Sermons on Hebrews 11:29-34:

Top 40 With Gumption

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2002

Being in God’s "top 40" requires faith that takes action and makes a commitment.

Contrary to my children’s belief I was not a child of the 30s, 40s, 50s, or even 60’s. Granted I was born in the 60’s but I was too young to be part of that decade. I was a child of the 70’s and all those things that came with it. Bell bottoms and polyester pants, pet rocks, the Brady Bunch, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: United Methodist

A Living Faith Series

Contributed by Steve Salmon on Oct 9, 2002

This sermon deals with the Irony, absolute and longing of faith.

A Living Faith Hebrews 11 SICC 9/15/02 (Morning) INTRODUCTION: What is living by faith? Buy stocks when market is low? I live by faith because I never buy rock salt until I see ice. I have faith there won’t be any snow. Two ideas of faith. One is doctrine. Be true to “the faith.” Pass “the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Necessity Of Pleasing God

Contributed by Michael Higley on Oct 24, 2002

Working through our Faith

Faith remains the foundation of what we know will happen and the conviction of what is beyond our understanding. 1). Faith is not delivered to you on a silver platter. We must flesh-out our faith in everyday living. 2). Faith is difficult because it is visionary. -Verse 13b- …welcomed them ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6-40

Denomination: Holiness

The Way Out Of Jericho

Contributed by Jack Whitehead on Oct 28, 2002

Is your past keeping you from serving God today?

The Way Out Of Jericho Heb 11:31 By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient. 1st I want you to notice that Rahab was a harlot, she was a prostitute. You didn’t read about the “murderer ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:31

Denomination: Baptist

Strong Muscles, Weak Morals

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 11, 2001

The story of Samson is not so much about his delivering Israel, but about God delivering him.

Samson: Strong Muscles, Weak Morals Bible background: Judges 13-16 tell about Samson… is he a success or failure? His leadership follows three little known leaders. Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon. He is followed by two final leaders before God anoints Israel’s first king. Many times the cycle of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Is The Victory Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 17, 2001

The text is divided into two great principles, the exciting victories of faith and the enduring virtues of faith.

A Study of Hebrews 11 Sermon # 3 “Faith is the Victory” Hebrews 11:32-40 We live in a society where winning is everything. Everything in our society is success oriented. Even the church has acquired the success ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Rest; A Faith That Shines

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Mar 20, 2006

Now if we want a faith that shines, I believe we need to look at the faith of the people the writer names in the closing chapter.

The rest; a faith that shines Hebrews 11:32-40 03/19/06 Each year or more than once a year, there will be a magazine that usually will list the top 100 people in the world. As we conclude our study of Hebrews 11, I believe we could not conclude it in any greater fashion. We come to a list of Bible ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Baptist

Moses: Man Of Faith Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 22, 2006

Hebrews # 20. Because Moses ranks so highly among the Old Testament figures, to show that he lived by faith and not adherence to the Law was a powerful argument to convince the Jews that God’s way had always been the way of faith.

A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 20 “Moses: Man of Faith” Hebrews 11:23-29 To the Jews Moses is the most important figure in history. The book of Deuteronomy ends with Moses unparalleled epitaph ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

"Faith Is The Victory” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 22, 2006

Over the last two decades in our country we have grown accustomed to hearing the concept that “true faith” is always evidenced by tangible success.But this is a false gospel.

A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 21 “Faith is the Victory” Hebrews 11:32-40 We live in a society where winning is everything. Everything in our society is success oriented. Even the church ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Baptist

Una Fe Viva En Accion Series

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Apr 5, 2006

Esta fe que no se sumerge en el océano aunque las dificultades parezcan insuperables.

UNA FE VIVA EN ACCION HEBREOS 11:1-40 A. ¿POR QUÉ ESTE ARGUMENTO? 1. Nuestra obra sin terminar demanda una obra vigorosa y una fe activa: a. Nuestra causa es muy similar a la de Noe, él estaba poseído de una fe viva – b. “Por la fe Noé, habiendo recibido respuesta de cosas que aun no se veían, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Faith And The Impossible Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on May 8, 2006

A look at how we can deal with impossible situations.

Introduction A police exam read: You are on patrol in outer London when an explosion occurs in a gas main in a nearby street. On investigation you find that a large hole has been blown in the footpath and there is an overturned van lying nearby. Inside the van there is a strong smell of alcohol. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:29-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rahab: From Call Girl To Converted Girl

Contributed by Travis Johnson on Jan 16, 2006

What a change grace can make!

RAHAB: FROM CALL GIRL TO CONVERTED GIRL Hebrews 11:31 ILL- The Arc de Triumph is a monument in Paris that stands 165 ft. in height & 145 ft. wide. It is so colossal that a daredevil pilot once flew his plane through it’s pillars. It was commissioned in 1806 after the victory at Austerlitz by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:31

Denomination: Holiness

Trusting God When Life Becomes Too Real

Contributed by Denise Raterta on Feb 8, 2006

When a Christian meets unbearable ordeals, how does he move on with his faith in God still intact? How do we reconcile God’s goodness and mercy with life’s atrocities to believers like us?

TRUSTING GOD WHEN LIFE BECOMES TOO REAL A teenager drowned in the sea during a Church youth camp. A large group of believers who gathered for a pastors’ convention were all killed in a hotel fire accident. A faithful and talented evangelist acquired acute diabetes and had to have both his legs ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: *other

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

The Worth Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Danny Moss on Oct 8, 2005

This message strives to create an overwhelming desire in the hearts of people to know Jesus Christ personally, by faith.

"The Worth of Jesus Christ" Text-Hebrews 11:23-29 "By faith Moses, when he was born, waw hid three months of his parents, because they saw that he was a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king’s commandment. By faith Moses, when he was come to years, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29

Denomination: Baptist