Sermons on Hebreos 11:16:

Abraham Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 31, 2001

Abraham is called a friend of God and a mighty man of faith because he learned to say “I will Lord!”

Sermon 1: Abraham – “Friend of God” Series: God’s Heroes of the Faith Introduction to series: Over the next few months we will be exploring the Heroes of the Faith found for us in Hebrews 11. We will be taking a quick glimpse at a few characters sketches. Theses Bios will teach us primarily 7 ...read more

Scripture: James 2:20-24, Hebrews 11:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Developing A Faith That Lasts

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Nov 12, 2001

A study of the life of Abraham - identifying principles for building a life of faith.

"Developing A Faith That Lasts" Scripture - Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19. INTRODUCTION What does it take to Receive God’s Approval? Or perhaps another way of saying it: what does it take to Make God Happy? Many people, throughout history, have tried to figure this out and have made countless ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19, Genesis 12:1-5

Denomination: *other

Por La Fe

Contributed by Pablo Caballero on Nov 20, 2001

Vivir en Fe es vivir caminando sobre las nubes sabiendo que aun cuando se esta caminando tan alto no hay nada que sostenga a uno si no es que nos sostiene Aquel que sostiene todo.

Hebreos 11:4-40 Vivir en Fe es vivir nadando en aguas turbulentas sabiendo que las fuerzas no se acabaran por que han de ser renovadas dia a dia. Vivir en Fe es vivir caminando sobre las nubes sabiendo que aun cuando se esta caminando tan alto no hay nada que sostenga a uno si no es que nos ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:24-25, Hebrews 11:4-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

A People Of Faith And A God Of Promise Series

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 25, 2001

GOD’S PEOPLE BELIEVE GOD’S PROMISES WHETHER THEY ARE FILLED IMMEDIATELY OR NOT. Here are Four accomplishments of people who believed the promise of God

August 21, 1994 - PM A PEOPLE OF FAITH AND A GOD OF PROMISE Hebrews 11:8-19 INTRO: (1) God is a God of promises. Whenever we come across the words, “I will” when spoken by the Lord, we have a promise. (2) Heb 13:5-6 is a promise for God’s abiding presence. It will be constant. (3) No ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

Distant Country, Better Country

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 1, 2001

Funeral message for Michael Keys, age 36, whose parents requested a message from the parable of the Prodigal Son

In my study there hangs a reproduction of a sixteenth century map. My son gave it to me several years ago. He knows that I have always liked maps. I like to look at maps, study maps, even sketch maps myself. There is something fulfilling about seeing how things are laid out, how streets and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24, Hebrews 11:16

Denomination: Baptist

Top Ten Reasons Why Heaven Is Going To Be A Blast

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 22, 2001

In this message we take a look at heaven and this will give us a ’before vacation’attitude about life.

"TOP TEN REASONS WHY HEAVEN IS GOING TO BE A BLAST! INTRODUCTION Have you ever been so excited about something that was going to happen that it just made your entire day? This past thursday Leila was excited about something. I went by her school to pick her this past thursday at 12:30, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 29, 2001

Remembering the Past calls us to live by faith in the present and to leave a legacy for the future!

“WHO’S GONNA FILL THEIR SHOES” HEBREWS 11: 13-40 MAY 27, 2001/ MEMORIAL DAY INTRODUCTION #1: “MEMORIAL DAY” A POEM BY DICK GAYAN NC P2 Lend me your ear, I have something to say about this celebration we hold for Memorial Day. Do you know why we do it? Do you know what was done, that we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-40

Denomination: Baptist

Stuck Between A Rock And A Hard Place Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 11, 2001

Have you ever found yourself in a predicament? We have a lot of word pictures in the English language to describe being in a predicament.... Moses and the people of Israel found themselves in such a predicament. The Israelites found themselves trapped b

A Study of the Life of Moses Sermon # 9 Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place. Exodus 14:1-15, 21-31 by Dr. John R. Hamby Have you ever found yourself in a predicament? We have a lot of word pictures in the English language ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31, Hebrews 11:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Thoughts On Heaven

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 11, 2006

1.Heven is a place of joy. 2. Heaven is descibed as a city. 3. Heaven takes seriously the difficulties we are facing now.

I was tremendously impacted by a funeral I once had. The service was for the mother of a member of the church who was a great Christian woman. During the service, one of her former pastors stood to share his gratitude for the life of this woman. He was retired from ministry at the time, and he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7, Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

In Honor Of My Mother - Patricia "Peachie" Nelson

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 5, 2006

I am deeply grateful to all of you who have expressed your prayers and concerns for our family during this difficult time. Thank you so much for coming to this service and for all that you have done to express your love over the last couple of days – the

In Honor of My Mother Patricia Jean Nelson February 02, 2006 Opening Statement: I am deeply grateful to all of you who have expressed your prayers and concerns for our family during this difficult time. Thank you so much for coming to this service and for all that you have done to express your ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Abraham; A Faith That Satisfies

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Nov 13, 2005

At one time he had it all but his faith-life called for him to give it all away.

Fabulous faith #04 Abraham; a faith that satisfies Hebrews 11:8-19. 11/13/05 The story goes that this man was in the desert and had been there for some time. He was hungry but he was especially thirsty. He stumbled upon this old house where no one lived. The house had only part of a roof and the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

Accepting The Challenge

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jan 10, 2005

This sermon deals with how faith helps us on the journey through uncharted waters of accepting new challenges in Christ.

Accepting the Challenge Hebrews 11:1-16 Last week I shared with you a challenge for the coming years here. A challenge that I believe God has called us to. Let me share it with you again. It¡¦s a challenge to become relevant in the lives of people who do not know Christ. Here are some ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: *other

What Is Faith? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 16, 2005

What is your definition of faith? You may be surprised to learn that it could be different from how the Bible defines it. Learn the keys true faith.

Richard Dawkins - a torchbearer for Charles Darwin’s theories of evolution describes faith this way: "faith is blind trust in the absence of evidence, even in the teeth of evidence." Discover Magazine, August 2005 I would submit that Richard certainly didn’t consult the Bible for his definition of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Let's Talk About Faith

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 16, 2006

Everyone has faith. We all use faith in our everyday life. However do you know the difference between just faith and Biblical faith.

Let’s talk about Faith By District Elder M. L. Maughmer, Jr Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen”. INTRODUCTION: We all have faith! According to the dictionary faith is allegiance to duty or a person, belief in the traditional doctrines ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Apostolic

Aiming For More!

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 28, 2006

Every christian should be a visionary with life spent pursuing a great faith while serving a great God.

Aiming for More TEXT: Hebrews 11:1-16 FOCAL VERSE: 11:13 HOOK: I want to build on 2 concepts from this morning. “God has a plan” and “the determination to participate.” These are important because they define our view of the Christian life – what we believe God has called us to live. Too ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Baptist