Sermons on Hebreos 11:16:

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

Hall Of Faith

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

Examples of faith that overcame all kinds of adversity

Hebrews’ Hall of Great Faith – Hebrews 11 Illustration:Definition of faith: Hebrews 11:1. "What is faith, unless it is to believe what you cannot see." (Augustine) Faith is derived from the Word of God: Romans 10:17 Faith’s demand: Hebrews 11:6 Faith’s design: 2 Corinthians 5:7 The dualism of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can I Have Doubts And Still Be A Christian? Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 26, 2002

When it comes to doubt, we need to see that: 1. Doubts can build faith. 2. We will never have all the answers. 3. A cynical spirit leads us away from God.

Philip Yancey in his book, Disappointment with God, tells of a letter he received from a woman who was struggling with life and her faith in God. He says, “A young mother wrote that her joy had turned to bitterness and grief when she delivered a daughter with spina bifida, a birth defect that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Promises Of God

Contributed by James Marshall on May 27, 2002

Christians will go through many things, but god still has a promiss that he is still God.

The promises of God Heb 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen The word faith SOMETIMES MEANS 1. GOING DOWN A slippery bank to a river not seen 2. Claiming an old boat that has no motor to use on god sea 3. Trying the oars that is needed the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:2-4, Hebrews 11:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

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

Faith's Hall Of Fame: Abraham & Sarah Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 2, 2003

The example of Abraham and Sarah’s faith.

Faith’s Hall of Fame: Abraham & Sarah Hebrews 11:8 – 19 INTRODUCTION “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for” (Heb. 11:1 – 2). As we continue in our walk through the portrait gallery of Faith’s Hall of Fame we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faithfulness, Key To Unlocking God's Door

Contributed by Kamau N'namdi on Jul 19, 2002

Faithfulness to God will get us access into God’s heavenly blessings

“ Faithfulness: The Key To Unlocking God’s Door ” Hebrews 11:1-6 “Now what is faith to each one of us, and what does it make us do? One of our church members offered that it is our hope that we are going to Heaven”, (by the way we are living). Another member offer that faith is “living right”. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40, Colossians 1:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Unravels The Mysteries Of Life

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

Faith Unravels the Mysteries of Life: It tells us where we came from and it tells us where we’re going.

Can you believe it? In just a couple weeks many of you will be heading back to class! Are you excited for school? I hope so because school is a good thing. It provides you with the many skills you will need to survive in this world. But as much as school can teach you about this world it can’t ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Is God Ashamed Of You?

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Nov 16, 2004

TO MAKE AWARE THAT GOD MAY BE ASHAMED OF SOME CHRISTIANS

PP0528 DATE THE FORMULA FOR KEEPING GOD FROM BEING ASHAMED OF YOU? Hebrews 11:16. Heb 11:16 But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city. (KJV) I want us to consider the phrase – “Wherefore ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are You Going?

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

How do we and the church find our direction?

Hebrews 11:8-10, 13-16 Last week we came to understand that we must understand our purpose if we are to ever be what God wants us to be. We have come to understand that in our lives we must strive to answer the question, Why? No more are we going to walk through life without a clear sense of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16

Denomination: Methodist

Faith Doesn't Always See The Promises Fulfilled

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Nov 25, 2004

Week 3 of a study of Faith

As children we learned many Bible promises that said if we had faith, God would grant our requests, right? We learned that mountains would move, if we had enough faith, right? How many times have we had that faith and the mountain did not move? What do we do when it seems as though God is not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Homesick For Heaven

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

Focus on Heaven motivates you to action, gives understanding, and produces an attitude of thanksgiving.

Homesick for Heaven Hebrews 11:8-17 INTRODUCTION: Do you remember this old chorus: “This world is not my home, I’m just a passin’ through. My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue. Tthe angels beckon me from Heaven’s open door, and I can’t feel at home in this world ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hero's Of The Faith Part 1

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

This is the first sermon from the Faith hall of fame

Hebrews 11:13-16(With illusions to 11:1-12) To make sure God will not be ashamed of us for our lack of faith Introduction A. Remember a few weeks ago we had Barnabas here? By faith Barnabas left his home and went to live with his uncle to receive and education. That did not happen. So then by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16, Hebrews 11:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance