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Seeing Jesus Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 10, 2004

Though we do not have a photo of Jesus, but in these verses we have several word pictures that describe just who the man Jesus really is.

SEEING JESUS Hebrews 2:5-18 On one occasion certain Greeks approached one of the twelve disciples and said, "Sir, We would see Jesus." Certainly that ought to be the desire of every one of us as we gather to worship our Lord. As the song says, "Open my eyes Lord, I want to see Jesus...." ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

El Nuevo Naciemiento

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 10, 2004

Aunque Nicodemo era el maestro principal, es decir, el teólogo del pueblo Israel, no entendió las palabras de Jesús. Respondió otra vez a Jesús. ¿”Cómo puede hacerse esto?" En este mensaje, voy a tratar contestar la pregunta, ¿ Cómo puede hacerse esto?

EL NUEVO NACIMIENTO Juan 3:1-16 Nicodemo era un hombre de alto carácter moral. Era un Fariseo y un líder de entre los judíos. También, era el maestro principal de su pueblo Israel. Cada referencia en la Biblia se refiere a Nicodemo como el hombre que vino a Jesús por la noche. Muchas personas ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Stay Focused On Jesus Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 10, 2004

Therefore the writer admonishes us to “consider“ Jesus Christ. Fix your thoughts on Him. Stay focused on Jesus. Why should we stay focused on Jesus?

STAY FOCUSED ON JESUS Hebrews 3:1-6 The other day, I went over to the Ross Barnett Reservoir to take some pictures. As I was driving on west pipeline road, I saw an eagle, perched on a stump. Slowly, I stopped my car and put my camera with my telephoto lens in the window. What an opportunity ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Hardness Of Heart Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 10, 2004

Are you in danger of hardening your heart to the precious truths of the gospel of Christ?

THE DANGER OF HARDNESS OF HEART Hebrews 3:7-19 How is your heart? I am not asking about the physical condition of your heart, but the spiritual condition. Sometimes we describe the experience of becoming a Christian as inviting Jesus to come into the heart. The Bible speaks of a troubled ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

Rest In God Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 12, 2004

The inspired writer uses three historical events that illustrate for us the rest God has in store for His children.

REST IN GOD Hebrews 4:1-11 Two artists attempted to paint a picture of peace. The first drew a beautiful scene. He painted an ocean still as a pond, showing a graceful sailboat passing by. Overhead the sky was blue, flecked with light, fluffy clouds. And on the shore children played in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Author Of Eternal Salvation Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 12, 2004

Jesus could not be a priest under the Old Covenant because He was of the tribe of Judah. However, he has been made a High Priest under the order of Melchizedek.

THE AUTHOR OF ETERNAL SALVATION Heb 4:14-5:10 You and I have a Great High Priest in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Out High Priest is superior to the Old Testament High Priest and the order of Aaron. In 5:1-4, we discover the qualifications of the high priest. First, he must be taken from ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Spiritual Dullness Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 12, 2004

The problem of Spiritual dullness prevents us from grasping the deeper truths of the Christian faith. The writer warns his readers about becoming dull or sluggish of hearing because such dullness can lead to even more serious spiritual problems.

OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL DULLNESS Hebrews 5:11-6:12 A preacher was known for his loud preaching. One day a lady with a hearing problem said, "Preacher, I want to thank you for preaching loud for those of us who are hard of hearing." The preacher responded, "Thank you, mom, but actually I preach ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hope, An Anchor For The Soul Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 13, 2004

Our text for today describes the believers "hope" as an "anchor for the soul, both sure and steadfast."

HOPE: AN ANCHOR FOR THE SOUL Hebrews 6:13-20 Several years ago my parents and I lived on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Our neighbors had a beautiful 65’ yacht. His yacht was in process of being towed when a sudden violent storm came up. The neighbors entire family was on the boat. With the wind ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: Our Priest/King Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 13, 2004

Jesus Christ is our great High Priest and our everlasting King. His ministry as Priest/King is prefigured in a mysterious character in the Old Testament by the name of Melchizedek.

JESUS: OUR PRIEST/KING Hebrews 7:1-10 Jesus Christ is our great High Priest and our everlasting King. His ministry as Priest/King is prefigured in a mysterious character in the Old Testament by the name of Melchizedek. This man briefly appeared to Abraham in Genesis 14:17-20. Let’s read his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The New Covenant Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 13, 2004

Today, we will discover that the New Covenant established by Jesus Christ is “better” than the Old Covenant.

THE NEW COVENANT Hebrews 8:1-13 The key word in Hebrews is the word “better.” Jesus is better than the prophets, the angels, Moses, Joshua, Aaron, etc. We have that Jesus is a superior High Priesthood to the Old Testament priests. Today, we will discover that the New Covenant established by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

No Greater Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 13, 2004

The sacrifice of Jesus Christ is greater than all the sacrifices of the Old Testament for several reasons.

NO GREATER SACRIFICE Heb. 9:1-15 We have seen that Jesus Christ has a superior High Priesthood to that of The Old Testament. Last week we discovered that the New Covenant is superior to that of the Old. In Chapter nine, we will discover that the Heavenly Sanctuary or tabernacle is superior to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Blood Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 19, 2004

In this passage, we discover the power of the blood of Jesus.

THE POWER OF THE BLOOD Hebrews 9:11-14 All through the epistle to the Hebrews, the author seeks to show the superiority of Jesus Christ. In this chapter he shows that the New Covenant is superior to the Old. Under the Old there was a tabernacle, though made according to the pattern God gave, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Three Apperances Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 19, 2004

As we examine these verses, we discover that there were three appearances of Christ. His past appearance took place in the incarnation. His present appearance is in the heavenly Holy of Holies. His future appearance will take place at the second advent

CHRIST’S THREE APPEARANCES Hebrews 9:23-28 The book of Hebrews talks about the superiority of the Sacrifice of Jesus Christ over the OT sacrifices. The OT High Priest entered the Holy of Holies to present us before God. Christ entered a more perfect tabernacle. The OT sanctuary was merely a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

La Meta De La Vida Cristiana

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 19, 2004

Creo que el mejor conocimiento de Cristo debe ser la meta principal en nuestra vida

LA META DE LA VIDA CRISTIANA Filipenses 3:7-14 Hace muchos años fuí pastor de una iglesia en un pueblito en el estado de Mississippi, se llama Ingomar. Había un colégio pequeño que tenía un equipo de basketbol tan excelente. Habian solamente diez juegadores en el equipo. En los últimos ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Found Faithful Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 20, 2004

The first readers of the book of Hebrews were Jewish believers, in danger of deserting their faith and reverting to the old system of law. The author was challenging them to be faithful to their faith in Jesus Christ. That challenge is now given to us as

FOUND FAITHFUL Hebrews 10:19-25 The book of Hebrews teaches us about the supremacy of the Lord Jesus Christ as the only way to God. God spoke in the past many different times and in many different ways. God’s final revelation was through His Son, Jesus Christ. The gospel of Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist