The Arkansas Traveler

RESPONSIBLE FREEDOM

Hebrews 10:19-25

INTRO: The writer has affirmed that Jesus has made the final sacrifice. In this passage he calls us to recognize the responsibility that brings to us.

  Since (1) we can enter God's presence with boldness through the blood of Jesus, and (2) we have a great high priest, therefore what is our lifestyle to be?

LET US DRAW NEAR TO GOD (vs. 22)

   With a sincere heart

   Full assurance of faith

LET US HOLD TO THE HOPE WE PROFESS (vs. 23)

   Without wavering

   For He who promised is faithful

LET US SPUR (STIMULATE) ONE ANOTHER (vs. 24)

   To love and good works

     (See Hebrews 9:14; Ephesians 2:10)

   LET US not give up meeting together (vs. 25)

      Fellowship is the way we stimulate one another.

   LET US encourage one another

      … all the more as we see the Day approaching

         Day? Return of Christ? More persecution?

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    We have a firm foundation in Jesus Christ. We must live upon that foundation and trust it in all situations. In this life, we need one another. Let us never forget that. We need to know we are loved, regardless of our failure or success.

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Sermon for November 15, 2009

Greenville Southern Baptist Church

Pastor Fred D. Kerr