We end our study of the book of Hebrews where we began: with a call to move up higher! The Christian life should be a life of growth. When an infant doesn't grow, that's cause for alarm; the baby is sick. So our author has responded to that alarm. He has made the case for busting out of the swaddling clothes of the Old Covenant, strapping on our baby shoes, standing upright, and putting one foot in front of the other in the spiritual dimension of the New Birth. Here's Part 1 of a sermon Jim calls, Taking it to the Next Level.

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If the author of Hebrews has convinced us that following Jesus, the better Priest of a better covenant, is worth whatever it may cost us - what then? The correct response to any gospel message is, "What must I do...?" How do I turn my new orthodoxy into orthopraxy - shift from theory, to practice? We've reached the section of the book of Hebrews where we'll talk about that real-world application. Pastor Jim will highlight 5 things that we can view as stages in The Cycle of Life.

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If you're not under the care of a shepherd, are you really a sheep? Hebrews teaches us that we have direct access to God - no priestly intermediary required. But that isn't to say that we won't need pastors and teachers, and even "rulers." in the church. These guardians and guides are Those Who Must Give Account.

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Father's Day is coming up. So today we'll focus on...mothers! The first 12 chapters of Hebrews concern our relationship with God. In chapter 13 our author pivots to our relationships with each other. And Jim will apply those words to moms, especially. This message was preached in 2003, and you'll hear some then-current events mentioned, too. Please open you ears to Part 1 of Love Matters to Mom.

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At Mount Sinai humans encountered God in fear. "Terror" would be a better word. Mount Zion, in contrast, is a place of celebration! The writer of Hebrews exposes the foolishness of trying to go back to the old religious system, with an illustration. Sinai is a nice place to leave. As for destination spots, you want a mountain symbolizing joy and fellowship and ultimate victory. That's Zion. Jim's message is called Unshakeable Hope, and we'll hear the full sermon today.

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Anyone not experiencing pain right now, raise your hand; we need to pray for you! Happy Monday and welcome to a new sermon, continuing in Hebrews chapter 12, called Hope When it Hurts. I don't have to tell you that pain is part of the human condition. Christians may suffer as much or more than others - but we can have a higher perspective on pain. We know that our troubles aren't just random wounds inflicted by a senseless universe. They have a purpose, and they can ultimately benefit us.

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Real love is always "tough love." We want God to love us like we love us: warts and all. But God loves us much more than that. And His wart-removal process is going to hurt. We studied Hebrews 11, the great chapter on Faith. Chapter 12 is about Hope. And Pastor Jim is about to tell us that, in order to get hope, we'll have to stop listening to the devil about what's happening to us, and why. Our brand-new series is Holding to Hope. Here's Part 1 of Hope in Hard Times, from Jim.

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