October 19, 2014

Consider Jesus - Every Day!

Series: Jesus...the anchor of our soul! Scripture: Hebrews 12:1–12:11

Imperative of verse three -- consider him -- Jesus
I. The Riches of God's Grace
     A. The surrounding witnesses (not spectators, but bearing witness to us that God can see us through)
     B. The Sovereign Design (a course God has designed for us to go)
          1. For the Saints
          2. For the Son (Hebrews 10:7, 9-10)
     C. The Source of our Faith:
          1. Founder (sets the course)
          2. Finisher (finishes the course)
     D. The Steadfast Endurer
          1. The Cross (the joy set before Him)
          2. The Contradiction (open rebellion and opposition)
     E. The Scorner of Shame
     F. The Seated in High Honor (1:3; 8:1; 10:12)
     G. The Shepherd of His Sons
     H. The Schoolmaster for our Good
II. The Response of God's People
     A. Cease & Desist
          1. Every Weight
          2. Clinging Sin
     B. Continue on Course
     C. Center Your Mind on Jesus
     D. Carefully Consider Jesus
     E. Cut Free Your Mind & Soul
     F. Contend with Sin
     G. Call to Mind Biblical Truth
     H. Cherish the Lord's Dicipline
     I. Comply to the Will of the Father
     J. Compete in Disciplined Training to Produce Fruit (1 Timothy 4:7-8)

Next Steps:
     > Consider Jesus every day by fixing your eyes on the blessings of God's grace!
     > Consider Jesus every day by fixing your eyes on the blessings of the race set before you!

other sermons in this series

Nov 23

2014

Parting Words

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17–13:25 Series: Jesus...the anchor of our soul!

Nov 16

2014

A Royal Priesthood

Scripture: Hebrews 13:10–13:16 Series: Jesus...the anchor of our soul!