Sermons on Hebrews 12:2-4:

The Outstretched Arms

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 30, 2009

Christ’s suffering & cost to secure for us the free gift of salvation.

James A. Harnish (Tampa, Florida), in his 1993 Easter sermon, tells the story of a little boy who was not exactly happy about going to church on Easter Sunday morning. His new shoes were too tight, his tie pinched his neck and the weather was just too beautiful to be cooped up inside ... As he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Fixing Our Eyes On Jesus

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 1, 2009

Our text tells us exactly what is important about fixing our eyes on Jesus. It’s because of who He is and what He did. 1- Jesus is the author 2- Jesus is the savior 3- Jesus is the victor

INTRO.- Let us run the race. ILL.- A man decided to take up jogging. He was astounded by the wide selection of jogging shoes available at the local sports shoe store. While trying on a basic pair of jogging shoe, he noticed a minor feature and asked the clerk: "What is this little pocket thing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Running The Race By Looking At Jesus

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 7, 2009

This short talk given at a Communion service during Holy Week asks three questions: What must we reject, how must we run and where must we look?

The New Testament scholar Raymond Brown wrote this: “Using vivid athletic imagery the author [of Hebrews] tells his readers what they must reject, how they must run and where they must look.” 1: What we must reject: “Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Anglican

Living And Dying For Jesus: Thoughts For All Saints Day

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 1, 2006

This sermon talks about how in baptism we "cross the threshold" into God’s family. We become "saints" by virtue of our connection to Jesus. Many "saints’ past and present have given their life because of their witness to the resurrection of Jesus.

In Jesus Holy Name November 5, 2006 Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 All Saints Day, Redeemer Lutheran “Living and Dying for Jesus: thoughts for All Saints Day” I have on my shelf one of those books on Systematic Theology…translated from German into English, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

Games People Play: Twister

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 16, 2008

Sometimes you feel twisted in different directions in your life. Take a lesson from the game of Twister to see how you can handle those life’s tuggings.

Opener – Circle Twister Have youth group leaders get all participants standing and forming two circles. One of the circles should be inside of the other circle. It’s helpful if there are a couple of the leaders standing on a stage above the players or on a stable platform/chairs. When the music ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Problem Of Focus

Contributed by George Bannister on May 20, 2008

This message deals with the tendency for believers to develop the wrong focus in life.

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4 ETS: Paul encourages the Hebrew believers to keep focused on Christ. ESS: It is of vital importance that believers keep the proper focus in life. OSS: Christians will repent of having an improper focus in their lives; and commit to refocusing on Christ. PQ: What do the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Author And Finisher

Contributed by Mark Baker on Mar 13, 2008

His Word says He will never leave us or forsake us. He is always there assisting, encouraging, leading, comforting, giving direction, and disciplining, as needed.

Hebrews 12:2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. One translation says author and prefecter of our faith. Another translation says our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Hebrews 12:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When God Has His Hand On You

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Nov 29, 2008

It is difficult, from time to time, to understand that as Christians we will find ourselves in some “interesting” storms.  What is even more important is to understand that the storms that come in our lives are allowed by the permissive decree of God. 

Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III When God Has His Hand on You Hebrews 12:4-11 PRELIMINARIES To my good friend and minister of this congregation of saints, Brother David M. Tillman, Jr., brother Arlester Johnson and others who are numbered among the leadership. Members of the Narrow Lane Church ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-11, Hebrews 12:4-12

After Thanksgiving... Family

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 6, 2008

How do we mature in Christ as a church? What are some of the main elements involved and how can we put them to use for God’s glory?

My sermon last week on Thanksgiving received more responses from you than usual. Responses are very helpful to me. Preaching becomes a one way conversation between the minister and the church pretty easily. I prayerfully seek to bring a message from the word of God for the good of our family here ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Homesick

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Mar 25, 2008

Homesick- Have you ever been homesick? There was a time in my life when I was in college, my parents were getting a divorce, and my team was on a losing streak, and I can’t remember, but I believe that I was in a slump. I wanted to go home bad! This

HOMESICK! Heb. 12:1-3 Our world is corrupt. It is becoming more corrupt ever day. The issues today are not any different than they were way back when we left the garden. They may manifest themselves differently. The root is the same. Today we face same sex marriage, child abuse, drug ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Run The Race!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000

Finishing the race is critically important to all of us who would be followers of Jesus. And Hebrews 12:1-3 contains at least 3 pieces of advice that will help each of us faithfully run the race that is before us.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) ILL. The 1992 Summer Olympics featured two tremendously heart-rending moments. American sprinter Gail Devers, the clear leader in the 100 meter hurdles, tripped over the last barrier. She agonizingly pulled herself to her knees ...read more

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

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Endure The Contradcition

Contributed by Pastor Michael Lampkin on Jan 8, 2001

This Sermon is about enduring hardship even when folk despitfully use you. {This Sermon Has been REVISED}

-----------------------------*The Book of Hebrews*------------------------------------------------------------------- The 12th Chapter------------------------------------- 1Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Change Your Clothes Series

Contributed by Tony Searles on Mar 11, 2003

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

Running The Race Of Faith With Perseverance

Contributed by Robert Sauers on Oct 23, 2003

The life of the Christian is compared to a race. How are we able to run this race with perseverance?

Hebrews 12:1-2: “Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran