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Sermons from Hebrews & James

 ------------------------------ Sermons arranged in Bible order, then by scripture text. ------------------------------
Hebrews​  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Epistle to the Hebrews
     An introduction to the book and study of Hebrews.     PDF    

Better Things from Hebrews (Hebrews 1:1-4)
     Nine things that are better in comparing the new covenant to the old covenant.     PDF     PPT     

God Tells Us of His Plan (Hebrews 1:1-4)
     God is known by nature, His word, and His plan for mankind.     PDF 
 
The First-Born (Hebrews 1:1-6)
     To be the first-born is to have supreme rank, or the highest pre-eminence. Jesus is the true first-born.     PDF     

Salvation is Just Too Good to be True! (Hebrews 2:1-3)
     The wonder and power of the gospel message.     PDF     PPT     Audio 
 
"How Shall We Escape...?"  (Hebrews 2:1-4)
     The truth is we can't and we won't.  We must pay closer attention to what we have heard.     PDF  

Help Me, I'm Suffering! (Hebrews 2:14-18)
     Jesus came to earth and suffered as we suffer.     PDF     PPT     Audio 
 
Showing Hospitality (Hebrews 3:1-3)
     Hospitality means the love of strangers. It is not a social luxury, but a sacrificial spiritual work.     PDF     
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Christ in the Book of Hebrews (Hebrews 3:1-6)
     Christ was a great spokesman than the prophets, a greater law-giver than Moses, gives a greater rest than Joshua, and is a
     greater high priest than Aaron.     PDF

"Today, If You Hear His Voice" (Hebrews 3:7-11; 3:16-19; 4:1-11)
     A promise of finding eternal rest in Jesus.     PDF 
 
Departing from the Living God (Hebrews 3:7-12)
     Men and women leave God for man reasons; here are some signs that show a heart of disbelief.     PDF

The Need for Exhortation (Hebrews 3:12-13; 10:24)
     Exhortation is more than just giving encouragement.     PDF 
 
How to Give Exhortation (Hebrews 3:12-13)
     Practical advice on doing something that is oftentimes difficult to do.     PDF     

The Lost Generation  (Hebrews 3:12-19)
     We must not repeat the mistakes of the lost generation!     PDF     PPT    

Partakers of Christ (Hebrews 3:14)
     Two conditions to be a partaker of Christ and both are worth it.     PDF 
 
God's Word (Hebrews 4:12)
     The word of God is very powerful. It is active, alive, sharp, and discerning.     PDF     PPT     

The New Priesthood (Hebrews 5:1-10)
     Jesus and the new covenant changed the priesthood. Here's how.     PDF 
 
How Many Teachers?  (Hebrews 5:11-14)
     A true saying, "He would has ceased to learn is not qualified to teach."  We are to mature to be teachers.     PDF   

Elementary Principles-Part 1  (Hebrews 5:11-6:3)
     First part of a two-part lesson on six foundational doctrines for the Christian to know.     PDF   

Elementary Principles-Part 2  (Hebrews 5:11-6:3)
     Second part of a two-part lesson on six foundational doctrines for the Christian to know.     PDF   

First Principles (Hebrews 5:12-6:3)
     First principles are very important; without them we cannot grow spiritually as we should.     PDF

Going on to Perfection (Hebrews 6:1-3)
     The "perfect" person has the ability to eat "solid food," discern good from evil, controls their tongue, loves their enemies,
          and realizes their imperfections.     PDF

Melchizedek and Christ (Hebrews 7:1-8)
     By studying the life and priesthood of Melchizedek is to gain a better appreciation of the priesthood of Jesus.     PDF     PPT     

"Once for All..."   (Hebrews 7:25-27)
     Six separate passages where the Greek hapax appears and its significance.     PDF   

A Better Covenant (Hebrews 8:1-7)
     Better because of superior high priest, in a better place, on better promises.     PDF     PPT     Audio 
 
The End is Coming (Part 1) (Hebrews 9:23-28)
     First is a four part series. This lesson compares to two advents of Jesus.     PDF 
 
Overview of Hebrews, Chapter 10 (Hebrews 10:1-31)
     Three main ideas; the contrast of sacrifices, a better priesthood, and a new view of the final judgment.     PDF   

How Often Should I Practice My Christianity?  (Hebrews 10:19-25)
     Some things are to be done weekly, some daily, and some as often as necessary.     PDF   

