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Mature Audiences Only

We expect infants to be immature, but it’s weird when an adult is. In this passage we see the call to maturity, and not only the weirdness, but the danger, of remaining in immaturity.

Given on Nov 5, 2023 by Mike Anderson at Citylight Center City as part of the sermon series "Hebrews: The Surpassing Worth of Jesus"

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Eternal Salvation from an Eternal Priest

We often appoint others to act on our behalf when we know we need help. In this passage, we see we need help in relation to God, and God has appointed Jesus as the eternal high priest to help us in relation to Him.

Given on Oct 29, 2023 by Mike Anderson at Citylight Center City as part of the sermon series "Hebrews: The Surpassing Worth of Jesus"

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Confidence in our Great High Priest

Because we have a great high priest, we have confidence to approach the throne of God.

Given on Oct 22, 2023 by Dave Hackley at Citylight Center City as part of the sermon series "Hebrews: The Surpassing Worth of Jesus"

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Fear and Striving

We typically view fear of failure as a bad thing, but there is a healthy version of it held out to us in this passage: Let a fear of failing to enter God’s rest work in you a striving to enter God’s rest.

Given on Oct 15, 2023 by Mike Anderson at Citylight Center City as part of the sermon series "Hebrews: The Surpassing Worth of Jesus"

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Fighting Unbelief with Exhortation

Unbelief is like a spiritual disease we must constantly fight with mutual exhortation.

Given on Oct 8, 2023 by Mike Anderson at Citylight Center City as part of the sermon series "Hebrews: The Surpassing Worth of Jesus"

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Worthy of Consideration

Our minds are constantly active, but what is worthy of our thoughts? Jesus himself is, and we must consider him if we are to make it from grace to glory.

Given on Oct 1, 2023 by Mike Anderson at Citylight Center City as part of the sermon series "Hebrews: The Surpassing Worth of Jesus"

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The Way to Glory

We talk a lot about maximizing our potential, but what is our potential as humans? In this passage we see that we were created for a kind of glory, and Jesus is the way to it.

Given on Sep 24, 2023 by Mike Anderson at Citylight Center City as part of the sermon series "Hebrews: The Surpassing Worth of Jesus"

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Pay Close Attention

We hear a lot of messages, many of which are not worthy of our close attention. But what message is worthy of such close attention? The message of salvation declared by Jesus.

Given on Sep 17, 2023 by Mike Anderson at Citylight Center City as part of the sermon series "Hebrews: The Surpassing Worth of Jesus"

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God’s Ultimate Word

Throughout history, God has spoken at many times and in many ways, and many others have as well. But in this passage, we learn there is one ultimate word of God, and God has now spoken it.

Given on Sep 10, 2023 by Mike Anderson at Citylight Center City as part of the sermon series "Hebrews: The Surpassing Worth of Jesus"

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Congregational Singing: How (Part 1)

As we continue our series on congregational singing, this week we come to the question of with what attitude we should sing.

Given on Jun 18, 2023 by Mike Anderson at Citylight Center City as part of the sermon series "Come, Let Us Sing"

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Able to Save

On Easter we celebrate that Jesus rose from the dead. But why does it matter that He’s still alive? Because He’s still alive, He can save you completely.

Citylight Center City | April 17, 2022 from Citylight Church on Vimeo.

Given on Apr 17, 2022 by Mike Anderson at Citylight Center City as part of the sermon series "Easter 2022"

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Authority Redeemed, Part III: Elder Authority

Last week we saw that Jesus’ model for local churches is congregational. This week we’ll see those congregations are led by elders, whom He has given the authority to lead.

Citylight Center City | March 6, 2022 from Citylight Church on Vimeo.

Given on Mar 6, 2022 by Mike Anderson at Citylight Center City as part of the sermon series "Authority Redeemed"