Sermons on Hebrews 11:1-23:

Faith

Contributed by Grant Adams on Oct 17, 2021

Faith is the positive aspect of true conversion, the human side of regeneration. In repentance, the sinner turns away from sin, while in faith he turns to Christ.

Faith is the positive aspect of true conversion, the human side of regeneration. In repentance, the sinner turns away from sin, while in faith he turns to Christ. These are inseparable, the one from the other. True repentance cannot exist apart from faith, nor faith from repentance. It has been ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Romans 10:17

Denomination: Baptist

What Will Heaven Say About You?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Oct 25, 2021

Each day we are creating our heavenly reputations. This message looks at the heavenly reputations of Enoch, Moses and David. It then looks at some of the heavenly reputations available to us today.

We’re going to begin in Proverbs, chapter 22, verse 1. “A good name- a name that is held in high regard – is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold.” Notice the verse says a good name is chosen. How is it chosen? A good name is chosen by what you do, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1, Hebrews 11:5-6, Genesis 5:21-24, Hebrews 10:35-36, Colossians 3:1-3, Philippians 2:14-16, Romans 8:35-37, John 14:12, Psalm 103:7, 1 Kings 15:5, 1 Samuel 13:13-14, Psalm 119:99, Psalm 119:97, Numbers 12:7-8, Numbers 12:3, Deuteronomy 34:10, James 1:12, 1 Peter 1:13-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Uplifting Worship Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 5, 2021

If you want God to lift you up in worship, then come humbly, come sincerely, and come believing God.

Chuck Swindoll tells the story of a typical American family driving home from church one Sunday. Dad was fussing about the sermon being too long and sort of boring. Mom said she thought the organist played too loudly during the second hymn they sang. Sis, who was a music major in college, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-5, Hebrews 11:4, Hebrews 11:6, Jude 1:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"i'll Walk With God!"

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 11, 2021

As we remember and honor our military veterans, let’s also consider three godly biblical veterans who have fought the war of faith - Enoch, Noah, & Abraham.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Hebrews 11:5-9; Romans 13:7; Genesis 12:1-4 (A big part of the body and some illustrations in this sermon were adapted from a fine sermon by Steve Shepherd, “Veterans of War” that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5-9, Romans 13:7, Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Speaking Words Of Faith Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Nov 18, 2021

Words can change how we think, act or dress; and even determine what we do with our life. This message looks at what the Bible has to say about taking control of our thoughts and speaking words of faith and words of life.

Spoken words program your heart either to success or defeat. Words . . . carry faith or fear, and they produce after their kind. - Charles Capps(1) To get started this morning, I want to talk about the power of words; and a good example of words can be seen in the news media. You hear a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:3, Matthew 12:34-35, Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis Women: Tough Choices

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Nov 23, 2021

God introduces several women in Genesis. They did not have easy lives. They experienced difficult situations. They had to make tough choices.

Let's take a brief glimpse at some of the women in Genesis. We can learn lessons from the choices each of them made. Eve The mother of all living - Genesis 3:20 Ate of the forbidden fruit - Genesis 3:6 Consequences – sin and death entered the world Immediately – Lost her home (the Garden of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Topic: The Hope Of A Christian

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Nov 27, 2021

Salvation, in religion, is the deliverance of humankind from such fundamentally negative or disabling conditions as suffering, evil, limitations, and death.

Topic: The Hope of a Christian By Ptr Arsenio “Jack” Segismundo Text: Hebrews 11:1 “ Now faith is the [a]substance of things hoped for, the [b]evidence of things not seen.” Introduction: Salvation, in religion, is the deliverance of humankind from such fundamentally negative or disabling conditions ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Christian Church

Sarah

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 1, 2021

What does the Bible tell us about Sarah, wife of Abraham, mother of Isaac?

Genesis 17:15-21 Verses 15-16 And God said to Abraham, As for Sarai your wife, you shall not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall her name be. And I will bless her, and give you a son also of her: yea, I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of people shall be of her. God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:15-21, Genesis 18:9-15, Genesis 21:1-7, 1 Peter 3:1-6, Hebrews 11:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Between Laughter And The Power Of Faith

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Aug 31, 2021

The gap between God's Word and his promises, and its fulfillment in your life, is always tied to your development in faith.

Between Laughter and the Power of Faith “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. 2 This is what the ancients were commended for. 3 By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-12, Genesis 15:17, James 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abraham: Man Of Faith Series

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Sep 1, 2021

2nd in the series Unlikely Heroes. Reveals Abraham's great heroic attribute of faith.

INTRODUCTION A famed tightrope walker came to Niagara Falls and stretched his rope across the thunderous currents from Canada to the United States. Before the breathless multitudes, he walked, then ran, across the falls. He did the same blindfolded, with drums rolling. Then, still blindfolded, he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Methodist

Moses: Man Of Passion Series

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Sep 1, 2021

3rd in the series Unlikely Heroes. Portrays Moses' great heroic attribute of passion.

INTRODUCTION There is a tale told of that great English actor Macready. An eminent preacher once said to him: “I wish you would explain to me something.” “Well, what is it?” asked Macready. “I don’t know that I can explain anything to a preacher.” “What is the reason for the difference between you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-28

Denomination: Methodist

Victory Through Faith Series

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Sep 7, 2021

Everyone who is born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.

BY FAITH: 1. WE ARE BORN AGAIN a. 1 John 5:1a 1Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, b. Ephesians 2:8 8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— c. WE ARE CHANGED. d. 2 Corinthians 5:17 17Therefore, if ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4, Hebrews 11:1

Investing For Eternity Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 10, 2021

If you want to manage Jesus’ money well, receive His investment in you, increase His investment in you, but most importantly, believe that He will reward you.

Before going to Europe on business, a man drove his Rolls-Royce to a downtown New York City bank and went in to ask for an immediate loan of $5,000. The loan officer swallowed hard and asked for collateral. The man replied, “Well then, here are the keys to my Rolls-Royce.” The loan officer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Hebrews 11:6, Matthew 10:42

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Haggai Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 12, 2021

Priorities - Faithfulness - Obedience - Cooperation

September 11, 2021 Gone were the glory days of Israel and Solomon’s Temple…. For 70 years God’s people lived in their self-created exile, but just as Isaiah had prophesied, Cyrus the Great granted the Jews freedom to return to Palestine. Those who did return arrived to find a pile of rubble and ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-11, Exodus 25:8, Hebrews 11:1-29, Matthew 6:33, James 2:17-23, Deuteronomy 32:46-47, Joshua 1:2-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God Prepares Us Before This Day For This Day...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 25, 2021

God has a plan that turns bad stuff into good stuff. This trial can become a blessing. Let us follow some leaders that journey seemed twisted but God brought the victory.

GOD PREPARES US BEFORE THIS DAY FOR THIS DAY… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This is a two part lesson) It only takes one person to change your life… Do you know who that one person is? YOU! YOU CAN CHANGE! 2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9, Psalm 75:6-7, Hebrews 11:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God