Hebrews
Faith & the Example of Abel and Enoch
Hebrews 11 | Vintage Faith | 11:4-6 | Pastor Duane Smets
This an exegetical sermon of Hebrews 11:4-6 which explores the first two stories of faith that are referenced in the chapter: Cain and Abel followed by Enoch. Special attention is given to the gospel in how God teaches his people to faithfully worship, all the while knowing that only blood of faithful Jesus can cause their bones to sing out a satisfying song. This sermon was originally preached on Sepetember 18th, 2011 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA.
Faith & The Example of Creation
Hebrews 11 | Vintage Faith | 11:1-3 | Pastor Duane Smets
This an exegetical sermon of Hebrews 11:1-1 which addresses the place of chapter 11 in the book of Hebrews, the importance of Christian heritage and tradition, what is not biblical faith and what is, and how God creating the world out of nothing is an essential and foundational point of the Christian worldview. Special attention is given to the gospel in how the same word and power of God which spoke the world into being is the one which speaks new life into believers. This sermon was originally preached on Sepetember 11th, 2011 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA.
His Blood The Cure
Guest Speaker | Vicar Brian Thomas | Hebrews 9:11-14;10:10-23
This sermon works through Hebrews 9:11-14;10:10-23 to answer the question, “Why the blood of Jesus?” Increasingly the cross has come under criticism and this sermon answers with clarity why blood matter and why the blood of Jesus is significant. This sermon was preached on April 10th, 2011 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA.
Jan. 4th – Guest Speaker Justin Anderson
Justin is a good friend of Pastor Duane from college. In 2004 he planted an Acts 29 church called “Praxis Church.” Two years ago they were about the size we are now. Since then Jesus has blessed Praxis and now they are pushing 1,000 people. Justin is a solid pastor and is passionate about the mission of the gospel. Listen to him preach from Leviticus 16 & Hebrews 10 about how Jesus is the last sacrifice. January 4th, 2009 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA
