Sermons on Hebreos 11:11:

The Winner's Code Series

Contributed by David Diyanni on Nov 4, 2017

People who win a lot, teams that win a lot and people who succeed in life all have a lot in common. There are certain things they do and certain things they don’t do that somehow they all figure out. This is called the Winner’s code.

Introduction A. Today we are going to finish our sermon series “Winner’s Code.” People who win a lot, teams that win a lot and people who succeed in life all have a lot in common. There are certain things they do and certain things they don’t do that somehow they all figure out. This is called the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, Hebrews 11:11-30, 2 Samuel 23:8-21

Denomination: Vineyard

Pursue Your Destiny Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 19, 2018

By faith pursue salvation and the city of God like Noah and Abraham did.

Who needs a parachute when you’re jumping from a plane at 25,000 feet above the ground? Apparently, not Luke Aikens. He did it two years ago on August 1, 2016. Take a look! (Show Video: Skydiver Plunges 25,000 Feet with No Parachute; www.youtube.com/watch?v=-67NC9F-_NU) Luke Aikins plummeted from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sarah - The Mother Of Faith Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Aug 14, 2020

Sarah displayed a kind of faith that we can identify with. One that sometimes falters, and flounders, yet God commended her faith, and placed her in His Hall of Faith!

The following is a continuation of the sermon series: Living by Faith. Hebrews 11: 11 By faith Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed, and she bore a child when she was past the age, because she judged Him faithful who had promised. 12 Therefore from one man, and him as good as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11-12

Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Mar 29, 2020

Evangelical Christianity often struggles with the words of James 2 when he declares things like "faith without works is dead," and "Abraham was justified by works." This sermon reconciles his meaning to that of Paul and demonstrates genuine faith is always expressed in works.

GHOSTS IN A CULTURE'S PAST During my Sophomore year of college at Wartburg College – a Lutheran school in Northeast Iowa, I had the privilege of taking a class which took us to Germany for a month to tour sites associated with the Reformation, as we learned about the history of the movement ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26, Romans 4:1-5, Ephesians 2:8-10, Hebrews 11:8-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Our Journey Home

Contributed by Daniel Whetstine on Apr 4, 2020

Throughout this chapter, it speaks of Faith and how needful it is to reach our "Eternal" home. All of the hero's of faith were traveling the same road with the same destination....HOME!

Trouble was brewing in the Jewish community Some Christian Jews were thinking of turning back to Judaism The sacrificial offerings, decorations and elaborate temples appealed to them more than a cross. An ineffectual offering that they could see appealed to them more than an invisible ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Faces Of Faith: Triumph And Trial

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 9, 2020

It’s easy to trust God when the sea is parting, when the walls of Jericho are falling, when His voice is clearly coming through to our spirit. But what about those days when God is silent? Discovering both sides of Faith!

There is a faith receives what it believes, and a faith that believes beyond what it receives. Text: Hebrews 11:13-16 "These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:2-40

Denomination: Methodist

The Life And Worship That Is Pleasing To God

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jan 13, 2014

This is a look at Abraham, and the faith and worship that made him pleasing to God.

The life that is Pleasing to God. Hebrews 11:1, 6, 17-19 INTRODUCTION: 1.) What could be a better desire for any of us than to please God with our lives? A.) Hebrews 11 has been called by many the roll call of faith. B.) There are many great men and women of God listed there who learned what it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking By Faith In An Uncertain World Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 23, 2014

Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.(Hebrews 11:6)

Rediscovering the journey of faith. ‘Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. [Hebrews 11:6 NIV] Faith is an important word in the Bible. The word "faith" is used more than ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discerning And Obeying God's Will - Hebrews 11

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 7, 2014

God is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He speaks to His people just as He spoke the universe into existence. If we are looking, listening, and responding to God, He will direct our paths. This is the essence of the life God has designed for.

Discerning God’s will The Lord Spoke to Adam & Eve, Noah, Abraham & Sarah . . . that’s just the first few chapters of Genesis, the first book of the Bible. If we just go through the list of people God spoke to directly, and who obeyed His voice (or disobeyed it) we will be here all ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: *other

Good Beginnings, Midway Failures, Final Triumphs

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 21, 2013

Looking beyond our failures, and stepping into the blessings.

GOOD BEGINNINGS, MIDWAY FAILURES, FINAL TRIUMPHS. Hebrews 11:8-16. Sometimes when we look at our Christian walk and life all we can see are our failures. Healthy self-examination all too easily declines into unhealthy introspection. It is good to be reassured that God views us not as we see ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tests Of Faith Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 14, 2014

There are some great examples of faith in the O.T. (Noah, Moses, Joshua, David, etc.) But the greatest specimen is Abraham.

Hebrews Series “The Tests of Faith” Heb. 11.8-19 July 27,2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A There are some great examples of faith in the O.T. (Noah, Moses, Joshua, David, etc.) But the greatest specimen is Abraham. 1 He is the progenitor of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful Abraham Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 3, 2014

Abraham was called father by more nations than just the Israelis. From Abraham came Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

#6~Heb.11:8-10 & 17-19 Abraham-pt.2 5-17-14 Today we'll continue our study of Heb. chapter 11: -- "the hall of the faithful chapter" * Listen as I read today's text: Heb. 11:8-10 -- & 17-19 By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham And Sarah Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 3, 2014

Sarah thought that she was now to old to have a son so she told Abraham to have a son by her Egyptian hand maid Hagar which was a bad mistake, eventually God fulfilled His promise to Abraham and he did have a son by Sarah, his name was Isaac.

# 8~ Abraham & Sarah HEB. 11: Study 6-21-14 Today we'll continue in our study of Hebrews 11: -- the hall of faith chapter, we'll be going to several scriptures in Genesis that is relevant to both Abraham and Sarah. ~~ listen as I read our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Demonstration Of Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 29, 2013

We understand how to live by faith today, by seeing examples of how others have lived by faith before us.

Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 “Demonstrations of Faith” INTRODUCTION Have you ever had one of those days? You know the type of days that I’m talking about—those days when everything goes wrong, your world falls apart, you throw your hands up in despair, and you simply want to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Planning The Trip Of A Lifetime Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Almost everyone goes through life with a partial sense of dissatisfaction. We’re looking for the “it.” And we’re not even sure what the “it” is.

INTRODUCTION This is the first message in a new series I’ve entitled “Heaven: An Insider’s Guide.” When you plan a trip to visit a new city or a new country, you want to have an insider, a local resident, give you information as you plan your trip. When it comes to Heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-11

Denomination: Baptist