Sermons on Hebrews 12:1-2:

"A Few Tips For Spiritual Trips

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 4, 2007

We are all on the wonderful trip of life. Here are a few tips that will make the trips a little more pleasent.

“A Few Tips for Spiritual Trips” 3/4/2007 This time next week Julie will be in Italy. It’s gong to be a trip of a lifetime! She and her two friends are excited to be going. They are anticipating an exciting adventure. They have been preparing and planning for weeks now. They have worked hard ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Holiness

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

Remember Those Who Have Gone Before Us

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 25, 2008

Memorial Day message focusing on those who have invested in our lives for Christ.

Remember Those Who Have Gone Before Us Hebrews 12:1-2 May 25, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction I got ahead of myself in my preaching schedule. I had thought I was going to preach about ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan

My Right To Be Happy

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 2, 2008

This sermon deals with the reality, Christians have a right to be obedient, not a right to be happy. The video and audio is available at www.glenvillenewlife.com

My Right To Be Happy Genesis 22:1-18 Hebrews 12:1-3 Have any of you seen the commercial on tv in which they shout the words, “you want it all, you want it all, and you want it right now.” The words behind those words, are you have a right to be happy, and you’ve got a right to be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Virgil's Race Is Won!

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Jun 4, 2008

A funeral sermon for a 79 year old man who had been afflicted with Parkinson’s disease for the last 18 years of his life, but never wavered from his faith. Perhaps my best sermon yet.

“Pastor, I wish you could have known Virgil in his younger years, before Parkinson’s took its toll on him.” I’ve heard that said quite a bit by both Virgil’s family members and friends since I came to Audubon last fall. From the things I’ve heard from his family and others in the community, I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

Run For Your Life Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 12, 2008

As we continue in our study of Hebrews, we continue to look at the importance of faith in the Christian life as we run the race of life.

Run for Your Life Hebrews 12:1-3 Intro Throughout our study of the book of Hebrews, we have noted the emphasis on being steadfast in our faith; the warning against developing unbelief and the need for a faith that endures. This emphasis continues, with our own life of faith described here in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

We're In A Race

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 28, 2008

As christians we’re in a race as we sojorn here on earth, therefore we must stay in good spirital shape as we are nearing the finish line.

Hebrews 12:1-3 “WE’RE IN A RACE” WTBI 9- 2-06 All of us as Gods children need to be reminded from time to time that we are in a race. It’s not a sprint were in, its not a 100-yard dash. And it’s certainly not a jog through the park. This Christian race we’re in is not a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Winning Over Habitual Sins

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 21, 2006

Steps to overcoming besetting/habitual sins.

WINNING OVER HABITUAL SINS - Read Hebrews 12:1-12:2 In chapter 11, the writer of Hebrews takes us through a gallery. With rapid brush strokes he paints portraits of the OT saints. There hangs a picture of Enoch as he disappears into the heavens. Beside it hangs a picture of Noah, as he leads ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

"The Race Of Life” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 22, 2006

Hebrews # 22. In the race of life if we are to run a good race there are four things we must do!

A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 22 “The Race of Life” Hebrews 12:1-3 The scene that is set in Hebrews 12 is that of a Track and Field event. The runners have gathered and the event is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Finishing Well

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 22, 2006

You know the Christian life is not a sprint, it’s a marathon. And having been a Christian now 54 years, coming to the Lord as a college sophomore, I don’t remember much except this life in Christ. And I would rather die today than not to finish well.

Dr. Falwell, speaker to Liberty University student body, faculty and staff Convocation in Vines Center – December 5, 2005 In the New Testament the apostle Paul had about finished his ministry and was bound for Rome to appeal his case before Caesar. He had been charged with preaching the gospel ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist