April 21, 2024: “Keep Pressing On”Call To Worship:“House of the Lord” Words from the Word: (NKJV): Philippians 3:12-16Worship In Song:“The Blessing”“Gratitude”Message: “Keep Pressing On”Hebrews 6:1-8The ExhortationHebrews 6:1-3Exhortation meaning - “to cause someone to be encouraged or consoled, either by verbal or non-verbal means - “to encourage, to console, encouragement.”The WarningHebrews 6:4-6Four Interpretations…First, it is a warning against apostasy or losing one’s salvation.Second, it is a judgment against false believers, though professing trust in Christ, who in reality are not saved.Third, it is a caution against spiritual immaturity, to encourage believers to press on to spiritual maturity to avoid the discipline of God, which would be certain to come if they were to remain stagnant or regress spiritually.Fourth, it is an assurance to believers through a timely illustration.The ConsequencesHebrews 6:7-8Matthew 7:16-20John 15:1-2John 15:4-5Hebrews 6:8How well are you pressing on in your faith in Jesus Christ?What kinds of fruit is your life as a believer producing?Response in Song:“Gratitude”(Scriptures and points by Pastor Elvin Butts)