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  1. Regulations for Worship

    MAR 1

    Regulations for Worship

    God doesnt leave worship up to our preferencesHe cares deeply about how we approach Him. In this message, The Superior Covenant from Hebrews 9:15, Pastor Ryan Skolrud walks through the Old Testament tabernacle, its furniture, and the mercy seat to show how every detail of the first covenants worship regulations was intentionally designed by God to point us to Jesus. From the lampstand and the bread of the Presence, to the veil, ark of the covenant, and the cherubim overshadowing the mercy seat, we see how Christ is our true light, our bread of life, our atoning sacrifice, and our Great High Priest who entered the real Holy of Holies with His own blood. This sermon will help you see that true worship is not about empty ritual or doing what feels spiritual, but about responding to God on His termsin Spirit and in truthby offering our whole lives as living sacrifices in view of His mercy. Whether youre curious about how the Old Testament connects to Jesus, wrestling with what acceptable worship really means, or longing to better understand the cross as both propitiation and expiation, youll be invited to trust Christs finished work and submit every part of your life to Him in worship. Next Steps: I will repent and submit my life to Christ. Scripture References:Hebrews 9:15; Exodus 25:89; Exodus 16:31; Leviticus 16; 1 Samuel 13:1314; Numbers 1617; John 4:2324; John 6:35; John 1:1; Matthew 6:33; Matthew 27:5051; Romans 12:12; Romans 3:25; Romans 9:15; Ephesians 2:49; Isaiah 6:12; Isaiah 1:18 Link to sermon notes:https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/46257/note-260292.htmlConnection Card:https://livingwordcc.breezechms.com/form/connection-card If any of our resources have blessed you, please consider giving to the mission of Living Word Community Church. Give Online:https://www.living-wordcc.org/giveText-to-Give: (855) 397-6291 and follow the promptsMail Your Gift: PO Box 502, Carnation, WA 98014 Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and share this message with someone who might need it today. Blessings,Living Word Community ChurchGraphic used for YouTube thumbnail created by Full of Eyes

  2. The Superior Covenant

    FEB 22

    The Superior Covenant

    The new covenant in Christ doesnt just cover sin temporarilyit transforms hearts and brings complete forgiveness forever. In this message, The Superior Covenant from Hebrews 8:713, Pastor Ryan Skolrud unpacks how God Himself promised a new and better covenant that would do what the old covenant, weakened by our sinful hearts, could never do. Youll see how Jeremiahs prophecy is fulfilled in Jesus: God writes His law on our minds and hearts, gives us new hearts by the Spirit, forgives our wrongdoing, and remembers our sins no more, making us His people rather than His enemies. This sermon will help you understand why religious effort and law-keeping cant save us, why we desperately need grace, and how the new covenant moves us from external rules to an internal transformation rooted in Christs finished work. Whether youre weighed down by guilt, confused about the Old vs. New Covenant, or longing for assurance of Gods forgiveness, youll be invited to turn from self-reliance to the Savior who makes us new creations and reconciles us to God. Next Steps: I will repent and submit my life to Christ. Scripture References:Hebrews 8:713; Jeremiah 31:3134; Deuteronomy 28:36; Romans 1:2428; Ezekiel 36:2428; Ephesians 2:49; Isaiah 43:25; Jeremiah 50:20; Micah 7:1819; 2 Corinthians 5:1719; 1 John 1:9 Link to sermon notes:https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/46257/note-259619.htmlConnection Card: https://livingwordcc.breezechms.com/form/connection-card If any of our resources have blessed you, please consider giving to the mission of Living Word Community Church.Give Online:https://www.living-wordcc.org/giveText-to-Give: (855) 397-6291 and follow the promptsMail Your Gift: PO Box 502, Carnation, WA 98014 Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and share this message with someone who might need it today. Blessings,Living Word Community Church

  3. Copies & Shadows

    FEB 15

    Copies & Shadows

    Religious activity can never save usbut it can powerfully point us to the only One who does. In this message, Copies Shadows from Hebrews 8:16, Pastor Ryan Skolrud shows how the Old Testament tabernacle, priests, sacrifices, and even seasons like Lent are copies and shadows of a greater reality: Jesus Christ, our exalted High Priest, ministering in the true heavenly sanctuary and mediating a better covenant built on better promises. Youll see how every element of the Levitical system was designed to lift our eyes above earthly rituals and toward the finished work of Christ, who offered Himself once for all and now invites us into a relationship, not mere religion. This sermon will challenge you to examine where you may be trusting in habits, traditions, or church activity instead of in Jesus Himself, and it will encourage you to use practices like fasting and Lent not as a way to earn favor with God, but as a way to focus your heart more fully on the One who already sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. Whether youve grown up around church your whole life or are just beginning to explore the Christian faith, youll be invited to fix your mind on things above, rest in the better covenant Christ secured, and respond personally to His call to repent and believe. Next Steps: I will fast from __________ for this Lenten season. I will repent and submit my life to Christ. Scripture References:Hebrews 8:16; Psalm 110:1; Romans 4:25; Colossians 2:17; Colossians 3:13; Revelation 11:19; Revelation 6:9; Revelation 8:3; Revelation 4:56; 1 Timothy 2:5; Hebrews 7:22 Link to sermon notes:https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/46257/note-259047.htmlConnection Card:https://livingwordcc.breezechms.com/form/dd042d93251583415234822901452560591502768 If any of our resources have blessed you, please consider giving to the mission of Living Word Community Church.Give Online:https://www.living-wordcc.org/giveText-to-Give: (855) 397-6291 and follow the promptsMail Your Gift: PO Box 502, Carnation, WA 98014 Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and share this message with someone who might need it today. Blessings,Living Word Community Church

