Bigger Than Me - Week 2
Check out these resources gathered by our Resource Team!
RECOMMENDED BOOKS:
The Gospel: How the Church Portrays the Beauty of Christ by Ray Ortlund
“In this timely book, Pastor Ray Ortlund makes the case that gospel doctrine creates a gospel culture. In too many of our churches, it is the beauty of a gospel culture that is the missing piece of the puzzle. But when the gospel is allowed to exert its full power, a church becomes radiant with the glory of Christ.”
RECOMMENDED ARTICLES:
Grace to You - What Faith Does
“If anything is true about Hebrews 11 faith, it is that it cannot be killed. It perseveres to death (Hebrews 11:13–16); it endures torture, and outlasts chains and imprisonment. It endures no matter what—holding to God with love and assurance no matter the assaults the world or the forces of evil might bring against it.”
Ligonier Ministries - Keeping our Eyes on Christ
“Taking our eyes off Jesus is the most dangerous thing we could ever do. Paradoxically, it is also the easiest. We can let past hurts, troubles, or even good things like ministry distract us from the ultimate prize, which is Christ alone.”
She Reads Truth - The Call to Endurance
“Our race will be filled with both triumphant strides and a grueling crawl. We are bound to grow weary, wounded, and worn. But we are strengthened by where we put our gaze.”
RECOMMENDED VIDEOS:
Book of Hebrews Summary: A Complete Animated Overview
“Watch our overview video on the book of Hebrews, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In Hebrews, the author shows how Jesus is the ultimate revelation of God's love and mercy and is worthy of our devotion.”
Our Daily Bread - Fix Your Eyes on Jesus
A 2 minute video by Our Daily Bread Ministries. “It’s easy to feel burned out and discouraged but what do we focus on then? Today’s video shares the importance of looking to Jesus!”
Look at the Book - For the Joy Set Before Him
A short 8 minute word study. John Piper goes to the original language of Hebrews 12:2 to help us better understand the text.
RECOMMENDED SERMONS:
Matt Chandler - For Us and For Them (Hebrews 12:1-2)
Christ, the Great High Priest, sat down with the Father because He finished the work of sacrifice forever. So we lift our eyes to Him. We remember our story is a part of the greater story and we run, laying aside sin and lesser loves for His glory.
John Piper - Running with the Witnesses
“...be encouraged when you plan your run with Jesus. There are dozens and hundreds and thousands of those who have gone before and who have finished the race by faith and surround us like a great cloud of witnesses who say: “It can be done! By faith, it can be done.”
Francis Chan - Jesus, the Author and the Finisher
“Before we were even born, Jesus knew us while we were in our mother's womb. He chose us before the foundation of the world. So today, let's fix our eyes on Jesus, for He is the Author and Perfector of our life. What He started in us, He will see to its completion for His glory and our good.”
Danny Akin (TGC) - Endurance in Faith: Embracing the Race Set Before Us
“Danny Akin, president of SEBTS, discusses perseverance in the Christian life, using the metaphor of a race to encourage believers to endure in faith despite challenges. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on Jesus as the model and motivator in the spiritual race, advocating for a steadfast commitment to following Christ and drawing strength from Him.”
Knute Larson - Defining Your Besetting Sin
“What is our besetting sin? It’s ALL sin! If we’re going to run our race well, we have to be serious about overcoming the sin in our lives through the power of the Holy Spirit. We can only accomplish this by continually fixing our eyes on Jesus.”
RECOMMENDED PODCASTS:
Welcome to The Warehouse! Has a Sunday sermon ever left you running to Google with new theological questions? Have you ever wished that you could peer behind the curtain to see how the message comes together? That’s where we come in! Here at Cornerstone Church, we spend hours every week talking about the Bible. This is the place to learn about Scripture, dive into its context, and study the Bible’s cultural background. Come to the Warehouse–where we’ll extend the stuff you learn from the stage.
Bold Steps - Throw it Off! Part 1 / Throw it Off! Part 2 / Throw it Off! Part 3
A podcast with Mark Jobe, president of Moody Bible Institute. “...many people are weighed down with things that are making them tired spiritually. Hebrews 12 calls us to throw off everything that is keeping us from running our spiritual race. Are you carrying a heavy load today? Pastor Mark Jobe offers some encouragement in our continuing series, Dangerous God with the message, "Throw It Off!”
Spoken Gospel - Hebrews Overview: Stiff Warnings and a Hall of Fame
Hebrews includes some of the scariest warnings in all of Scripture right next to dozens of examples of the most impressive people in the Bible. Many of us have read these passages and wondered how we'll ever measure up, and if God might just decide to be done with us. Seth and David talk about what the warning passages of Hebrews mean and what it means to have faith that endures.
Risen Motherhood - Walking & Learning Together: How Moms in the Local Church Help One Another
“We see each other every week at church, but our relationships can grow into more than just a quick wave in the lobby while a toddler hangs from our knee. We’re supposed to be the church body, supporting and caring for one another by God’s grace as we grow together in Christ. In this episode, the Risen Motherhood team shares how their local church communities have helped them in various seasons. The church plays a vital role in the Christian’s life, and while it’s not perfect, God uses the church to help us grow in wisdom and maturity.”
Dad Tired - Does Our Family Really Need to Go to Church?
“Are you having a hard time finding a church? Maybe you’re not totally convinced that you really even need church. If we’re honest, we can find great messages and worship online and be spiritually fed outside of the local church. We’re also not convinced that the way we do church now is ever how Jesus intended things to be. Whether you’ve been hurt by the church, or you’re just confused on what to teach your kids about the subject, this episode will hopefully add some clarity.”