Sermons on Hebrews 12:1-7:

What To Do With A Bum Knee Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006

To develop a more finely-tuned attitude toward hardships and to develop a plan that will help to regularly grow through events that stretch us

1. Title: What To Do With a Bum Knee 2. Text: Hebrews 12:4-13 (12:3-29) 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd. September 17, 2006, in the series “Nothing Better Than The Best” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand how difficulties are used by God for our good; what a right ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Run The Race Pt.1 Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 1, 2006

This is the first in a series focusing on the need for God’s people to learn the importance of bearing up under opposition and trials so that God’s Kingdom might be established in us and in the world.

How to Run the Race (Pt. I) Sermon – July 24th 2005 Perseverance is a word and in particular a concept that is largely foreign to people in Western society. But it is something that we, as God’s people must grasp. We have to trust that as we do the work of God, He will do His part – He will give ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Has A Better Way!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 18, 2006

How can you find joy in the cross? Think back when you saw the Passion of the Christ and when Jesus faced the cross I like to thing He looked to one side and saw the past. What did He really see?

GOD HAS A BETTER WAY! Heb 12:1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us,and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Heb 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

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

The Benefits Of Focusing On Jesus Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 29, 2003

When you say: "I do not have sufficient strength, resources or wisdom to handle this problem." - Jesus says, "My grace is sufficient for you for My power is perfected in your weakness

1. When you say: "It’s impossible!" - Jesus says, "What is impossible with men is possible with God. All things are possible for him who believes." (Luke 18:27; Mark 9:23) 2. When you say: "I’m too tired" - Jesus says, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heavens Pep Rally

Contributed by Michael Goodwin on May 8, 2003

All of Heaven wants us to succsed

Mount Vernon Church Heavens Pep Rally (Hebrews 12:1) 12:1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Walking Back To Happiness

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 16, 2003

A sermon for Seekers and believers to find the secret of happiness in 1) seeking (God, not happiness) 2) Running (the race, not casually walking) 3)throwing off (anything that hinders)

¡§Walking back to happiness¡¨ WBC 18/5/03am 1 Cor 9:24-27 Baptism of Lou Beamish, Walk Wessex present (after ¡§remember your chains¡¨) Classified AD From ¡§The Hayward¡¨, Calif. Review: "Found, false teeth, in parking lot at Daily Review. Please come in and smile at the switchboard operator, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How To Avoid Burnout

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 2, 2003

Even though many people do not like to admit it they are suffering from various levels of emotional, spiritual or mental burnout. When people lose their enthusiasm, excitement and energy in their work they tend to become bored thinking it may be time to t

How to Avoid Burnout Even though many people do not like to admit it they are suffering from various levels of emotional, spiritual or mental burnout. When people lose their enthusiasm, excitement and energy in their work they tend to become bored thinking it may be time to try another ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choosing Sides Part 3

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jun 6, 2003

How you can be a good soldier for Christ.

2 Timothy 2:3-4 Choosing Sides – Part Three INTRODUCTION Many of you have probably seen the Mel Gibson movie Braveheart. If you recall, Gibson plays the role of William Wallace. Wallace is a Scottish man who grows up in the 1300’s during a time when Scotland has been under the iron fist of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4, Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"Having The Right Focus For The Race” Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Jun 9, 2003

This message deals with Hebrews 12:1-2. It is about the race we have to run as believers. It is a part of my series on the book of Hebrews.

TEXT: Hebrews 12:1-2 TOPIC: “Having the Right Focus For The Race” INTRODUCTION: I. DON’T FOCUS ON THE PEOPLE OR THE PROBLEMS (V. 1). A. Be mindful of the people, but don’t focus on them. 1. People sometimes disappoint us (2 Timothy 4:10). 2. People sometimes betray us a. Judas betrayed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Surrounded

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Jun 9, 2003

In the loss of a loved one we need to surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ and let Him surround us with His love.

SURROUNDED Heb. 12:1-2 INTRO: When we were little kids we would play army. We would come upon the “enemy” and yell, “Your surrounded – surrender or else!” God has a plan to surround you and will tell you to surrender or else. We need to surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ or live in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Empty Places At The Father's Table

Contributed by James May on Nov 23, 2003

Will your place be empty at the great Thanksgiving feast in Heaven called the Marriage Supper of the Lamb?

EMPTY PLACES AT THE FATHER’S TABLE In the year 1620 a small wooden ship that had been christened the “Mayflower” set said from Plymouth, England with a passenger list of 102 people, bound for the New World colony of Virginia. After 65 days on the open sea they say their first glimpse of their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Running Your Race - God's Olympics

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 2, 2003

Whether you realize it or not, as a Christian you are in a race. Salvation is the gift that puts you in that race. How you run that race and finish it is the theme of this message.

Running Your Race Heb. 12:1-3 Intro. Ill. - Eric Liddell “The Flying Scotsman” (Note - Read about Eric Liddell’s life at the end of Sermon notes) (If possible play the theme from the movie "Chariots of Fire" some time during the service. Dino, the Christian concert pianist, has an ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Fast Tracks Of Faith - God's Will

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 15, 2003

This is the sixth message in a series on understanding and doing the will of God.

Verse: Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Victorious Faith Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 16, 2003

After considering all the "hero’s" of faith from chapter eleven, the Hebrew writer asks us to do one more thing. Having walked through the "Hall of Fame of Faith," the writer wants us to think about these people as we ponder his next thought.

Hebrews 12:1-3 INTRODUCTION After considering all the "hero’s" of faith from chapter eleven, the Hebrew writer asks us to do one more thing. Having walked through the "Hall of Fame of Faith," the writer wants us to think about these people as we ponder his next thought. Now it is no ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