Sermons on Hebrews 11:39-40:

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

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

Such A Deal I Have For You!

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 25, 2005

A sermon about the offerings God and Satan have for each of us.

"LET’S MAKE A DEAL!" Who among you remembers the ‘LET’S MAKE A DEAL’ TV show? It was one of the most popular games shows of its day. Contestants were given some really good money or prizes, but along with each gift came a chance to gamble; gamble on turning that gift into much more, or losing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:35-39

Denomination: *other

Choosing The Best: And Leaving The Rest Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 13, 2003

Learning to look for God’s will

Let me share with you some statistics from 1992. The New Republic in its January 27 issue reported that the number of products in a typical supermarket in 92 was some 30,000. In 1976 it was 9,000. Likewise in 1992’s produce section there was 285 products while in 1975 only 65. My how our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Faith And Being "Incredible" Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on May 15, 2006

A look at what it takes to be incredible for God

Introduction Clip from “Incredibles” Remember at the start of the series we talked about super-heroes like Mr Incredible. Well this chapter shows we can be incredible too by faith. We have a list of people who did and endured incredible things for God – they conquered, escaped, overcame lions, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hang In There

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Be an encourager

Comfort - encouragement - 2 Cor. 1:3-7 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. 5 For just ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-9, Hebrews 11:35-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Kind Of Faith

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

The type of faith God is looking for.

The God kind of Faith 1. Faith Offer an excellent sacrifice (v. 4) a. Contrary to Mediocracy b. A sacrifice is when you give up something that makes you totally depended upon God c. Does your ministry demonstrate the spirit of excellence? i. If ministry is a sacrifice, does it demonstrate a spirit ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Place Of Faith

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2003

Faith consists of risk, offers a reward, requires action, and is the way of acceptance.

Football season is upon us as we enter the final month of summer 2003. Soon the days will grow cooler, the night will come earlier, and the clothes will cover more of us rather than less. Already the pundits are making their predictions regarding the best teams in the high school and college polls ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Church Of God

Pushing The Rock?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 9, 2003

PEACE IS NOT THE ABSENCE OF TROUBLE; PEACE IS THE PRESENCE OF GOD. GOD AND PEACE ABIDE IN THIS LIFE. There has to be more.

PUSHING THE ROCK? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I wish I were a carpenter, they can work 8 hours, and as they pack up their tools they can see what they have done. A family member, teacher,a preacher and a minister may never see what they have accomplished. PEACE IS NOT THE ABSENCE ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:36-40, Exodus 4:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith Is. . . Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 14, 2003

Part 3 of a 3-part series focusing on faith, hope, and love. This message focuses on what faith is as found in Hebrews 11.

Scripture Ref: Hebrews 11:1-40 Romans 5:1-2 1. Introduction a. Part 3 of a 3-part series on faith, hope and love. Last week we discussed hope. We learned that we have a living inheritance of hope. Our hope is not just a pipe dream or a wish, but rather, it is a promise of life eternal with a ...read more

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

"Overcoming Faith” Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Jun 4, 2003

This message deals with the subject of overcoming faith. It is a part of my series on the book of Hebrews.

TEXT: Hebrews 11:30-40 TOPIC: “Overcoming Faith” INTRODUCTION: A man fell off a cliff, but managed to grab a tree limb on the way down. The following conversation ensued: "Is anyone up there?" "I am here. I am the Lord. Do you believe me?" "Yes, Lord, I believe. I really believe, but I can’t ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-40

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Recognize Faith?

Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 11, 2005

The "Faith Hall of Fame" shows us how we recognize faith -- not by the success or failure of those who have it, nor by their joy or sadness, but by the way they clothed their faith in works.

18th Sunday in Trinity Hebrews 11:1-39 "How do you recognize faith?" Many years ago, a pornography case came before the United States Supreme Court. Justice Potter Stewart said this: “I shall not today attempt further to define [obscenity]; and perhaps I could never succeed in intelligibly ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-39

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What It Means To Have Faith.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jan 2, 2005

I am glad we are in an army that never has to retreat. We are always on the move forward in faith. Because of what Jesus has done on the cross of Calvary and our faith in Him, we are not the victim but the Victor.

What it means to have faith. Hebrews 11: 6. 01/02/05 I am glad we are in an army that never has to retreat. We are always on the move forward in faith. Because of what Jesus has done on the cross of Calvary and our faith in Him, we are not the victim but the Victor. In the end, we are the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6-40

Denomination: Baptist