Sermons on Hebrews 11:1-19:

9th Sunday After Pentecost. August 10th, 2025. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 1, 2022

Year C, Proper 14.

Isaiah 1:1, Isaiah 1:10-20, Psalm 50:1-8, Psalm 50:22-23, Genesis 15:1-6, Psalm 33:12-22, Hebrews 11:1-3, Hebrews 11:8-16, Luke 12:32-40 A). A REASONABLE OFFER. Isaiah 1:1, Isaiah 1:10-20. The opening of this wonderful Book of Isaiah introduces us to a Ministry which, on a conservative ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1, Isaiah 1:10-20, Psalm 50:1-8, Psalm 50:22-23, Genesis 15:1-6, Psalm 33:12-22, Hebrews 11:1-3, Hebrews 11:8-16, Luke 12:32-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

By Faith

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 2, 2022

What makes for genuine faith?

By Faith Hebrews 11:1-16 Today we look at the 11th chapter of Hebrews which is often known as the “faith chapter.” In it are many examples of people who remained faithful to the LORD under the most difficult and impossible of situations. After going through the roll call of these saints, the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3, Hebrews 11:8-16, Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Syrophoenician Woman Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 6, 2022

This sermon explores the story of the marginalized Syrophoenician woman, who became a model of faith for the Jewish people and for believers today.

If you have your Bibles with you today please turn to Mark 7:24. The question of the day is how many of you are familiar with that internet website called YouTube? Many of you are. YouTube, if you don’t know, is a website where you can load up any sort of videos; videos of you family, your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Christian Church

"Yes, We Know, And We Ought To Know We Know” 1 John 5 V 18-21 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 6, 2022

We know what we know! Some people think assurance is brashness but it is the lifeline with God. John brings to us 6 KNOWS we should KNOW. Lovely challenging section of the bible - how God has blessed us.

“YES, WE KNOW, AND WE OUGHT TO KNOW WE KNOW” 1 John 5 v 18-21 1John 5 v 18 We know that no one who is born of God sins, but He who was born of God keeps him and the evil one does not touch him. 1John 5:19 We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one. 1John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:18-21, Romans 10:17, John 20:6-9, Hebrews 11:1-3, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Romans 16:20, Ephesians 2:1-2, Ephesians 2:3, 1 John 2:15-16, John 16:33, 1 John 5:4, 1 Peter 5:8-9, John 1:10-11, 1 Timothy 1:15, Philippians 3:10, John 5:36, 1 John 1:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Described Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 8, 2022

Faith brings a confidence in God’s promises and shows trust in His character.

LEAVING A LEGACY SERIES HEBREWS 11:1-3 FAITH DESCRIBED The author of Hebrews has just said in 10:39 that “we are not of those who shrink back to destruction but of those who have faith to the preserving of the soul.” The readers of this epistle were tempted just as we are, to place their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Pleases God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 8, 2022

It may seem impossible to please a perfect, all-knowing, holy God but there is a way, & that way is faith. The actions of these OT saints shows that faith pleases God & that He rewards all those who seek & follow Him by faith.

HEBREWS 11:4-7 FAITH THAT PLEASES GOD [LEAVING A LEGACY SERIES] [Genesis 4:3-7; 6:13-20; Genesis 5:21–24] The author now encourages his readers further by reminding them of examples of faith in earlier days. In O.T. times, he points out, there were many men and women who had nothing but the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 121 - Trip Advisor Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 13, 2022

This sermon focuses on the concept of travel and the many resources that are available to help ensure a successful and safe trip, but more importantly how Psalm 121 becomes a guide for a safe and successful spiritual journey.

If you have traveling plans this summer, there are some helpful sites on the internet. There is Expedia, Travelocity, Kayak. One of my favorite travel sites is called Trip Advisor. Does anybody ever use Trip Advisor? Trip Advisor is a really useful travel site. I have been using it now for a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8, Hebrews 11:8, Ephesians 6:10-20, Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian Church

Prayer That Will Move Heaven

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 18, 2022

Beloved, God said that he would withhold no good thing from us therefore do you have a desire to know the one who delivered us from sin, and do you have a burning desire to be in his presence knowing that your prayers are heard, then I invite you to pull up a chair and feast from this message.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 6:6) "But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:3-5, Ephesians 1:9, Luke 12:32, Matthew 6:9-13, Galatians 4:6, Psalm 68:5, Genesis 2:7, Hebrews 11:6, James 4:2, Jeremiah 29:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Functional Faith Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2022

Hebrews 11:6 tells us "it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to Him must believe that God exists and that He rewards those who sincerely seek Him."

Functional Faith He personally carried our sins in His body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. By His wounds, you are healed. (1 Peter 2:24) Here is a controversial statement "Everyone has faith." Every person in this world has faith in something or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24, Hebrews 11:6, Matthew 13:58, 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Finishes

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 21, 2022

The story of Noah reveals principles of the faith by which we respond to God's Saving Grace.

Faith Finishes TEXT: Genesis 6:1-22; Hebrews 11:17 INTRODUCTION: The story of Noah and the ark is more common that our favorite nursery rhymes. In our nursery here at the church, the theme is a large boat full of animals riding above an ocean filled with colorful fish with a beautiful rainbow in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22, Hebrews 11:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

True Faith Rests On The Character Of God. Series

Contributed by Christina Milanderb on Sep 1, 2022

Faith is tangible. It's more real than anything we Can see with the naked eye because it rests on the Character of Him Who can't lie.

If i looked out the window and saw the trees gently swaying or a ball on the lawn that had been lying still few minutes ago suddenly start rolling, there would be no doubt in my mind Something was moving them. No doubt that was a passing wind. I could describe the effects of the wind the swaying ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 6:18, John 14:14, 2 Timothy 1:12

The Fear Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 12, 2022

Fear doesn’t mean cowering in the corner like God is some North Vietnamese dictator and you are a prisoner of war. Fearing the Lord means taking God seriously and not casually.

Too many people take God casually. Too few people take God seriously in our day. Too many people’s passion for Christ is like the helium balloons from my son’s graduation party. A few balloons had slipped up to the second floor of our home, some twenty feet up in the air. If you wonder how they ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18, Matthew 12:36-37, Hebrews 11:6, Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith Way.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 14, 2022

I Pastored an African-American lady in Cartersville, she was a sweet saint, her name, Ruby B. I would tell her something interesting about God, or maybe the Church, and Ruby would always respond, “It do, it do, it really do.”

The Faith Way. James 2:14-19NKJV The book of James is one of the earliest books of the NT. James points out that true faith believes while serving others. (Real faith do). I Pastored an African-American lady in Cartersville, she was a sweet saint, her name, Ruby B. I would tell her ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-19, Hebrews 11:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let Go And Let God

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 11, 2022

Before we can “let God,” or allow Him to work in our life, we have to “let go.” We have to stop allowing ourselves to be controlled by the things of this world that hinder our usefulness to Him. Letting go and letting God is called faith.

Our sermon this evening is entitled “Let Go and Let God.” The title is derived from a popular statement used among Christians today. Before we can “let God,” or allow Him to work in our life, we have to “let go,” or throw off the chains that hinder our usefulness to the Lord. We have to stop ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Series

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Mar 13, 2022

It is through faith that we are able to appropriate God’s riches. With it, we can triumph over impossibilities and laugh over problems.

HEBREWS 11:1, 6 Faith is an important element in the life of believers. In fact, it is one of the most important cornerstones in our spiritual life. It is through faith that we are able to appropriate God’s riches. With it, we can triumph over impossibilities and laugh over problems. Through the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Pentecostal