Sermons on Hebrews 12:1-10:

Is Faith A Force, Tool, Power, Or?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 29, 2019

One of the biggest errors that have crept into the church over the years has been the teaching that ‘faith’ is a thing, power, or force to obtain or possess.

Many believe that if a person can conjure up enough ‘faith,’ they can be healed of any ailment, declare things into existence, and receive all the money they could ever want. Conversely, it is believed that if a person is not healed or has little money, they lack in personal faith. Most believe ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Isaiah 65:16, Revelation 3:14, 2 Corinthians 1:20, James 2:17, Hebrews 11:6, Ephesians 6:23, 1 Timothy 1:14, 1 Thessalonians 5:8, Ephesians 2:8-10, Mark 11:22, Galatians 2:16, 1 Corinthians 12:9, Romans 12:3, John 21:17, Acts 17:28, Hebrews 12:2, Habakkuk 2:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Run Your "race"! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 12, 2019

We are to be diligent in living our Christian lives with a focus on becoming more and more like Jesus Christ!

Because God is Holy and always right, we are to listen to Him and do what He says (this is Biblical faith: believing in God, listening to what He says, and doing what He says!) We have noted from Hebrews 11, God commended many people in living out this Biblical faith. And so, God continues to teach ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"let Us Run"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 13, 2019

Scripture refer to faith on occasions as run or running. Faith is a run, faith is a challenge, and fait is difficult.

Hebrews 11:29-12:2 “Let Us Run” 1. Faith is often recorded in Scripture leaning towards Running • Isaiah says those that have Faith in the Lord 31will renew their strength They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, Isa 40:31 • Paul make a statement that who run ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Methodist

Run The Race

Contributed by Brad Stone on Aug 14, 2019

Even amidst the difficulties, trial and troubles of this life, we must be willing to continue in our journey of faith, knowing that Heaven awaits us.

Hebrews 12:1-2 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a 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 faith; who for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, Matthew 16:24, Ephesians 4:22, Colossians 3:8, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 1 Peter 4:12, 2 Timothy 4:5-8, 1 Corinthians 7:23, 1 John 2:1, Romans 8:31, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

"fix Your Eyes" On Jesus Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 19, 2019

What does it men to "fix our eyes" on Jesus Christ while we live our lives?

Please open your Bibles to Hebrews 12………. We have been worshiping God by learning from this Letter initially written for Jews who became Christians 2000 years ago. Since all Christians were converted from some other belief, all Christians can learn from this Letter to the Hebrews. Everyone really ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Fat” Is Where It’s At

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 19, 2019

We need to feast on the Word of God much more than we do.

“Fat” is where it’s at! The state of Missouri is known as the “Show Me” state. The phrase, “Show Me,” was coined in 1899 by then Congressman Willard Duncan Vandiver while delivering a speech in Philadelphia. “I come from a state,” he said, “that raises corn and cotton, and cockleburs and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:13-17, Jeremiah 15:16, James 1:1-4, Hebrews 12:1, Hebrews 10:38, John 14:23-24, John 6:63, Joshua 1:8, Psalm 138:1-2, Hebrews 6:13-19, Titus 1:1-2, Ezekiel 24:14, 1 Samuel 15:29, Numbers 23:19, John 20:19, John 20:26-29, Revelation 10:8-9, Job 23:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep Your Eyes On Jesus - Part 1

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 23, 2017

Keeping our eyes on Jesus Power Point is available upon request

HEBREWS 12:1-2 “KEEP YOUR EYES ON JESUS” – PART 1 A) The great golfer Arnold Palmer recalled the final hole of the 1961 Masters tournament. * He told of how he had a one-stroke lead and had just hit a very satisfying tee shot. * He felt he was in pretty good shape ... As he approached his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Your Eyes On Jesus - Part 2

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 23, 2017

Keep Our Eyes On Jesus Power Point is available upon request

HEBREWS 12:1-2 “KEEP YOUR EYES ON JESUS” – PART 2 A) In our last message, I gave an illustration of how Arnold Palmer recalled the final hole of the 1961 Masters tournament. (Explain) * Palmer said, “You don’t forget a mistake like that; you just learn from it and become determined that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Disciple’s Discipline

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 3, 2018

The writer to the Hebrews revealed the rationale behind God’s discipline. What is the rationale behind accepting God’s discipline? 4 Factors in accepting God’s discipline are...

The DISCIPLE’s DISCIPLINE—Hebrews 12:4-11 Attention: Discipline A Butterfly: Pre-Emergent from cocoon... Little Bobby notices its struggle wants to help & so splits open the cocoon. The butterfly emerges with shriveled wings & swollen body. The restrictive cocoon & struggle are needed for pumping ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Face Trials? James 5:7-11

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Feb 17, 2018

Are you going through a trial? Read this sermon how to face trials and the purpose of trials and have a divine perspective on facing trials.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, Romans 8:18, Hebrews 11:32-37, Hebrews 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Book Of Hebrews Working Fruit Basket

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 19, 2018

The ‘Faith Chapter’ in the Bible is found in the 11th chapter of Hebrews. There are 18 fruit manifestations of working faith listed in this chapter. We too need to hold on to these that we may, act, walk and live a life of faith.

BOOK OF HEBREWS WORKING FRUIT BASKET I. Pleasing God! 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is,…… II. Understanding! 3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, ….. III. Having a good report. 39 And ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6, Hebrews 12:1-3

Don’t Give Up

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 15, 2018

We must remember our task by keeping our eyes on Jesus.

Don’t Give Up March 11, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must remember our task by keeping our eyes on Jesus. Focus Passage: Hebrews 12:1-3 Supplemental Passage: Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Winning The Race Of Life Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 15, 2018

If you want to finish your life well, learn from the witnesses of the past; lay aside the weights of the present; and look the the Winner Himself -- Jesus, your Savior, Example, and Inspiration.

There is a legendary tale about the late Bear Bryant, who coached the University of Alabama football team from 1958 to 1982. In one game, with two minutes to play, he called on his slow-but-steady, fourth string quarterback. Bryant instructed him to run the ball up the middle and then punt. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God's Tough Love

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 23, 2018

If you want to grow to full maturity in life, respect God's discipline; don't reject it.

A mechanic accidentally swallowed some brake fluid and really liked the taste. Before he knew it, he had finished off the whole bottle. One of his co-workers caught him sneaking a swig the next day. “Man, that stuff will kill you,” said his friend, “you've got to give it up.” “Don't worry,” the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Real People . . . Real Stories - Pt. 4 - Heroes Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018

The clock is ticking! Limited time! Limited days! What would you do if you knew that your time was about to be up?Description: It is personal. Sometimes it is guarded and sometimes it is shared. Everyone has one. Real people have real stories! Are you telling yours?

Heroes I. Introduction William Wallace, John Wayne, The Nature Boy Rick Flair, Wonder Woman, Harriet Tubman, Superman, the soldiers we remember on this Memorial Day who ran towards danger instead of away. All bigger than life heroes that grace our screens or history books. The writer of Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Pentecostal