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  • Robert Laymance avatar

    What Are You Waiting On??

    Contributed by Robert Laymance on Nov 27, 2000
    based on 60 ratings
     | 3,388 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clyde Grimes avatar

    The Key To Seeing God

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Jan 3, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,985 views

    The key to seeing God has to do with right relationships--with others and God Himself.

    The Key to Seeing God (Hebrews 12:14-29) I. Right Relationships with Others A. Watching out that no one misses out on God’s grace 1. Accepting God’s grace 2. Granting God’s grace B. Watching out that no bitter root sprouts C. Watching out that no one is overcome by immorality or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Greg Nance avatar

    The "A's" Of Endurance

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 8,088 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

  • Richard White avatar

    How To Avoid A Spiritual Virus Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jan 9, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,206 views

    sometimes our spirit needs a vaccination

    HOW TO AVOID A SPIRITUAL VIRUS Text: Hebrews 12:14-17 Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. See that no one is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Anthony Hebb avatar

    God Disciplines Those He Loves

    Contributed by Anthony Hebb on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 34,749 views

    An expository look at God’s purpose for discipline, of His earthly children.

    Text (Hebrews 12:1-11) Subtext Job 5:17 "Blessed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty 1 Corinthians 11:32 But when we are judged, we are disciplined by the Lord so that we will not be condemned along with the world. Revelations ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent Bible

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Danger!

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,734 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

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    Rx For Backsliding

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,896 views

    The danger of backsliding is just as real today as ever. The Hebrew writer offers us encouragement and a perscription to overcome!

    Rx for Backsliding Hebrews 12:12–17 INTRODUCTION The book of Hebrews is an encouraging word to Christians that contains strong warnings against falling from God’s grace. In the first part of Hebrews 12 the writer encourages them to put off everything from their life that would hinder them in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Peace Pottage Hot Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 19, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,057 views

    What is peace, how do we get it, and what are the consequences if we do not obtain authentic peace?

    Peace. All I want is an hour of peace! If I could just shut out the noise, pull the plug on the telephone, and send everybody packing for a couple of days, I’d be all right. Have you ever said that? Have you ever felt as though you were on the very edge of falling into an abyss? You were in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hays avatar

    "Strength For The Weary"

    Contributed by Mike Hays on May 18, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 16,996 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Frank Lay avatar

    The Father's Discipline Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,174 views

    In Hebrews 11:1-12:4, we learn that all God¡¦s children go through trying times in life. God uses those trying times to make us more like Jesus. This passage uses three different words to describe God¡¦s discipline in his children.

    THE FATHER¡¦S DISCIPLINE Hebrews 12:3-17 Why do persecution, testing, trial, sickness, pain, sorrow, and trouble come into the life of the believer? Are they a sign of God¡¦s anger or displeasure? Do they happen by chance? How should we react to them? Certainly some of our sufferings and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hindrances To Holiness Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 42 ratings
     | 16,164 views

    One of the purposes of God discipline is that believers might pursue a life of holiness.

    HINDRANCES TO HOLINESS Heb. 12:14-17 One of the purposes of God discipline is that believers might pursue a life of holiness. Verse 10 says, “For they indeed for a few days chastened us as seemed best to them, but He for our profit, that we may be partakers of his holiness. Now no chastening ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    Standing In The Storm Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,150 views

    God disciplines his Children and we must be prepared for times of hardship.

    Hebrews 12:12-17 INTRODUCTION The book of Hebrews is an encouraging word to Christians that contains strong warnings against falling from God’s grace. In the first part of Hebrews 12 the writer encourages them to put off everything from their life that would hinder them in their Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Disease Of Jonah - That Ain't Right Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 17, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 12,236 views

    We don’t often dwell on the last chapter of Jonah - it’s a real downer. We last see Jonah still sulking over Nineveh’s salvation. What possible reason could God have for ending the book this way?

    OPEN: How many of you have heard the story of Jonah? (every hand went up) Now, how many of you believe Jonah was a righteous man? (most raised their hands) How many of you believe he wasn’t a righteous man? (a small show of hands) I personally believe Jonah was a righteous man. In fact, I believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ian Lyall avatar

    True Conversion

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,599 views

    Many people claim to have ’made a decision for Christ’. But are they truly converted. Their perseverance will be the test

    I’m no carpenter. That’s the understatement of the year! But I understand that in carpentry there’s a term "clinching the nail". If I have it right: In rough work, a nail is driven through several boards so that the point of the nail sticks through the back. Then the workman gives a blow of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Hanging In There Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 7, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,730 views

    Are you at the end of your rope? Suffering from trials and troubles? Perhaps it is the Lord’s discipline- given out of love for your good. Find hope and help in the first part of Hebrews 12.

    The Apostle Peter to me is one of the great men of the Bible - not because he was so perfect and strong and patient and so much like the Lord - but because he was so imperfect and impetuous and impatient and so much like us! One of my favorite stories about Peter is found in Matthew chapter 14. ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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