Sermons on Hebrews 11:11-12:

Traveling With Trust Series

Contributed by W F on Sep 21, 2004

A real believer can trust Gods purposes without knowing why he acts in some ways. (Part 4 "Passing Life’s Tests - the ’why’ test)

Passing Life’s Tests Hebrews 11:8-19 PART IV - Traveling with Trust - The “Why?” Test. Hebrews 11:17-19 INTRODUCTION There is a saying that goes, “Suspicion enters the door through which love and trust exit.” You know when I read the story of Abraham and Isaac, and how God asked Abraham to slay ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: *other

Testings

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Aug 2, 2005

Faith is a muscle. Without resistance it can’t get stronger.

Hebrews 11:8-12 THERE WILL BE TIME WHEN WE ARE TESTED James writes 1:2- Count it joy when you are tested,- knowing the trying that the trying of your faith produces perseverence. Like going to a gym The only way to build faith- Is resistance- IS A TEST You’re faith needs to be tested---- So you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Want To Be A Man Like That

Contributed by Brian Gilbert on Aug 8, 2005

A look at a few "Heroes" of the faith and how they should be role models for us.

I WANNA BE A MAN LIKE THAT! Hebrews 11 INTRODUCTION: Heroes. People we look up to, and some even idolize. Perhaps they are famous, or maybe they are a relative, a teacher or coach, or a neighbor. These are the people in which we see great qualities that we desire to have. These are the people ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pilgrims Progress

Contributed by Alexander John on Aug 18, 2005

we are strangers and aliens here on earth

Characteristics of pilgrims Hebrew 11.8-16 Life is a journey. We are going to our home through this earth. This is not our permanent home. In order to have such a perspective we should have faith. Abraham had such faith. The qualities of a pilgrim 1.Willingness to obey. V.8 Life of faith ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship 2 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Aug 25, 2005

God said, “Go down to the Brook Cherith and I’ve told the ravens to feed you.” “You told raven to feed me. Yea, right!!!”, would be the response of most of us, AND maybe that’s why our names are not in the “Hall of the Faithful Ones”.

Isaiah 6:1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. 2 Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. 3 And one cried ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-17

Are You A Great Woman?

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Aug 30, 2005

Greatness is not measured by who you are, but by your character.

ARE YOU A GREAT WOMAN? MOTHER’S DAY 2003 I didn’t choose Sara Heb 11:11 11 Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised. She was named among the hero’s of faith. I didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Worship 4 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Sep 8, 2005

Here was a devoted, God fearing man, who was working for the one of the worst immoral sinners of all time. Yet, even in that undesirable position, he served the Lord faithfully. There is a message here for us in this day and age, but you will need to ch

We are taking a short interim study on "Worship" and some of its implications. In our brief and incomplete study of worship, we saw that true worship always brings change to the life of the one worshiping, to be more like the One being worshiped. There are many areas of our lives that true worship ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-32

Abraham; A Faith That Satisfies

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Nov 13, 2005

At one time he had it all but his faith-life called for him to give it all away.

Fabulous faith #04 Abraham; a faith that satisfies Hebrews 11:8-19. 11/13/05 The story goes that this man was in the desert and had been there for some time. He was hungry but he was especially thirsty. He stumbled upon this old house where no one lived. The house had only part of a roof and the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

Faithfulness, Key To Unlocking God's Door

Contributed by Kamau N'namdi on Jul 19, 2002

Faithfulness to God will get us access into God’s heavenly blessings

“ Faithfulness: The Key To Unlocking God’s Door ” Hebrews 11:1-6 “Now what is faith to each one of us, and what does it make us do? One of our church members offered that it is our hope that we are going to Heaven”, (by the way we are living). Another member offer that faith is “living right”. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40, Colossians 1:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beyond The Obvious: Faith's Secrets

Contributed by Wann Fanwar on Apr 21, 2003

This sermon is an appraisal of faith from a unique perspective, the story of Rahab. The sermon suggests four main components of the faith exhibited by Rahab

BEYOND THE OBVIOUS: FAITH’S SECRETS Hebrews 11:1-16 At the beginning of each year, the Queen of the United Kingdom bestows certain New Year’s honours on people who have made special contributions to their respective fields. Some receive the MBE, others the OBE. In doing so, these individuals are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16, Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Adventist

Learning From God's People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 23, 2003

We must realize that it is in order to stimulate and sustain this faith, God allows the soul to be buffeted and swept away by the raging torrent of so much distress, so many troubles, so much embarrassment and weakness, and so many setbacks. For it is

Hebrews’ Hall of Great Faith – Hebrews 11 Illustration:Definition of faith: Hebrews 11:1. "What is faith, unless it is to believe what you cannot see." (Augustine) Faith is derived from the Word of God: Romans 10:17 Faith’s demand: Hebrews 11:6 Faith’s design: 2 Corinthians 5:7 The dualism of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith In Jesus Christ

Contributed by Ronald Thompson on May 20, 2003

This sermon is telling us how Faith in Jesus Christ can lead us home.

Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is the first principle of the gospel. It is necessary to our salvation. King Benjamin declared, "Salvation cometh to none.....except it be through repentance and faith on the Lord Jesus Christ" You may ask "What is Faith?" Faith is a "hope for things which are not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-29, John 8:21-30

Denomination: *other

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