https://sa.hpwl.org/podcasts/45149/ The newest sermons from Hopewell Associate Reformed Presbyterian on SermonAudio. Religion & Spirituality Hopewell Associate Reformed Presbyterian http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification https://vps.sermonaudio.com/resize_image/sources/podcast/1440/1440/hopewellarp-02.jpg https://sa.hpwl.org/podcasts/45149/ en Fri, 08 May 2026 03:28:44 +0000 30 James Hakim no James Hakim church@hopewellarp.org The newest sermons from Hopewell Associate Reformed Presbyterian on SermonAudio. https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/81181724431 The apostle gives precept and example of several ways to let brotherly love continue https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/81181724431 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 22 Jul 2018 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 0:45:55 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/72318943400 How prayer is necessary, how it changes things, and why we may have confidence when we pray. https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/72318943400 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 15 Jul 2018 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 0:50:28 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/716181031456 Jesus' plan for getting you ready for Glory; will you adopt it with zeal, or despise it by indifference? https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/716181031456 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 08 Jul 2018 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 0:58:33 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/7918111252 God himself has said that he will never leave us or forsake us. https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/7918111252 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 01 Jul 2018 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 0:35:20 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/62918163242 How the family (The Church) acts coming out of worship. https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/62918163242 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 24 Jun 2018 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 0:50:07 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/62318130553 Let us have grace, to come before God rightly. https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/62318130553 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 17 Jun 2018 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 1:01:31 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/61318167537 Hear God, and respond to him! https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/61318167537 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 10 Jun 2018 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 0:51:49 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/6131816092 One of the great reasons that the Lord commands us to weekly, Lord’s Day worship is that we would be wowed by Christ… and that this rejoicing over Him and our relationship with Him would be what compels us to lives of diligent obedience and service the full seven days of the week. https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/6131816092 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 03 Jun 2018 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 0:42:34 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/6118227582 An encouragement to press on looking to Jesus. https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/6118227582 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 27 May 2018 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 0:55:12 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/523181445189 Do not be discouraged. There is a loving Father in heaven doing what is necessary to bring you all the way home and take you in! https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/523181445189 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 20 May 2018 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 0:54:38 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/522182247147 Would you be happy to lay aside your sin and be like Jesus. https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/522182247147 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 13 May 2018 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 0:54:33 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/522182023596 Even if we never have a success like the ones listed of the judges and kings and prophets, we know that we shall have something greater—something that after all those victories, they were still looking forward to: being made perfectly blessed in the full enjoyment of God forever. https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/522182023596 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 06 May 2018 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 0:49:14 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/515182039349 Faith is passed on from generation to generation, and faith views are circumstances the way God does. https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/515182039349 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 29 Apr 2018 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 0:41:27 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/52181933292 We see our forefathers' faith and hope in the resurrection. Our hope today! https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/52181933292 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 22 Apr 2018 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 0:51:39 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/5218225263 Faith makes its dwelling place in God. https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/5218225263 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 08 Apr 2018 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 0:45:22 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/5318202422 Ultimately the reward of our faith is not temporal blessings, but rather God himself is our reward. https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/5318202422 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 25 Mar 2018 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 0:57:29 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/5518114418 God’s glorious love shows us God’s glorious wrath from which God has saved us. https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/5518114418 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 18 Mar 2018 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 0:41:01 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/53182039311 How God grows us to gather in him in Lord’s Day assemblies. https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/53182039311 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 11 Mar 2018 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 0:45:15 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/55181028500 Our view of Jesus’ glory compels us to worship Him in His way. https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/55181028500 