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"Broad Shoulders" Hebrews 11:4-7, Pastor David Doster, June 3 2018
/"Broad Shoulders"
I. Broad Shoulders (Introduction)
Message: We stand on the broad shoulders of the living faith of those who call us to do the same:
- Abel's authentic heart of worship
- Enoch's faithful walk with God
- Noah's fierce witness to an unbelieving world
II. Examples of living faith (verses 4-7)
"Faith is confidence that results in action carried out in a variety of situations by ordinary people in response to the unseen God and His promises, with various earthly outcomes but always the ultimate outcome of God's commendation and reward." G. Guthrie
A. Authentic heart of worship
"We should not be like Cain, who was of the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his own deeds were evil and his brother's righteous." I John 3:12
B. Faithful walk
C. Fierce witness
III. Without faith we cannot please God
“It is a great thing to die; and, when flesh and a heart fail, to have God for the strength of our hearts, and our portion forever. I know whom I have believed, and he is able to keep that which I have committed against that great day. Hence forth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the lord, the righteous judge, shall give me that day.” John Newton
"By Faith, The Life that Pleases God" Hebrews 11:1-3, Pastor David Doster, May 27 2018
/"By Faith, The Life that Pleases God"
I. Living differently (Introduction)
What is the theme of the book of Hebrews?
Why is it so important for the believers then and for us today?
What will it look like to live out these beliefs?
II. Now faith (verses 1-3)
A. Bold confidence
"It is vital to know that faith is not just an action of your brain; its an investment of your life. Faith is not just something you think; it's something you live." Paul Tripp
"For we have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original confidence firm to the end." Hebrews 3:14
B. People of old
C. Out of nothing
III. Living faith (Application)
"Persevere in Confident Faith" Hebrews 10:26-39, Pastor David Doster, May 20 2018
/"Persevere in Confident Faith"
I. Resolving to be resolute (Introduction)
II. Withering warning
III. Remember the past
IV. Encouragement to endure
V. Trusting all the way (Application)
"Pressing Ahead with Confidence" Hebrews 10:19-25, Pastor David Doster, May 13 2018
/"Pressing Ahead with Confidence"
I. Resisting the rush and crush of culture (Introduction)
II. Building up our confidence
A. Draw near
B. Hold fast
C. Encourage one another
III. Every reason to stay the course (Application)
"The Lasting Connection" Hebrews 8:1-6, Pastor David Doster, April 8 2018
/"The Lasting Connection"
I. Connect with the right plan (Introduction)
II. Emphasizing the superiority of Christ (verses 1-2)
A. His moral integrity
B. His completed work
C. His highest exaltation
III. From a shadow to the substance (verses 3-6)
A. Purpose of a high priest
B. Not on the earth
C. Deeper reality
D. More excellent ministry
IV. Solidifying your connection (Application)
"Resurrection Truth for Today" Matthew 28:1-11, Pastor David Doster, April 1 2018
/"Resurrection Truth for Today"
I. Hoax or history (Introduction)
II. Matthew's record
A. Unexpected discovery
B. Shocking announcement
C. Immediate affirmation
III. Living with affirming faith (Application)
"Christ's Sacrifice... A Final Reckoning" Hebrews 10:1-18, Pastor David Doster, May 6 2018
/"Christ's Sacrifice... A Final Reckoning"
I. From the shadows to substance (Introduction)
II. Unable to complete us (verses 1-4)
A. Only a temporary provision
B. Repetitious reminder
III. God's provision, not man's (verses 5-10)
A. Opened ears
B. Shallow sacrifices
C. Why go back?
IV. Settled issue (verses 11-18)
A. Completed
B. Witness of the Holy Spirit
C. Clean, clear and close
V. The gospel (Application)
"The Future is History" Hebrews 9:11-15, Eric Fisher, April 29 2018
/"The Future is History" Hebrews 9:11-15
I. Jesus appeared to take away our sins (Introduction)
II. Jesus appears in the presence of His Father
III. Jesus will appear to completely save (Application)
"Pulling Back the Veil" Hebrews 9:1-14, Pastor David Doster, April 22 2018
/"Pulling Back the Veil"
I. Penetrating partitions (Introduction)
" And you shall hang the veil from the clasps, and bring the ark of the testimony in there within the veil. And the veil shall separate for you the Holy Place from the Most Holy." Exodus 26:33
II. Focus on the physical contents (verses 1-5)
A. Earthly requirements
B. Consider the furnishings
C. Significance then and now
“I am the Lord; I have called you in righteousness; I will take you by the hand and keep you;
I will give you as a covenant for the people, a light for the nations..." Isaiah 42:6
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12
"Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world..." Philippians 2:14-15
Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst." John 6:35
"Let my prayer be counted as incense before you, and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice!" Psalm 141:2
"He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world." 1 John 2:2
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God's righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins." Romans 3:23-25
III. Priestly duties (verses 6-10)
A. Only so far
B. Limited to externals
IV. Only Christ can take us there (verses 11-14)
A. Not made with human hands
B. Cleanse your conscience to serve the living God
V. Will we pass by or enter in? (Application)