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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Danger!

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,352 views

    A study on what professing believers ought to pursue and resulting failures if not pursued.

    I. Two Things Professing Believers are to Pursue (diokete = press after, chase after, pursue) A. Pursue Peace 1. The Importance of Peace a. Peace is essential to spiritual progress, to usefulness, and to enjoyment of the presence of Christ. b. Peace is the rhythm of our wills with Jesus’ love-will. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking Unto Jesus

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
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    This is a message from my Hebrews Comentary that shows "the sin that doth so easily beset us"

    LOOKING UNTO JESUS Hebrews 12:1-17 This chapter is introduced with the transitional word, “Wherefore” which strongly connects back to the eleventh chapter which is known for its treatment of the subject of faith. In hermeneutics, one may recognize a principle that is called, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dangers Of Letting Bitterness Take Root - Detox Today Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Aug 16, 2007
    based on 48 ratings
     | 22,672 views

    We all have unfair and unjust things happen to us; that’s a part of life. When we are hurt, we can choose to hold on to that pain and become bitter, or we can choose to let it go and trust God to make it up to us.

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Dustin T Parker avatar

    Sin's Antagonists Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Sep 2, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,422 views

    Struggle with sin? Here is the hope!

    Sin’s Antagonists Heb 12:4-29 † In the Name of the Savior, Jesus † Antagonize Sin? The struggle – but it is what we believe? God’s gift of peace and righteousness is yours, in Christ Jesus! Hebrews, chapter 12, verse 4, In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Sharon Stonestreet avatar

    Get Rid Of The Bitter Roots!

    Contributed by Sharon Stonestreet on Sep 8, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,507 views

    It’s important for us to look carefully inward to make sure we are not haboring bitterness.

    HEB.12:14&15 When this says looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God, it’s not telling us to check everyone else out to see if they measure up, no this is telling us to look into our own lives. It’s easy for us to see what’s wrong with someone else or what they need to do, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Holiness: The Answer To Doing What Comes Naturally Series

    Contributed by George Mansfield on Apr 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,932 views

    Christians are constantly tempted to live by the standard of the world. God repeatedly reminds us that the answer to this call is live in Holiness.

    HOLINESS: THE ANSWER TO DOING WHAT COMES NATURALLY INTRODUCTION The longer I live and the more I read and hear, the more concerned Ii have become regarding Christians living according to the sinful nature. This is variously called, living according to the desires of the flesh, carnal nature and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Get A (New) Grip Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,624 views

    Palm Sunday wasn’t just about the "triumph". It speaks directly to our feeling like we want to give up in the face of struggle

    Get A (New) Grip: Hearing God Through Hebrews 12 Apr 1, 2007 Palm Sunday Intro: Not so long ago, late last fall, I felt like I wanted to quit. It was a Sunday morning, and I was sitting right over there where usually sit, and it was during our time of worship through song, and I sat there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Running After What? Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,475 views

    what it is that is really worth running after?

    Running After What? Hearing God Through Hebrews 12 Heb 12:14-17 Mar 18, 2007 (4th week of Lent) Intro: I am not a morning person. In fact, I describe myself as an “anti-morning” person. Ask any of the other members of the team that went to Bolivia with me in January, they’ll tell you: “Steve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Declaring War On Sin

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 4,209 views

    If we desire to know God, we must declare war on sin.

    For the past few weeks, we’ve been talking about seeking God. What it means to pursue God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. And why it’s necessary to do so; why it’s not only desirable and beneficial, but even essential, that we continue striving for God throughout our lives. Last week, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Is Holiness So Important? Series

    Contributed by Jon Earls on Feb 13, 2003
    based on 335 ratings
     | 32,753 views

    Many today wonder why some people talk about, believe in, and try to live in ’holiness’. This sermon give 3 reasons why Holiness is so important.

    Why is Holiness so Important? Text: Hebrews 12:14 The question is asked today by many people, “why is holiness so important?” Why do we talk about holiness and sanctification and John Wesley all of the time? Many have become disillusioned by all of the talk of John Wesley and have begun ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The "A's" Of Endurance

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 9,172 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What To Do With A Bum Knee Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,475 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gerald Van Horn avatar

    Delighting In Life's Disciplines

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,452 views

    The annual suffering of the child of God demands a reasonable and satisfying answer.

    Delighting In Life’s Disciplines Text. Hebrews 12:5-13 Introduction. The annual suffering of the Child of God demands a reasonable and satisfying answer. However, it is no easy answer. So often we try to satisfy in the realm of reason when the real answer lies in the realm of faith. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Samuel Chandar avatar

    Nurturing Faith

    Contributed by Samuel Chandar on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,215 views

    The challenge of faith and how through faith one can lead a victorious Christian life

    NURTURING FAITH Heb 12:1-13 I am sure we have come across many definitions of a Christian: Let me share one interesting definition: A Christian:is one who is completely fearless, continually cheerful, and constantly in trouble and always having problems with his faith! Faith is taking God at ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Stephen Boldin avatar

    Prescripcion Para Avivamiento Series

    Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,152 views

    Primero de una serie de mensages acerca de avivamiento entitulado 7 Categorias de Limpieza

    PRESCRIPCION PARA AVIVAMIENTO Greg Frizell, el Pastor de nosotros cuando estabamos en Memphis , TN, el dice “Si nuestras iglesias tienen alguna esperanza de un verdadero avivamiento, debe de comenzar con una profunda humillacion y santidad.” Y el basa esto en la Escritura de Hebreos 12:14 que ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist