Kootenai Church: Hebrews
251 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsThe book of Hebrews argues for the superiority of Jesus Christ over all the forms and shadows of the Old Testament. All the symbols of the old covenant find their fulfillment in the new covenant. Jesus is a better priest, shedding a better blood, with a better sacrifice to inaugurate a better covenant.
This series of messages was part of an exposition of the book of Hebrews by Jim Osman, a pastor at Kootenai Community Church.
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Leaving a City to Gain The City (Hebrews 13:13-14)
April 21, 2024 18:00 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MBThis sermon expounds on Hebrews 13:13-14, encouraging Christians to forsake worldly pursuits and comforts in exchange for spiritual and eternal rewards in the city of God. Pastor Jim Osman vividly articulates the sacrifices and rejections of aligning oneself with Christ outside the worldly city, drawing parallels to biblical figures who exemplified such faith and endurance. The call is clear: embrace the reproach associated with Christ to secure a place in the everlasting city, high...
The Source of Strengthening Grace (Hebrews 13:9-10)
April 14, 2024 18:00 - 33 minutes - 15.6 MBThis sermon focuses on the profound implications of Jesus Christ's crucifixion outside of Jerusalem, symbolizing His ultimate rejection and suffering. We explore the theological significance of Christ's execution outside the city gates, drawing parallels with Old Testament practices where unclean and sinful elements were expelled from the camp. This powerful image emphasizes the alienation and condemnation Christ endured on behalf of humanity, underscoring the cross as a place of ul...
The Source of Strengthening Grace (Hebrews 13:9-10)
April 07, 2024 18:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBThis sermon delves into the interpretation of Hebrews 13:9-10, emphasizing the dangers of false teachings and the importance of adhering to the truth for spiritual growth. Pastor Jim Osman discusses various warnings throughout the New Testament against false doctrines and underscores the necessity of discernment in distinguishing almost-true teachings from the absolute truth. Central to this sermon is the argument that spiritual strength and sanctification come through grace, not ad...
Our Unchanging Christ (Hebrews 13:8)
March 24, 2024 18:00 - 37 minutes - 17 MBIn a profoundly reflective exploration, the sermon delves into the unchanging nature of Christ amidst a world in constant flux. It contrasts the impermanence of creation, including humanity's shifting emotions, desires, and the physical world, with the eternal constancy of Jesus Christ as affirmed in Hebrews 13:8. This profound truth offers solace to believers facing life's uncertainties, anchoring their faith in the immutable character of Christ who remains the same across all ages...
Remembering the Remarkable (Hebrews 13:7)
March 17, 2024 18:00 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBWe are encouraged to imitate the faith of the faithful saints who have gone before and left an example for us. An exposition of Hebrews 13:7. ★ Support this podcast ★
Companionship: A Verity to Cherish (Hebrews 13:5-6)
March 03, 2024 19:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBThe promise of God's faithful and unending presence is the basis for our contentment. If God has promised to never leave or forsake us, we can rest in that provision and fight the covetousness that unsettles our souls. An exposition of Hebrews 13:5-6. ★ Support this podcast ★
Contentment: A Virtue to Cultivate (Hebrews 13:5-6)
February 25, 2024 19:00 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MBThe opposite of covetousness is contentment. We are to cultivate the virtue of contentment as an answer to the covetous heart—an exposition of Hebrews 13:5-6. ★ Support this podcast ★
Covetousness: A Vice to Cast Off (Hebrews 13:5-6)
February 18, 2024 19:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBThe sin of covetousness is an insidious evil that can lurk in even the most unsuspecting hearts. We examine the sin itself and its various manifestations. An exposition of Hebrews 13:5-6. ★ Support this podcast ★
Guarding the Marriage Bed, Part 2 (Hebrews 13:4)
February 11, 2024 19:00 - 48 minutes - 22.4 MBWe are commanded to guard the purity of the marriage bed against polluting influences like adultery and fornication. In this message we see what Scripture says regarding the flesh, putting it to death, and yielding our members as instruments of righteousness. An exposition of Hebrews 13:4 and some other selected scriptures. ★ Support this podcast ★
Guarding the Marriage Bed, Part 1 (Hebrews 13:4)
February 04, 2024 19:00 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MBWe honor marriage by guarding the marriage bed from any and every threat that would seek to defile the sexual union between a man and his wife. An exposition of Hebrews 13:4. ★ Support this podcast ★
Guarding the Honor of Marriage, Part 2 (Hebrews 13:4)
January 28, 2024 19:00 - 47 minutes - 21.8 MBThe author exhorts his readers to honor marriage and the marriage bed. We take a look at the honorable institution of marriage and how we can glorify God in giving marriage its proper honor in the church. An exposition of Hebrews 13:4. ★ Support this podcast ★
