Sermons on Hebrews 12:1-17:

The Power Of Faith Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 22, 2026

The Power of the Holy Spirit is not only to change us, but through us to change the world. This sermon draws three lessons from Hebrews 11 regarding faith as the key to unlocking God’s power for church growth.

For the last several weeks, we have been looking at the concept of power in the Christian life. And there are two kinds of power that are available to us. • The first kind is the power to see change within ourselves, as we are being transformed, more and more, into the likeness of Christ. We’ve ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Multi-Tasking Cross - Part Two Series

Contributed by William Bixby on Mar 24, 2026

Here we have notes about things done by Jesus, on the cross . . . including reconciling us to God and starting His priesthood.

This message uses scriptures from the New King James Version. This message comes from my personal prayer and meditation and experience and sharing with various Christians. The thanks is offered purely to God, all credit offered to Him. We already have talked about the fact that Jesus died for our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:14, Ephesians 4:32, Ephesians 5:2, Hebrews 12:2, 1 Peter 2:20-23, Matthew 5:46, Romans 5:10, 2 Corinthians 5:19, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 6:2-3, Hebrews 2:14-15, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, 1 Peter 5:3, 1 Timothy 3:1-10, 1 Peter 4:10, Ephesians 4:31-32  (view more)  (view less)

Dying To Our Former Way Of Life And Being Born Again

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 29, 2026

The goal is always the joy and happiness of total union with the Blessed Trinity. Jesus knew that was the ultimate point in enduring torture and crucifixion.

Tuesday of Holy Week Commentary on Matins readings (Office of Readings) 2026 Listening to our reading from the Letter to the Hebrews today helps us see how it is that so many scholars believe the whole letter to be a long Christian sermon or a series of sermons by a first-century apostle. He has ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

Day Of The Spy-Traitor

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 30, 2026

Judas did a lot more than observe. He handed Jesus over to the Jewish authorities for thirty pieces of silver.

Wednesday of Holy Week Commentary on Matins Readings 2026 This is the last of three preparatory weekdays before the Sacred Triduum, Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. In some places today is called “spy Wednesday.” The word “spy” is probably not the best characterization of the betrayal ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46, Hebrews 12:14-29, John 15:13, 1 John 3:16, Proverbs 23:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Perfect Love Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Keep our eyes focused on Jesus, endure the challenges of life, and remember we are not alone in our faith journey, as we experience and emulate Jesus' perfect love.

Just like in our object lesson, we need to keep our eyes on Jesus and His love for us. That means spending time with Him, praying, and reading the Bible. The more we focus on Jesus, the stronger our faith will be. The more we focus on Jesus, the stronger our faith will be. Life can be tough ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-26, Hebrews 12:1-2

Topics: Divine Love, Spiritual Emulation, Perfect Love, Jesus' Teachings

Performance Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Understand the importance of maintaining a healthy rhythm in our relationships, just like the early church did, and to resist the devil's attempts to disrupt our fellowship and community.

Cadence is all about rhythm, and just like a catchy beat in your favorite song, our relationships need a good rhythm too. Ever been to a play or a musical? Think about a ballet like The Nutcracker. It's all about the rhythm and steps between the dancers. Our relationships are kinda like that too. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Hebrews 12:1-3

Topics: Communication, Trust, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Health

Finishing Strong SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 11, 2023

In order to be a Christian, you have to be focused on growing spiritually.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am so grateful to see each one of you here today, gathered in the house of the Lord, ready to receive His Word. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. God has a message for us today, a message that will challenge us, inspire ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3

Topics: Endurance

Running The Race SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023

Cross Country and Spiritual Formation

Good morning, dear family in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves in the presence of God and each other, united in our shared faith and love for our Savior. We are here to reflect, to learn, and to grow in our spiritual journey. Today, we are going to focus on a theme that is both ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-10

Topics: Being Formed By God

Running The Race Victoriously PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Encourage believers to persevere in their faith journey, endure God's discipline as a sign of His love, and strive for holiness, keeping their focus on Jesus and the reward of righteousness and peace.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we're going to be delving into a powerful passage from the book of Hebrews, Chapter 12, verses 1 to 11. It talks about running the great race of life, sticking with it even when it gets tough, and keeping our eyes on the prize. It's all about ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-11

Topics: Finishing, Race, Well

The Race Of Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Encourage Christians to run the race of life with perseverance, focusing on Jesus, setting the right priorities, and constantly evaluating their progress towards God.

Good morning, family. Today, we gather to reflect on a topic that affects us all, the race of life. We all know life isn't easy, it's full of twists and turns and sometimes we lose our way. But, as Christians, we're not running this race alone. We have a guide, a coach, a loving Father who not only ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Topics: Urgent Things, Priorities

The Focused Racer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Understand Jesus as our perfect coach, the importance of perseverance in our Christian journey, and the necessity of keeping our focus on God amidst worldly distractions.

Good morning, church family! I am so excited to dive into God's Word with you all today. Before we get started, I'd like to share a quote from Oswald Chambers. He once said, "Perseverance is more than endurance. It is endurance combined with absolute assurance and certainty that what we are looking ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Topics: Perfect Coach

Go The Distance PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Encourage believers to persevere and endure their trials with faithfulness, focusing on Jesus as their example and strength.

Good morning, Church! Today, we're diving deep into the heart of Hebrews 12:1-3, focusing on the power of perseverance, the necessity of endurance, and the reward of faithfulness. C.S. Lewis once said, "God knows our situation; He will not judge us as if we had no difficulties to overcome. What ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Topics: Duty, Call

Fiction V Non-Fiction PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Guide believers in discerning God's truth from fiction, and finding God's peace amidst chaos by focusing on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. I'm excited to welcome you all to today's sermon about discerning God's truth, distinguishing between fiction and non-fiction, and finding God's peace amidst chaos. As Charles Spurgeon once said, "Discernment is not a matter of simply telling the difference ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33, Hebrews 12:2

Topics: God's Truth

Clinging Sin PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the weight of our sins, the redeeming power of Jesus, and the call to persevere in our faith journey.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! We are here today to delve into God's word and seek His wisdom. We're going to tackle a topic that hits close to home for all of us - the weight of sin, the power of Jesus, and the call to persevere. As C.S. Lewis once said, "No one knows how bad he is till he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Topics: Sin, Problem

Focus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Emphasize the importance of maintaining a spiritual focus on God, as it is not only necessary but also beneficial and powerful in our spiritual journey.

Good morning, family! Today, we're diving into a passage from the Book of Hebrews that's all about focus. Now, I don't mean the type of focus you need when you're trying to finish a crossword puzzle or watch a suspenseful movie without covering your eyes. Nope. I'm talking about spiritual focus - ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Topics: Focus