Sermons on Hebrews 12:12: showing 1-15 of 136

Where Have All The Heroes Gone?

Contributed by Marc Jones on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction:  1.

Introduction:  1. Where have all the heroes gone? 2. I remember that as a child, I had many heroes. 3. Through books I remember reading of the great men of history - of pharaohs and kings, of inventors and pioneers, and of presidents like Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln. 4. On ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13

What Are You Waiting On??

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Nov 27, 2000

WAITING ON THE LORD

ch12:1...we are compassed about....vs.3 we are to consider Him...vs.5-11 we are chastened to do right!!! 1. SOME ARE HOLDING ON. a. to former experiences....acts 12:12-24 (13) b. to fleshly endurances...st.john 8:32-39...phillip. 3:5-6 c. to fine examples...st.john 8:32-39...ten ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Throw Off Everything That Hinders Series

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000

#1 in "Let Us" Series

#1 "LET US THROW OFF EVERYTHING THAT HINDERS" TEXT: Hebrews 12:1-13 INTRO: (Having just concluded a series on God’s promises to us, we are going to look at a series now calling us to respond to God’s love for us, it is the "LET US" series...each message comes from a passage that is a call to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Unconditional Love Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Murdock on Apr 28, 2003

Sermon shares the unconditional love of God for his people through the story of Hosea and his marriage to a prostitute named Gomer.

Michael A. Murdock Clearing The Path; Minor Adjustments That Clear the Pathway for Major Life Improvements #1 Based on a series from LifeSteps.org April 27, 2003 “The Unconditional Love of God” Hosea 14:4 Introduction During a revival a certain man came into the meeting and sat in the back row. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11, Hebrews 12:5-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reasons For Our Suffering

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 1, 2003

Suffering can teach us that we may have to realign our priorities, values and sense of what is essential vs. non-essentials

Suffering - To experience adverse effects of something unpleasant. To feel pain, grief or discomfort. Illustration:Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take it." Unknown. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking At Adversity

Contributed by C.j. Moffett on Aug 12, 2003

No one in their right mind enjoys pain and hardship, but do they hold a redeptive purpose?

--Nietzche said, "Whatever doesn’t kill me only makes me stronger." --Illus: Kia Jurgenson was a student at a Christian University. A gifted high school basketball player (she was all state), she received a full-ride scholarship and started as a freshmen on the University team. During those ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-12, Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Strength For The Weary"

Contributed by Mike Hays on May 18, 2002

God calls us to strengthen the weary hands and feeble knees of those who are wearied by the cares of life.

Strength For The Weary Hebrews 12:12-17 Life can be mighty wearisome at times. If we had no relationships in this life, and therefore no other heartache or sorrow to deal with but our own, then there would still be enough pain, sorrow, and struggle to make us weary. Hypothetically we might create ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Downward Trail Of Leadership

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 12, 2002

We look at an 11 step process where leadership can accidentally fall prey.

DOWNWARD TRAIL OF LEADERSHIP? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Psalms 119:165 Great peace have they which love Thy law; AND NOTHING SHALL OFFEND THEM. Hebrews 12:12 Wherefore lift up the hands which HANG DOWN, and the feeble knees; 13. And make straight paths for your feet, lest ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-15, Psalm 119:165

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reaping From God's Chastening

Contributed by Mark Johns on Jun 15, 2002

God’s relation to mankind and how he "corrects" His children.

Reaping from God’s Chastening Hebrews 12:4-13 Introduction It is hard to be loved by perfection. As a virtuoso pounces upon the keys of a piano determined to summon forth its most resonant sounds; as a sculptor furiously chips away at a large piece of marble intent on releasing the image of beauty ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-13, Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Picture Of God At Home

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 11, 2003

This message deals with the fact that God the Father disciplines those who are true children of God.

A Picture of God at Home Hebrews 12:5-13 Introduction: Today we will be studying the beautiful picture that God has given us of Himself, our earthly Father. Dads, you should be very aware of the fact that you are the first picture of God that your children will see. This Father’s Day we will ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

#9 Remove The Weight Bitterness Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 27, 2002

We consider the 9th weight of BITTERNESS and how we must unload this weight to grow.

9 of a 12 part series. #9 REMOVE THE WEIGHTS ... BITTERNESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hebrews 12: 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, LET US LAY ASIDE EVERY WEIGHT AND SIN WHICH DOTH SO EASILY BESET US, AND LET SO RUN WITH ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pitfalls Along The Way

Contributed by James Groce on Jul 15, 2002

When one yields to the high calling of God we become very vulnerable to heartbreaks and distortions. To pastor is a demanding role, almost like a mother and child.

A HEART TO HEART TALK WITH PASTORS Hebrews 12:12-15 Key verse to keep in heart: Psalms 119:165; Great peace have they which love Thy law; AND NOTHING SHALL OFFEND THEM (meaning that NOTHING in the Word will ever be offensive to those that love the Word). Hebrews 12:12 Wherefore lift up the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wearing Religious Masks? #2

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 12, 2002

Shalom can never be a goal where bitterness thrives.

Part #2 of two part leson. Wearing Religious Masks? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com As we continue pondering, Wearing religious masks and going to hell, while I sit on a pew --- let me share my heart. SHALOM. PONDER: Why do people wear masks? Several years ago, I had a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 17:23, Hebrews 12:12-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Surrounded By A Cloud Of Witnesses

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 16, 2001

A sermon from Hebrews

Hebrews12:1-13, Hebrews 11:1,2 "Surrounded by a Great Cloud of Witnesses" The sermon this morning is based on a part our lesson from Hebrews, plus a few verses from chapter 11. I would like to share these verses with you: from chapter 11:"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13, Hebrews 11:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

The "A's" Of Endurance

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 16, 2003

There is an association of the faithful spoken of in Hebrews that provides a cloud of witnesses for us. Chapter 12 provides 5 tools for endurance that all begin with the letter "A."

Hebrews 12 It was England’s greatest nightmare. The German army was taking over Europe and the British were being bombed regularly as they advanced toward them. Winston Churchill addressed the people with these words: Never, never, never, never, never, never, never give up! This could be our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