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Hold Fast: A Study In Hebrews
Contributed by Duane Wente on Jul 3, 2026 (message contributor)
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1. #1 - Jesus Is Greater
Contributed on Jul 3, 2026
Jesus is greater than anything with which this world can tempt us.
# **INTRODUCTION: A MESSAGE FOR WEARY BELIEVERS** This morning, we are starting an in-depth study of the letter to the Hebrews. Hebrews was not written to people living comfortably. It was written to believers trying to remain faithful in a difficult world. These Christians were facing pressure. ...read more
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2. #2 - Do Not Drift
Contributed on Jul 3, 2026
Spiritual drift happens gradually, but Jesus helps us remain faithful.
# INTRODUCTION: THE DANGER OF DRIFT In the early 1800s, British explorer William Edward Parry led an expedition into the Arctic. They would travel by day, and each night check their position based on the stars. One day his team spent hours struggling north across the ice. They fought exhaustion, ...read more
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3. #3 - Do Not Harden Your Heart
Contributed on Jul 3, 2026
Faithfulness is not merely believing that God has been faithful. Faithfulness begins with trusting God even when the future is uncertain.
# INTRODUCTION: TRUSTING GOD WITH WHAT COMES NEXT This morning, we are continuing our study of the book of Hebrews. We started with Hebrews 1 and we saw the author show us that Jesus is greater than anything this world can offer. He is greater than the prophets, greater than the angels, and ...read more
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4. #4 - Enter His Rest
Contributed on Jul 3, 2026
True rest is not merely physical — it's spiritual confidence and trust in Jesus.
# INTRODUCTION: DON'T STOP SHORT This morning, we are continuing our study of the book of Hebrews. We started with Hebrews 1 and we saw the author show us that Jesus is greater than anything this world can offer. He is greater than the prophets, greater than the angels, and greater than ...read more
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5. #5 - Do Not Stop Growing
Contributed on Jul 13, 2026
Because our hope is anchored in God's unchanging promises, we must never stop growing in our faith.
## Introduction Over the past week, our house has become a little livelier. We brought home a new cocker spaniel puppy. He weighs all of 7.2 pounds, but somehow those 7.2 pounds contain enough energy to keep our entire house on its toes! He is constantly moving. Everything is something to ...read more
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6. #6 - Our Great High Priest
Contributed on Jul 13, 2026
Because Jesus is our Great High Priest, we can hold fast with confidence until the end.
## Introduction For five weeks now, the writer of Hebrews has been warning us: Do not drift. Do not harden your heart. Do not stop short. Do not stop growing. Each warning has been necessary because the original readers were facing enormous pressure. They were tired. They were discouraged. ...read more
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7. The Covenant Of Grace
Contributed on Jul 20, 2026
Christianity is not improved Judaism. Jesus brings fulfillment through the covenant of grace.
## Introduction Over the past six weeks, we have been following the writer of Hebrews as he has steadily built one great argument. Every chapter has answered the same question from a different angle: Why should we hold fast to Jesus? The original readers were Jewish Christians who were growing ...read more