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 04 Mar 2018 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 0:35:09 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/55181045274 When you feel your guilt fall back upon Christ’s finished work of obedience; and trusting in Him, and being freed in Him, live a life of thankful response to Him! https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/55181045274 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 25 Feb 2018 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 0:45:12 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/516181610505 Christ’s death was necessary. How do we live in light of that? https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/516181610505 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 18 Feb 2018 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 0:53:00 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/212181520554 We considered, from Hebrews 9:11-15, the cleansing of the conscience before God, and how it relates to the blood of bulls and goats from Leviticus 16, the ashes of a heifer from Numbers 19, and the parallel passage in 1PEter 3:18-22. https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/212181520554 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 11 Feb 2018 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 1:01:28 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/212181927454 https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/212181927454 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 04 Feb 2018 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 0:41:19 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/212182134241 Why would God do away with a covenant that He had established? Because that covenant was intended to glorify Christ, when He came as the perfection and glory of a new one! https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/212182134241 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 28 Jan 2018 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 0:49:53 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/124181746263 The Lord stirs up our confidence and joy in Jesus’s priesthood by ordaining Him with an oath, ordaining Him forever, ordaining Him in glory, and ordaining Him perfectly. https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/124181746263 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 21 Jan 2018 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 0:43:44 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/11518924504 The Levitical Priesthood and accompanying ceremonial law, had to be annulled for something better, because it couldn't perfect; it was weak and unprofitable. That "something better" is the Melchizedekian Forever-Priesthood of Christ, who does perfect His people, who is strong, and who is successful https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/11518924504 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 15 Jan 2018 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 1:00:20 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/19181853417 Introduction: How did we get back to Melchizedek? We were reminded of the need to be always growing, because of the danger of sliding back (5:12-14). Since Jesus Himself is the foundation (6:1-3), sliding back can turn into a falling away that is deeply scary and deeply sad (6:4-8). But rather than be continuously anxious about our souls, God wants us to live in confidence as we diligently serve His saints (6:9-12), and delightedly savor His promises and oaths (6:13-18). This is the how (the means) of confident hope, but what is the why (the substance) of confident hope? Jesus Christ Himself. And, specifically this morning, Jesus as our eternal priest. Now we are ready to learn something about Him via Melchizedek! 1.Jesus Christ, our Anchor in glory, 6:19-20 2.Jesus Christ, our King of Righteousness and King of Peace, 7:1-2 3.Jesus Christ, our Forever Priest, 7:3 4.Jesus Christ, the greatest possible priest a.Abraham’s Mediator, 7:4, 6a b.Levi’s—and every Levitical priest’s—Mediator, 7:5, 9-10 c.Abraham’s Bless-er, 7:6b-7 d.The resurrected, New Testament High Priest, v8 Conclusion: What cause you have for confidence, if you cling to Jesus Christ! So cling to Him, and have that confidence, and let your heart gush forth with His praise! https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/19181853417 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 07 Jan 2018 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 0:46:21 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/1218174550 The Lord wants us to grow to a full assurance of faith, which we pursue by serving the saints out of love for His name, and by savoring His promises and oaths in the Word and sacraments. https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/1218174550 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 31 Dec 2017 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 0:39:33 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/1225171433417 It is a scary and sad reality that there are church members who reach a place where it is impossible for them to repent. Scary because we won't know we've gotten to that point when we get there, and because of all of the knowledge, experience, and ministry that someone can have and still be unsaved. And it is even sadder than scary, because it shows that such an one doesn't care about Christ. Thankfully, the remedy is the life-giving, fruit-producing Word of Christ. If we would heed the warning, let us open our hearts wide and drink His Word in deep, having it permeate our thoughts, feelings, and choices. And let us make much of Him, His cross, and His glory! https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/1225171433417 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 24 Dec 2017 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 0:40:57 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/1223171746560 Introduction: The duty of pressing onto maturity. Therefore, the necessity of the right foundation. The foundation is Christ Himself. The elementary principles are very specifically elementary principles of Christ. 1. Justification a.Repentance from dead works (cf. Rom 7:9). The law says that you’re dead (cf. Rom 3:20, Isa 64:6)! You have no righteousness of your own. b. Faith toward God. The gospel is that God provides unto us His own righteousness (cf. Rom 1:16-17). 