Category: HPBC Elders

Sacrifices: Temporal and Eternal

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Greg Lynch – AM Sermon

Scripture: Selected Scriptures

This sermon by Greg Lynch takes a cursory look at sacrifices in both the Old and New Testaments, but especially emphasizes those found in the Old, providing background on what a covenant actually is and dealing with the Abrahamic and Mosaic Covenants, and reviewing the three aspects of the Mosaic Law (the moral, the civil, and the ceremonial). The lesson considers a definition of the term “type,” and then methodically proceeds through an examination of the types of Christ found in the tabernacle and its furniture, the Levitical and Melchizedekian priesthood, and the temporal offerings in Israel’s sacrificial system, finally pointing toward the “eternal sacrifice” of Christ.

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The Wisdom of Ecclesiastes

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HPBC Elder: Greg Lynch – PM Sermon

Scripture: Selected Scriptures

This sermon traces the themes of enjoying God-given gifts and using fully life’s opportunities through an examination of the contexts of three summary statements in Ecclesiastes (2:24; 3:12-13; 9:9). Those who attempt to understand “life” from a humanistic and rationalistic world-and-life view find only meaninglessness. Only those who both recognize and submit to God as the Sovereign Lord and the highest value discover eternal meaning and purpose in their lives.

Reversing the Decline

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HPBC Elder: Greg Lynch

– Scripture: Selected Scriptures

– There’s no arguing that our nation is in a state of spiritual decline. However, with whom does the burden of blame lie? Is the government to blame, or does the nation’s decent into spiritual vapidness a result of the ever decreasing biblical behavior of the American “church”? It is the true church’s job to remain faithful in the face of such trends, and spiritual stands must then be made at the individual, church-wide, and societal levels.

God’s Providence: For His Name’s Sake

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HPBC Elder: Paul Davies

– Scripture: Selected Scriptures

– No matter what the circumstances in one’s life, the Christian can rest assured that God is completely in control of all things at all times. Nothing happens outside of what he has ordained. This divine providence is present all throughout Scripture where the Lord’s will is perfectly executed, even during what appears on the surface to be inopportune circumstances.

The Mindset of the Mature

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Pastor Greg Lynch – An exposition of Philippians 3:12-16 (incl. supplemental passages)

– Sanctification is a long and sometimes difficult process all Christians undergo as we strive to become more Christ-like. But we should not be deterred. We should always focus on the goal and run the race as hard as we can, which should be the mindset of those who are mature in the faith.

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“You Cannot Be My Disciple Unless…”

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Pastor Greg Lynch – An exposition of Luke 14:26-34

– Following Jesus Christ comes with a cost. And although it’s something that is often overlooked in mainstream Christianity, Christ Himself made no secret that following Him would ensure we face persecution and hardship, and He urges us to count the cost and examine our motivations before we go after Him.

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Gifts of the Father

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Pastor Greg Lynch – A topical sermon

– The Father has bestowed upon us many gifts both through Himself and through the work of Christ. Most of these gifts are received with thankfulness, but some are often overlooked. Still, all are undeniably important and should be accepted with the utmost gratitude.

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Are You Resting or Wrestling?

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Pastor Greg Lynch – A topical sermon

– There are two views of religion in the world. One tells you that you need to work as hard as you possibly can to try and earn favor from God. The other tells you that you can’t earn God’s favor, but also that He has already done the work for you, and all you need to do is rest at His feet. Which spectrum do you fall under?

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The Sufficiency of Grace

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Pastor Greg Lynch – An exposition of 1 Corinthians 15:8-10 (incl. supplemental passages)

– Have you ever thought of yourself as being unqualified to serve in the church? Do you think of yourself as unworthy of being used to God’s glory? Our interim pastor, Greg Lynch, tackles those erroneous beliefs in this sermon and shows us how God’s grace is infinitely sufficient.

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