New Covenant Church Sunday Service - Oct 27 2024 - Halftime Adjustments

October 25th, 2024 by New Covenant Church


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Welcome to New Covenant Church!

We are so glad you have joined us to celebrate the Risen Lord and to hear a message this morning from Christopher Caudle called "Halftime Adjustments."

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Here are the scriptures for today: 

Jeremiah 31:7-9
Psalm 126
Hebrews 5.11-6.12
Mark 10:46-5

 

Hear the sermon now - "Halftime Adjustments" - Fr. Christopher Caudle

 

Summary of Sermon

Fr. Christopher's sermon, drawing from Hebrews 5, focuses on the need for believers to make "halftime adjustments" in their faith journey. He emphasizes the importance of understanding and applying foundational Christian teachings in everyday life.

  • Context of Hebrews: The original Hebrew hearers faced persecution and were tempted to abandon their faith. This reflects Christ's superiority to angels, Moses, and Joshua and His role as a perfect high priest.
  • Christ's Sacrifice: Jesus' sacrifice is once and for all, not an installment plan. This understanding is crucial for believers to grasp the full revelation of God through Christ.
  • Halftime Adjustments: The preacher uses the metaphor of halftime adjustments to encourage believers to reassess their spiritual journey and make necessary changes to reach their ultimate goal.
  • Call to Maturity: Believers are urged to move from spiritual infancy to maturity by constantly practicing their faith. This involves understanding and teaching the elementary truths of God's word.
  • Elementary Teachings: The foundational teachings include repentance from acts that lead to death, faith in God, instruction about cleansing rites, laying on of hands, resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. These are essential for spiritual growth.
  • Role of the Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit plays a vital role in regeneration, conversion, and inducting believers into the Christian community. This charismatic reality is fundamental to the Christian faith.
  • Warning Against Falling Away: The preacher warns that those who have experienced the Holy Spirit and then fall away cannot be returned to repentance, emphasizing the sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice.

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