Sermons on Hebrews 12:3:

The Only Thing We Have To Fear ...

Contributed by Gary Harrison on Oct 27, 2008

Halloween, elections, Day of the Dead, Communion

The Only thing we have to fear ... Hebrews 12 : 1 - 3 This great Nation will endure as it has endured, will revive and will prosper. So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself——nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Running The Race Of Your Life Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 31, 2008

Sermon 13 in Hebrews Series

Running the Race of Your Life How to Persevere? (Hebrews 12:1) Remove Sin (Hebrews 12:1, 14-17, 25-27) (Apostasy) Receive God’s Encouragement (12:1, 5, 12) From the People of Faith (12:1) From the Perfecter of Faith (12:3-4) Receive God’s Discipline (12:5-11) Give God Thanks (12:28a) Give ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sad N Bad Things Happen To Christians Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 19, 2008

Sad n Bad things happen, we can’t deny them or confess them away. You can also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (Nov 2008)

A Hard things for Christians to do is accept Sad & Bad things happen to them. Some Christians Live in Denial of Reality claiming/confessing “I am not Sick/Sad nothing bad ever happens to me” Acts full of Power & Persecution & Prison fro those who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Force Of Determination

Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Nov 21, 2008

In this life, victory is not for the feeble-minded;testimonies is not for the Lilly-livered.This message outlined Seven reasons why people give up in life and sought to explain why they shouldn’t.

You are saved to shine, you are redeemed to reign. If you are not saved you are doomed to fail. Today, I intend to provoke you to your inheritance. “Ye are the light…..” You must not be hidden, you cannot be hidden. I Cor. 2:9 God has something’s in stock for you sufficient to daze everyone around ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

After Thanksgiving... Family

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 6, 2008

How do we mature in Christ as a church? What are some of the main elements involved and how can we put them to use for God’s glory?

My sermon last week on Thanksgiving received more responses from you than usual. Responses are very helpful to me. Preaching becomes a one way conversation between the minister and the church pretty easily. I prayerfully seek to bring a message from the word of God for the good of our family here ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Completing The Race! Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Jan 14, 2009

No one is impressed with the guy who registers for a marathon. But no matter where a person finishes a marathon, it is impressive. Same with God. It is not impressive to start well, only to finish well.

COMPLETING THE RACE! HEBREWS 12:1-4 (1-13) Pastor Jim Bohrer November 30, 2008 With all the pomp and prestige that the Chinese government went to in order to put their best foot forward, there was one person who they honored who stood out. He is now in his seventies, but China brought him to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Finish Well

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Jan 21, 2009

In the New Testament we see people like Judas, Anannias, and Saphirra who started well but did not finish well.

1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.2 We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Author And Finisher

Contributed by Mark Baker on Mar 13, 2008

His Word says He will never leave us or forsake us. He is always there assisting, encouraging, leading, comforting, giving direction, and disciplining, as needed.

Hebrews 12:2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. One translation says author and prefecter of our faith. Another translation says our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Hebrews 12:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Homesick

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Mar 25, 2008

Homesick- Have you ever been homesick? There was a time in my life when I was in college, my parents were getting a divorce, and my team was on a losing streak, and I can’t remember, but I believe that I was in a slump. I wanted to go home bad! This

HOMESICK! Heb. 12:1-3 Our world is corrupt. It is becoming more corrupt ever day. The issues today are not any different than they were way back when we left the garden. They may manifest themselves differently. The root is the same. Today we face same sex marriage, child abuse, drug ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Race

Contributed by Allen Huffman on Mar 10, 2007

What type of Race are you living?

Hebrews 12: 1-2 Wherefore seeing we are also compassed about with such a great cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2. Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Things That Hinder Our Faith

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

The Bible sometimes describes the Christian life as a race.

Things That Hinder Our Faith; Hebrews 12:1-3; Galatians 5:1-8 The Bible sometimes describes the Christian life as a race. In those days the Olympic games of Greece and the Isthmian games of Corinth were all the rage. They were the sporting events of the day. Athletic races were well known as feats ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

These Boots Were Made For Walking Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 16, 2007

The Narrow Road is meant for walking--not trudging, not sitting, and not running.

Theme: Narrow Road Series Purpose: Perseverance in faith This month we have talked about what it means to travel the narrow road. Jesus told us that broad is the path that leads to destruction, but narrow is the way to eternal life. For the believer that means several things. We said that the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Perseverance Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 19, 2007

1. He faced opposition from people. 2. He faced the evil of a fallen world.

Annie Dillard is one of my favorite authors. In her book Teaching a Stone to Talk, she writes: “You don’t have to sit outside in the dark. If, however, you want to look at the stars, you will find that darkness is required. The stars neither require it or demand it.” Darkness is a part of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Looking Unto Jesus

Contributed by Paul Augustine on Mar 26, 2007

This is a sermon for believers to Hold on to Jesus Christ and run the race set before them

‘LOOKING UNTO JESUS’ Hebrews 12:1-3 Introduction: One of the common dangers in Christian life is ‘RELAPSE’ in John 6:67, Jesus asks His disciples a very deep question, “WILL YOU ALSO GO AWAY”? Jesus knows His disciples, and the disciples also know Jesus, but still He asks …the reason is found in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Race Is On!

Contributed by Robert Cox on Apr 1, 2007

The race we are called to run...

HEB 12:1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal