Philippians 4:4-9 Pastor Chris Tweitmann Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends […]

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Hebrews 9:11-14 Pastor Chris Tweitmann The book of Hebrews is addressed to a community of Jewish Christians. They are a community of people who have grown up with faith in the Lord and who have been raised with specific and regular practices through which to exercise their faith and to grow in their relationship with […]

Having a Clear Conscience – For All Pt. 2

Hebrews 9:1-10 Pastor Chris Tweitmann “Out with the old, in with the new.” The idiom literally means to move forward, to move forward by purging, removing or letting go of one thing with the expectation of gaining something else. In many ways, this is the “sum” of all that the writer of Hebrews has been […]

The End of Our Long-Distance Relationship With God – For All Pt. 1

Hebrews 8:1-6 Pastor Chris Tweitmann The New Testament tells us that Jesus is many things. The Good Shepherd. The Bridegroom. The Light of the World. The Bread of Life. The Chief Cornerstone. Our Rock. Our Redeemer. Our Deliverer. Our Savior. The Risen Lord of all. The King of Kings. Only the book of Hebrews, this […]

The Relationship Beyond the Ritual – Simply the Best Pt. 7

Hebrews 7:11-28 Pastor Chris Tweitmann (SLIDE #1) Hebrews can be challenging for Christians to understand today. This sermon delivered in the form of a letter draws on a number of specific Old Testament references and allusions that would have been comprehensible to any Jewish follower of Jesus living in the first century A.D. Living thousands […]

Once and For All – Simply the Best Pt. 6

Hebrews 7:1-10 Pastor Chris Tweitmann Last week, we finished up Hebrews chapter 6 and focused on the theme of hope. We were encouraged to put our hope in God, the God who not only repeats His promises and swears by Himself to Abraham, but who also gives us His word, who has even become that […]

Of An Altogether Different Order – Simply the Best Pt. 5

Hebrews 6:13-20 Pastor Chris Tweitmann Most of us have felt, at some point in our lives, the anxiety and disorientation of being lost. Various circumstances, from joblessness to crippling debt, to debilitating illness to loneliness, to addiction to powerlessness to depression, can leave us with no idea where to go in our lives. It doesn’t […]

Anchored in Hope – Simply the Best Pt. 4

Hebrews 5:11-6:12 Pastor Chris Tweitmann Last week we began exploring a new, extended section of the book of Hebrews. We transitioned from a reflection on who Jesus is to a broader consideration of not only what Jesus has done but also what Jesus continues to do for us. We were introduced to the idea of […]

Preventing Failure to Launch – Simply the Best Pt. 3

Hebrews 4:11-5:10 Pastor Chris Tweitmann Today, we start a new section in the book of Hebrews, this letter written or possibly this sermon given, to a community of predominantly Jewish Christians who were wavering in their faith in the face of increasing persecution. The whole book of Hebrews could be divided into three sections. (SLIDE […]

To Boldly Go – Simply the Best Pt. 2

Hebrews 4:1-13 Pastor Chris Tweitmann The book of Hebrews can be a challenging read. As we’ve already discovered, it is chock full of quotations from the Old Testament. It also makes many references to the traditions & practices of the ancient Israelites. For these reasons – including the fact I just used the word, “ancient” […]

Rest Assured – Simply the Best Pt. 1

Hebrews 3:7-19 Pastor Chris Tweitmann Today, we come to the end of the twelve days of Christmas, (SLIDE #1) a special period of time established by Christians back in the Middle Ages in order to more deeply reflect on the gift of Immanuel – of God coming down to be with us in Jesus Christ. […]

An Epiphany that Must Not be Ignored – Down to Earth Pt. 7

Hebrews 3:1-6 Pastor Chris Tweitmann The anticipation of the big day is but a memory. (SLIDE #1) The gifts have all been unwrapped. We’ve fulfilled all our family traditions. (SLIDE #2) All that remains is for the tree to be taken down, and all the decorations to be put away. For most of us, Christmas […]

The House that Jesus Built – Down to Earth Pt. 6

Down to Earth – Christmas Eve 2019

Hebrews 2:5-9 Pastor Chris Tweitmann Christmas comes in many colors. (SLIDE #1) Red and green are the classic go-to colors for the holiday. The old carol, The Holly and the Ivy speaks to why these two colors have become synonymous with Christmas. The holly, with its deep green leaves, is associated with the crown of […]

The Light that Shines in the Darkness – Down to Earth Pt. 4

Hebrews 2:1-4 Pastor Chris Tweitmann One of the things I love about this time of year are the special, celebratory things that we do to herald the coming of Christmas. All of the sights, smells, and tastes. (SLIDE #1) The dreamy, colorful and twinkling lights. (SLIDE #2) The white dusting of snow – even if […]

Do You Hear What I Hear? – Down to Earth Pt. 3

Bible-based messages from Pastor Chris Tweitmann and the community at Grace Lutheran Church in Huntington Beach, CA. Listen and learn how God is leading His church and calling His people. http://www.GraceHB.org

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