Sermons on Hebrews 11:39-12:3:

Transformation Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 3, 2009

Our relationship with Jesus transforms us from being in love with ourselves to loving ourselves and others.

Hebrews 12:1-3 “Transformation” INTRODUCTION Transformation happens all around us. A caterpillar morphs into a butterfly. Dieting and exercise can transform out-of-shape flab into a lean, mean muscle machine. A shy, gangly teenager grows up to be a competent professional, an astronaut, or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

What Are You Looking At? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 4, 2009

The third message in a series on vision

(adapted from messages by Melvin Newland and Dave Stone) SERIES: “DISCOVER VISION: SEEING WHAT GOD WANTS YOU TO SEE” TEXT: HEBREWS 12:2-3 TITLE: “WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT?” OPEN: A. A blind man walks into a grocery store led by his seeing-eye dog. He goes to the middle of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

People Of Faith Series

Contributed by William Lock on Mar 4, 2009

We should Look to people of Faith as a source of encouragement for the future.

HEBREWS 11:1-40 “Faith…this is what the ancients were commended for.” (NIV) FAITH Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. HEBREWS 11:1 PAST HEREOS OF FAITH The Examples of Abel, Enoch, and Noah The Faith of Abraham The Faith of Moses The Faith of Other ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Run With Endurance Series

Contributed by William Lock on Mar 4, 2009

Like any great athlete we need to learn the importance of dedication and endurance for our Christian race.

HEBREWS 12 A great cloud of witnesses Throw off everything that hinders Run with endurance Fix our eyes on Jesus the Lord disciplines the one he loves A GREAT CLOUD OF WITNESSES Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses… THROW OFF EVERYTHING THAT HINDERS let us ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Outstretched Arms

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 30, 2009

Christ’s suffering & cost to secure for us the free gift of salvation.

James A. Harnish (Tampa, Florida), in his 1993 Easter sermon, tells the story of a little boy who was not exactly happy about going to church on Easter Sunday morning. His new shoes were too tight, his tie pinched his neck and the weather was just too beautiful to be cooped up inside ... As he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Fixing Our Eyes On Jesus

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 1, 2009

Our text tells us exactly what is important about fixing our eyes on Jesus. It’s because of who He is and what He did. 1- Jesus is the author 2- Jesus is the savior 3- Jesus is the victor

INTRO.- Let us run the race. ILL.- A man decided to take up jogging. He was astounded by the wide selection of jogging shoes available at the local sports shoe store. While trying on a basic pair of jogging shoe, he noticed a minor feature and asked the clerk: "What is this little pocket thing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Running The Race By Looking At Jesus

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 8, 2009

This short talk given at a Communion service during Holy Week asks three questions: What must we reject, how must we run and where must we look?

The New Testament scholar Raymond Brown wrote this: “Using vivid athletic imagery the author [of Hebrews] tells his readers what they must reject, how they must run and where they must look.” 1: What we must reject: “Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Anglican

Faith

Contributed by Bernard Jones on Jan 23, 2010

This sermon teaches us about faith that please God.

Faith But without Faith it is impossible to please God; for he that comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him. Heb. 1:6 God has declared that no one can approach Him except it be through Faith. That tells ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heroes Of Faith Series

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Jul 4, 2009

Outline of Heb. 11

Heroes of Faith Hebrews Chapter Eleven Scripture Reading 11:1-7 1. Our author finished chapter ten with the admonition not to “draw back unto perdition”. 2. In this chapter we see our author encouraging his readers to push on to the “saving of the soul”. Divine Spectacle During an interview with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I'd Rather Have Jesus Series

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Jul 4, 2009

Outline of Heb 12

I’d Rather Have Jesus Hebrews Chapter Twelve Scripture Reading; Heb 12:1-2 Introduction: 1. In Chapter Eleven, Paul showed us through the Old Testament saints, that faithfulness justifies us. 2. Now in Chapter Twelve, he begins by reminding us of these saints and shows us how Christ’ faithfulness ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking Unto Jesus And Seeing What God Is Like!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 9, 2009

Many times Christians wonder what type of body they will have in heaven. More important many are truly unsure of the character of God. In this sermon outline we list a few characteristics of God. I believe that the more we can see in the character of God,

Looking Unto Jesus and seeing what God is like! (Heb 12:2 KJV) Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Many times Christians wonder what type ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-10

Reclaiming Your Passion Part 2 Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009

And so at a point in history… Christ came to reclaim our destinies… by providing for the forgiveness of our failures and wanderings… and freeing us / allowing us… to hear the Father’s voice again…

Movie Clip: LION KING – IDENTITY AS GOD’S CHILD - A young lion runs away after being led to believe he is to blame for his father’s death. As such he is refusing to return as the new new king who could help his fellow clan to battle their now impending enemy. In this scene the rather strange ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Faith In Today's Marketplace Of Ideas Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 4, 2008

The Ultimate Issue of life is eternal in nature. This message looks at that reality and opens possibilities for sharing the Christian Faith effectively.

Issues of Life Series Your Faith in Today’s Marketplace of Ideas Pastor Eric J. Hanson October 2, 2005 & February 3, 2008 The issues of life shared two weeks ago were, in some detail, the matter of abortion, and in much less detail, other matters such as so called mercy killings of handicapped ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Run With A Perseverance Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 18, 2008

We need to exhibit perseverance if we want to win the prize at the end of the Amazing Race!

INTRODUCTION • As we continue examining the Amazing Race that we are all a part of, we are going to look at an important aspect of the race that we need to keep in mind if we want to finish and win the race. • WE have seen that we need to know where we are going and that the race is much more ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Journey Of Life

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 9, 2004

The journey of life includes: 1- the witnesses 2- the weights 3- the weariness 4- the winner

INTRO.- ILL.- Two preachers were having lunch at a farm during a certain anniversary celebration. The farmer’s wife had fried several chickens and told her family they could have what was left after everyone had gone home. But it was not to be. Those hungry preachers ate every piece of fried ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