation
“Fitting” Because of the Perfect Savior It Gave Us
Matthew 4:1–11, 1 Peter 2:24, 2 Corinthians 5:21
“Fitting” Because of What It Achieves for the Lost
Revelation 7:9, Romans 8:18, 2 Corinthians 4:17, John 15:20, Hebrews 4:16, 2 Timothy 3:12
SO WHAT?
- The suffering church needs to rejoice in its Savior who Why? Because suffering is a sign of their solidarity with him.
- There is proper comfort— Jesus shares His glory with all who trust Him for salvation (John 17:22–24). He is bringing many sons and daughters to glory!
Sunday Dec 27, 2020
Sunday Dec 27, 2020
Hebrews
“Jesus Is Greater”
Sermon Series
Part 4
The Ultimate Intent
Hebrews 2:5–9
The Original Intent (VS 5-7)
Psalm 8:3–6 Genesis 1:26-28
The Intent HALTED (VS 8)
The Ultimate Intent (VS 8-9)
Matthew 1:21 Philippians 2:8–10 Romans 5:17
SO WHAT?
- This is meant to be our comfort today as well.
- On the authority of God’s Word you are important and of infinite value. You will be crowned with glory and honor. Everything will be put under your feet.
- Jesus is our promise—he is God’s ultimate intention for us!
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
Hebrews
“Jesus Is Greater”
Sermon Series
Part 3
Drifting
Hebrews 2:1–4
A Warning (VS 1)
Revelation 2:4
Reasoning from the MINOR (vs 2)
Acts 7:38, 7:53, Galatians 3:19
Reasoning from the Major (vs 3-4)
Announced
I Timothy 2:5, 6
Confirmed
Luke 1:2
Testified
Deuteronomy 6:4–9
So What?
It is easy to drift with the current, but it is difficult to return against the stream. Our salvation is a “great salvation,” purchased at a great price. It brings with it great promises and blessings, and it leads to a great inheritance in glory. How can we neglect it?
Sunday Dec 13, 2020
Sunday Dec 13, 2020
Hebrews
“Jesus Is Greater”
Sermon Series
Part 2
Christ’s Superiority to Angels
HEBREWS 1:4–14
What are angels? What does God’s Word tell us?
Revelation 5:11 Numbers 22:312 Kings 6:17 Genesis 18:2; 19:1, 2; Mark 16:5 Matthew 28:3; Luke 2:9
Regarding angels’ specific function, there are at least four:
1) Angels continuously worship and praise the God they serve.
Job 38:7; Psalm 103:20; Isaiah 6:1–3; Revelation 4:8; 5:9–12
2) Angels communicate God’s message to man.
Acts 7:38, 53 Daniel 10:10–15; Revelation 17:1; 21:9; 22:16 Matthew 1:19–24; Luke 1:11–28; 2:9–12
3) Angels minister to believers.
Psalm 34:7 Psalm 91:11, 12 Acts 5:19; 12:6–11 Luke 15:10 1 Corinthians 11:10 Luke 16:22
4) Angels will be God’s agents in the final earthly judgments and Second Coming.
Matthew 24:31; 1 Thessalonians 4:16, Matthew 13:39–42 Revelation 19:17–20:3, 10
Christ’s superiority to angels.
A SUPERIOR NAME
Job 1:6, Psalm 2:7 Mark 1:11
A SUPERIOR HONOR
Revelation 5:11–13
SUPERIOR STATUS
Psalm 104:4 Psalm 45:6, 7
A SUPERIOR EXISTENCE
102:25–27
A SUPERIOR VOCATION
Mark 12:36 Psalm 110:1,
So What?
Our superior Christ has assigned his angels to minister to you. And if he wills, he can deliver you anytime and anywhere he wishes. Christ is superior to everything. He is adequate in your hour of need. You must believe it and trust him with all you are and have.
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Hebrews
“Jesus Is Greater”
Sermon Series
Part 1
“The Supremacy of Jesus”
Hebrews 1:1-3
God’s manifestation in the Past (vs 1)
Cosmic
Psalm 19:1–4
Prophetic
1 Kings 19:12
God’s Manifestation in the Present (vs 2-3)
Jesus
Cosmic Supremacy
Inheritor (vs 2)
Psalm 2 Colossians 1:16, Ephesians 1:18 1 Corinthians 3:21–23
Creator (vs 2)
John 1:3 1 Corinthians 8:6 Romans 11:36
Sustainer (vs 3)
2 Corinthians 3:5
Radiator (vs 3)
Mark 9:3 Acts 9:3; 22:6
Representor (vs 3)
John 1:1
Priestly Supremacy
Purifier (vs 3)
Ruler (vs 3)
Hebrews 10:11, 12 John 19:30 Romans 3:25; 5:9 Romans 3:21, 22 Luke 22:69 Ephesians 4:10 Philippians 2:9, 10