Sermon, May 18, 2008, Hebrews 13.7-19 Leaders
Hebrews 13.7-19 Leaders
A. FOLLOW YOUR LEADERS
1. Those who have led us in the past [7]
a. Remember them
b. Consider the outcome of their way of life
c. Imitate their faith
2. Those who presently lead you [17]
a. Obey and submit
b. Cooperate
c. Pray for them [18]
B. FOLLOW THE LEADER
1. Make Jesus Christ the center of your life [8-11]
a. Spiritual strength comes through grace
b. Spiritual strength does not come through rules and rituals
2. Be willing to suffer with Him [12-14]
a. Heb 12.2-3
b. The only decent place for the follower of Christ is beside the Cross of Christ…
c. Heb 10.36-39
3. Continually give thanks to Him [15]
confess His Name; acknowledge His Name
4. Share and do good to others in His Name [16]
Jam 1.27; 2.14-17
John Olson
