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Jesus Is Better (Hebrews) Pastor John Toone Jesus Is Better (Hebrews) Pastor John Toone

Jesus is Better - Amen! (Hebrews 13:18-25)

We finish our study through the Book of Hebrews by looking at Hebrews 13:18-25. Throughout the book, we have been discovering how Jesus is better than anything and anyone we could compare Him to. Since Jesus is better, that means that we are dependent on Him. We need to call out to Him in prayer for the help we need to live for our Lord.
How does the truth that “Jesus is Better” make a difference in your life?

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Jesus Is Better (Hebrews) Pastor John Toone Jesus Is Better (Hebrews) Pastor John Toone

Jesus Is Better Than Self-Love (Hebrews 13:1-6)

In this sermon we move into the practical application part of the Book of Hebrews in Hebrews 13:1-6. This passage will challenge us with the truth that worshiping Jesus means living a life that is others-focused, rather than self-focused.
Does selfishness have a place in the Christian life? Why or why not? What should a Christian life look like?

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Jesus Is Better (Hebrews) Pastor John Toone Jesus Is Better (Hebrews) Pastor John Toone

Jesus Is Better Thank A Participation Trophy (Hebrews 12:12-17)

In this sermon we will learn from the example of hard-working mothers to talk more about the race of life in Hebrews 12:12-17. God doesn’t call us to get saved and then relax. He has a goal for His people to strive after: peace and holiness.
What is the purpose of my life? What keeps me from growing to be more like Jesus Christ?

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Jesus Is Better (Hebrews) Pastor John Toone Jesus Is Better (Hebrews) Pastor John Toone

Jesus Is Better Than Being Spoiled (Hebrews 12:3-11)

In this sermon, we will talk about the difficult topic of God’s discipline. Why are our lives so hard? What is God doing in them? Hebrews 12:3-11 will help us answer these questions by teaching us that God doesn’t want us to be spoiled. He wants us to be holy!
What do you think of when you hear the word “discipline”? Why does God discipline believers in Jesus Christ?”

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Jesus Is Better (Hebrews) Pastor John Toone Jesus Is Better (Hebrews) Pastor John Toone

Jesus Is Better Than Your Best Life Now (Hebrews 11:17-40)

In the sermon, we continue discussing faith from Hebrews 11:17-40. Faith in this chapter is considering who God is and acting in obedience to what He has said in His Word. We may not be considered worthy of much here on earth, but our goal is not to have our best lives now. Jesus has something better prepared for us in eternity.
What do you need to think about in order to respond to God’s Word by faith?

Why is knowing Jesus better than having your best life in the here and now?

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Jesus Is Better (Hebrews) Pastor Tom Sylvia Jesus Is Better (Hebrews) Pastor Tom Sylvia

Jesus Is Better Than Blind Faith (Hebrews 11:1-16)

Pastor Tom will be sharing about how we can put our faith to use from Hebrews 11:1-16. We will learn about the faith that God has given us and how it is better than blind faith because it is secure and certain. Then we will discuss how to put our faith to action by obeying the word of God and growing in the knowledge of God.
What is the Bible talking about when it talks about “faith”? How can I grow in faith?

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Jesus Is Better (Hebrews) Pastor John Toone Jesus Is Better (Hebrews) Pastor John Toone

Jesus Is Better Than Skipping Church (Hebrews 10:19-25)

In this sermon, we’ll be talking about how much better a relationship with Jesus is than skipping church from Hebrews 10:19-25. Through His sacrificial death, Christ has provided a way for us to draw near to God, hold on to our hope, and encourage one another by gathering together. Your presence in church on Sunday is important! Let’s talk about why!
Why is it important for me to be physically present at church?

What am I supposed to do when I come to church?

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Jesus Is Better (Hebrews) Pastor John Toone Jesus Is Better (Hebrews) Pastor John Toone

Jesus Is Better Than A Sequel (Hebrews 10:1-18)

In this sermon we will be talking about the single, once-for-all, sacrifice of Jesus Christ from Hebrews 10:1-18. Jesus’ work is finished and our salvation is accomplished. There will not be a sequel. That’s wonderful news because it guarantees us forgiveness, peace with God, and the ability to have assurance of our salvation.

Why is it important that Jesus died once for all my sin?

Can I add to or take away from Christ’s work?

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Jesus Is Better (Hebrews) Pastor John Toone Jesus Is Better (Hebrews) Pastor John Toone

Jesus Is Better Than Your Blood Donor (Hebrews 9:15-28)

In this sermon we will be talking about blood from Hebrews 9:15-28. Blood is unpleasant to think about, but a lot of the songs we sing in Worship Service talk about it. Why? Because Jesus shed His blood and died to save us. That makes Jesus better than any other blood donor that we could have.

What is the significance of Jesus’ blood?

What difference should Jesus’ death make for my life today?

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Jesus Is Better (Hebrews) Pastor John Toone Jesus Is Better (Hebrews) Pastor John Toone

Jesus Is Better Than Your Ex (Hebrews 8:1-5)

This sermon was preached the day before Valentine’s Day. But instead of focusing on human relationships, we’ll be looking at the best relationship you can have: one with Jesus Christ! Hebrews 8 will show us that being in a relationship with Jesus is better than any other relationship there is.
Do I have a relationship with Jesus?

What does that relationship look like in my life?

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Jesus Is Better (Hebrews) Pastor John Toone Jesus Is Better (Hebrews) Pastor John Toone

Jesus Is A Better Promise (Hebrews 6:13-20)

We live in a world that is constantly changing and often seems to be without hope. What can we turn to in a world in desperate need of hope and stability? We will discover in Hebrews 6:13-20 that the answer is found in Jesus Christ, who offers us a better promise of hope than we can find anywhere else. When we need hope for the future and an anchor for our souls in the here and now, we can trust Him.

What do I turn to in order to create or maintain stability in my life?

How do (or how should) God’s promises give me hope?

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Jesus Is Better (Hebrews) Pastor John Toone Jesus Is Better (Hebrews) Pastor John Toone

Jesus Is Better Than False Hope and No Hope (Hebrews 6:4-12)

In this sermon, we will look at one of the most controversial and difficult passages of the Bible in Hebrews 6:4-12. But in this hard text, we will find an amazing truth: Jesus is better than a false hope for salvation and He is better than believing there is no hope to be saved.

In other words, this week we will learn how we can know if we are truly saved.
In this sermon, we will look at one of the most controversial and difficult passages of the Bible in Hebrews 6:4-12. But in this hard text, we will find an amazing truth: Jesus is better than a false hope for salvation and He is better than believing there is no hope to be saved.

In other words, this week we will learn how we can know if we are truly saved.

As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself, “Has faith in Christ made a difference in my life? If so, what has changed?”

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