Sermons on Hebrews 11:11:

Growing Closer To God

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 2, 2013

This is rule number one. If we do this, all others will fall into place.

This week and next week we will summarize what God’s word teaches us about growing closer to God and closer to one another through our recent study in Genesis 1-22. But to start us off, let’s go first to the New Testament look at the first part of Hebrews chapter 11 where we see all ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Strength Of A Man

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 6, 2013

Nelson Mandela, a man of strength in the fight for freedom that dealt with poverty and disparagement in South Africa which resonated to the lands of the peoples of the world.

The Strength Of A Man by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (12/6/2013) “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report” (Hebrews 11:1-2, King James Version [Faith in the fathers of old]). Greetings in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Friends

"Faith That Pleases God" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 13, 2009

Sermon 22 in a study in HEBREWS

“And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him. NASB “For by it the men of old gained approval” We will be wise, going into this great chapter about faith, to look behind us and be reminded ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Orthodox

Faith Expansion #2 Series

Contributed by Larry Walkemeyer on Sep 22, 2009

A verse by verse message emphasizing the necessity of faith when life has us "on hold" or "times are tough".

Faith Expansion #2 Hebrews 11:8-19 How do we understand what faith looks like? We can read statements like “without faith it is impossible to please God”, but what does that look like? For that we must see it lived out. We must see the stories of real people who lived a life of faith. We need ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Response Of Saving Faith-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 7, 2012

2 of ? The Hebrews writer recounted the very practical responses which faith had wrought in their forebears/ancestors. Saving faith yields practical responses to life. Saving faith meets life’s challenge with...

A RESPONSE Of SAVING FAITH-II—Hebrews 11:3-40 Attention: Faith’s response to life’s challenges. Dan Cathy—CEO of Chick-Fil-A—made the following statements to the SBC’s Baptist Press on July 16, 2012: "We are very much supportive of the family -- the biblical definition of the family unit. We ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Measure Of Faith

Contributed by Martin Holland on Sep 7, 2012

The Bible tells us that the way to please God is by excercising faith.

The Measure of Faith Hebrews 11:1-13 Hebrews 10:38 The just shall live by faith Mention: Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:17, and Galatians 3:11 Hebrews 11:4 Faith’s Worship Vs.5 Faith’s Walk Vs.7 Faith’s Work Vs.8-19 Faith’s Wait Jesus throughout the gospels commented on the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Response Of Saving Faith-5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 18, 2012

5 of ? The Hebrews writer recounted the very practical responses which faith had wrought in their forebears/ancestors. Saving faith yields practical responses to life. Saving faith meets life’s challenge with...

A RESPONSE Of SAVING FAITH-V—Hebrews 11:3-40 Attention: Faith’s response to life’s challenges We indeed bring something of value to the table when we are saved! Need: The Hebrews writer sought to encourage & exhort his readers(hearers) by recounting the very practical responses which faith had ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:3-40

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful Father Abraham

Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 26, 2012

THIS SERMON DEALS WITH ABRAHAM, FATHER OF THE FAITHFUL.

HFL JAN. 31, 2010 HEBREWS 11;8-13, 17-19 8By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. 9By faith he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Faith 2 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 30, 2012

Message about faith looking through the eyes of Hebrews 11

Title: True Faith Theme: To strengthen and understanding of faith. Text: Hebrews 11:1-6 Introduction This is one of the great chapters in the Bible. It is known as God’s Great Hall of Fame. Men and women who have believed God down through the centuries are listed as being great men ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-35

Denomination: Church Of God

A Response Of Saving Faith-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 9, 2012

6 of ? The Hebrews writer recounted the very practical responses which faith had wrought in their forebears/ancestors. Saving faith yields practical responses to life. Saving faith meets life’s challenge with...

A RESPONSE Of SAVING FAITH-VI—Hebrews 11:3-40 Attention: Faith’s response to life’s challenges. When we lived in Whigham, GA, we would take a day-trip to the beach in FL every few weeks/About a 1½ hr trip. We would take US 319 S. out of Tallahassee. FL & go thru Eastpoint, FL(near Apalachicola). ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:3-40

Denomination: Baptist

A Response Of Saving Faith-7

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 13, 2012

7 of ? The Hebrews writer recounted the very practical responses which faith had wrought in their forebears/ancestors. Saving faith yields practical responses to life. Saving faith meets life’s challenge with...

A RESPONSE Of SAVING FAITH-VII—Hebrews 11:3-40 Attention: Lucky Saucer A famous art collector is walking through the city when he notices a mangy cat lapping milk from a saucer in the doorway of a store & he does a double-take. He recognizes that the saucer is extremely old & very valuable, so he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:3-40

Denomination: Baptist

A Response Of Saving Faith-8 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 26, 2012

8 of ? The Hebrews writer recounted the very practical responses which faith had wrought in their forebears/ancestors. Saving faith yields practical responses to life. Saving faith meets life’s challenge with...

A RESPONSE Of SAVING FAITH-VIII—Hebrews 11:3-40 Attention: Faithfulness The front door was accidentally left open & our dog was gone. After unsuccessfully whistling & calling, my husband got in the car & went looking for him. He drove around the neighborhood for some time with no ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:3-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Be A Hero

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 27, 2012

The key to a successful death is a purposeful life

This morning we have a challenge before us. We are recognizing those who have graduated from high school and college as well as those who have graduated in even larger ways. We are remembering this weekend those who fought and died in our nation’s military and we should also ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Where's The Bread?

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 28, 2012

Do not look at what you CAN’T do, CAN do, or even WANT to do but rather, discover what you are SUPPOSED to do.

Where’s the Bread? Hebrews 11:1-40 There is a small Midwestern village with a little shop on the square that bears a sign which says “Bake Shop.” Inside you can find a cup of coffee, magazines, comic books, cigarettes, and pinball machines. No bread. There are churches like ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Nazarene

A Response Of Saving Faith-10

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 5, 2013

10 of ? The Hebrews writer recounted the very practical responses which faith had wrought in their forebears/ancestors. Saving faith yields practical responses to life. Saving faith meets life’s challenge with...

A RESPONSE Of SAVING FAITH-X—Hebrews 11:3-40 Attention: Lost Loot A little boy came home with a $10 bill he claimed to have innocently found. “Are you sure it was lost?” asked his mother. “”Oh yes Ma’am, I’m sure,’ said the boy. “I saw a man ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:3-40

Denomination: Baptist