Sermons on Hebrews 12:1-3:

Christmas And The Cross

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

It is possible to look forward to a merry Christmas in full awareness that we live in a world of misery. Just as there is nothing inconsistent with taking medicine to feel better in a world of sickness, so there is nothing inconsistent with a merry spirit in a world of misery.

Dr. Samuel Upham, a theological professor and a man of great learning, was dying. The family was gathered around his bed and someone said I believe he is already dead. Someone else said his feet are still warm and nobody ever dies with warm feet. Dr. Upham opened one eye and said, "Joan of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

The Greatest Paradox Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 15, 2021

Jesus was a paradoxical person. How could He not be when He was both God and man? He was the most unique being that has ever been, and the result is we see Him exhibiting opposite characteristics at the same time.

Jesus was a paradoxical person. How could He not be when He was both God and man? He was the most unique being that has ever been, and the result is we see Him exhibiting opposite characteristics at the same time. He was a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief as He went through the experience ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

The Greatest Runner Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

Jesus came into this world, not just to start a race to reach the goal of providing salvation from sin, but to finish that race and make it to the cross where he would pay the price for man’s redemption.

In 1968, the country of Tanzania selected John Stephen Akhwari to represent it in the Mexico City Olympics. Along the racecourse for the marathon, Akhwari stumbled and fell, severely injuring both his knee and ankle. By 7 p.m., a runner from Ethiopia had won the race, and all the other ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

To Those Who Overcome: How To Be Free From All Sin

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

He who overcomes, I will grant to him to sit down with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.

"He who overcomes, I will grant to him to sit down with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne." -Revelation 3:21 NASB William Booth said, "I consider that the chief dangers which confront the coming century will be religion without the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:27, Romans 2:11, Acts 2:23-24, John 6:63, Revelation 3:21, Hebrews 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Being Encouraged In Difficult Times

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

I wanted to share a message of encouragement with you all today. There are many times in life when we can be tempted to feel like we can’t keep going, like it’s too tough.

I wanted to share a message of encouragement with you all today. There are many times in life when we can be tempted to feel like we can’t keep going, like it’s too tough. And even if you don’t feel that way today, there will be times when you feel that way. So let me encourage you with Galatians ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, Galatians 6:8-10, Jeremiah 45:3

Denomination: Salvation Army

1 Samuel 3:1

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 21, 2021

In this sermon we take a look at Samuel's heritage and how he came to minister before the Lord under Eli, and, why the Lord was quiet in the days preceding Samuel's time as the prophet of Israel.

1 Samuel 3:1 Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-17, 1 Samuel 6:6, Psalm 98:5, Hebrews 3:8, Isaiah 63:17, Hebrews 12:1-3, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Life Is A Marathon: The Towel

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 6, 2021

We have some standing promises from God... THOSE THAT ENDURE UNTO THE END... Life is not a 100 yard dash. Life is a MARATHON.

LIFE IS A MARATHON… THE TOWEL… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ( Two parts) SUGAR RAY LEONARD VS ROBERTO DURAN… NO MAS, NO MAS… THE TOWEL? For the Middleweight Champion Crown in Boxing there were three matches between SUGAR RAY LEAONARD III and ROBERTO DURAN… In the last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:12, Ecclesiastes 9:11, Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Resetting Your Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 7, 2021

This Sunday’s Message Begins our “Reset Your Life” series. In our message, we’ll look at our need to hit the reset button in our lives that will reset us back to God’s original design, that is, to our initial state and to move towards a whole new plan, purpose, and future especially designed by God.

Resetting Your Life Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3UiieDq1Jk There’s an old saying, “Desperate times call for desperate measures.” With the pandemic and its high mortality rate coupled with a worldwide financial crisis and social upheaval, there seems to be an understanding amongst ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Foursquare

Discipline From Three Perspectives

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Nov 14, 2021

Discipline is a fact of life. It isn't easy and it always hurts. We must hold on to God and believe that we will make it.

Discipline by Joe M. Cherry I. Introduction – Discipline from Three Different Angles A. Text: Heb. 12:1-13 1. Preface text with Chapter 11 overview. a. It is the Chapter of faith b. It chronicles a list of Biblical Who’s Who and how they relied on faith in hard and unknowing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cloud Of Witnesses Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 14, 2021

Who are the cloud of witnesses? How does they relate to Hebrews 11? Message about our encouragement.

Title: Uncharted: The Cloud of Witnesses Theme: To show that we have examples of faith who lived before us so we must lay aside weights and sin and endure. Text: Hebrews 12:1 - 3 Hebrews 12:1-3 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

God’s Wisdom Is Health For The Whole Body

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Nov 21, 2021

Either our heart is slowly being filled with evil things, or gradually being filled with good. One heart condition ends in death, the other leads to life. So guard your heart! Then God will bless your life, from the inside out.

Some of us are involved in health care. In our church, we have nurses and others who work at nearby hospitals or nursing homes. Health and wellness are their daily focus. But health is vital for everyone, of course. We should all give it attention. How do you care for the body God has given you? Do ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27, Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Quit

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 22, 2021

Life has a way of hitting you at times that will break your heart, crush your spirit, cause you to question God, and even wonder is it even worth going forward.

“Don’t Quit” By Bishop Melvin L Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: Earlier this week I had a friend of mine text me and in the text they said, “I went to the doctor and he told me it is C pray for me Melvin I am scared”. As I began to text back and forth with my friend and try to encourage them and pray with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, Hebrews 10:19-25, Hebrews 3:6, Hebrews 6:1

Denomination: Apostolic

Stand Still

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 8, 2021

Have you ever been in a place of total despair? A place where you didn’t see any possible way out. The bank said you needed to file bankruptcy, the lawyer said take the plea deal, the doctor said you don’t have much time.

Stand Still By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: Have you ever been in a place of total despair? A place where you didn’t see any possible way out. The bank said you needed to file bankruptcy, the lawyer said take the plea deal, the doctor said you don’t have much time. You find yourself ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-2, Exodus 14:13-14, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Apostolic

Philippians Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Dec 10, 2021

Paul's emphasis on Joy/Rejoicing

December 11, 2021 Philippi was a Greek city founded in 350 BC. In 86 BC, it became a Roman colony. Although a relatively small city, Philippi had 2 significant advantages: it was a major seaport and it was located on a major trade route. In about 52 AD Paul came to Philippi and a church was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7, 2 Corinthians 8:1-2, Hebrews 12:2, James 1:2-4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Abiding In Christ

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 6, 2022

What does it mean to "Abide in the Vine?" Who/What is the Vine? What are the benefits of "Abiding in the Vine?" Let's Talk About It!

Introduction: • Abide – to remain stable or fixed in state, conform to, continue in place, and accept without objection. – Merriam-Webster o What does it mean to "Abide in the Vine?" o Who/What is the Vine? o What are the benefits of "Abiding in the Vine?" • Let's Talk ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11, Hebrews 12:1-2, Psalm 80:8-19, Revelation 14:14-20, Isaiah 5:1-7, John 15:1, John 14:6, John 11:25, John 10:11, John 10:9, John 8:12, John 6:35, James 1:3-4, John 15:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God