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"Having The Right Focus For The Race” Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Jun 9, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 4,902 views

This message deals with Hebrews 12:1-2. It is about the race we have to run as believers. It is a part of my series on the book of Hebrews.

TEXT: Hebrews 12:1-2 TOPIC: “Having the Right Focus For The Race” INTRODUCTION: I. DON’T FOCUS ON THE PEOPLE OR THE PROBLEMS (V. 1). A. Be mindful of the people, but don’t focus on them. 1. People sometimes disappoint us (2 Timothy 4:10). 2. People sometimes betray us a. Judas betrayed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Surrounded

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Jun 9, 2003

based on 45 ratings

| 4,332 views

In the loss of a loved one we need to surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ and let Him surround us with His love.

SURROUNDED Heb. 12:1-2 INTRO: When we were little kids we would play army. We would come upon the “enemy” and yell, “Your surrounded – surrender or else!” God has a plan to surround you and will tell you to surrender or else. We need to surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ or live in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Consider Jesus. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Jun 16, 2003

based on 20 ratings

| 4,460 views

A sermon that considers Jesus as he is described in Hebrews chapter 1 rising out of what it say in Hebrews chapter 12 and verse 3 - "Consider Him."

Consider Him. In Hebrews chapter 12 we read - 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. So many Christians today are weary and have lost heart. Why? Because they have not truly considered Jesus in his fullness. Chapter one of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-18, Hebrews 12:3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Receiving Constructive Criticism Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 20, 2003

based on 26 ratings

| 8,631 views

The way in which we hear others’ criticism is a measure of our own spiritual maturity. Some criticism is intended only to hurt, and reveals the critics’ issues. But we need to hear the truth, and if we see the suffering of Christ, that puts into perspec

How would you feel about taking a psychological test today? Sort of a verbal Rorschach. Let me paint a word picture for you, and then we’ll see what comes to your mind. You are running a marathon race. You have practiced hard, and have now entered a 10K race. You have been told that it is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Walk Of Victory Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 4, 2003

based on 55 ratings

| 13,093 views

The key to the Christian life is to live in victory and the key to victory is Looking to Jesus. This message instructs the believer how to look to Christ in appropriating the victory.

THE FORWARD WALK – PART THREE “THE WALK OF VICTORY – LOOK TO JESUS!” HEBREWS 12:1-2 - ©LARRY L. THOMPSON (2003) “Therefore, 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 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Traveling Lightly

Contributed by Judah Thomas on May 22, 2002

based on 46 ratings

| 11,988 views

An exciting sermon on lightening the loads in life:spiritual, mental, & physical. Live a simple live. Enjoy the simplicity of Creation.

· Have you ever been to an airport and seen the people’s suitcases? (some over 100 lbs!) · Have you ever helped someone move and wonder why they have certain things? · Maybe you’ve wondered why you have certain things? (Magazines, school papers, etc.) People are burdened now more than ever: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Distractions

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 11, 2002

based on 95 ratings

| 47,398 views

This sermon was written to be preached by our young people in the church on youth day 2002. It deals with distractions which hinder our progress in life and if God.

Distractions Youth Day 6/8/2002 Proverbs 3:5-12 Hebrews 12:1-3 1 Samuel 13:1-6 Aaron Our theme for Youth Day is Distractions. LaDawn and I will share this sermon together. I’ll start it and she will finish it. What is a distraction. A distraction is anything that takes our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, Proverbs 3:5-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Three Tips For Running A Race

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

based on 68 ratings

| 7,029 views

The Writer of Hebrews provides three words of advice for running the race of our Christian life.

I. Introduction a. The Idea is that of running a marathon. b. In this passage of Scripture we are given three words of advice for running the race II. The first word of advice is to Remember the Testimony of Others (1) a. Ill. Football players remember the previous winners of super bowl. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Extreme

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 9, 2002

based on 14 ratings

| 3,920 views

A sermon to promote Vacation Bible School (Standard Publishing 2002)

Sermon for 7/7/2002 The Extreme Hebrews 12:1-2 Introduction: The movie Twister is a tale about tornado chasers. A tornado chaser is one who observes tornados at close range. In this movie we see a group of tornado chasers who are extreme. They put themselves on the line to observe these ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing By Running The Race Of Life

Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 10, 2002

based on 21 ratings

| 4,395 views

3 Actions to take to run the Race of Life based on Hebrews 12: 1-3

Growing by Running the Race of Life Hebrews 12: 1-3 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, we must get rid of every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and run with endurance the race set out for us, 2 keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the pioneer and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Change Your Clothes Series

Contributed by Tony Searles on Mar 11, 2003

based on 36 ratings

| 18,707 views

It is time that the church lay aside those things that weigh us down, and slow our progress in the Lord. Rather, put on the garment of Praise!

Stand & Read - Isaiah 61:1-3 ?The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives, and freedom to prisoners; [2] To proclaim the favorable year of the Lord, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Other

The Benefits Of Focusing On Jesus Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 29, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 15,713 views

When you say: "I do not have sufficient strength, resources or wisdom to handle this problem." - Jesus says, "My grace is sufficient for you for My power is perfected in your weakness

1. When you say: "It’s impossible!" - Jesus says, "What is impossible with men is possible with God. All things are possible for him who believes." (Luke 18:27; Mark 9:23) 2. When you say: "I’m too tired" - Jesus says, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have You Ever Been Lost?

Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 13, 2002

based on 40 ratings

| 4,293 views

Sermon calling us to throw off the old, and run the race with everyone else.

Following Jesus? Have you ever been lost? I have. I’ve been told the story of when I was 3 or 4 and my mom couldn’t find me. She called my dad at work. He simply told her to find lonesome and she would find me. Let me explain who lonesome is. Being a only child until I was nine, Lonesome was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

The Contest

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

based on 5 ratings

| 2,199 views

The Christian life is not a sprint it is a marathon.

Running Life’s Race – To Win The boy had many questions. Most of the questions had to do with these Saints. “Why are they called Saints?” “How do you get to be a Saint?” As it is for many children, the answers to the questions were just not enough. Soon the questions ended, and they boy just sat ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Consider Him

Contributed by Bud Martenn on Mar 25, 2002

based on 74 ratings

| 5,266 views

The highest thoughts a man can have is when he considers Jesus Christ

CONSIDER HIM Heb.12:1-3 1. The word “consider” > analogizomai > ana = up, upon + logos word, logic 2. Literally to - analyse, think upon, study, contemplate, meditate, concentrate 3. The entire book of Hebrews is a consideration of Jesus Christ (3:1)(7:4)(12:3) 4. We (like the Hebrews) so ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

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