Sermons on Hebrews
Confessing Creation
With Psalm 8:1–9; Hebrews 1:1–14; Revelation 12:7–12, and with Article 12 of the Belgic Confession, we learn God created out of nothing the heavens and earth and all creatures with the purpose of glorifying Himself. Pastor Martijn Heijboer preaches the Earth in service of its Creator, angels in service of their Creator, and demons in rebellion against their Creator.
Remember Your Leaders
In Hebrews 13:1-21, the preacher concludes his letter by emphasizing brotherly love and urging the brothers and sisters to remember, imitate, and obey their leaders. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches love one another, remember and imitate your leaders, and pray for us.
Run after Jesus
In Hebrews 12:1-29, the preacher encourages believers to run the race of faith with endurance, cheered on by the witnesses of chapter 11 and looking unto Jesus. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches follow the example of Christ and live as citizens of the Kingdom of God.
Faith in God
In Hebrews 11:1-40, the preacher explains how faith has always been the identifying mark of God’s people. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the definition of faith, the examples of faith in the old covenant, and the promise of faith in the new covenant.
The New Covenant: Enter the Presence of God with Assurance of Faith
In Hebrews 9:1-28 and Hebrews 10:1-39, the preacher contrasts the old covenant and the much superior New Covenant. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the old covenant of distance between God and His people and the new covenant of dwelling in the presence of God with full assurance.
The Reality of a Better Covenant
In Hebrews 8:1-13, the preacher contrasts the Old Testament temple, priesthood, and covenant with the priesthood of Christ and His new covenant. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the usefulness and powerlessness of the old covenant and the power of the new covenant.
The Sure Hope in Jesus Christ
In Hebrews 6:16–20 and Hebrews 7:1-28, the author of Hebrews proclaims the hope that believers have in Jesus Christ. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Jesus Christ, the steadfast Anchor of the soul, the King of Peace, and the Priest of eternal life. “We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain.”
Warning and Comfort to Grow into Maturity
In Hebrews 6:1-20, the author of Hebrews provides a warning and the subsequent comfort meant to help us grow in confidence and faith. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the pictures, the warning, the comfort, and the certainty. “We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain, where Jesus has gone as a…
Childhood and Maturity in Christ
In Hebrews 5:11–14, the author of Hebrews expresses his sorrow for the believers’ lack of growth in Christian maturity and because they were being misled by false teachers. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches children in the faith, mature in the faith, and the hindrance to growth. “For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you…
Who is this Great High Priest in Heaven?
In Hebrews 4:14–5:10, the preacher declares Jesus Christ is our great High Priest and the source of our eternal salvation. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the High Priest who passed through the heavens, who can sympathize, who was appointed by God, who makes reverent prayer, who learned obedience through suffering, and who is the source of our eternal salvation.…