Sermons on Hebrews 11:11-26:

Consider The Wonder: Nostalgia And Narnia

Contributed by Kent Suter on Dec 6, 2005

Short sermon on the relationship between wonder, nostalgia and Narnia and why it is important to know that relationship.

CONSIDER THE WONDER: THOUGHTS ON NOSTALGIA BASED ON C.S. LEWIS’S NOVEL THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE © Kent Suter Cornerstone Bible Church: Lilburn, GA The Wonder of Nostalgia I can’t think of one person who doesn’t enjoy some sort of nostalgia in their walk through life. While some may ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:10-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: Through The Wardrobe Series

Contributed by Glenn Teal on Dec 7, 2005

Week 1 on the Chronicles of Narnia -- Through the Wardrobe focuses on the world beyond the one we can see and feel -- the realm of the Spirit.

Today we exploring the connections between what has been called the greatest story ever told – the true story of Jesus Christ and His very real role in history – and one of the most enjoyable children’s stories ever written: “The Chronicles of Narnia”. There really is a connection between these ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

God's Superman Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 18, 2005

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Super Heroes Of The Faith".

Series: Super Heroes Of The Faith [#2] GOD’S SUPERMAN Hebrews 11:8-19 Introduction: [Prop: A television remote control.] Look at what I brought with me today. Do you know what this is? [A television remote control.] I’ve always wondered how these things work. You just click on this button ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

God's Caped Crusader Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 18, 2005

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Super Heroes Of The Faith".

Series: Super Heroes Of The Faith [#3] GOD’S CAPED CRUSADER Hebrews 11:24-28 Introduction: There is 52 white keys and 36 black keys, equaling 88 keys on a piano. As I play this note, middle “C”, can someone tell me what song this is? If you did actually guess the song, it would have just ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

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

What Is Faith? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 16, 2005

What is your definition of faith? You may be surprised to learn that it could be different from how the Bible defines it. Learn the keys true faith.

Richard Dawkins - a torchbearer for Charles Darwin’s theories of evolution describes faith this way: "faith is blind trust in the absence of evidence, even in the teeth of evidence." Discover Magazine, August 2005 I would submit that Richard certainly didn’t consult the Bible for his definition of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Ordinary Faith?

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Dec 4, 2004

Part 4 of a study on Faith.

Ordinary Faith? Hebrews 11:20 The past 3 weeks we have read and learned about some great men of faith. We read some pretty amazing stories of their journeys. We learned all the obstacles that they had to overcome, by drawing on strength from God. There are still so many to learn from in the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20

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

What Is Faith? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 23, 2005

What is faith? We see faith worked out in what we call heros of the Old Testament - but they, like us, were stretched and confronted with problems as they learned to trust God.

Last time we began chapter 11 of Hebrews - the great chapter on faith. Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. We learned that faith is believing that God is who He says He is and that He will do what He promised He will do - even though ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Is Your Faith Working??

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

People have differing views about how faith is expressed and what it looks like when it is expressed. Faith to remove a problem and faith to endure a problem are both illustrated in Hebrews 11. Habakkuk’s struggle with faith is also addressed.

Is Your Faith Working? Hebrews 11 7-19-09 Intro I want to begin this morning with a question. Is your faith working? Since the Bible says, “The just shall live by faith” I would consider that question extremely important. Are you living by faith? Martin Luther applied that verse to justification. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Charismatic

A Mother Named Jehocabed

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

Mother’s Day sermon revolving around Moses’ mother. There is a motherhood crisis in America where many have come to view children as a distraction rather than a blessing.

A Mother Named Jehocabed Hebrews 11:23 5-10-09 Intro I found some interesting titles for books about motherhood. Whoever wrote these books must have been mothers because they seem to grasp the job description quite well. We begin with this one: Motherhood is Not for Wimps. How many moms out ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23

Denomination: Charismatic

The Life Of Fairh Iii Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jul 15, 2007

The Life of faith is lived byfollowing an unseen God into unknown territory

The Life of Faith III Hebrews 11: 8-10, 17-19 I. Faith Answers the Door The implication in the original language is this; he answered the call while it was still ringing in his ears He gives up all in faith upon the invisible God He loses all to gain all A. Regardless of Human Circumstances Leaving ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Christian Church

"Faith's Hall Of Fame Series

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jul 18, 2007

This is a chapter from my Hebrew Commentary that I am writing. The book will be entitled: HEBREWS: Looking Unto Jesus. This chapter studies the faith chapter.

FAITH’S HALL OF FAME Hebrews 11 The classic chapter in the Bible that deals with faith practically is Hebrews ll. Volumes have been written as it pertains to this chapter. Men of all ages and races have been inspired and encouraged by the great example of those who lived ...read more

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

Denomination: Baptist

Authority Of Faith

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Aug 31, 2007

Getting believers to understand that through faith they can receive practically anything they need from God.

AUTHORITY OF FAITH HEB. 11 – The great Faith Chapter Tremendous importance placed on faith  Elders obtained by faith,  By faith Abel offered a more excellent sacrifice,  It’s impossible to please God without faith, etc. Looking at the closing verses of Chapter 10, one can ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible