Sep 18, 2022
Sermon: The Lowly High Priest
By: Pastor Ben Hulst
Series: The Book of Hebrews
Hebrews 4.14-5.10: We long for a representative to bring our needs to the center of power, justice, and righteousness. Who will speak for us and who will bring back a word of mercy, guidance, and grace? We long for a faithful priest - an intermediary. We must look to Jesus.
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- Sep 18, 2022Sermon: The Lowly High Priest
Sep 18, 2022Sermon: The Lowly High PriestBy: Pastor Ben HulstSeries: The Book of HebrewsHebrews 4.14-5.10: We long for a representative to bring our needs to the center of power, justice, and righteousness. Who will speak for us and who will bring back a word of mercy, guidance, and grace? We long for a faithful priest - an intermediary. We must look to Jesus.
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- Sep 4, 2022Sermon: The Rest We Long For
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- Aug 7, 2022Sermon: Shared in Our Humanity
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