Sermons from September 2013

Hebrews 8:1–13 The passage explains why believers must make much of Christ, who fulfills everything the Old Testament priesthood, tabernacle, and sacrifices could only point toward. Pastor Rod Bunton emphasizes that Jesus is the seated High Priest who offers one finished sacrifice, ministers in the true heavenly sanctuary, and mediates a better new covenant that brings forgiveness, inner transformation, and a restored relationship with God.

Hebrews 7:20–28 Doubts and insecurity can make it hard to know whether anyone can truly have lasting access to God, especially when relying on religious effort or personal performance. Pastor Rod Bunton shows that Jesus is the forever high priest who guarantees a better covenant by God’s unchanging oath, continually intercedes for those who come through him, and secures complete salvation through his perfect life and once-for-all sacrifice.

Hebrews 7:11-19 Hebrews 7 shows why the old priesthood and its rituals could never bring people into God’s presence, because God’s standard is perfection and the law can only expose sin, not remove it. Pastor Rod Bunton explains how Jesus is the greater priest who replaces the old system, lives forever, and gives believers confident access to God through his finished work.

Hebrews 7 Hebrews explores why Jesus’ priesthood is legitimate even though he does not come from the Levitical line, by looking at the mysterious priest-king Melchizedek and God’s work outside the later Jewish system. Pastor Rod Bunton explains how Melchizedek points to Jesus as the greater, eternal King and High Priest who gives righteousness and peace with God, calling listeners to worship Christ and trust him as the only mediator.

Hebrews 7:1-3 This message explores how Melchizedek in Scripture points beyond the old religious system to a different kind of priesthood that truly brings people into God’s presence. Pastor Rod Bunton explains the big ideas of Christ as the eternal priest-king who provides real righteousness and peace with God, and invites listeners to consider who they are trusting as their mediator.