Sermons on Hebreos 12:12:

Reaping From God's Chastening

Contributed by Mark Johns on Jun 15, 2002

God’s relation to mankind and how he "corrects" His children.

Reaping from God’s Chastening Hebrews 12:4-13 Introduction It is hard to be loved by perfection. As a virtuoso pounces upon the keys of a piano determined to summon forth its most resonant sounds; as a sculptor furiously chips away at a large piece of marble intent on releasing the image of beauty ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-13, Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#9 Remove The Weight Bitterness Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 27, 2002

We consider the 9th weight of BITTERNESS and how we must unload this weight to grow.

9 of a 12 part series. #9 REMOVE THE WEIGHTS ... BITTERNESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hebrews 12: 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, LET US LAY ASIDE EVERY WEIGHT AND SIN WHICH DOTH SO EASILY BESET US, AND LET SO RUN WITH ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why The Christian Life Is Like Running A Race

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010

The Christian life is often compared to everyday things, events, or practices. For example, Paul compared it to: Warfare (II Tim. 2:3); Boxing (I Cor. 9:26); Farming (II Tim. 2:6); Building (I Cor. 3:10); and Running (Heb. 12:1). In our text today, we wil

Intro: The Christian life is often compared to everyday things, events, or practices. For example, Paul compared it to: Warfare (II Tim. 2:3); Boxing (I Cor. 9:26); Farming (II Tim. 2:6); Building (I Cor. 3:10); and Running (Heb. 12:1). In our text today, we will focus on the aspects of a race as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, Hebrews 12:1-12

Denomination: *other

No Pain, No Gain !!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 6, 2012

To exhort that our image of our Creator, Redeemer and Guide ought to go beyond that of a Pampering Papa to one of a concerned parent who is bothered enough to give a timely spanking in order our lives are always sparkling for our own good and His glory. (

NO PAIN, NO GAIN!!! First things first. More than worshipping God for the blessings, which He pours into our lives, we need to learn to worship Him, JUST FOR WHAT HE IS! Worshipping Him, awed by His unique attributes is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-13

Denomination: *other

God's Purpose In Discipline

Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 31, 2011

God's purpose in discipline is MORE than just to instill righteousness-- it is for our good, and to demonstrate His great love for us.

Hebrews 13:4-11 The author calls the quotation regarding the Lord’s discipline- “encouragement” TWO KEY POINTS: 1)Don’t Take God’s discipline lightly. 2) Don’t let God’s discipline discourage you! WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GOD's DISCIPLINE! a) ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Tortoise And The Hare- Trip Wires To Beware!

Contributed by David Wilson on Nov 7, 2011

In running the race set before us- we must be aware of dangerous trip wires that will keep us from moving forward in our quest for godliness.

The Tortoise and the Hare While the real text that we’re going to deal with begins in Hebrews 12:12—it is so important to see the context of this chapter. It extends back a few chapters. Hebrews has a double-edged theme. On one hand the author is proclaiming that Christ is so much ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Better Way: He Establishes A Better Family Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 24, 2013

We are part of God’s family and the character of God is being fashioned within us; his intent is for us to bear the “family resemblance.

JESUS THE BETTER WAY: JESUS ESTABLISHES A BETTER FAMILY HEBREWS 12:3-13 Big Idea: We are part of God’s family and the character of God is being fashioned within us; his intent is for us to bear the “family resemblance.” Supporting Scripture: • Reading from the Old Testament: Job 5:17-26 • Reading ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Unconditional Love Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Jan 30, 2014

When God brings us into His kingdom through faith in Christ we become His son or daughter. Because He loves us so much and wants the best for our lives He sometimes brings discipline to us. The fact that we are corrected by our Father is proof

(ME) Good morning Odessa First – IT’S A GREAT DAY TO SERVE OUR RISEN KING: JESUS CHRIST! If you are with us for the first time this morning let me introduce myself. I am Danny Davis and I am the Senior Pastor here at this great assembly. Here at Odessa First we believe in the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Win Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

Winning the race of the Christian life

Hebrews 12 - 10/28/12 PRAY - Turn with me this morning to the book of Hebrews, chapter 12. We have been going through this book that talks about the “better” system we have in Jesus Christ. The book is written to Jewish Christians who were tempted to go back to the OT sacrificial ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Handling Bitterness Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 25, 2012

In order avoid becoming bitter in running the race of faith, the author of Hebrews in verses 12–17 gives three exhortations for: 1) Continuance (Hebrews 12:12–13), 2) Diligence (Hebrews 12:14), and for 3) Vigilance (Hebrews 12:15-17).

During extended times of great physical exertion, like a marathon, an athlete must train themselves to overcome the natural physical obstacles. The first thing that happens to a runner when they start to tire is that their arms drop. The position and motion of the arms are extremely important in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-17

Denomination: Other

What Does Serving God Look Like?

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 13, 2009

Are you a follower of Jesus Christ? Before you answer let’s look at God’s Word together today. Our text today shows us two ways that we can know that we are following Christ.

Hebrews 12:12-17 Purpose: To describe how a Christian should live his life. Aim: I want the listener to find needed changes in their walk with Christ. INTRODUCTION: Today we are going to look a text that is imbedded in the book of Hebrews. We find the word THEREFORE three times in this chapter. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When God Has His Hand On You

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Nov 29, 2008

It is difficult, from time to time, to understand that as Christians we will find ourselves in some “interesting” storms.  What is even more important is to understand that the storms that come in our lives are allowed by the permissive decree of God. 

Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III When God Has His Hand on You Hebrews 12:4-11 PRELIMINARIES To my good friend and minister of this congregation of saints, Brother David M. Tillman, Jr., brother Arlester Johnson and others who are numbered among the leadership. Members of the Narrow Lane Church ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-11, Hebrews 12:4-12

Olympians Remember The Witnesses Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 2, 2008

Spiritual Olympians, with a "go for the goal" mindset, remember the witnesses.

Title: Olympians Remember the Witnesses Text: Hebrews 12:1 The Big Idea: Spiritual Olympians, with a “go for the goal” mindset, remember the witnesses. Series: Spiritual Olympians: Going for the Goal is based on Hebrews 12:1-13. The series is designed to coincide with the 2008 Olympic Games ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Olympians Recover From Injuries Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 12, 2008

Spiritual Olympians with a "go for the goal" mindset, recover from injuries.

Title: Olympians Recover from Injuries Text: Hebrews 12:12-13 The Big Idea: Spiritual Olympians, with a “go for the goal” mindset, recover from injuries. Series: Spiritual Olympians: Going for the Goal, is based on Hebrews 12:1-13 and designed to coincide with the 2008 Olympic Games in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Author And Perfecter Of Faith" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 8, 2009

Sermon 23 in a study in HEBREWS

“Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-14

Denomination: Orthodox