Spur One Another On

Note: This is from a sermon I heard at the Greater Reno church of Christ on July 19, 2009:

Hebrews 10:19-31
-We must continue to spur one another on.
vv.23-25
-In order to draw near to God, we must "clean out our stalls"(using the analogy of a horse stable). In other words, we must open up about our sins and repent.
Hebrews 1:3-6
-Do We have a worldly view of Jesus? Do we view Him as a "Mister Rogers" type or someone who He expects to hold to His teachings (John 8:31-32)
Hebrews 4:15-26
-Jesus was tempted in every way during His earthly ministry, so we aren't immune to sin either.
-What sins are holding you powerless?
Ephesians 2:10
-We were created to be spurned for good works.
-God has to break us (allow the Spirit to control us) in order for Him to lead us (using the analogy of horse training).
Hebrews 10:26-31
-Realize the consequences of deliberate and unrepentant sin.
-We all must seek help and allow God to work through us.

Comment: I would like top thank the Greater Reno Church for putting together a worthwhile and thought provoking service. In the meantime, if I do not get open, sin will mount up and it will cause me to lose my faith.