Sermons on Hebrews 11:1-12:1:

Flood Faith Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 13, 2002

God tells us that Noah is a perfect example of Godly faith. What was so impressive about Noah’s faith that we could learn from?

ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM NOAH’S ARK o Plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark. o Noah didn’t wait for his ship to come in, he built one. o Stay fit. When you’re 600 years old, someone might ask you to do something REALLY big. o Don’t listen to critics -- do what has to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can You Be So Sure

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 13, 2002

Faith’s all we’ve got in a world that asks for a sure sign.

How can you be so sure Hebrews 11:1-6 1Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 2This is what the ancients were commended for. 3By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Believing God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 21, 2002

Abraham is such a great man of faith that at times its hard to relate to him. God knew that, so He told us few things about this super-hero of the faith that help us understand how powerful his faith really was.

OPEN: A man once told a story about his 84 year old grandmother. Apparently, she fiercely maintained her independence and lived alone in the old family home. Her 4 children lived in the same town, but she rarely called them except in emergencies. It was with some apprehension, therefore, that he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Necessity Of Pleasing God

Contributed by Michael Higley on Oct 24, 2002

Working through our Faith

Faith remains the foundation of what we know will happen and the conviction of what is beyond our understanding. 1). Faith is not delivered to you on a silver platter. We must flesh-out our faith in everyday living. 2). Faith is difficult because it is visionary. -Verse 13b- …welcomed them ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6-40

Denomination: Holiness

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

The Way Out Of Jericho

Contributed by Jack Whitehead on Oct 28, 2002

Is your past keeping you from serving God today?

The Way Out Of Jericho Heb 11:31 By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient. 1st I want you to notice that Rahab was a harlot, she was a prostitute. You didn’t read about the “murderer ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:31

Denomination: Baptist

Is There Really A God?

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 1, 2002

You say of course there is a God, but What If you attended a school where they ridiculed belief in God. Could your faith withstand the ridicule of a high school professor or a university Biology prof. who made fun of God?

Is There really A God? And Does It Matter? TEXT: Acts 2:25-26; Heb. 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION: 1. Is there really a God? And does it really matter? 2. You say of course there is a God, but What If you attended a school where they ridiculed belief in God. Could your faith withstand the ridicule of a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:4, Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sojournings And Homecomings

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Nov 2, 2002

American novelist Thomas Wolfe wrote a novel that proclaimed You Can’t Go Home Again. But the stories of the human race are nonetheless replete with homecoming stories of people who did go home again, and in many cases, they recognized what home was reall

WORSHIP/SERMONIC THEME Opening Statement: American novelist Thomas Wolfe wrote a novel that proclaimed You Can’t Go Home Again. But the stories of the human race are nonetheless replete with homecoming stories of people who did go home again, and in many cases, they recognized what home was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

¿qué Significa Tener Fe (En Dios)?

Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Nov 4, 2002

Lastimosamente vivimos en tiempos de confusión, donde muchas cosas han perdido su significado original, a lo bueno se le dice malo y a lo malo se le dice bueno (Isaías 5:20-23). Donde ser religioso, significa ser intolerante; la inmoralidad sexual, es sim

¿Qué Significa Tener Fe (en Dios)? Hebreos 11:6 (NVI) “6 En realidad, sin fe es imposible agradar a Dios, ya que cualquiera que se acerca a Dios tiene que creer que él existe y que recompensa a quienes lo buscan.” El pastor y autor Charles Swindoll, escribió un libro llamado “Three Steps ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Building A Life Of Faith Series

Contributed by Darryl Dash on Nov 6, 2000

Learn how to build a life of faith by looking at the 3 secrets of faithfulness from the life of Abraham.

Building a Life of Faith (Hebrews 11:8-18) We’re in week three of a series on built for life - on how to build a great life. All of us want to build great lives, and the Bible tells us how we can do that. Today we’re going to talk about building a life of faith. How do you get God’s approval? By ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Foundation Of Faith Series

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 6, 2000

Number 1 of 16 sermons out of Hebrews 11 on the true meaning of living by faith.

THE FOUNDATION OF FAITH © 1997 by Mark Beaird Text: Hebrews 11:1-3 n In a sermon, Juan Carlos Ortiz spoke of a conversation with a circus trapeze artist. The performer admitted the net underneath was there to keep them from breaking their necks, but added, "The net also keeps us from falling. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Excellence #7 - Determination Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 8, 2000

WHAT EVER YOU DO IN YOUR PERSUIT OF EXCELLENCE - DON'T QUIT!

Commitment To Excellence - Part 7 Determination Phil 3:13-14; Heb 12:1-2; 2 Tim 4:7 Introduction: Understanding Our Terms A. Vision - The ability to see beyond the majority; Viewing life’s circumstances from God’s perspective. B. Dreams - God given ideas, plans or goals that lead to God-honoring ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Approval

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 8, 2000

Print for young believers

“NOW FAITH IS THE ASSURANCE OF THINGS HOPED FOR, THE EVIDENCE OF THINGS NOT SEEN. 2 FOR BY IT THE MEN OF OLD GAINED APPROVAL.” The eleventh chapter of Hebrews has been called the “Hebrews Hall of Faith”, and for a good reason. This chapter talks about some of the great heroes of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2

Denomination: Orthodox

Faith That Pleases God

Contributed by Pastor Michael Lampkin on Nov 10, 2000

This Sermon Will Expand Your Faith By Knowing That Only If You Plasce Your Faith In God, God Will Be Please And Will Answer You Needs

-----------------The Epistle of Hebrews----------------------------------------Chapter 11--------------------- 1: Now faith is the substance of things hope for and the evidence of things not seen. 6: But without Faith it is impossible to please him; for he that cometh to God must believe that he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sold Out And Radical Series

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Nov 13, 2000

Wsitnessing

“Sold Out and Radical!” TEXT: Hebrews 11:32-38 INTRODUCTION: Why did we start out reading from Hebrews Chapter 11? Because this is what some call the Bible’s “Hall of Faith.” Men like Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Moses, Enoch and Noah. Men and women who dared to step up in the crowd and radically ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-38, Genesis 39:2-10

Denomination: Pentecostal