Sunday Sermon Outline: Hebrews 2:1-4

"Drifting Away”
Hebrews 2:1-4

Introduction: Hebrews 1:1-2


I.   The Nature of Drifting  v. 1

     “we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away from it.”

     A. Drifting requires no effort.

     B. Drifting is an unconscious process.

     C. Drifting moves us in one direction.

          2 Peter 3:17-18

     D. Drifting increases our risk.

     E. Drifting is a danger to others.

          Jude 1:12-13; 1 Timothy 1:18-19.

II.  The Signs of Drifting  vs. 2-4

     “For if the word spoken through angels proved unalterable, and every transgression and disobedience received a just penalty, [3] how will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? After it was at the first spoken through the Lord, it was confirmed to us by those who heard, [4] God also testifying with them, both by signs and wonders and by various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit according to His own will.”

     A. There is a diminishing desire to study the truth.

          Psalm 1:1-4

     B. There is a diminishing desire to know the truth.

          John 17:17; James 4:4

     C. There is a diminishing desire to share the truth.

          Ephesians 1:13; 1 Thessalonians 1:6-8

     D. There is an increasing desire to be like the world.

          1 John 2:15-17


III. The Prevention of Drifting  v. 1

     “For this reason we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away from it.”

     A. Keep rowing.

          2 Peter 1:5-7, 10

     B. Watch out for undercurrents.

          1 Peter 2:11; Hebrews 12:1-2

     C. Prepare to row against the tide.

          Matthew 7:13-14

      D. Attach yourself to a strong anchor.

          Colossians 2:6-7


Conclusion: Philippians 2:15; Hebrews 10:25