Sermons on Hebrews 11:1-16:1:

Enoch Pleased God Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Apr 13, 2003

What was it about Enoch’s life that resulted in the commendation of Hebrews 11:5 Enoch … had this testimony, that he pleased God.

He pleased God – Heb 11:5 Hebrews 11:5 Enoch … had this testimony, that he pleased God. What a wonderful epitaph – Enoch pleased God – or at least it would have been if there had been a tombstone to write it on! (More on that another time.) What won him this commendation? In one way the question is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus? Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Feb 1, 2003

This is the first message in a series on the book of Hebrews. It focuses on the initial verses of chapter one and gives some important facts about Jesus.

Text: Hebrews 1:1-14 ETS: Jesus Christ is God’s Supreme revelation to man E S S: The believer must be totally committed to Jesus Christ because of who he is, and what he has done. O SS: The believer will make a joyful yielding of himself to the Lord Jesus Christ. PQ: Who is Jesus Christ? UW: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessings Of Zion

Contributed by Mike Hays on May 23, 2002

The writer of Hebrews invites us to come to Zion where our Savior has made a way for us to draw near to God.

The Blessings of Mount Zion Hebrews 12:18-29 There was a Judge who was an honorable man, a man of integrity who sought justice. He was a Judge who was motivated by his faith in Jesus Christ and he sought to live out the biblical commands of righteousness and justice as he presided over his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Names Of God - Devotion No.1 - Jehovah-Shalom: The Lord Is Peace Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Aug 24, 2004

Gideon was fearful, but discovered that “The Lord Is Peace” (Hebrew – Jehovah-Shalom); he therefore built an altar to the Lord with that very name.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-24

Denomination: Charismatic

Youth Of Biblical Commitment

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 2, 2004

This message uses the life of Daniel and his three Hebrew friends to challenge youth to live by Biblical convictions and not compromise to the values of the world.

Youth of Biblical Convictions -Commitment not Conformity- Daniel 1:1-20 Today we are honoring our High School graduates. We are proud of all our youth in the Willow Vale Church. We are praying for God’s best in all their lives. Today youth face the challenge of maintaining their Christian ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

Jesus Is Greater Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 7, 2005

Hebrews presents Jesus as the Greater Revelation - greater than any prophet - and the Greater Representation of God - greater than Angelic Beings

INTRODUCTION: The book of Hebrews is not the easiest book in the New Testament to study. It is, however, one of the best books for learning exactly who Jesus is. That’s why we’ve chosen Hebrews as the book we’ll be studying in our Pueblo groups for the next 12 weeks. The book of Hebrews is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Is. . . Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 14, 2003

Part 3 of a 3-part series focusing on faith, hope, and love. This message focuses on what faith is as found in Hebrews 11.

Scripture Ref: Hebrews 11:1-40 Romans 5:1-2 1. Introduction a. Part 3 of a 3-part series on faith, hope and love. Last week we discussed hope. We learned that we have a living inheritance of hope. Our hope is not just a pipe dream or a wish, but rather, it is a promise of life eternal with a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40, Romans 5:1-2

Driving Through The Desert

Contributed by Robert Nixon on Jan 25, 2006

The Hebrew nation, Elijah, Jesus and others were driven into the desert. What is God doing when we "are driven into the desert"?

DRIVING THROUGH THE DESERT INTRODUCTION: Describe living in Arizona and camping Out in the desert as a Boy Scout. Describe how easy it was to get lost and separated. (Superstition Mountains). The desert has been used by God many times throughout the Bible. The Israelites in the Wilderness, the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

A New King - Zechariah 9 Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009

Zechariah 9-14 is mostly Hebrew Poetry. One commentator has called these "perhaps the most problematic 6 chapters in the bible"

A New King Zech 9 October 5, 2008 Intro: This morning we are going to continue our study of Zechariah by looking at chapter 9, and we might need to work hard with it so before we dive in, let me begin with these: The Sunday School teacher was describing how Lot’s wife looked back and turned ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Without A Vision The People Perish

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Jan 7, 2011

The word "vision" is translated in different ways in varying translations of God's Word, but the Hebrew word means, "vision, oracle, or divine communication."

Proverbs 29:18 (King James) Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. The word "vision" is translated in different ways in varying translations of God's Word, but the Hebrew word means, "vision, oracle, or divine communication." Proverbs 29:18 (New ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

It's Thanksgiving! Yada! Yada! Yada!

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 18, 2007

Sitcoms made the term "yada" mean something boring, but the Hebrew term is the basis for a life of Thanksgiving that "in everything gives thanks."

It’s Thanksgiving! Yada! Yada! Yada! --I Thessalonians 5:16-18 In January and April of 1997 the hit sitcoms THE NANNY and SEINFELD coined a neologism, a new phrase that has come into popular use. That neologism is “Yada [“YAW-DAW’”], yada, yada!” Elaine Benes, the character in SEINFELD played ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Methodist

In Covenant With God

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

Pastor Jon continues his study through Hebrews, looking at ways in which the New Covenant in Jesus fulfills the Old Covenant.

If you were with us last week, you remember hearing about how Abram (later called Abraham) chased after the kings and their armies after they defeated Sodom and captured Lot. Lot was blessed by the King of Salem—Melchizedek. We learned that Melchizedek was superior to Abram because the blessing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-15

Denomination: Nazarene

The Requirements Of The New Covenant

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

The author of Hebrews has made the case that the New Covenant is superior to (and fulfills) the Old Covenant. What then are the requirements of this new covenant?

Before we continue our study of Hebrews this morning, I want to take a moment to comment on our Gospel lesson found in Mark chapter 12. I love that short little story about the widow who placed her two coins in the offering. I love the way that Jesus so graciously commends this woman—not because ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Perfect Tabernacle Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 7, 2008

2nd in series (Section 3) on Hebrews. This message is focused on the tabernacle and it’s role in the sacrificial system and the role of Jesus

3/16/08 – Expect More: God Created a Perfect Tabernacle – Palm Sunday The tabernacle in the OT was more than a big tent where people came and sang. It was a killing place. Animals died there all day long, every day. The blood flowed. Sheep and cows were butchered by the Levites while the meat ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Perfect Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 7, 2008

3rd in series (Section 3)on Hebrews. This message was preached on Easter Sunday and focuses on the sacrifice of Jesus and the torn veil

Most of us have a hard time with blood – especially outside of our own flesh. Most of us, with the exception of those who are emergency responders or in the medical field, get a bit queasy when we see a little blood. It doesn’t have to be oozing, gushing, or pumping – sometimes just a little bit ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