Sermons on Hebrews 11:1-12:3:

Jacob And Hyde Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 17, 2011

This is part four of our series from Hebrews 11 and focuses on Jacob and how his life changed for the better

Every story has a beginning and we can find this story begining in Genesis 25:24 And when the time came to give birth, Rebekah discovered that she did indeed have twins! And those twins were mentioned in the scripture that was read earlier. Hebrews 11:20 It was by faith that Isaac promised ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Abraham’s Story Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 19, 2011

Abraham’s story reminds us that God is faithful to His call on our lives and that He will fulfill the promises He gives us in his timing. We just need to be patient and faithful and not try to help God out. We also discover that God always will provide fo

Abraham’s Story: “The father of multitudes” Series Intro: Series BC Justice League of Bible Super Heroes: In a world of chaos and destruction, many are called but few are chosen. Join us as we explore the events surrounding the lives of those biblical heroes; these are the true stories of the BC ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Delay Is Not His Denial!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 23, 2011

In this sermon outline we point out the need for waiting on the promises of God. Too many Christians today want 'Fast Food' answers. We are not willing to wait on the Lord God's timetable. It is not always what we want but His timetable is the best for us

GOD'S DELAY IS NOT HIS DENIAL! In this sermon outline we point out the need for waiting on the promises of God. Too many Christians today want 'Fast Food' answers. We are not willing to wait on the Lord God's timetable. It is not always what we want but His timetable is the best for us because He ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-22

Jesus Is Watching You

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 26, 2011

Keep your eyes on Jesus; He’s got His eyes on you.

Jesus is Watching You July 24, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Keep your eyes on Jesus; He’s got His eyes on you. Focus Passage: Hebrews 12:1-6 Introduction: Two gas company service men, a senior training Supervisor and a young trainee ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

He Decided Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 30, 2011

This is week 5 of our sermon series No Ordinary Family and looks at the faith that put Moses on the list.

Every story has a beginning and this story began on the side of the Nile River. But before we can tell you about the beginning we need to tell you the beginning of the beginning. I’ve told you the story several times about Joseph being sold into slavery and ending up as governor of Egypt, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Bare Log Series

Contributed by Mark Opseth on Dec 12, 2011

The Master Carpenter now strips the tree of its branches and begins to peel away the bark. We must rid ourselves of the things that hinder and the sin that so easily entangles.

Our theme for this Christmas season is The Carpenter’s Workshop. The Master Carpenter, Jesus, is busy working on His project – us, the Church, preparing himself a gift for his return. Last week we talked about how a tree needs to be felled in order to get to the wood. The Master ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Lose That Weight!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 8, 2012

We need to look forward the coming year with a new sense of commitment and resolve free ourselves from the impediments that hinder us from being effective servants of God.

January is named after Janus, the god of the doorway; the name has its beginnings in Roman mythology, coming from the Latin word for door (ianua) – January is the door to the year. In ancient Roman religion and mythology, Janus is the god of beginnings and transitions, thence also of gates, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Refocus Series

Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Jan 10, 2012

We have to guard our Christian focus and make sure that it remains on Christ.

It is New Year’s Day. Happy New Year everyone! We all know what the coming of the New Year should mean to us all. It’s time to take an inventory of how we lived in 2011 and think through some much needed changes for 2012. In other words, it’s time to make a list of New ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeing The Invisible Future Series

Contributed by Js Collins on Jan 13, 2012

Hebrews 11 is called the hall of faith, because it shows men and women off faith who has been victorious . These have vision in the use of their faith.

Seeing the invisible future Scripture Text Hebrews 11:13-16 13. These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. 14. For those who say such things declare ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Learning To See God's Way Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 21, 2012

Vision comes from clearly seeing what God has planned from the foundation of the world in Jesus. He calls us to develop fully devoted followers, those that do what He says because they love Him. We must have eyes only for Jesus if we are to succeed.

Intro: The entire message of Hebrews seems to be that there is something better. What we find is that faith in Jesus doesn’t take away from our lives actually it brings better things. As I like to say, “The longer you know Jesus the gooder life gets.” Hebrews is a letter ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

An Enduring Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 27, 2012

This is the last sermon in the series and focuses on Jesus' ability to endure to the end and finish the race by focusing on the prize.

Introduction: A. Last Sunday was New Year’s Day, and I was on vacation. 1. I really appreciate everyone allowing me to take a vacation, and especially Alan and Mike, and the other elders for picking up the slack. 2. Since we did a “stay-cation,” I took the opportunity to visit ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith To Face Family Series

Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Feb 3, 2012

Faith to face your family when they reject your Christian faith.

Faith to Face Family Text: Hebrews 11:4 Introduction I. Since May 10, 2010 Nurta Mohamed Farah has been imprisoned at her home in southern Somalia because she became a Christian, according to Compass News Direct. According to witnesses, Nurta's family keeps the 17-year-old chained to a tree by day ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith To Face The World Series

Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Feb 3, 2012

You and I are faced with many trials each day and this sermon series will be an effort to give us as Christians encouragement to face and overcome the world we live in.

Sermon idea adopted from Mark A. Copeland http://executableoutlines.com/home.htm INTRODUCTION A. Happy New Year! Starting today and on the first Sunday of each month I will be preaching a series of lessons on “Faith to Face the World.” You and I are faced with many trials each day ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abraham: Walking By Faith Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 9, 2011

God is calling us to walk by faith. Faith obeys the call, believes the promise, and sacrifices everything.

HEROES OF FAITH #3: ABRAHAM: WALKING BY FAITH INTRO TO TOPIC: Two weeks ago we began a series in the hall of faith in Hebrews 11. Enoch walked with God. We learned that to walk by faith means to walk with God. Noah built an ark. We learned that God wants us to build the kingdom. This week, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: *other

Building A Life Of Faith Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 10, 2011

Building a life that will be pleasing to God

Building A Life of Faith Hebrews 11:1-40 Scripture reading (1-3) I. The Mandate of Faith v. 6 What do you think it takes to please God? Some people think that the way you please God is through ritual, that you chant certain prayers, you do certain rituals over and over again, you light some ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Baptist