Guarding the Honor of Marriage, Part 1 (Hebrews 13:4)
January 21, 2024 19:00 - 46 minutes - 21.1 MBThe author exhorts his readers to honor marriage and the marriage bed. We take a look at the honorable institution of marriage and how we can glorify God in giving marriage its proper honor in the church. An exposition of Hebrews 13:4. ★ Support this podcast ★
Love For Sufferers (Hebrews 13:3)
January 14, 2024 19:00 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MBAn expression of brotherly love is remembering the prisoners and others who suffer for the gospel. An exposition of Hebrews 13:3. ★ Support this podcast ★
Love For Strangers (Hebrews 13:2)
January 07, 2024 19:00 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBOne of the most practical and gracious expressions of brotherly love is to show hospitality to strangers. In this sermon, we answer three questions: What is hospitality? Why is it important? What do angels have to do with it? An exposition of Hebrews 13:2. Related sermon by David Forsyth - Hospitality - A Neglected Essential (Selected Scriptures) ★ Support this podcast ★
Brotherly Love (Hebrews 13:1)
December 31, 2023 18:00 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MBThe author encourages his readers to continue in brotherly love. This is the natural response of the believer to the immense blessings bestowed upon them in the new covenant. Brotherly love is essential in the church and the mark of Kingdom citizens. An exposition of Hebrews 13:1. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Fruit of God's Mercies (Romans 12:9-13)
November 12, 2023 19:00 - 37 minutes - 17.4 MBThere are remarkable parallels between Hebrews 13 and Romans 12. In this message, we explore the nature of Christian love and the various applications of it that we find in both passages. An exposition of Romans 12. ★ Support this podcast ★
Serving An Unchanging God (Hebrews 12:28-29)
November 05, 2023 19:00 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBOut of gratitude for the blessings of the New Covenant, we serve a God who does not change. He is still a consuming fire Whom we gratefully serve with reverence and awe. An exposition of Hebrews 12:28-29. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Unshakable Kingdom (Hebrews 12:28)
October 15, 2023 18:00 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MBBelievers receive an unshakable kingdom. This great future grace should motivate us to offer grateful service to the King. An exposition of Hebrews 12:28. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Final Shakedown, Part 2 (Hebrews 12:26-27)
October 08, 2023 18:00 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBThe author offers one final warning against impenitent unbelief by quoting a prophecy of the final judgment found in Haggai 2:6. The final judgment of God upon the nations, unbelievers, and all creation should serve as an encouragement and solace to believers who face hostility and affliction at the hands of unbelievers. The final judgment of God is a terrifying reality to all without a Savior. An exposition of Hebrews 12:26-27. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Final Shakedown, Part 1 (Hebrews 12:26-27)
October 01, 2023 18:00 - 46 minutes - 21.3 MBThe author offers one final warning against impenitent unbelief by quoting a prophecy of the final judgment found in Haggai 2:6. The final judgment of God upon the nations, unbelievers, and all creation should serve as an encouragement and solace to believers who face hostility and affliction at the hands of unbelievers. An exposition of Hebrews 12:26-27. ★ Support this podcast ★
Learning the Lessons of the Past (Hebrews 12:25)
September 10, 2023 18:00 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBWe are reminded of the record of God's judgments against sin throughout history. We are encouraged to give heed to God's warnings lest the same fate befall us. An exposition of Hebrews 12:25. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Final Warning Passage (Hebrews 12:25-29)
September 03, 2023 18:00 - 44 minutes - 20.2 MBAn overview of the fifth and final warning passage of Hebrews. This is the most severe of all the warning passages. We look at the features of all five warning passages and consider their role in the believer's perseverance. An overview exposition of vv. 25-29. ★ Support this podcast ★
Better in Every Way (Hebrews 12:24)
August 27, 2023 18:00 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBThe surety and security of our blessings rests upon Christ and His work. The immense blessings are ours because we have a better mediator who has provided a better covenant sealed with a better blood. An exposition of Hebrews 12:24. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Righteous Judge of All (Hebrews 12:23)
August 20, 2023 18:00 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBThough a terror to the unbeliever, coming to the Judge of all is an encouragement to the one who trusts in Christ. An exposition of Hebrews 12:23. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Firstborn Citizens of Heaven (Hebrews 12:23)
