Canaan STL Podcast

Better Than, Part 9: Better than Before Text: Hebrews 11:1-29 Faith has always been the way God's people live—trusting Him beyond what they can see. Main Idea: Faith trusts God's promises even when they're not yet visible. 8:38 Big Idea: Living by faith in God is always the best way to live10:06 What Is Faith? (Hebrews 11:1)17:27 Trusting God When Obedience Is Difficult28:17 Trusting G...

Text: Hebrews 11:1-29Faith has always been the way God's people live—trusting Him beyond what they can see. Main Idea: Faith trusts God's promises even when they're not yet visible.19:34 Sermon Begins: Series Recap (Jesus is "better than")22:26 What Is Faith? (Hebrews 11:1)27:18 Faith Produces Action (James 2)34:52 Enoch: Pursue God Because He Is Worth Trusting37:07 Abraham &...

Text: Hebrews 11:1-29 Faith has always been the way God's people live—trusting Him beyond what they can see. Main Idea: Faith trusts God's promises even when they're not yet visible. 3:11 What Is Faith? Assurance & Conviction 7:34 Point 1: Living by Faith Through Difficult Obedience 17:12 Point 2: Living by Faith Through Painful Waiting 22:51 Point 3: Living by Faith Through Uncert...

Date: June 21, 2026 Text: Hebrews 10:1-25 Overview: Jesus’ sacrifice was once for all—no more repetition, no more striving. 2:09 Jesus Is Better Than the Old Sacrifices 6:17 The Law Was a Shadow 17:01 Christ Came as the Final Sacrifice 34:17 Draw Near, Hold Fast, and Encourage One Another

Date: June 21, 2026 Text: Hebrews 10:1-25 Overview: Jesus’ sacrifice was once for all—no more repetition, no more striving. 2:04 Father’s Day Introduction 6:20 Jesus Is the Better Sacrifice 20:41 Jesus’ Work Is Forever Enough 30:20 Draw Near, Hold Fast, and Stay Connected

Date: June 21, 2026Text: Hebrews 10:1-25Overview: Jesus’ sacrifice was once for all—no more repetition, no more striving.0:36 Father’s Day and the Theme of Sacrifice3:19 Jesus Is the Better Sacrifice6:31 The Old Sacrifices Could Never Finish the Work26:25 Jesus Has Forever Finished the Work

Date: June 14, 2026Text: Hebrews 9:1-28Overview: Earthly systems pointed to something greater—Jesus entered the true heavenly presence of God.0:00 Scripture Reading: Hebrews 90:37 Introduction: Searching for Peace3:42 God’s Presence in the Tabernacle15:47 Jesus, the Better Presence of God28:10 Peace, Purification, and Purpose in Christ

Date: June 14, 2026 Text: Hebrews 9:1-28 Overview: Earthly systems pointed to something greater—Jesus entered the true heavenly presence of God. 0:00 Introduction: When “Good Enough” Isn’t Enough 3:43 The First Covenant and the Tabernacle 8:29 Jesus Provides Something Better 14:15 The Better Tabernacle and Access to God 31:15 Christ’s Better Sacrifice and Cleansed Conscience

Date: June 14, 2026Text: Hebrews 9:1-28Overview: Earthly systems pointed to something greater—Jesus entered the true heavenly presence of God. 00:00 Jesus Gives Direct Access to God 02:30 The Problem: Sinners and a Holy God 07:00 The Temple System: Close But Never Close Enough 16:00 The Veil Torn: Jesus Is the Better Way 24:00 Draw Near With Confidence

Date: June 6, 2026 Text: 1 John 2:12-14 Overview: One of the marks of genuine faith is that it grows. John writes to believers at different stages of spiritual maturity, reminding us that evidence of our faith shows up in our growth as followers of Christ. Date: June 6, 2026Text: 1 John 2:12-14Overview: One of the marks of genuine faith is that it grows. John writes to believers at different stage...

Date: June 6, 2026 Text: 1 John 2:12-14 Overview: One of the marks of genuine faith is that it grows. John writes to believers at different stages of spiritual maturity, reminding us that evidence of our faith shows up in our growth as followers of Christ. 0:00 Scripture Reading (1 John 2:12-14) 2:30 Welcome & Malawi Mission Trip Update 8:00 Introduction: Why We Exist as a Church 13:00 Stage 1...

Date: May 31st, 2026Text: Hebrews 8:1-13Overview: The new covenant is superior because it transforms hearts, not just behavior.0:00 Scripture Reading – Hebrews 8:6–71:09 Jesus Establishes a Better Covenant10:51 Understanding the Old Covenant17:20 Jesus Mediates the New Covenant26:04 Changed from the Inside Out44:45 The Lord’s Supper and Closing Response

Date: May 31st, 2026Text: Matthew 11:28-30Overview: Jesus invites the weary and burdened to find true rest for their souls in Him. 0:00 Scripture Reading – Matthew 11:28–30 2:30 Student Testimonies: What God Is Doing 14:05 God Gives Us Work and Rest as a Blessing 26:15 Stop Striving to Earn What God Freely Gives 39:30 Take the Easy Yoke of Jesus

Date: May 24th, 2026Text: Hebrews 8:1-13Overview: The new covenant is superior because it transforms hearts, not just behavior.

Date: May 24, 2026Text: Hebrews 7:1-28Overview: Jesus is a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek—eternal, perfect, and unchanging.

Date: May 17th, 2026Text: Matthew 11:28-30Overview: Jesus invites the weary and burdened to find true rest for their souls in Him.0:00 Welcome and Scripture Reading2:45 Introduction6:00 God Created Us for Work and Rest15:30 The World Teaches Us to Earn What God Gives22:00 Jesus Invites the Weary30:00 You Belong to Jesus, the Good Master

Date: May 24, 2026Text: Hebrews 7:1-28Overview: Jesus is a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek—eternal, perfect, and unchanging.

Date: May 10, 2026Text: Exodus 2:1–10Overview: In the midst of fear, oppression, and uncertainty, Moses’ mother trusted God with what she loved most. Her courage and faith became part of God’s greater plan to rescue His people. Even when we cannot see what God is doing, He is still working through ordinary acts of faithfulness for His glory and our good.

Date: May 10, 2026Text: Exodus 2:1–10Overview: In the midst of fear, oppression, and uncertainty, Moses’ mother trusted God with what she loved most. Her courage and faith became part of God’s greater plan to rescue His people. Even when we cannot see what God is doing, He is still working through ordinary acts of faithfulness for His glory and our good.

Date: May 3, 2026Text: Hebrews 4:14-5:11Overview: Jesus is our great High Priest who understands our weakness yet stands perfect before God.

Date: May 3, 2026Text: Hebrews 4:14-5:11Overview: Jesus is our great High Priest who understands our weakness yet stands perfect before God.

Date: May 3, 2026 Text: Hebrews 4:14-5:11 Overview: Jesus is our great High Priest who understands our weakness yet stands perfect before God.

Date: April 19, 2026Text: Hebrews 1:4-14Overview: Angels were revered as powerful spiritual beings, but Jesus is infinitely greater—He is the Son, seated at the right hand of God.

Date: April 19, 2026Text: Hebrews 1:4-14Overview: Angels were revered as powerful spiritual beings, but Jesus is infinitely greater—He is the Son, seated at the right hand of God.

Date: April 12, 2026Text: Hebrews 1:1-3Overview: God spoke in many ways in the past, but now He has spoken definitively through His Son. Jesus is not just another messenger—He is the message.