Sermons on Hebrews 11:1-37:

The Pathway Of Faith Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 28, 2001

An examination of what faith is and what faith does.

“The Pathway of Faith” Hebrews 11:1-7 Faith is a common denominator. Every one alive daily expressed faith in something. No one can live a single day without exercising faith – faith in the physical world. When you awoke and went into the bathroom this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Ingredients Of A Life Of Faith Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 10, 2001

Three specific ingredients necessary for a life of faith, drawn from the life of Abraham as recorded in Hebrews 11.

A Study of Hebrews 11 Sermon # 2 “The Ingredients of a Life of Faith” Hebrews 11:8 – 19 Have you ever stopped to think about how you get God’s approval in life? Can you gain God approval by being religious? No. Can you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Crisis Of Belief

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Without faith it is impossible to please God.

The Crisis Of Belief Hebrews 11:6 6And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Hebrews 11:6 This is the third week of our "Sharing the Gifts" stewardship focus for this year. I am ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Red Thread

Contributed by R Davis on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: This morning, I am going to challenge some of you to make the most important decision you will ever make in your.

Introduction: This morning, I am going to challenge some of you to make the most important decision you will ever make in your. In a few moments, I am going to ask you to step out from where you are and surrender control of your life to Jesus Christ. I want you to begin thinking about this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-31

Our Unpredictable God

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

Should we look at our relationship with God as a way to avoid life’s miseries, or as a way to get to know Him and find strength to endure the curves life sends our way?

1. My wife makes a mean Broccoli soup; never turns out at mo-in-laws 2. The newspaper is always there--except the one time in your life in which your photo is included... 3. The truth of the matter is that life is unpredictable. And so is God. 4. Don’t get me wrong: I believe God is faithful. But ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Rewards Of Faith

Contributed by V. David Sedaca on Oct 18, 2000

Perhaps the greatest subject in the entire Bible is that of faith.

Perhaps the greatest subject in the entire Bible is that of faith. Because in faith we believe the world had it's beginning. It is faith that is the start of a new life in Christ. It is faith that allows us to live in this ungodly world. And it is the one thing that will help us to leave this world ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

How Can The Lord Help Us Overcome Cynicism, Skepticism And Doubt?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Trust in the Lord’s reliability and be fully persuaded that He will fulfill every promise. The writer of Hebrews wrote, "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. By faith

How can we overcome the tendency to have little faith or confidence? 1. Trust in the Lord’s reliability and be fully persuaded that He will fulfill every promise. The writer of Hebrews wrote, "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Progressive Pilgrim

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How to progress without excess

The writer of Hebrews once wrote, "People living by faith did not receive the things promised; they only saw them from a distance admitting that they were aliens and pilgrims on the earth." (Heb. I 1:13) As Christians are true citizenship is in heaven. Our earthly existence should be seen as a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Moses

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Spirit wants to help us through the Red Sea experiences if we will let Him

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Moses (Heb. 11:24-30) Illustration:In order to be a leader a man must have followers. And to have followers, a man must have their confidence. Hence the supreme quality of a leader is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, no ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith: A Mysterious Confidence

Contributed by John Covell on Oct 20, 2000

Topical message on how walking by faith makes us better.

Turn in your Bibles to Hebrews 11:1. In 1993, I had surgery on my shoulder because it was so torn up inside that I couldn’t do push-ups without dislocating it. I remember going to the hospital and being laid out on the gurney and then someone put a mask over my face and told me to start counting ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruit Of The Spirit: Patience Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 30, 2000

This sermon deals with Abraham's patience in claiming the promise

When Michel Angelo was 72 years old he started work on the monumental dome of St. Peter’s Basilica. When Galileo was 74 he published his dialogue concerning two new sciences. When Stradivarius was in his early 90s he fashioned two of his most famous violins. When P.T Barnum was 71 he joined ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Gathering In Hope, A Devotional

Contributed by Robert Grey on Nov 2, 2000

Using King David as an example of how to prepare for the offering. A devotional.

Gathering in hope People gather together for a variety of reasons. On occasion people gather together in the hope that something wonderful will happen. Such an occasion was when King David said farewell to His subjects and proclaimed Solomon to be his successor. At that time, the plans and the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building A Life Of Faith Series

Contributed by Darryl Dash on Nov 6, 2000

Learn how to build a life of faith by looking at the 3 secrets of faithfulness from the life of Abraham.

Building a Life of Faith (Hebrews 11:8-18) We’re in week three of a series on built for life - on how to build a great life. All of us want to build great lives, and the Bible tells us how we can do that. Today we’re going to talk about building a life of faith. How do you get God’s approval? By ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Foundation Of Faith Series

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 6, 2000

Number 1 of 16 sermons out of Hebrews 11 on the true meaning of living by faith.

THE FOUNDATION OF FAITH © 1997 by Mark Beaird Text: Hebrews 11:1-3 n In a sermon, Juan Carlos Ortiz spoke of a conversation with a circus trapeze artist. The performer admitted the net underneath was there to keep them from breaking their necks, but added, "The net also keeps us from falling. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith And Approval

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 8, 2000

Print for young believers

“NOW FAITH IS THE ASSURANCE OF THINGS HOPED FOR, THE EVIDENCE OF THINGS NOT SEEN. 2 FOR BY IT THE MEN OF OLD GAINED APPROVAL.” The eleventh chapter of Hebrews has been called the “Hebrews Hall of Faith”, and for a good reason. This chapter talks about some of the great heroes of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2

Denomination: Orthodox