Sermons on Hebrews 12:1-1:17:

Hanging In There Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 7, 2005

Are you at the end of your rope? Suffering from trials and troubles? Perhaps it is the Lord’s discipline- given out of love for your good. Find hope and help in the first part of Hebrews 12.

The Apostle Peter to me is one of the great men of the Bible - not because he was so perfect and strong and patient and so much like the Lord - but because he was so imperfect and impetuous and impatient and so much like us! One of my favorite stories about Peter is found in Matthew chapter 14. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Living For God In A Secular World

Contributed by Buddy Cook on Jul 16, 2015

Daniel and his three Hebrew friends were thrust into the pagan environment of Babylon. How they served God in this pagan land is an example of how we can serve God in our secular culture.

LIVING FOR GOD IN A SECULAR WORLD Daniel 1:1-21 Introduction: Recent Supreme Court Rulings • List of Supreme Court Rulings • We live in a world driven by public opinion and public opinion does not always line up with what God’s word to us. Question: How do we hold biblical ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

What Makes The Bible Different? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 12, 2014

The writer of Hebrews was concerned that his audience see the importance of the Word of God. When God speaks (through His Written Word or through the Living Word) it is different from the words spoken of men.

What Makes The Bible Different? Hebrews Series 4.12,13 March 19, 2014 * Chester FBC, Chester, IL * Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The writer of Hebrews was concerned that his audience see the importance of the Word of God. 1 Most of the words the author wrote in the first four chapters ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

"No Smell Of Fire"

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 22, 2016

We're going to look at the trying of the faith of the 3 Hebrew “worthies” and see how some parts of the narrative are indicative of trials in general, how trials are really beneficial to us.

"NO SMELL OF FIRE" Dan. 3:16-27 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: OLD AGE DOUBLE TROUBLE 1. "Man, it’s tough getting old," said Sam to his friend Frank. "If it’s not one problem, then it’s another. As soon as I awoke this morning, I had two shocks, one after the other." 2. "So what ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Rejected Warrior Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 9, 2014

If Jephthah sacrificed his daughter... how did he end up in Hebrews 11 as one of the heroes of the faith? And if he didn't, why doesn't God tell us that?

OPEN: How many of you have ever been rejected? Me too. Rejection can be hard experience for anyone, but it’s surprising to find that people we would consider famous have often been scorned by others. • For example, have you ever heard of Harrison Ford? What movies has he been in? ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking By Faith In An Uncertain World Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 23, 2014

Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.(Hebrews 11:6)

Rediscovering the journey of faith. ‘Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. [Hebrews 11:6 NIV] Faith is an important word in the Bible. The word "faith" is used more than ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Strong And Courageous

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 27, 2013

When the Hebrews reached the land of promise, Joshua is repeatedly told to "be strong and courageous." This lesson looks to ways that we can develop the strength and courage we need in trying, challenging times.

1. Feeling Overwhelmed -- Abraham Lincoln: "I have been driven many times to my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go. My own wisdom and that of those about me seemed insufficient for the day." 2. Creation -- Noah -- Abraham -- Moses -- Wilderness -- Joshua and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Forecast For Religious Unbelief-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 17, 2012

1 of 3. The author of Hebrews laid out the unavoidable forecast for religious unbelief(willful sin). Such unbelief warrants an unavoidable forecast(consequences). But What is that forecast? An unavoidable forecast for religious unbelief is...

The FORECAST For RELIGIOUS UNBELIEF-I—Hebrews 10:26-31 Attention: Patrick Prokop is the meteorologist(weatherman) for Savannah’s WTOC Channel 11 News/He was a very good determiner of Savannah weather/A recognizable catchphrase of his was—“Today is going to be dee-lightful!” When he said that it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Forecast For Religious Unbelief-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 30, 2012

2 of 3. The author of Hebrews laid out the unavoidable forecast for religious unbelief(willful sin). Such unbelief warrants an unavoidable forecast(consequences). But What is that forecast? An unavoidable forecast for religious unbelief is...

The FORECAST For RELIGIOUS UNBELIEF-II—Hebrews 10:26-31 The author of Hebrews laid out the unavoidable forecast for willful sin. Religious unbelief(willful sin) warrants unavoidable forecast/merit(consequences). What is the unavoidable forecast/merits(consequences) of Religious unbelief(willful ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Despite His Wonders Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 20, 2016

Despite experiencing the most dramatic miracles recorded, the Hebrews fell back into their ways of living as though God had done nothing for them. We are going to explore how such a relapse could occur.

Psalm 78:32 Despite His Wonders 12/30/12 D. Marion Clark Introduction Have you ever made a comment like this? “If that I had happened to me, I would never forget.” We can say that negatively, but I mean positively. “I will never forget what you have done for me.” “I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Will Never Leave You Nor Forsake You

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Sep 12, 2010

There is a comfort in knowing Jesus. A comfort zone that is indescribable and satisfying, fulfilling and complete. In this 13th chapter of Hebrews, the writer is dealing with our ethics, Christian ethics, and he focuses on sexual purity, satisfaction

Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III I WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU NOR FOSAKE YOU Hebrews 13:5-6 INTRODUCTION As has already been stated by the many preachers who have mounted this pulpit before me, the Book of Hebrews could be titled, "The Preeminence of Jesus Christ," for indeed, Jesus Christ is superior ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Mount Sinai - The Commitment Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 29, 2008

God asks the Hebrews for a blind commitment upfront, before He gives the Ten Commandments. God does this without apology. God does this with us as well, a commitment before we know the future.

It is 3:00 in the morning and we are waiting with other pilgrims on the back side of Saint Catherine’s Monastery at the base of mount Sinai. It is a moonless night - pitch black beyond the small light we huddle around. I wonder if I dressed warm enough, I am surprised it can be so cold in the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Greater Than Moses Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 25, 2008

For the writer of Hebrews is was important to get across the point to his Jewish brethren that Jesus was greater than Moses. The people were stuck on the past and their traditions, and had missed the Messiah who was right there in their midst.

Jesus Greater than Moses Hebrews 3:1-16 Intro Up to this point the writer of Hebrews has been doing his best to convince the non-believing in the area of the necessity of receiving Christ. The people are still stuck on their traditions and some see Jesus as equal to, or less than Moses. They ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Perfect People Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 7, 2008

1st message of 4 part series in Hebrews. There are 18 messages preached in 4 sections. This is 3rd section focusing on the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This section was preached during the Easter season.

God Wants a Perfect People My mom tells the story of a little neighbor boy who for Christmas received a cowboy outfit. It had a cowboy hat, vest, chaps and boots. As soon as he opened up his presents he put them on and then ran to the full length mirror in his parents’ bedroom. He stood there ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Limitless Love Lasts Longest Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Oct 9, 2007

From the restricted worship of the Old Covenant to the all encompassing love and universal saving grace of Jesus, the writer to the Hebrews shows why Jesus is able to offer Limitless Love to a lost and dying world.

HEBREWS 9:18-28 LIMITLESS LOVE LASTS LONGEST I. LIMITED ATONEMENT: Hebrews 9:18-23 A. Legalistic. B. Laborious. C. Labyrinthine. II. LATTER ATONEMENT: Hebrews 9:23-27 A. Luminary. B. Last. C. Locales. III. LIMITLESS ATONEMENT: Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:18-28

Denomination: Methodist