  4. Holy, Innocent, & Undefiled

    FEB 8

    Holy, Innocent, & Undefiled

    Jesus Christ is not just a better priestHe is theperfectHigh Priest we desperately need. In this message, Holy, Innocent, Undefiled from Hebrews 7:2628, Pastor Ryan Skolrud unpacks how Jesus alone is holy in His moral purity, innocent of all sin, undefiled by a fallen world, separated from sinners, and now exalted above the heavens as our eternal mediator. Youll see why no Old Testament priest, bound by weakness and daily sacrifices, could ever secure what Christ accomplished once for all when He offered Himself on the cross. This sermon will help you understand the depth of your sin, the greatness of Jesus sacrifice, and the urgent call to turn from self-reliance and general spirituality to real repentance and faith in the One who was made sin for us so that we might become the righteousness of God. Whether youve walked with Christ for years or are just beginning to ask what it truly means to follow Him, youll be invited to rest in the finished work of your holy, innocent, and undefiled Saviorand to respond personally to His call.​ Next Steps: I will repent and submit my life to Christ. I want to know more about what it means to follow Jesus. Scripture References:Hebrews 7:2628; Romans 7:1619; Numbers 6:2426; Isaiah 6:13; Isaiah 53:6; Hebrews 4:15; Luke 5:3132; Philippians 3:1820; Psalm 51:5; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Hebrews 1:3; Ephesians 1:2022; 1 John 1:9 Link to sermon notes:https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/46257/note-258291.htmlConnection Card:https://livingwordcc.breezechms.com/form/dd042d93251583415234822901452560591502768 If any of our resources have blessed you, please consider giving to the mission of Living Word Community Church.Give Online:https://www.living-wordcc.org/giveText-to-Give: (855) 397-6291 and follow the promptsMail Your Gift: PO Box 502, Carnation, WA 98014 Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and share this message with someone who might need it today. Blessings,Living Word Community Church

  5. Forever Interceding

    FEB 1

    Forever Interceding

    In this powerful message,Forever Interceding,Pastor Ryan Skolrud continues our Hebrews series,The Supremacy of Christ,by exploring Hebrews 7:2325 and reminding us that Jesus Christ is our eternal advocate before the Father. Unlike the earthly priests who passed away, Christs priesthood is unendingHe always lives to intercede for those who come to God through Him. Discover how Jesus finished work on the cross brings us complete salvationpast, present, and futureand how His continual intercession gives us peace amid guilt, failure, and accusation. Well also learn how we, as followers of Christ, can reflect His heart by interceding for others through prayerstanding in the gap for salvation, healing, strength, and wisdom. If youve ever wrestled with feelings of unworthiness or wondered whether God still hears you, this message will bring comfort, clarity, and renewed hope in Christ, our eternal High Priest. Next Steps: I will repent and submit my life to Christ. I will pray for the salvation of (Name 1), (Name 2), (Name 3). I will pray for those who need physical and spiritual healing. I will become a person of prayer, interceding for others as Christ intercedes for me. Scripture References:Hebrews 7:2325; Psalm 102:2527; John 14:6; Acts 4:812; Romans 8:3334; Isaiah 53:12; 1 Timothy 2:14; James 5:1416 Link to sermon notes:https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/46257/note-257712.htmlConnection Card:https://livingwordcommunitychurch1816.breezechms.com/form/dd042d93251583415234822901452560591502768 If any of our resources have blessed you, please consider giving to the mission of Living Word Community Church.Give Online:https://www.living-wordcc.org/giveText-to-Give: (855) 397-6291 and follow the promptsMail Your Gift: PO Box 502, Carnation, WA 98014 Dont forget to Like, Subscribe, and share this message with someone who needs encouragement today. Blessings,Living Word Community Church

