First on Chatham – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer – May 31, 2026

About this episode

Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer discusses the transformative power of God's Word in our lives.

First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer – May 31, 2026 We are inundated with words clamoring for our attention. Words we know, but words that know nothing about us. God’s Word is different. In Hebrews 4 we’re reminded that God’s Word doesn’t just speak to us - it knows us. It cuts through our defenses and reveals what is real, not to shame but to set free. The author of Hebrews reassures us that Jesus understands our human finitude and meets us with compassion as our great high priest. The same Word that exposes our hearts also heals them - inviting us to live honestly, humbly, and boldly in the presence of God.

People in this episode

Guest: Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer

Topics covered

• God's Word
• compassion
• human finitude
• healing
• faith

Keywords

• sermon
• spirituality
• religion
• healing
• compassion
• faith

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Hebrews

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