Sermons on Hebrews 12:3-15:

When The Odds Are Stacked Against You

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 27, 2008

The Gold in life’s marathon is pleasing God. Too often we burden ourselves with a different focus which asks, "What’s in it for me?¨ Sometimes it’s not even about that but focuses on what everyone else expects or how he or she believes I should perfor

“When the odds are stacked against you” Scripture reading/text: Hebrews 12:1-3 VIDEO CLIP - ALIEN Last week Glenys spoke on “Clearing the Hurdles” - Perdita Felician: “I won’t quit until the final hour.” - Elyse Hopfner-Hibbs medalist raised by a single mom (two Olympians in this story) We learned ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Salvation Army

Is It Possible To Be A Good Dad? (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Sep 2, 2008

What are some of the qualities a man needs to be a good dad?

Note: This is the sermon manuscript that Ben carried into the pulpit. Feel free to use it in any way to advance the kingdom of God. Questions For God: Is It Possible to Be a Good Dad? (Part 2) Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, Aug. 24, 2008 Turn in your Bibles to Hebrews 12. We have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Esenciales De Santidad #101

Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 7, 2008

¿Sabes tu lo que signifíca seguir en la santidad? Punto por punto podemos entenderlo mejor.

ESENCIALES DE SANTIDAD #101 Santidad Interior vs. Exterior Texto central: Hebreos 12:14 1 Ts. 4:6-8 6 y que en este asunto nadie atropelle ni engañe a su hermano; porque el Señor es el que toma venganza en todas estas cosas, como ya os hemos dicho y advertido. 7 Porque Dios no nos ha llamado a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Olympians Respect God's Discipline Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 8, 2008

Spiritual Olympian, with a ’go for the goal’ mindset, respect God’s discipline.

Title: Olympians Respect God’s Discipline Text: Hebrews 12:5-11 The Big Idea: Spiritual Olympians, with a “go for the goal” mindset, respect God’s discipline. Series: Spiritual Olympians: Going for the Goal, is based on Hebrews 12:1-13 and designed to coincide with the 2008 Olympic Games in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Olympians Recover From Injuries Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 12, 2008

Spiritual Olympians with a "go for the goal" mindset, recover from injuries.

Title: Olympians Recover from Injuries Text: Hebrews 12:12-13 The Big Idea: Spiritual Olympians, with a “go for the goal” mindset, recover from injuries. Series: Spiritual Olympians: Going for the Goal, is based on Hebrews 12:1-13 and designed to coincide with the 2008 Olympic Games in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be Used By God

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 26, 2008

We often talk about wanting to be used by God but aren’t willing to discuss what we must be willing to do for that to happen.

Introduction: Do you think God can use you? As Christians we should have the confidence that God can use us, but often we don’t. Why? The simple answer is a lack of faith, but what does that mean? Jesus talked about faith moving mountains, but most of us don’t have any connection with that level ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How To Persist In Our Faith Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Sep 29, 2008

sermon looks at Jesus as the ultimate mentor and how we can throw off distractions and unbelief that keep us off the purpose and Christian race that God has for us

HOW TO PERSIST IN OUR FAITH 50 Days of Faith Part 4 of 8 – Hebrews 12:1-3 Acknowledgement - Rick Warren We’re in this series “50- Days of Faith. The Bible tells us we have many mentors, witnesses who lived a life of faith. But the Bible tells us our ultimate witness and mentor is Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

What Are You Looking At ? Series

Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Oct 20, 2006

2nd in a series of 2. Rather than focus on the problems of life, we should look unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.

What are you looking at? Hebrews 12:1-3 Continue dialogue from Zaccheus. He rose above the rest of the crowd, and made the extra effort to see Jesus passing through. We talked about getting into position to receive the blessings from God, and how the timing in life is everything. (Marvin & ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

God's Plan For Spiritual Misfits Series

Contributed by David Selleck on Oct 26, 2006

Second in a series of messages from Michael Yaconelli’s book "Messy Spirituality" God’s Annoying Love for Imperfect People.

Template Oct 8, 2006 Messy Spirituality Series 2 Felt Need: What is God’s plan for my life, why is this so difficult to figure out? Desired Results: Persons would hear the Good News of God’s grace and know that they are loved and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Message: God’s plan for Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

God's Might Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 21, 2008

3rd in series on Hebrews (Section 4) This message emphasizes the power of God in our lives.

It takes Faith to survive Winter “1816 and Froze to Death” Especially in Michigan! Most of us survive winter because we have seen spring – many times – in our lives! We know that winter ends – eventually. But even with a history of many winters behind us it can be difficult for us to endure a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Olympians Remember The Witnesses Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 2, 2008

Spiritual Olympians, with a "go for the goal" mindset, remember the witnesses.

Title: Olympians Remember the Witnesses Text: Hebrews 12:1 The Big Idea: Spiritual Olympians, with a “go for the goal” mindset, remember the witnesses. Series: Spiritual Olympians: Going for the Goal is based on Hebrews 12:1-13. The series is designed to coincide with the 2008 Olympic Games ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"How To Heal A Wounded Heart”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 11, 2008

One of Satan’s ways of attacking God’s people is through woundedness. Therefore, we must learn how to let God heal our hearts.

In our passage for today, the writer of Hebrews speaks to us about spiritual warfare. You might ask, “Where do you get that? Isn’t this passage one about holy living and getting along with others?” Well, we understand that the writer is emphasizing an aspect of the believer’s spiritual warfare by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do With A Bum Knee Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006

To develop a more finely-tuned attitude toward hardships and to develop a plan that will help to regularly grow through events that stretch us

1. Title: What To Do With a Bum Knee 2. Text: Hebrews 12:4-13 (12:3-29) 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd. September 17, 2006, in the series “Nothing Better Than The Best” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand how difficulties are used by God for our good; what a right ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Run The Race Pt.1 Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 1, 2006

This is the first in a series focusing on the need for God’s people to learn the importance of bearing up under opposition and trials so that God’s Kingdom might be established in us and in the world.

How to Run the Race (Pt. I) Sermon – July 24th 2005 Perseverance is a word and in particular a concept that is largely foreign to people in Western society. But it is something that we, as God’s people must grasp. We have to trust that as we do the work of God, He will do His part – He will give ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Week 3 "From Me To God” Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Dec 10, 2006

Week 3 of 13

Seismic Shifts Session 3 “From Me to God” RBW (inspired from “seismic shifts” book) Introduction: + Seismic Promo Video Clip Congregational Reading: +Isaiah 6:1-3 (NIV) 1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Bible Church