Sermons on Hebreos 12:2:

Lessons Of Loneliness

Contributed by Rex S. Wignall on Oct 25, 2002

First in a series from J. Ellsworth Kalas’ book, IF EXPERIENCE IS SUCH A GOOD TEACHER, WHY DO I KEEP REPEATING THE COURSE?"

The Lessons of Loneliness By Rex S. Wignall, Chaplain, Valley Christian Home Genesis 2:8-9, 15-25; Matthew 27:45-46; Hebrews 12:1-3 Introduction to the Series: A few years ago, a teacher of preaching named Ellsworth Kalas wrote a book with a catchy title: If Experience Is Such A Good ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-25, Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

What Sin Will Do

Contributed by John Collier on Jul 31, 2002

What sin will do to the life of a christian

SERMON: WHAT SIN WILL DO SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 12:1-2 / John 3:16-18 Christians let sin corrupt them. Christians once stood tall, stood for the Lord and wouldn?t let nothing bring them down and over a period of time they start to let sin get in their life and start corrupting them. Sin is like an ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

"I Need To Lose Some Weight...!"

Contributed by E.t. Cummings on Aug 5, 2002

Dieting has become the number one thing among people living today. Everyone has taken the initiative to become more and more concern about there physical weight and not the spiritual weight that is bounding them.

Define: Weight (Webster): anything that blocks progress Weight (Greek): OgkOs, ong’ - kos, a burden or hindrance I. Weight - Faith IN Depth A. Before we can examine the text here in Hebrews 12, we must go back to chapter 11. Chapter 11 of Hebrews gives us ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Perseverance

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002

In this world, we shall face tribulation. For this reason, perseverance is an important grace to develop in our lives. In this Bible study, we learn how to do just that.

I.DEFINITION. The word is the Greek HUPOMONE. In Classical Greece it described the ability of a plant to thrive in a harsh environment - literally in the deserts and rocky slopes. In later Greek and Jewish literature, it was used to refer to the ’spiritual staying power’ which enabled the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fix Our Eyes On Jesus

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 9, 2003

PENTECOST 13(C) - Fix our eyes on Jesus because Jesus is the Author of our faith and Jesus is the Perfecter of our faith.

FIX OUR EYES ON JESUS Hebrews 12:1-13 - Sept. 7, 2003 HEBREWS 12:1-13 1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2Let us fix our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Bold Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 10, 2003

A look at the boldness of Jesus and how we can imitate Him.

17, August 2003 Dakota Community Church Bold Like Jesus Week 2: Imitate Christ Series Hebrews 12:2-3 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3

Denomination: Mennonite

Jesus Style Ministry Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 10, 2003

A look at how Jesus ran Bible College.

10, August 2003 Dakota Community Church Jesus Style Ministry Training Week 1: Imitate Christ Series Introduction: Two days ago was my 20th birthday (In Christ). I am still learning to love and imitate the one I met all those years ago. How many of you ministered this week? How many prayed for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1, Hebrews 12:2-3

Denomination: Mennonite

Priorities And Purpose Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 11, 2003

A look at how Jesus set His priorities in line with His purpose and how we can do the same.

7, September 2003 Dakota Community Church Priorities and Purpose Week 4: Imitate Christ Series Hebrews 12:2-3 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3, Luke 19:9-10

Denomination: Mennonite

Merciful Savior Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 15, 2003

A look at how Jesus loved accepted and forgave people and why we seem so unwilling to do the same in many instances.

14, September 2003 Dakota Community Church Merciful Savior Week 5: Imitate Christ Series Hebrews 12:2-3 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3, Matthew 10:28-37

Denomination: Mennonite

Finish The Race

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 18, 2003

A lesson on staying the course with Jesus and not giving up.

Finish the Race Scripture Ref.: 1 Cor. 9:24–27 Heb. 12:1–2 2 Tim. 4:7–8 References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary 1. Introduction—Read the following story of Derek Redmond and his Dad. The Barcelona Olympics of 1992 provided one of track and field’s most incredible moments. Britain’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Hebrews 12:1-2

Windows Of Joy,from The Cross To Victory

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Oct 17, 2003

The use of Joy by Jesus to stay on the Cross

Windows of Joy, From the Cross to Victory. Hebrews 12:2, Looking unto Jesus, the author and finnisher of our faith, who for the Joy that was set before Him endured the Cross,despiseing the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Many Christians look at this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Running The Race Of Faith With Perseverance

Contributed by Robert Sauers on Oct 23, 2003

The life of the Christian is compared to a race. How are we able to run this race with perseverance?

Hebrews 12:1-2: “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, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

Change Your Clothes Series

Contributed by Tony Searles on Mar 11, 2003

It is time that the church lay aside those things that weigh us down, and slow our progress in the Lord. Rather, put on the garment of Praise!

Stand & Read - Isaiah 61:1-3 ?The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives, and freedom to prisoners; [2] To proclaim the favorable year of the Lord, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Other

The Benefits Of Focusing On Jesus Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 29, 2003

When you say: "I do not have sufficient strength, resources or wisdom to handle this problem." - Jesus says, "My grace is sufficient for you for My power is perfected in your weakness

1. When you say: "It’s impossible!" - Jesus says, "What is impossible with men is possible with God. All things are possible for him who believes." (Luke 18:27; Mark 9:23) 2. When you say: "I’m too tired" - Jesus says, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Puesto Los Ojos En Jesús

Contributed by Greg Waddell on Nov 30, 2002

La importancia de mantener nuestra mirada en Jesús y lo que pasa cuando no lo hacemos.

PUESTO LOS OJOS EN JESÚS «. . . puestos los ojos en Jesús, el autor y consumador de la fe, quien por el gozo puesto delante de Él soportó la cruz, menospreciando la vergüenza, y se ha sentado a la diestra del trono de Dios» (Hebreos 12:2). INTRODUCCIÓN A. Introducción al Texto. Como implica el ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