Sermons From Village Bible Church (sugar Grove Campus)

In our passage, we see what... 1.  God did in the past (The Old Covenant). 2.  God was doing in the present (Christ in the New Testament). 3.  God is doing to perfect His people (Christians in the last days).     Through Jesus, God...       • ...

1.  On this new day let's remember...       • God keeps His promises.       •  God graces us with His presence. 2.  This new day doesn't mean we change our...       •  Priorities or proclamation.

1.  Who is the Mediator?       •  Jesus Christ does what no animal or activity could ever do! 2.  Why is He so valuable?       •  Stat #1 3.  What does a relationship with Him produce?       •  Without Him — severe judgment       •  With Him —...

Understanding this truth involves knowing... 1.  The lay of the land (1-5). 2.  The practices of the past (6-10). 3.  The cleansing of Christ (11-14).     This means Jesus...       •  Purifies us from our contamination.       •  Delivers us from a...

1.  In Christ, God replaced that which was...       •  Inferior with the superior.       •  External with the internal.       •  Conditional with the unconditional.       •  Outgoing with the ongoing. 2.  The New Covenant is...       •  A...

Our problem of lacking perfection means we need a different kind of... 1.  Priest — one that permanently removes our sin.     In this...       •  The old way was useless.       •  The new way saves to the uttermost. 2.  Partnership — one that puts...

The author of Hebrews intentionally selects from God's story, to help us make sense of God's story, for the sake of God's story.   1.  Verses 1-2: Jesus and Melchizedek share the same position       (better foundation).   2.  Verse 3...

1.  Becoming a perfect sacrifice 2.  Becoming a perfect example 3.  Becoming a sympathizing mediator

Don't lose heart even if... 1.  It's taking too much time. 2.  You think God has thrown in the towel. 3.  You are tossed around by trials.

Waiting on God's Good News... 1.  Isn't a waste if time.     While waiting remember...       •  Finishing is more important that the first steps.       •  When things fall apart, turn to God.       •  Holiness isn't about big fanfare...

Response #1: Seek to understand your situation (26-30). Response #2: See how God is at work (31-37).God shares His purposes for sending Jesus (31-33):   •  Free us from sin   •  Fulfill His promises   •  Found His KingdomGod shows His power (34-37) ...

The prophet Isaiah encourages us to... 1.  Remember that Jesus is the answer for our chaos. 2.  Rest in attributes of Christ.     The names given speak of a...       •  Profound counsel.       •  Powerful character.       •  Personal comfort.     ...

1.  This passage can cause lots of problems.     Views on this passage       •  Rebellion that leads to a loss of salvation       •  Rewards in the future of hte believer       •  Renouncing of cultural Christianity       •  Reinforcing a...

Changing tables means... 1.  Acknowledging this condition.     A life that is "dull of hearing" shows no...       •  Motivation.       •  Movement. 2.  Assessing the causes.     Be careful if you are spiritually...       •  Unproductive. ...

Jesus wins because He...   •  Reigns supreme over everything.   •  Sympathizes with our struggles.   •  Lived a life without sin.   •  Graces us with all the support we need. In light of Jesus, let us...   •  Cling to our confession.   •  Draw close...

If entering God's rest is our goal, His Word must be our guide! This means... 1.  Striving to be people of the Word.     This involves...       •  Hearing the Word.       •  Holding on to the Word.       •  Heeding the Word. 2.  Submitting to...

We can be assured of God's rest by... 1.  Connecting the dots between Old Testament Israel then and us             today.     We see three connections:       •  They were spared through the Passover; we are saved through             a Person!   ...

Bolstering your belief means... 1.  Never forgetting about a certain spiritual pandemic.  2.  Finding some spiritual partners.     We need to find partners that...       •  Protect us       •  Push us 3.  Figuring out your spiritual progress.   ...

Holding on involves... 1.  Living in community. 2.  Looking to Christ. 3.  Leaning on Him in all circumstances. Key Takeaway: Holding on is more about delight and enjoyment than simply duty and endurance.

Good morning, church. It’s a pleasure to be with you this morning.  Take your Bibles and turn to the book of Hebrews as we continue in our series entitled “Jesus, Greatest of All Time.” We don’t know who the author of Hebrews was, but we know the...