  6. A Better Hope

    JAN 25

    A Better Hope

    Discover the power ofA Better Hopefound in Jesus Christ. In this message from Pastor Ryan Skolrud, we explore Hebrews 7:1822 and the truth thatChrist initiated a better covenantone not based on human effort or law, but on Gods unchanging promise of grace. When the weight of performance-based faith feels heavy, Jesus invites us to lay down our burdens and take His easy yoke. Through His perfect obedience and sacrificial love, we are freed from striving and empowered to draw near to God in confidence. If youve been relying on your own strength, its time to embrace the rest and hope found only in Christ. Experience what it means to exchange legalism for grace, distance for nearness, and exhaustion for peace in Jesus, our eternal High Priest and guarantee of a better covenant. NEXT STEPS: Memorize Matthew 11:2830. Trade your yoke for Christs: surrender one area of your life youve been striving in your own strength. Repent and submit your life to Christ, trusting Him to carry the weight with you. SCRIPTURE PASSAGES:Hebrews 7:1822; Romans 7:912; Romans 2:20; Galatians 3:1013; Galatians 5:14; Matthew 11:2830; Ephesians 2:13 18; Psalm 110:4; Romans 11:29; Hebrews 6:1718 Link to sermon notes:https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/46257/note-256999.htmlConnection Card:https://livingwordcommunitychurch1816.breezechms.com/form/dd042d93251583415234822901452560591502768 If any of our resources have blessed you, please consider giving to the mission of Living Word Community Church.Give Online:https://www.living-wordcc.org/giveText-to-Give: (855) 397-6291 and follow the promptsMail Your Gift: PO Box 502, Carnation, WA 98014 Dont forget to Like, Subscribe, and share this message with someone who might need it today.Blessings,Living Word Community Church

  7. A Superior Priesthood

    JAN 18

    A Superior Priesthood

    Christ is oursuperiorpriest, the only One whose indestructible life and finished work can bring true righteousness, lasting peace with God, and confident access to His presence. In this message from Hebrews 7:1117, Pastor Ryan unpacks why the Levitical priesthood and the Mosaic Law could never make us perfect, how Jesus fulfills and surpasses them, and why His priesthood according to the order of Melchizedek changes everything. You will see how the Law exposes our sin, points us to Christ, and finds its fulfillment in the Savior who not only offers the perfect sacrifice but is Himself the sacrifice, the Priest, and the King of righteousness and peace.​ Through this sermon, you are invited to turn from self‑reliance and rule‑keeping, look to Jesus alone for righteousness, and rest in the forever priest whose once‑for‑all sacrifice secures your forgiveness, justification, and peace with God. Whether you are exploring faith, wrestling with guilt, or longing for assurance, this message will call you to look and live by trusting the superior priest who intercedes for you even now.​ Next Steps: I will repent and submit my life to Christ. Scripture Passages: Hebrews 7:1117 Psalm 110 Genesis 14 Romans 3:2024 Matthew 22:3740 Exodus 20 (Ten Commandments) John 5:3940 Galatians 2:21 Micah 5:2 Matthew 5:1719 Matthew 3:1617 Romans 6:910 Romans 5:1 Isaiah 45:22 Link to sermon notes: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/46257/note-256391.htmlConnection Card:https://livingwordcommunitychurch1816.breezechms.com/form/dd042d93251583415234822901452560591502768 If any of our resources have blessed you, please consider giving to the mission of Living Word Community Church. Give Online:https://www.living-wordcc.org/giveText-to-Give: (855) 397-6291 and follow the promptsMail Your Gift: PO Box 502, Carnation, WA 98014 Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and share this message with someone who might need it today. Blessings,Living Word Community Church

  8. Blessing the Blesser

    JAN 11

    Blessing the Blesser

    In Blessing the Blesser, Pastor Ryan Skolrud continues our Hebrews series, The Supremacy of Christ, by unpacking Hebrews 7:410 and Abrahams tithe to Melchizedek. This message shows how Melchizedek points us to Jesus, our eternal High Priest, and how Gods superior blessing over our lives should move us to joyful gratitude rather than reluctant obligation.​ Instead of prosperity promises or guilt-driven pressure, this sermon explores the heart behind giving: a thankful response to Gods provision in salvation, daily needs, and every good gift. Youll learn how Old Testament tithes supported Gods work, how Christ fulfills and surpasses that system, and how believers today can bless God by giving financially, serving with their time and gifts, and sharing their resources to bless others.​ If you wrestle with tithing, generosity, or trusting God with your resources, this message will help you see giving as an act of worship flowing from theaseityand sufficiency of Godwho needs nothing, yet graciously chooses to bless his people. Youll be encouraged to respond to Christs superior priesthood by offering not just a tenth, but your whole life to him in faith, obedience, and repentance.​ Next Steps I will ask God how I am to praise him for his blessings in my life.​ I will repent and submit my life to Jesus.​ Scripture passages used Hebrews 7:410 Genesis 4 Numbers 18:2124 Leviticus 27:3033 Deuteronomy festival and poor tithes (third-year tithe)​ Philippians 2:911 Colossians 1:16 Psalm 24:12 Romans 5:12 Link to sermon notes:https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/46257/note-255604.htmlConnection Card:https://livingwordcommunitychurch1816.breezechms.com/form/dd042d93251583415234822901452560591502768 If any of our resources have blessed you, please consider giving to the mission of Living Word Community Church. Give Online:https://www.living-wordcc.org/giveText-to-Give: (855) 397-6291 and follow the promptsMail Your Gift: PO Box 502, Carnation, WA 98014 Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and share this message with someone who might need it today. Blessings,Living Word Community Church

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