Sermon Outline: “Some Things Never Change”
Text: Hebrews 13:8 – “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever.”
Theme Statement: The world changes constantly, but there are eternal truths that never change — and on these we can build our lives.
Big Idea: Everything around us may change, but Jesus never changes — and that gives us hope, stability, and salvation.
1. The Steadfast Savior (Hebrews 13:8–9)
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Society shifts, doctrines drift, but Jesus remains unchanging.
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His promises never fail, His power never weakens, His presence never departs.
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He is steady, unwavering, and unchanging through all time.
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Build your life on the Rock, not on the shifting sands of culture.
2. The Shedding of Blood (Hebrews 9:22)
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“Without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness.”
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From Adam to the last man saved, all redemption comes by blood.
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Old Testament sacrifices (bulls, rams, goats) pointed to Christ’s perfect sacrifice.
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Only the blood of Jesus cleanses sin once for all.
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Hymn reminder: “What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus.”
3. The Sure Love of God (Romans 8:38–39)
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Nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus.
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God does not need us, but He loves us unconditionally.
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Our purpose in life is to fellowship with Him.
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His love is just and righteous — no favoritism, no partiality.
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His love will never change, even if the world continues for thousands of years.
4. The Salvation that’s Free (Romans 5:18)
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Salvation is God’s gift — free, unearned, undeserved.
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No pope, preacher, or priest controls forgiveness — only Jesus saves.
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Thief on the cross: saved by faith alone, not works or rituals.
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Salvation is by grace through faith, not good deeds or offerings.
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Good works follow salvation, but they do not produce it.
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Salvation is free for all who call on the Lord — and that will never change.
5. The Subtle Serpent (John 10:10 – 1 Peter 5:8)
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Satan has not changed — still a liar, deceiver, destroyer.
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He steals, kills, and destroys, working subtly and deceptively.
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Even angels call on the Lord’s name to rebuke him.
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He will take you further than you want to go, keep you longer than you want to stay, and cost you more than you want to pay.
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James 4:7 — “Submit to God, resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
6. The Sure Judgment (Hebrews 9:27)
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Death is certain, judgment is coming for all.
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Two types of judgment:
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The Judgment Seat of Christ (for believers).
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The Great White Throne Judgment (for the lost).
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Examples:
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Rich man in Luke 16 — gained the world, lost his soul.
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Farmer in Luke 12 — laid up treasure on earth, but not in heaven.
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Two possible verdicts:
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“Well done, thou good and faithful servant.”
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Or, “Depart from Me, I never knew you.”
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Conclusion / Invitation
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Life is fragile — we are all “hanging by a thread.”
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Tomorrow is not promised.
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Some sitting here today may not be here next year, next month, or even tomorrow.
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Be obedient to Christ today.
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The only safe preparation for death and judgment is to trust in Jesus Christ as Savior.