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Declaring War On Sin

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 8, 2003

based on 67 ratings

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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

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is Holiness So Important? Series

Contributed by Jon Earls on Feb 13, 2003

based on 335 ratings

| 32,670 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

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Holiness

The "A's" Of Endurance

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 16, 2003

based on 51 ratings

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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

The Whole Secret Of Strength

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 21, 2003

based on 25 ratings

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Ordination sermon, involving a play on the names of Samson in the Bible and Sampson, the ordinand, an entertainer, puppeteer, and beauty pageant winner. The whole secret of strength is in using the gifts God has given for ministry and not for one’s self.

The world didn’t give it, and the world can’t take it away. Isn’t that what we sing. I’m not so sure. What do you think? The world didn’t give it? I agree. That’s true. But the world can’t take it away? I am not at all sure. We are here today because Yolanda Sampson has heard the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-30, Hebrews 12:12

Denomination: Baptist

"Put Away Bitterness"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 25, 2003

based on 124 ratings

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Bitterness can be destructive. This message deals with WHY we become bitter, and HOW to get rid of bitterness in our life.

“Put Away Bitterness” Ephesians 4:31-5:2 (My thanks to Jim Wilson for his article “How To Be Free From Bitterness”, which provided valuable information for this sermon.) INTRODUCTION: Ephesians 4:31-5:2 The message this morning is on BITTERNESS, which our text says is “to be put away from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:15

Denomination: Baptist

Paternal Instincts Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 28, 2003

based on 18 ratings

| 4,463 views

A topical look at God’s characteristics as found in the Apostles’ Creed, that is, that He is our Creator and He is our Father.

“I Know” - Paternal Instincts James Michener, writing in his book, The Source, tells the story of a man named Urbaal, who was a farmer living about 2200 B.C. He worshipped two gods: one, a god of death, and the other, a goddess of fertility. One day, the temple priests tell Urbaal to bring his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-6, Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

How Much More

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jul 14, 2003

based on 28 ratings

| 4,889 views

If earthly fathers love their children, how much more must our heavenly Father love us.

How Much More Reflections of A Father’s Heart TCF Sermon June 15, 2003 Start with a little Father’s Day humor... I’ve heard this story about Jim Grinnell. Soon after his first child, Abby, was born, one day, Laura needed to go out to get some groceries, so Jim stayed home alone with Abby for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:11, Hebrews 12:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Keys For Avoiding Discouragement Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Aug 4, 2003

based on 36 ratings

| 4,496 views

This message deals with the apostle’s encouraging words to the hebrew believers. he gave them two keys to avoiding discouragement.

TEXT: Hebrews 12:3-11 TOPIC: “Two Keys For Avoiding Discouragement” INTRODUCTION: In Larry Olsen’s Outdoor Survival Skills, he tells of a guy who has been lost in the desert for days. His water and food have long since run out. His lips are parched, and his tongue is swollen. His legs are bruised ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Looking At Adversity

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

based on 98 ratings

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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

Communion Of Saints

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Aug 18, 2003

based on 46 ratings

| 9,353 views

What we mean when we talk about the Communion of Saints

THE COMMUNION OF SAINTS TEXT: Hebrews 12:1-4 This week we will begin looking at some of the questions you asked to hear sermons about. I received quite a few, so given the breaks we will take for special services and seasons, it will probably be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

The Fruits Of Our Labor

Contributed by Johnny Small on Aug 22, 2002

based on 124 ratings

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On Labor Day many of us receive a day off from work to relax and reflex back on our labors. How would Jesus rate the fruits of our labor?

The Fruits of Our Labor This Labor Day holiday, we need to take a look at the labors of our lives and see what importance Jesus places on labor. When we think of labor we naturally think about the many hours that we put in at our place of work. The fruit of this labor sets the standards of our ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11, Hebrews 12:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Discipline

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

based on 24 ratings

| 6,885 views

Yes God does still discipline us. This sermon talks about the reason and the result of God’s discipline

Hebrews 12:7-13 God’s Discipline Introduction 1. This is one of those subjects none of us like. 2. Even the nerds who would tell you they like school, would say they don’t like discipline. 3. When is the last time you heard someone say, oh that discipline I just received felt so good 4. However we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:7-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How Does God Discipline His Children. Series

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Sep 12, 2002

based on 34 ratings

| 10,474 views

A Sermon on the root of all sin and how God chastens his children. Also explaining why things like Sept 11 happens.

Intro: There is an unfortunate thing happening while we sit here today. Happens to you, to me, to individuals, groups, families, nations and countries. Happened from the first human beings until today and will certainly happen in the future. It happens with this church and with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16, Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

But I Just Can't Win Series

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Sep 21, 2002

based on 45 ratings

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God knows the pains of life because as a human God endured those pains. God knows how to comfort and encourage us. The author of Hebrews encourages us as he or she would advise an athlete preparing for a contest so that we might win.

Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Series: “What To Do” But I Just Can’t Win (See also I Don’t Know What To Do; But I Disappointed; But Life is Too Hard; What You Need, God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

A Trip To God's Woodshed

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002

based on 69 ratings

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God’s chastisement to His disobedient children.

HEBREWS 12: 5-11 “A TRIP TO GOD’S WOODSHED” A) I heard about a young boy that went off to one of these extremely expensive universities. * The bills were coming in monthly to these parents, & they were struggling to keep their head above water. * One day his mother received a letter from him ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

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