Assembly:  Option, Obligation, or Opportunity? (Hebrews 10:23-31)
     A look at attitudes people bring to the worship assembly.      PDF

Great Chapters of the Bible: Hebrews, Chapter 11 (Hebrews 11:1-3)
     Heaven's roll call of the faithful.     PDF     PPT 
 
"By Faith Moses Saw…" (Hebrews 11:23-27)
     The challenges that Moses faced.     PDF     PPT     Audio 

A Look at Hebrews 12:1-2  (Hebrews 12:1-2)
     What is the sin mentioned in Hebrews 12:1?  A few answers given.     PDF     PPT    
   
Whatever Happened to Faith?  (Hebrews 11:32-40)
     Making excuses for not doing the right thing?  Could be a faith problem.     PDF   

I Want to Be Like... Part 1  (Hebrews 12:1-3)
     A look at some great role models in the Bible.  People to imitate.     PDF   

I Want to Be Like... Part 2  (Hebrews 12:1-3)
     A look at some great role models in the Bible.  People to imitate.     PDF   

Godly Discipline (Hebrews 12:5-11)
     Discipline not just for small children.  Adults need discipline to promote self-discipline.     PDF

Heavenly Discipline  (Hebrews 12:7-11)
     Discipline received is a humbling experience, but it pays big dividends.     PDF   

Showing Gratitude for the Kingdom  (Hebrews 12:18-29)
     As we learn to appreciate the kingdom of God, may we from gratitude serve God acceptably.     PDF   

Christian Responsibility--Proper Attitudes, Part 1 (Hebrews 12:22-29)
     Ten attitudes every Christian should have.     PDF     PPT     

Christian Responsibility--Proper Attitudes, Part 2 (Hebrews 12:22-29)
     Ten attitudes every Christian should have.     PDF     PPT     

"What Shall Man do to Me?"  (Hebrews 13:5-8)
     The Hebrews writer gives three answers to this question.     PDF   

Overcoming Doubt  (Hebrews 13:6; Rev. 1:17)
     One must work at increasing their faith to overcome the various doubts about life.     PDF     PPT    


 James​  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
James:  A Time to Grow Up
     Most of what James writes about can be placed under "spiritual immaturity."     PDF   

Trials, Tribulations and Triumph
(James 1:12-16)
     Handling trials and tribulations will make the difference in staying faithful.     PDF 
 
Just Say NO to Temptation (James 1:13-15)
     Practical advice for saying NO to temptation.    PDF     Audio      
 
God's Perfect Gifts (James 1:17-18)
     Seven perfect gifts from God. All complete in and of themselves.     PDF     PPT     

Which One are You? (James 1:22-27)
     Are you one who does little with little; little with much; much with much; or much with little?     PDF    

Building Fellowship with One Another  (James 2:1-4; 2:8-9; 3:8-13)
     We are to be devoted to the fellowship; devoted to one another.     PDF   

Great Chapters of the Bible: James, Chapter 2 (James 2:1-7)
     James explains the relationship between faith and works.     PDF     PPT     Audio 
 
Poor to the World, Rich in Faith (James 2:1-13)
     Worldly riches and fame can stand in the way when it comes to matters of faith.     PDF 
 
He was Called the Friend of God (James 2:14-26)
     Friendship with God means more than most people think.  Are you a friend or foe?     PDF 
 
Faith and Works (James 2:14-26)
     James discusses the relationship between subjective faith and works of faith.     PDF 
 
Watch Your Mouth! (James 3:2-10)
     Our choice of words and how we say things is very important.     PDF 
 
A Restless Evil and Full of Poison (James 3:1-12)
     Learning to control the most difficult part of the body.     PDF 
 
Positive Uses of the Tongue (James 3:6-18)
     The more we learn to use the tongue positively, the less we use it negatively.     PDF     

Wisdom From Above (James 3:17)
     Characteristics from James of heavenly wisdom.     PDF 
 
Be Miserable, Mourn, and Weep (James 4:6-10)
     Humble obedience is needed to be a Christian.     PDF 
 
What is Sin?  (James 4:13-17)
     Sin is a contradiction to God, to God's nature, or to His will.     PDF   

The Fruit of Patience  (James 5:7-11)
     Some examples of patience and a list of patience builders.     PDF     PPT   

 
Sermons by Swango
Copyright 2021 by Gregory L. Swango
All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the
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