Sermons on Hebrews 11:8-16:

The C * O * S * T Of Walking In Faith

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 7, 2011

When God’s people follow God’s challenges and callings there are certain traits that will always need to be present.

The C*O*S*T of Faith Hebrews 11 If the Saints of Hebrews 11 are any indication, following God’s plan will C*O*S*T us C – Courageous – Because God’s calling can be unnerving; even daunting • When Joshua and the Hebrews followed God into the Promised Land it was with a great sense of personal ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Nazarene

Securing Our Future Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 21, 2011

We have the challenge to step out on faith and secure our future, by building on our legacy, by fulfilling our commitment, so that we may preserve our sacred space.

Sunday, October 19, 2008 “Securing Our Future” Hebrews 11: 6 – 10 As we are embarking on a multi-year campaign to “Preserve Our Sacred Space” it is important that every member share in this journey by committing to giving sacrificially. Every era, every generation ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Have A Separated Faith ---Like Abraham

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 29, 2011

Stronger Faith in the Lord

HAVE A SEPARATED FAITH ---like Abraham Heb.11: 8By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went. 9By faith he sojourned in the land of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Pilgrims Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 3, 2011

A sermon for Independence Day weekend (USA) on Hebrews 11:8-16 (Much information from other Sermon Central Sermons and an article by Iain Murray: http://www.puritansermons.com/banner/murray3.htm)

HoHum: A writer from perhaps the third century AD described Christians in these words: They live in their own homelands, but as foreigners. They share in everything as citizens, but endure everything as aliens. Every foreign country is their homeland, but every homeland is a strange country to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eighteen Fruit In The 11 Chapter Of Hebrews

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 24, 2016

18 faith fruit found in a chapter of the Bible known as the ‘Faith Chapter’. We too need to hold on to these that we may, act, walk and live a life of faith.

EIGHTEEN FRUIT FOUND IN THE 11 CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF HEBREWS Here are 18 faith fruit found in a chapter of the Bible known as the ‘Faith Chapter’. We too need to hold on to these that we may, act, walk and live a life of faith. Life with its circumstances can seem to surround us at ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-10

Abraham And Isaac: Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 13, 2015

These all died in faith - it seems that this is referring to Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob and their immediate descendants. ~~ Abel and Noah also died in faith, but the “promises” were not particularly entrusted to them.

#10~ 11: 13-16~ and 17-19 ~ Heb.11: study~ SS 8-10-14 @@ Gen.22: Abraham and Isaac: Today we'll continue our study in Heb.11: "the hall of faith" chapter, our text verses are verses 13-16, and later 17-19, we'll talk mostly about ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham: Biblical Geographical History

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jul 15, 2015

Geography and archaeology are revealing to us more and more how the ancients lived, how intelligent they were, how hard working they were, and how they worshiped God,

Abraham: Biblical Geographical History by Kelly Durant 2-24-13 Hebrews 11:9 By faith he dwelt in the land of promise as in a foreign country, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise; 10 for he waited for the city which has foundations, whose builder and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:9

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Faith Can Do

Contributed by John Ong on Jul 22, 2015

According to the dictionary, it is the complete trust or confidence in someone or something. But don’t you think there’s something more to it?

What is faith? According to the dictionary, it is the complete trust or confidence in someone or something. But don’t you think there’s something more to it? Human faith can only trust and believe what it can see, taste, hear, smell, or feel; making it limited to the five senses. Using ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Mean Time Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 3, 2015

This message is part three of a series I started in 2008. This message examines how we walk during our "mean times" while also reflecting on the past seven years.

In The Mean Time – Part 3 Scriptures: Heb. 11:7-17; Psa. 37:23; 119:133; Phil. 3:14 Introduction In 2008 I did a two part series I titled “In the Mean Time.” This message will be part three of that series although it’s being delivered seven years later. In 2008 I talked ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning To Lean Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 17, 2015

A sermon that helps us to understand the true meaning of a biblical faith in God.

One day, a little girl is sitting and watching her mother do the dishes at the kitchen sink. She suddenly notices that her mother has several strands of white hair sticking out in contrast on her brunette head. "Why are some of your hairs white, Mom?" she asks. Her mother replies, "Well, every time ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Can Fix Anything Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 22, 2016

When God doesn’t meet their expectations, some people are absolutely devastated spiritually. This devastation T is the predictable result of having placed their trust in the myth that if we have enough faith, we can do or fix anything.

Series: Mythbusters “Faith Can Fix Anything” Hebrews 11:1, 6, 32-39 Open Before we get started on today’s message, I want to read you a “thank you” letter. Our ladies ministry, Joyous Ministries, did a ministry project where they took new or gently-used purses and filled them with things ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Got Faith?

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 7, 2016

Sometimes God's plans are so much greater than our plans that all we can do is keep hoping, keep putting our faith in the One who always works for our good and his glory. As we cultivate a relationship with Christ, we build our faith muscles.

Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 Got Faith? Have you ever come down with a case of PCS-itis? You know what that is, right? PCS-itis is when every two or three years you start itching for a move. It’s in your blood. You’re not content to stay put. It may be simply moving down the block, or moving ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16, Genesis 12:1-4, Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

"Life Is Difficult, But God Is Good"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 7, 2016

The message shares despite all the problems of life or that life is difficult that God remains good.

“Life is Difficult, But God is Good” Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 1. Life is difficult, but God is good. Consider the following • All of us shall encounter loss, sorrow, disappointment, and disillusionment, • Faith allows us to find our way through struggle the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Faith Acts

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 7, 2016

The chorus of witnesses that went ahead of us calls us, by their example to live lives of faith, with one eye set on our eternal home and one eye set right here and now on the mission field we call our lives.

August 7, 2016 - Hebrews 11 - Faith Acts - August 7, 2016 All of us believe and all of us also don’t believe. A big part of what defines our lives is what we believe and what we don’t believe. No one here believes everything. If you did, you’d be mightily confused because of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Home Yet

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Aug 10, 2016

WE ARE PILGRIMS

NOT HOME YET MAIN TEXT: Hebrew 11:10 For (Abraham) waited for the city which has foundation, whose builder and maker is God” 2 Corinthians 5:1- “For we know that if our earthly house…is destroyed, we have a building from God…not made with hands, eternal in heavens. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:10, Hebrews 11:8-22

Denomination: Pentecostal