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Run Your Race

04/11/21 | Nate Rector

We conclude our series in Hebrews this week by focusing on two simple, yet profoundly impactful verses at the beginning of Chapter 12 and talk about what it means to run our race.

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Easter - Pointing to the Point

04/04/21 | Nate Rector Currently Watching

Everything in the Old Testament and every practice prescribed in the New Testament is really just designed to point our hearts to Jesus. And Easter, more than any other day, does exactly that.

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The Boldness of Faith

03/28/21 | Nate Rector

Last week we marveled at Jesus being our great High Priest. This week we learn in Hebrews chapter 10 how to live in this new reality.

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The Great High Priest

03/21/21 | Nate Rector

This week we arrive at the most mysterious figure in the whole Bible, Melchizedek. Who was he and why is it important to know that Jesus is our High Priest?

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Hang in There

03/14/21 | Nate Rector

In Hebrews 3 and 4 we find great encouragement for those who have been tempted to wander away from the faith. If thats you, then we hope this message will encourage you persevere in your pursuit of God.

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The Intention of Hebrews

03/07/21 | Nate Rector

Hebrews is perhaps the most beautifully written book in the Bible. It was written to compel the believers of the early church with the majesty of Jesus. We open our series by seeking to understand the context of this early church and just how the author of Hebrews depicts Jesus.