August 13, 2023 18:00 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MBBelievers in Christ are "the church of the firstborn". This is a description of our status as citizens of Heaven whose names are indelibly recorded there. The term "firstborn" is rich in symbolism. In this sermon, we look at seven significant truths captured by that description. An exposition of Hebrews 12:22-24. ★ Support this podcast ★
An Angelic Festival of Worship (Hebrews 12:22-24)
July 30, 2023 18:00 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MBHaving described our eternal home, the text of Hebrews lists the residents of that great City. He begins with the angels who will occupy Heaven with us and join us in worship and work. An exposition of Hebrews 12:22-24. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Heavenly Jerusalem (Hebrews 12:22)
July 23, 2023 18:00 - 48 minutes - 22.1 MBWe have come to blessings which can not yet be touched. The first one listed is Heaven, our eternal home. What is "Zion?" How does it symbolize our eternal Home? An exposition of Hebrews 12:24. ★ Support this podcast ★
A Tale of Two Mountains, Part 2 (Hebrews 12:18-24)
July 16, 2023 18:00 - 36 minutes - 16.6 MBTo encourage the readers unto endurance, the author contrasts their current state of blessed assurance with the terrifying events surrounding the giving of the law. This is part of the fifth and final warning passage in Hebrews. An exposition of Hebrews 12:18-24 and selected Old Testament passages. ★ Support this podcast ★
A Tale of Two Mountains, Part 1 (Hebrews 12:18-24)
July 09, 2023 18:00 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MBTo encourage the readers unto endurance, the author contrasts their current state of blessed assurance with the terrifying events surrounding the giving of the law. This is part of the fifth and final warning passage in Hebrews. An exposition of Hebrews 12:18-24 and selected Old Testament passages. ★ Support this podcast ★
Esau: Faithless and Forsaken (Hebrews 12:16-17)
July 02, 2023 18:00 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBEsau is an example of one who forfeits blessings for temporary ease or comfort. He serves as a warning to any who might think of turning from truth to avoid the hostility of the world. An exposition of Hebrews 12:16-17. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Disdain and Decadence of Apostates, Part 2 (Hebrews 12:16-17; Genesis)
June 25, 2023 18:00 - 49 minutes - 22.8 MBWe are given an example of the heart of apostasy in the Old Testament character Esau. We observe his carnality, his contempt, and his consequences from the Old Testament narrative. They serve as a warning to us. An exposition of Hebrews 12:16-17 and selected passages in Genesis. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Disdain and Decadence of Apostates, Part 1 (Hebrews 12:16-17; Selected Scriptures)
June 11, 2023 18:00 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MBWe are given an example of the heart of apostasy in the Old Testament character Esau. We observe his carnality, his contempt, and his consequences from the Old Testament narrative. They serve as a warning to us. An exposition of Hebrews 12:16-17. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Danger and Defilement of Apostates (Hebrews 12:15)
May 28, 2023 18:00 - 48 minutes - 22.1 MBWe are commanded to look out for any in our midst who might come short of God’s grace. The author defines the essence of apostasy, describes the effect of apostasy, and provides an example of apostasy. An exposition of Hebrews 12:15. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Passionate Pursuit of Holiness (Hebrews 12:14)
May 21, 2023 18:00 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MBHebrews warns us that "without holiness, no one will see the Lord." Holiness prepares us to see God. We look at three different aspects of sanctification and how they relate to each other. We see that our salvation empowers us to pursue holiness that we may share in God's holiness (Hebrews 12:10). An exposition of Hebrews 12:14. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Passionate Pursuit of Peace (Hebrews 12:14)
May 14, 2023 18:00 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MBLest we miss the blessings of discipline, we are commanded to pursue peace with all men and holiness before God. In this sermon we will look at the first object of our pursuit, peace. We are to be at peace with believers and unbelievers and this should characterize our relationships with others as much as it rests with us. An exposition of Hebrews 12:14. ★ Support this podcast ★
Running on Straight Paths (Hebrews 12:12-13)
May 07, 2023 18:00 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MBWe are exhorted to strengthen our weaknesses and straighten our ways. By this, we will make good use of God's discipline in our lives. The weak need to be strengthened (12:12) and our ways need to be made clear (12:13) so that we may run our race with endurance. An exposition of Hebrews 12:12-13. ★ Support this podcast ★
A Prescription for Spiritual Weakness (Hebrews 12:12-13)
April 30, 2023 18:00 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MBGod's discipline sometimes comes to people who are spiritually weak and frail. That is an opportunity for other believers to encourage them in their Christian race. Returning to the athletic metaphor of 12:1-3, the author gives some helpful counsel for those who are spiritually weak and lame. An exposition of Hebrews 12:12-13. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Peaceful Product of God's Discipline, Part 2 (Hebrews 12:11)
