Westminster Presbyterian Church Sumter SC

With Great Privilege Comes Great Responsibility (Heb 12:14-29)

Join Pastor Stuart for Part 17 in our series, Don't Stop Believin', a sermon series on the Epistle to the Hebrews.

Today, we turn to Hebrews 12:14-29 to learn . . . "With Great Privilege Comes Great Responsibility".

In this lesson, we see:

• Because of the great privileges we have as citizens of Christ’s kingdom, we have great responsibilities.
• We are to strive for peace and holiness.
• We are to offer acceptable worship with reverence, awe, and gratitude.
• The “secret” of living out these responsibilities is Jesus.
• So, through Jesus and by the power of the Spirit let’s worship God acceptably and grow in Christlikeness.

You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net.

Join us Sunday Mornings at 10:30 a.m. at 230 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC!

Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

Love and Discipline (Heb 12:4-13)

Join Pastor Stuart for Part 16 in our series, Don't Stop Believin', a sermon series on the Epistle to the Hebrews.

Today, we turn to Hebrews 12:4-13 to better understand the Lord's . . . "Love & Discipline".

In this lesson, we learn:

• God lovingly disciplines his children.
• God does this so that we will share in his holiness.
• While discipline is not pleasant, it assures us of God’s love and trains us in the ways of Jesus.
• Therefore, we can rehearse these truths so that we will be encouraged to continue to struggle against sin.
• So, let’s submit ourselves to our Father’s discipline that we will be more and more conformed to Christ.

You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net.

Join us Sunday Mornings at 10:30 a.m. at 230 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC!

Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

Living By Faith (Heb 10:26-12:3)

Join Pastor Stuart for Part 15 in our series, Don't Stop Believin', a sermon series on the Epistle to the Hebrews.

Today, we turn to Hebrews 10:26-12:3 as we see examples of those "Living By Faith" and the ultimate focus of faith in Jesus Christ!

In this lesson, we learn we are called to:

• Live by faith.
• Living by faith means trusting God in all circumstances.
• Living by faith leads to obedience.
• Jesus is the center and focus of our faith.
• Therefore, we can and should feed our faith by focusing on Jesus.
• So, let’s live by faith in the God who has given us everything in Christ Jesus.

You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net.

Join us Sunday Mornings at 10:30 a.m. at 230 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC!

Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

Living in Light of Jesus’ Once For All Sacrifice (Heb 10:1-25)

Join Pastor Stuart for Part 14 in our series, Don't Stop Believin', a sermon series on the Epistle to the Hebrews.

Today, we turn to Hebrews 10:1-25 as we examine some momentous reverberations of . . . "Living in Light of Jesus’ Once For All Sacrifice".

In this lesson, we learn:

• The once for all sacrifice of Jesus perfects for all time those who are being sanctified.
• Because this is true:
  • We have confidence to draw near to God through Jesus.
  • We hold fast to what we have in Jesus.
  • We stir up one another to love and good works.
• So, because of Jesus and the work of the Spirit, let’s engage with God and others regularly..

You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net.

Join us Sunday Mornings at 10:30 a.m. at 230 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC!

Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

Nothing But the Blood of Jesus (Heb 9:1-28)

Join Pastor Nathan for Part 13 in our series, Don't Stop Believin', a sermon series on the Epistle to the Hebrews.

Today, we turn to Hebrews 9:1-28 as we are reminded that the hope of our salvation is in . . . "Nothing But the Blood of Jesus".

In this lesson, we learn:

• There is complete forgiveness of sins in the shed blood of Jesus Christ.
• So let’s never forget how Jesus, once and for all, secured salvation for His people.

You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net.

Join us Sunday Mornings at 10:30 a.m. at 230 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC!

Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

Better Ministry, Better Covenant, Better Promises (Heb 8:1-13)

Join Pastor Stuart for Part 12 in our series, Don't Stop Believin', a sermon series on the Epistle to the Hebrews.

Today, we turn to Hebrews 8:1-13 as we hear the Good News of the . . . "Better Ministry, Better Covenant, Better Promises".

In this lesson, we learn:

• Jesus is better.
• The ministry of Jesus is better than the ministry of others.
• The covenant Jesus mediates is better than the one made with Moses and the Israelites.
• Even the promises of the new covenant in Christ are better than God’s previous promises.
• Therefore, since Jesus is better, don’t deviate from him for lesser things..
• So let’s keep our attention fixed on Jesus and celebrate him always.

You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net.

Join us Sunday Mornings at 10:30 a.m. at 230 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC!

Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

Our Perfect, Forever Priest (Heb 7:1-28)

Join Pastor Stuart for Part 11 in our series, Don't Stop Believin', a sermon series on the Epistle to the Hebrews.

Today, we turn to Hebrews 7:1-28 as we hear the Good News of . . . "Our Perfect, Forever Priest".

In this lesson, we learn:

• Melchizedek is an interesting and mysterious character, but he is not the focus; Jesus is!
• Melchizedek’s priesthood is greater than the Levitical priesthood.
• God intended all along that the Levitical priesthood would be replaced by something better . . . the priesthood of Jesus.
• Because of his sinless life, substitutionary death, and resurrection from the dead, Jesus is able to serve as our perfect priest forever.
• Therefore, we can draw near to God daily through 
  Jesus, the ultimate High Priest.
• So let’s celebrate our perfect, forever priest, Jesus!

You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net.

Join us Sunday Mornings at 10:30 a.m. at 230 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC!

Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

Strong Encouragement (Heb 6:11-20)

Join Pastor Stuart for Part 10 in our series, Don't Stop Believin', a sermon series on the Epistle to the Hebrews.

Today, we turn to Hebrews 6:11-20 as we hear a hopeful message of . . . "Strong Encouragement".

In this lesson, we learn:

• We have strong encouragement to hold fast to the certain hope set before us in Christ.
• It is impossible for God to lie.
• God has not only promised blessing, he also guaranteed it with an oath.
• Jesus has gone into the very throne room of heaven as our forerunner.
• This hope in Christ is a sure and steadfast anchor for us.
• Therefore, we ought to remind ourselves and others frequently of the exceedingly certain hope we have in Jesus.
• So, let’s hold fast to the certainty of what God has for us in Christ!

You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net.

Join us Sunday Mornings at 10:30 a.m. at 230 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC!

Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

The Danger of Apostasy (Heb 6:4-12)

Join Pastor Stuart for Part 9 in our series, Don't Stop Believin', a sermon series on the Epistle to the Hebrews.

Today, we turn to Hebrews 6:4-12 as we hear a stark warning of . . . "The Danger of Apostasy".

In this lesson, we learn:

• It is impossible for those who apostatize from Christ to be restored to repentance.
• To commit apostasy is to abandon and renunciate Jesus.
• Apostasy and backsliding may be related but are definitively distinct.
• True saving faith perseveres.
• Therefore, we can cling to Jesus. He is our only hope.
• So, let’s be earnest to have the full assurance of our hope by clinging to Christ firm to the end.

You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net.

Join us Sunday Mornings at 10:30 a.m. at 230 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC!

Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

A Case Study on Rejecting the Lord (Obadiah 1-21)

Join Pastor Nathan as we turn to the book of Obadiah to look at . . . "A Case Study on Rejecting the Lord".

In this lesson, we see a nation that rejects God and we are thereby encouraged to . . .

• Do not reject the blessings of Christ.

You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net.

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