Sermons on Hebrews 11:15-16:

The Strength Of A Man

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 6, 2013

Nelson Mandela, a man of strength in the fight for freedom that dealt with poverty and disparagement in South Africa which resonated to the lands of the peoples of the world.

The Strength Of A Man by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (12/6/2013) “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report” (Hebrews 11:1-2, King James Version [Faith in the fathers of old]). Greetings in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Friends

"Heavenly Thoughts"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 13, 2011

Thinking of a heavenly country.

Heavenly Thoughts Hebrews 11:8-16 “By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. By faith he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16

Denomination: Holiness

A Life Of Faith

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 21, 2013

A funeral message for a faithful servant of Christ whose life reflected His undying loyalty and absoulte faith in Christ.

A Life of Faith Hebrews 11:13-16 As we gather in tribute to our brother in Christ at his home-going and consider his life and influence the one thing that rings out so laudably is that he was a man of faith whose life was characterized by his faith. He was saved through faith, lived by faith, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Chapter Of Heroes

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jun 4, 2013

Memorial Day Weekend Sermon. Heb. 11 was not just a "FAITH" chapter but a "Chapter of Heroes!"

“CHAPTER OF HEROES!” INTRODUCTION: What is a “HERO?” I’m told that “BRAVERY” is “GRACE UNDER FIRE!” I’m told that “BRAVERY” is a person “WHO HOLDS ON A MOMENT LONGER THAN THE NEXT PERSON.” I’m told that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith In Jesus

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 2, 2013

Our faith in Jesus will save us from our sins, but not necessarily our trials.

Faith in Jesus December 30, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Our faith in Jesus will save us from our sins, but not necessarily our trials. Focus Passage: Hebrews 11:1-40 Supplemental Passage: And without faith it is impossible to please Him, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

A Response Of Saving Faith-9

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 15, 2013

9 of ? The Hebrews writer recounted the very practical responses which faith had wrought in their forebears/ancestors. Saving faith yields practical responses to life. Saving faith meets life’s challenge with...

A RESPONSE Of SAVING FAITH-IX—Hebrews 11:3-40 Attention: Faith’s response to life’s challenges. We indeed bring something of value to the table when we are saved! The Hebrews writer sought to encourage & exhort his readers(hearers) by recounting the very practical responses ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:3-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Abc's Of Faith Series

Contributed by John Teem Jr. on Jan 22, 2013

Do we know what all the Bible has to say about Faith? Here is a more in-depth look into the subject of Faith.

THE ABC’S OF FAITH - JOHN TEEM JR. HEBREWS 11:1-8 - APRIL 25, 2010 THE BIBLE HAS MUCH TO SAY ABOUT FAITH AND WE ALL KNOW THAT FAITH IS AN IMPORTANT ATTRIBUTE FOR CHRISTIANS TO POSSESS. BUT WHEN WE REALLY SEARCH OURSELVES ESPECIALLY WHEN SURROUNDED BY TROUBLE OR DOUBT DO WE STILL HAVE ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40, Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: *other

A Response Of Saving Faith-10

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 5, 2013

10 of ? The Hebrews writer recounted the very practical responses which faith had wrought in their forebears/ancestors. Saving faith yields practical responses to life. Saving faith meets life’s challenge with...

A RESPONSE Of SAVING FAITH-X—Hebrews 11:3-40 Attention: Lost Loot A little boy came home with a $10 bill he claimed to have innocently found. “Are you sure it was lost?” asked his mother. “”Oh yes Ma’am, I’m sure,’ said the boy. “I saw a man ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:3-40

Denomination: Baptist

A Response Of Saving Faith-11

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 20, 2013

11 of ? The Hebrews writer recounted the very practical responses which faith had wrought in their forebears/ancestors. Saving faith yields practical responses to life. Saving faith meets life’s challenge with...

A RESPONSE Of SAVING FAITH-XI—Hebrews 11:3-40 Attention: People we recognize as spiritually standing above others. Faith’s response to life’s challenges We indeed bring something of value to the table when we are saved! The Hebrews writer sought to encourage & exhort his readers(hearers) by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:3-40

Denomination: Baptist

Big Faith In Little Things

Contributed by Theresa Ratliff on Mar 26, 2013

It's often easier for Christians to have faith in the big, amazing things God does than it is to have faith that he is acting in small ways in our lives every day.

“To have faith is to be sure of the things we hope for, to be certain of the things we cannot see.” Most Christians are familiar with some version of this verse. It’s been used as a definition for faith even in the secular world. It’s something we say to people to give ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: *other

The Call To Be A Hero

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 27, 2012

The key to a successful death is a purposeful life

This morning we have a challenge before us. We are recognizing those who have graduated from high school and college as well as those who have graduated in even larger ways. We are remembering this weekend those who fought and died in our nation’s military and we should also ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Good Beginnings, Midway Failures, Final Triumphs

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 21, 2013

Looking beyond our failures, and stepping into the blessings.

GOOD BEGINNINGS, MIDWAY FAILURES, FINAL TRIUMPHS. Hebrews 11:8-16. Sometimes when we look at our Christian walk and life all we can see are our failures. Healthy self-examination all too easily declines into unhealthy introspection. It is good to be reassured that God views us not as we see ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeing The Invisible Future Series

Contributed by Js Collins on Jan 13, 2012

Hebrews 11 is called the hall of faith, because it shows men and women off faith who has been victorious . These have vision in the use of their faith.

Seeing the invisible future Scripture Text Hebrews 11:13-16 13. These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. 14. For those who say such things declare ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Response Of Saving Faith-7

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 13, 2012

7 of ? The Hebrews writer recounted the very practical responses which faith had wrought in their forebears/ancestors. Saving faith yields practical responses to life. Saving faith meets life’s challenge with...

A RESPONSE Of SAVING FAITH-VII—Hebrews 11:3-40 Attention: Lucky Saucer A famous art collector is walking through the city when he notices a mangy cat lapping milk from a saucer in the doorway of a store & he does a double-take. He recognizes that the saucer is extremely old & very valuable, so he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:3-40

Denomination: Baptist

A Response Of Saving Faith-8 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 26, 2012

8 of ? The Hebrews writer recounted the very practical responses which faith had wrought in their forebears/ancestors. Saving faith yields practical responses to life. Saving faith meets life’s challenge with...

A RESPONSE Of SAVING FAITH-VIII—Hebrews 11:3-40 Attention: Faithfulness The front door was accidentally left open & our dog was gone. After unsuccessfully whistling & calling, my husband got in the car & went looking for him. He drove around the neighborhood for some time with no ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:3-40

Denomination: Baptist