Sermons on Hebrews 11:1-8:

Where Are You Going?

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

How do we and the church find our direction?

Hebrews 11:8-10, 13-16 Last week we came to understand that we must understand our purpose if we are to ever be what God wants us to be. We have come to understand that in our lives we must strive to answer the question, Why? No more are we going to walk through life without a clear sense of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16

Denomination: Methodist

Faith Doesn't Always See The Promises Fulfilled

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Nov 25, 2004

Week 3 of a study of Faith

As children we learned many Bible promises that said if we had faith, God would grant our requests, right? We learned that mountains would move, if we had enough faith, right? How many times have we had that faith and the mountain did not move? What do we do when it seems as though God is not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Homesick For Heaven

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

Focus on Heaven motivates you to action, gives understanding, and produces an attitude of thanksgiving.

Homesick for Heaven Hebrews 11:8-17 INTRODUCTION: Do you remember this old chorus: “This world is not my home, I’m just a passin’ through. My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue. Tthe angels beckon me from Heaven’s open door, and I can’t feel at home in this world ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 14, 2004

This is the 3rd sermon and service notes for the series "Christmas Brings". (Drama by Chris St.Clair II).

Series: Christmas Brings…[#3] FAITH Hebrews 11:1 Welcome Hymn 88 “Hark The Herald Angels Sing” Hymn 108 “How Great Our Joy” Offering Hymn 103 “Away In A Manger” Children’s Choir “Open The Eyes Of My Heart” Introduction: “When in doubt, just have faith.” I have heard statements like this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Commitment: The Rewards Of Obedience

Contributed by Chris Mason on Sep 24, 2001

Every day that we have, is a gift from God and that should be enough! However God has more in store for those who will be obedient to Him.

INTRODUCTION Imagine, if you will, that you work for a company whose president found it necessary to travel out of the country and spend an extended period of time abroad. So he says to you and the other trusted employees, "Look, I’m going to leave. And while I’m gone, I want you to pay close ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Titus 1:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stuck Between A Rock And A Hard Place Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 11, 2001

Have you ever found yourself in a predicament? We have a lot of word pictures in the English language to describe being in a predicament.... Moses and the people of Israel found themselves in such a predicament. The Israelites found themselves trapped b

A Study of the Life of Moses Sermon # 9 Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place. Exodus 14:1-15, 21-31 by Dr. John R. Hamby Have you ever found yourself in a predicament? We have a lot of word pictures in the English language ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31, Hebrews 11:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Desperado

Contributed by Tj Tipton on Mar 29, 2001

Getting desperate for a fresh touch of God

Desperate For God According to the American Heritage Dictionary: Desperate is having lost all hope; despairing; critical The Problem with most Christians is they have not become desperate for God. In other words we have put our hope in things besides Him. We are not desperate any more ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Basics Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 8, 2001

What is the faith that saves?

INTRODUCTION  Today I want to start a series on entitled “Christianity 101”. This series of sermons will deal with some of the very basic teaching of the Bible. We are going to answer some of the basic questions of Christianity over the next 10 weeks. We are going to answer questions ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Matter Of Faith

Contributed by Terry Owens on May 10, 2001

Learn how faith is the basis for our Christian relationship.

How many knows this morning, we’re living in a time where we really need to have our faith strengthened, when we need to know God. Whether it’s salvation, having a need met, seeing our church grow, being healed, it’s all a matter of faith. The Lord began to show me three things about faith that I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Heroes Of Faith Series

Contributed by Don Haselhuhn on May 15, 2001

Third sermon in a series on Hebrews 11. Abraham was called, obeyed and went.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. The text for tonight’s proclamation is taken from the Epistle, Hebrews 11:8; By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8, Genesis 15:6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Safest Place In The World

Contributed by Larry Daugherty on May 17, 2001

IN DAYS OF DANGER CHRIST IS OUR ONLY SAFETY.

The story of Noah in the Ark is picturesque with types and shadows concerning salvation. Many lessons have been drawn from this historical account that have blessed and benefited the people of God for millenniums. This ancient narrative has a message for us in these present times. As the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-16, Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Holiness

Developing A Faith That Lasts

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Nov 12, 2001

A study of the life of Abraham - identifying principles for building a life of faith.

"Developing A Faith That Lasts" Scripture - Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19. INTRODUCTION What does it take to Receive God’s Approval? Or perhaps another way of saying it: what does it take to Make God Happy? Many people, throughout history, have tried to figure this out and have made countless ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19, Genesis 12:1-5

Denomination: *other

Physical Proof Of The Resurection Series

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 13, 2001

Physical proof that Jesus rose from the dead.

Physical Evidence of the Resurrection 1) It starts with faith. Tonight we will look at proof the resurrection of Jesus actually took place. *It is however important to remember that our starting place must be faith. “Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-15, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Surrounded By A Cloud Of Witnesses

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 16, 2001

A sermon from Hebrews

Hebrews12:1-13, Hebrews 11:1,2 "Surrounded by a Great Cloud of Witnesses" The sermon this morning is based on a part our lesson from Hebrews, plus a few verses from chapter 11. I would like to share these verses with you: from chapter 11:"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13, Hebrews 11:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

Por La Fe

Contributed by Pablo Caballero on Nov 20, 2001

Vivir en Fe es vivir caminando sobre las nubes sabiendo que aun cuando se esta caminando tan alto no hay nada que sostenga a uno si no es que nos sostiene Aquel que sostiene todo.

Hebreos 11:4-40 Vivir en Fe es vivir nadando en aguas turbulentas sabiendo que las fuerzas no se acabaran por que han de ser renovadas dia a dia. Vivir en Fe es vivir caminando sobre las nubes sabiendo que aun cuando se esta caminando tan alto no hay nada que sostenga a uno si no es que nos ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:24-25, Hebrews 11:4-40

Denomination: Pentecostal