2. Sanctification a. Instruction about washings (masculine, not neuter, means “washings”). Cleansing not only from the penalty of sin, but also its power and ultimately its presence (cf. 1John 1:7-9, Ephesians 5:25-27) b. Laying on of hands. Ordination of elders, specifically (e.g. 1Tim 5:17-22). God’s plan for our washing is His Word, especially as employed by our elders (cf. Heb 13:7, 17) c. Note well: we are given the privilege (duty) of participation here, but it still depends not upon us but upon the Lord (cf. Phil 2:12-13) 3. Glorification a. Resurrection of the dead. The final piece of what Christ has earned for us. b. Eternal judgment. Christ’s second “it is finished”—this time about His work in us: that not only has His righteousness been counted for us, but that His work in us has also been finished, wherefore He now welcomes us into the final and full and forever enjoyment of all that He has won for us Conclusion: How Firm a Foundation, Ye Saints of the Lord! https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/1223171746560 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 17 Dec 2017 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 0:54:06 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/72181211449 Those who have been Christians for a long time can find themselves in need of a spiritual reboot. The deeper things of Christian maturity all have Christ at their center as well as the less mature things. If we are not eager to hear Him proclaimed, then we show that we have not even mastered the basics of Christianity. https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/72181211449 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 10 Dec 2017 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 0:39:27 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/72181159452 Jesus’ ultimate obedience was what happened as a result of His prayer in Gethsemane: having entrusted Himself to God, He also submitted Himself to God. “Not My will but Thine be done.” What was God’s will? That our perfect Priest would be our perfect Sacrifice, who would pray for us forever on the basis of that sacrifice. https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/72181159452 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 03 Dec 2017 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 0:51:14 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/72181151172 We need mercy, and grace, and help. One day, we will be glorified in body and soul, but that is not the time to come to the throne of grace. Now is the time to come to the throne of grace! https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/72181151172 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 26 Nov 2017 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 0:38:16 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/112117051191 Introduction: v11a, “Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest”—a reminder of what the “Apostle and High Priest of our Confession” is doing on these Lord’s Days, and specifically in the reading and preaching of Scripture. 1. We Must Give Account (v13, cf. 2Cor 5:9-10) 2. We Must Have Holiness (v11b, cf. 12:10-14) 3. Jesus is Powerfully Preparing Us (v12, cf. 2Tim 3:12-4:2) Conclusion: Therefore, let us make diligent use of this great and powerful grace that is called the preaching of the Word in the Lord’s Day assemblies of the church! https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/112117051191 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 19 Nov 2017 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 0:43:06 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/62918185382 How we are to keep the Lord's day. https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/62918185382 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 12 Nov 2017 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 1:09:06 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/62918180280 The Lord's day is a holy day set to set aside our own pleasure and to worship God. https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/62918180280 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 05 Nov 2017 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 1:03:35 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/627181550310 The Lord’s rest is better than the Promised Land, better even than Eden. And He has given us a Day that makes this very point. https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/627181550310 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 29 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 0:46:13 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/62718153989 By faith, let us cling to Christ who has secured for us that eternal blessedness with God. By faith, let us cling to Christ as He addresses us in His Word, holding before us the promise of that eternal happiness with God. By faith, let us cling to Christ as He powerfully works upon us by His Word, preparing us for that eternal happiness with God! https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/62718153989 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 22 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 0:40:13 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/623182219422 Are you clinging to Christ? You can answer that question by examining how You interact with Him in His Word. https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/623182219422 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 15 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 0:48:27 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/61318162820 We are Christ's family, and we hope in him. https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/61318162820 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 08 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 0:48:23 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/613181620593 Christ's Incarnation, Death, and Resurrection ministry, on our behalf. https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/613181620593 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 01 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 0:50:54 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/6218111541 Christ has gone before us to prepare the way. So be patient in your trails, and seek him diligently in worship. https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/6218111541 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 24 Sep 2017 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 0:49:58 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/52318145731 Christ is the last Adam, who brings the new humanity to glory both now and forever—in both cases, by His Word. https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/52318145731 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 17 Sep 2017 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 0:39:45 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/516181711590 Jesus’ infinite glory is plain; and Jesus’ enemies are being prepared for destruction, but His friends are being prepared for salvation. Which are you? https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/516181711590 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 10 Sep 2017 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 0:47:16 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18) https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/516181626101 Christ is God’s most glorious word, through whom he has spoken unto us in these last days. Do you believe him? https://sa.hpwl.org/sermons/516181626101 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 03 Sep 2017 12:00:00 +0000 James Hakim 0:52:56 no James Hakim - Hebrews (2017-18)