Category Sermon Notes

When Christians Stop Growing

Hebrews Jesus is Better

The longer we have received God's truth, the greater our responsibility to understand it, obey it, and grow through it. An interactive study of Hebrews 5:11–14, from the series Jesus Is Better.

Jesus: The Priest Who Learned Obedience

Hebrews Jesus is Better

Jesus is our superior High Priest because He was appointed by God, entered fully into our humanity, learned obedience through suffering, was raised out of death, and was appointed the eternal Priest-King after the order of Melchizedek; therefore, we can trust Him in our suffering, come boldly to God through Him, and faithfully follow Him toward the kingdom. An interactive study of Hebrews 5:1–10, from the series Jesus Is Better.

The Word, the Priest, and the Rest

Hebrews Jesus is Better

Because God’s living Word searches our hearts and our great High Priest understands our weaknesses, we can hold firmly to Christ and confidently approach God’s throne of grace. And because God’s promised rest still awaits us, we must persevere in faith and not fall away through unbelief. An interactive study of Hebrews 4:12–16, from the series Jesus Is Better.

There Remains a Rest

Hebrews Jesus is Better

Because eternal life is a free gift received by faith in Christ, we can rest in His finished work; yet because a future kingdom rest remains, we are called to persevere in faith, obedience, and endurance so that we may inherit the coming kingdom reward. An interactive study of Hebrews 4, from the series Jesus Is Better.

Persevere to the Kingdom

Hebrews Jesus is Better

Those who have been saved by God’s grace are called to persevere in faith and faithfulness, refusing to harden their hearts, because faithful endurance leads toward participation in Christ’s coming kingdom and His promised reward. An interactive study of Hebrews 3:7–19, from the series Jesus Is Better.

Consider Jesus

Hebrews Jesus is Better

Jesus is our Apostle and High Priest, perfectly faithful, the Son over God's house, building a people for Himself, and worth holding fast to. An interactive study of Hebrews 3:1-6, from the series Jesus Is Better.

Seven Reasons Jesus Became Human

Hebrews Jesus is Better

Seven reasons the Son of God took on flesh: He goes before us, brings us into the Father's family, destroys death, frees the captives, keeps God's promises, atones for our sins, and helps the helpless. An interactive study of Hebrews 2:10-18, from the series Jesus Is Better.

Jesus, the Man Who Became King

Hebrews Jesus is Better

Jesus became lower than the angels, entered our suffering, and tasted death so that He could fulfill God's purpose for humanity and bring us into His glory. An interactive study of Hebrews 2:5-9, from the series Jesus Is Better.

Do Not Drift from Christ

Hebrews Jesus is Better

Because Jesus is God's final and superior revelation, we must give earnest attention to Him, refuse to drift away, and respond to the great salvation He provides. An interactive study of Hebrews 2:1-4, from the series Jesus Is Better.

Jesus: Better than Angels

Hebrews Jesus is Better

Jesus Christ is infinitely superior to the angels because He is the eternal Son of God, the promised Messiah, the One worthy of worship, the sovereign King, the eternal Creator, and the victorious Lord. An interactive study of Hebrews 1:4-14, from the series Jesus Is Better.