April 23, 2023 18:00 - 41 minutes - 19 MBBy faith, we look past the pain of discipline at the moment to the product of discipline in our lives. God is producing in us the "peaceful fruit of righteousness." An exposition of Hebrews 12:11. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Peaceful Product of God's Discipline, Part 1 (Hebrews 12:11)
April 16, 2023 18:00 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MBBy faith, we look past the pain of discipline at the moment to the product of discipline in our lives. God is producing in us the "peaceful fruit of righteousness." An exposition of Hebrews 12:11. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Purpose of God's Perfect Discipline, Part 2 (Hebrews 12:9-10)
March 26, 2023 18:00 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MBThe author contrasts the imperfection of the discipline of earthly fathers with the perfection of the discipline of our Heavenly Father. God's discipline is aimed at producing holiness in our lives allowing us to share in His holiness. An exposition of Hebrews 12:9-10. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Purpose of God's Perfect Discipline, Part 1 (Hebrews 12:9-10)
March 19, 2023 18:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBThe author contrasts the imperfection of the discipline of earthly fathers with the perfection of the discipline of our Heavenly Father. God's discipline is aimed at producing holiness in our lives allowing us to share in His holiness. An exposition of Hebrews 12:9-10. ★ Support this podcast ★
Discipline: The Certificate of Adoption, Part 2 (Hebrews 12:6-8)
March 05, 2023 19:00 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MBWe are commanded to endure affliction as the discipline that comes from a loving Heavenly Father Who intends only our best and highest joy. Discipline is inseparable from our status as sons. It is not only essential that children be trained, sometimes painfully if necessary, but it is, in fact, proof that we are children of God. An exposition of Hebrews 12:6-8. ★ Support this podcast ★
Discipline: The Certificate of Adoption, Part 1 (Hebrews 12:6-8)
February 26, 2023 19:00 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBWe are commanded to endure affliction as the discipline that comes from a loving Heavenly Father Who intends only our best and highest joy. Discipline is inseparable from our status as sons. It is not only essential that children be trained, sometimes painfully if necessary, but it is, in fact, proof that we are children of God. An exposition of Hebrews 12:6-8. ★ Support this podcast ★
Do Not Despair Under Discipline (Hebrews 12:5)
February 05, 2023 19:00 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MBWe are commanded to not despise God's discipline and to not despair under God's discipline. These are two extremes we should avoid in our responses to God's loving discipline. We look at four ways that believers despair under discipline. An exposition of Hebrews 12:5. ★ Support this podcast ★
Don't Despise Discipline (Hebrews 12:5)
January 29, 2023 19:00 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MBBelievers are warned against two opposite errors we may commit when facing God's discipline: despising it and despairing under it. In this passage we look at some ways we show a light regard for God's discipline in our lives. An exposition of Hebrews 12:5. ★ Support this podcast ★
Embracing God's Discipline, Part 3 (Hebrews 12:4-5)
January 22, 2023 19:00 - 46 minutes - 21.5 MBDiscipline is essential for the child of God. Running our race requires us to embrace God's discipline knowing that He disciplines us out of love and intends our good through it. An exposition of Hebrews 12:4-5. ★ Support this podcast ★
Embracing God's Discipline, Part 2 (Hebrews 12:4-5)
January 15, 2023 19:00 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MBDiscipline is essential for the child of God. Running our race requires us to embrace God's discipline knowing that He disciplines us out of love and intends our good through it. An exposition of Hebrews 12:4-5. ★ Support this podcast ★
Embracing God's Discipline, Part 1 (Hebrews 12:4-5)
January 08, 2023 19:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBDiscipline is essential for the child of God. Running our race requires us to embrace God's discipline knowing that He disciplines us out of love and intends our good through it. An exposition of Hebrews 12:4-5. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Self-Humbling Servant (Philippians 2:3-11)
December 25, 2022 19:00 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBThe self-humbling work of Christ in the incarnation is an example of selfless humility for those who follow Him. An exposition of Philippians 2:3-11. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Cure For Weary Hearts (Hebrews 12:3)
December 18, 2022 19:00 - 35 minutes - 16.5 MBWe are called to consider the example of Jesus in His suffering. We see in Him One Who endured greater suffering and injustice than us. He has received the reward. We must set our minds upon the reward that is to come for our suffering. Those who bear the reproach of faith will receive the reward of Faith. An exposition of Hebrews 12:3. ★ Support this podcast ★