Sermons on Hebrews 11:8-19:

We Can Be Heroes

Contributed by Jon Smethurst on Jun 9, 2003

we can all learn from Epaphroditus, and become heroes of faith, and not just for one day!

Heroes of Faith!!! when we think of ‘heroes of the bible’ who springs to mind, Hebrews 11 talks at length of some of the ‘heroes of faith’ in the old testament, mighty servants of God, ...and of course we have the author of our text Paul who was one of the new covenant heroes of faith, but just ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30, Hebrews 11:1-36

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Dwelling In The Land Of Promise

Contributed by Orvel Barker on Aug 2, 2003

You may receive the promises of God for your life through faith.

Introduction: God desires to fulfill His promise to each of us, but not everyone living in the land of promise is heir to that promise. Eph 2:12 that at that time you were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beyond The Obvious: Faith's Secrets

Contributed by Wann Fanwar on Apr 21, 2003

This sermon is an appraisal of faith from a unique perspective, the story of Rahab. The sermon suggests four main components of the faith exhibited by Rahab

BEYOND THE OBVIOUS: FAITH’S SECRETS Hebrews 11:1-16 At the beginning of each year, the Queen of the United Kingdom bestows certain New Year’s honours on people who have made special contributions to their respective fields. Some receive the MBE, others the OBE. In doing so, these individuals are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16, Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Adventist

Learning From God's People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 23, 2003

We must realize that it is in order to stimulate and sustain this faith, God allows the soul to be buffeted and swept away by the raging torrent of so much distress, so many troubles, so much embarrassment and weakness, and so many setbacks. For it is

Hebrews’ Hall of Great Faith – Hebrews 11 Illustration:Definition of faith: Hebrews 11:1. "What is faith, unless it is to believe what you cannot see." (Augustine) Faith is derived from the Word of God: Romans 10:17 Faith’s demand: Hebrews 11:6 Faith’s design: 2 Corinthians 5:7 The dualism of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Products Of A Living Faith Series

Contributed by George Bannister on May 19, 2003

This message deals with the products of a living and vital faith. It is a part of my message series on the book of Hebrews.

TEXT: Hebrews 11:13-16 TOPIC: “Products of a Living Faith” INTRODUCTION: I. A PROPER OUTLOOK ON THIS EARTHLY LIFE (V.13). A. It is an outlook that refuses to give up (v.13a). 1. God’s timetable is not ours. a. Delay does not mean that He has failed in His promise. b. Abraham and Sarah ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In Jesus Christ

Contributed by Ronald Thompson on May 20, 2003

This sermon is telling us how Faith in Jesus Christ can lead us home.

Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is the first principle of the gospel. It is necessary to our salvation. King Benjamin declared, "Salvation cometh to none.....except it be through repentance and faith on the Lord Jesus Christ" You may ask "What is Faith?" Faith is a "hope for things which are not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-29, John 8:21-30

Denomination: *other

Knowing When To Stay And When To Go Series

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on Nov 5, 2002

This message is second in a series on discerning the will of God. The first dealt with how to judge a prophetic word of God, this one is a continuation of how do we know when we should stay or go. Also entitled, "How not to leave a church"

Determining the will of God (2) (How to leave a church) 10/20/2002 I. Intro A. Review -- Last time we saw 3 different things to consider 1. Prov. 11:4 - Multitude of counselors 2. Amos 3:3 -- Power of agreement 3. Heb. 13:17 -- Relating to authority B. II. There are times when God orchestrates a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:15, Ezekiel 14:3-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Sojournings And Homecomings

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Nov 2, 2002

American novelist Thomas Wolfe wrote a novel that proclaimed You Can’t Go Home Again. But the stories of the human race are nonetheless replete with homecoming stories of people who did go home again, and in many cases, they recognized what home was reall

WORSHIP/SERMONIC THEME Opening Statement: American novelist Thomas Wolfe wrote a novel that proclaimed You Can’t Go Home Again. But the stories of the human race are nonetheless replete with homecoming stories of people who did go home again, and in many cases, they recognized what home was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Our Heavenly Home

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 7, 2003

This is a message about Heaven, and preparing for it.

OUR HEAVENLY HOME Hebrews 11:10 I. This text must not be interpreted to mean that Abraham wandered throughout Canaan and the neighboring lands in search of an earthly city. While diligently engaged in his daily occupation he lived in quiet expectation of a heavenly city. It was this sure hope ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:10

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Do By Faith?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 13, 2003

Faith, the foundation of obedience to God, has a rich history of dynamic characters. Today’s challenge is to hold on to the object and content of Christian faith.

Heroes of Faith: Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Rahab, Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets. Hebrews 11 is a sort of survey of Old Testament faith leaders. The names that receive the most attention are Abraham and Moses. The central ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40, Hebrews 10:19-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

5-Qualities Every Christian Should Have

Contributed by James Bryant on Oct 21, 2003

This sermon emphasizes the need to be a light to the world by the examples we exude in ourselves.

5-QUALITITES EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD HAVE Hebrews 11:13-16 13. These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. 14. For they that say such things ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Adventure Of Faith

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Oct 27, 2003

FAITH is one of the great themes of all of Scripture. Because of the abuse of Faith by some, we often avoid preaching or talking about it. It has been my experience that whenever there is a battleground over a Bible text or Doctrine, ther is something Sat

The Adventure of Faith Hebrews 11:1-10 Eph 2:8 …For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Rom 1:17b …The just shall live by faith. Rom 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: Matt 17:20 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-10, Hebrews 6:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Cloud Of Witnesses

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 1, 2003

A look at the "Hall of Fame" of the faithful.

Some years ago, I was in Tennessee, passing through Gatlinburg, and as I was passing through, I noticed that there were several rather unusual billboards advertising a rather unusual tourist attraction. Along with billboards advertising restaurants, fishing ponds, and amusement centers, there ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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