Sunday Sermon -April 27, 2025- “Go On to Maturity” – Hebrews 5:11-6:12
April 27, 2025
Go On to Maturity
Hebrews 5:11-6:12
April 27, 2025
Dr. Kelly B. Burton
Hebrews 5 and 6 pose particularly sticky problems for Bible readers. Some believe these chapters lend support to the belief that a Christian can lose his salvation. Your pastor does not buy into that interpretation. The author uses warning language in the strongest possible terms because the original readers were not making any progress in their faith. They had great potential, but their affections were sluggish. They are in great danger of never maturing and discovering the treasures of the Christian Gospel.
Sermon Idea: Those who never get beyond the beginning will not last until the end.
Here are three incentives to go on to maturity:
5:11-14 Slow Progress Indicates Sluggish Affections
Those who never get beyond the ABC’s of the faith, never make any progress towards maturity.
6:1-8 Thorns and Thistles Reveal Dead Faith
This is a warning in the strongest possible terms.
6:9-12 Perseverance Leads to Hope Until the End
It is a sad fact that some of the most active church members lack assurance.
Sunday Sermon – April 13, 2025 – “The Throne of Grace” – Hebrews 4:11-16
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The Throne of Grace Hebrews 4:11-16 April 13, 2025 Dr. Kelly B. Burton Last week I showed you three warnings to the Hebrew Christians, the recipients of the Hebrews letter. In chapter 4 the author continues to urge his readers to strive to enter our Sabbath rest. What is that? It means the rest God… Read More »
Sunday Sermon – April 6, 2025- “A Warning Against Drifting Affections”- Hebrews 3:7-19
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A Warning Against Drifting Affections Hebrews 3:7-19 April 6, 2025 Dr. Kelly B. Burton One advantage to teaching and preaching through Hebrews today is because the original readers were in the church. They were a Jewish community. Keep this in mind as you read Hebrews and listen to the preaching. To be specific, there were… Read More »
Sunday Sermon – March 30, 2025 – “His Matchless Name” – Hebrews 1:1-4
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His Matchless Name Hebrews 1:1-5 March 30, 2025 Dr. Kelly B. Burton The anonymous writer of Hebrews is addressing Jewish Christians who have not heard or seen Jesus in person. They are enduring abuse from their families and friends for becoming Christian. The physical and emotional stress from all of that adversity has caused some… Read More »
Sunday sermon June 16, 2024 – “Consider Jesus” – Hebrews 2:14-18
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Consider Jesus Hebrews 2:14-18 Sunday, June 16, 2024 Dr. Kelly B. Burton Clearly the theme of this text is the death and resurrection of Jesus and the benefits that result to those who believe. These verses reveal God’s wise plan from the beginning to destroy the Devil and redeem His people. That redemption had to… Read More »
Sunday Sermon – March 3, 2024 – “Salvation Locked In” – Hebrews 9:11-14
March 3, 2024
Salvation Locked In Hebrews 9:11-14 Sunday, March 3, 2024 Dr. Kelly B. Burton Leading up to Easter Sunday, I want us to explore the hidden works of Christ. These works are the spiritual accomplishments Christ gained on our behalf. I want this sermon to convince you that your salvation is locked in. This hidden work… Read More »
Sunday Sermon -December 3, 2023 – “Christ the Superior Son” – Hebrews 1:1-4
December 3, 2023
Christ the Superior Son Hebrews 1:1-4 Sunday, December 3, 2023 Dr. Kelly B. Burton Every Sunday in December I will feature the Son of God. Today’s sermon underscores the superiority of the Son. The first readers were Jewish Christians about to call it quits. They were tempted to turn back to their old ways. If… Read More »
Sunday Sermon – December 11, 2022 – Hebrews 12:28-13:6 – “Playing by the Rules”
December 11, 2022
Playing by the Rules Hebrews 12:28-13:6 Sunday, December 11, 2022 Dr. Kelly B. Burton This is the final sermon in the 2022 Hebrews series. “Therefore” in 12:28 signals the end. Since the kingdom of God is always expanding inside of us, we are summoned to be grateful and give God our best worship. Chapter 13:1-6… Read More »
