Sermons on Hebrews 12:3-15:

The Life Of Christ #1 - He Lived... Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 5, 2005

Part 1 in this series, focusing on what we can learn not just from the words and events surrounding Jesus’ life, but what He modeled for us.

The Life of Christ Part 1: He Lived... Various Scriptures March 6, 2005 Introduction In its "Man of the Millenium" issue in December of 1999, TIME magazine had this to say: MAN OF THE MILLENIUM "The memory of any stretch of years eventually resolves to a list of names, and one of the useful ways ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Irreducible Cross

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Mar 23, 2005

As much as our culture, or we, might try, to remove it as a barrier...as much as the world might like to make it into only a symbol, and rob it of its eternal meaning, the cross is irreducible. It’s irreducible in time. It’s irreducible in eternity.

The Irreducible Cross TCF Good Friday sermon March 25, 2005 I found this quote a few weeks ago in an article on a very popular TV preacher. This guy sells tickets to his national tour, and fills 15-20,000-seat arenas with his positive message. In this quote, he describes his own church, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holiness

Contributed by Lucky Ekentason on Apr 10, 2005

REMINDING BELIEVER WE ARE CALLED TO BE HOLY UNTO THE LORD. GOD EXPECTS EVERY BELIEVER TO SHOW FORTH THE GLORY OF GOD IN OUR WALK WITH HIM; IN PURITY OF HEART.

Holiness is the very nature of God. It is impossible for God to sin. It is not about Him not willing to sin; but in His nature He can not sin. Prophet Habakkuk gives us an insight to the nature of the God of Heaven. In Habakkuk 1:13 "Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Holiness

The Lords Base Ball Game

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Apr 16, 2005

THE LORDS BASEBALL TEAM PLAYING THE DEVILS TEAM.

HEB 12:1-3 TITLE THE LORD"S BASE BALL GAME I PREACHED THIS TO THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF THE CHURCH YOU CAN ADD YOUR ON MEAT TO IT. FREDDY AND THE LORD STOOD BY TO OBSERVE A BASE BALL GAME .THE LORD"S TEAM WAS PLAYING SATAN"S TEAM. THE LORD"S TEAM WAS AT BAT THE SCORE WAS TIED ZERO TO ZERO AND IT ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Just Like My Dad

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Nov 24, 2005

This is a sermon that teaches us how God deals with us when we sin.

Just like my Dad Hebrews 12:5-11 I know that many of you have heard me say that I was on drugs when I was young. I was drug to church every time the doors were open. And that is only one of my many memories that I thank God for. I can remember mom telling me to get her a switch. We all knew what ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: *other

Running Free

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 6, 2005

A sermon delivered at the local University Christian Union on how to run the race free and unhindered- and how to run the race till the end. (Covers a fair amount about proofing against falling away).

Running Free heb 12:1-13. Uni of Winch. 5th Dec 2005 In 1968 Tanzania selected John Stephen Akhwari to represent it in the Mexico City Olympics. During the marathon, he stumbled & fell seriously damaging his knee. By 7pm an Ethiopian runner had won the race, and all others had finished. Only a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Transforming Power Of The Word Of God Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 12, 2005

#8 in a series on Hebrews. This sermon gives four reasons that we should not disregard the word of God.

A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 8 “The Transforming Power of the Word of God.” Hebrews 4:12-13 I was thirteen years old when I first became aware of being under the scalpel of God’s word. It was then that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13, Hebrews 12:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

Correr Es Trabajoso

Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 17, 2005

Es laboroso correr en una carrera. Solamente los que hacen el sacrificio pueden ganar el premio. Dios nos da ayuda en ganar la carrera.

Hebreos 12:1-3 ¶ Por tanto, nosotros también, teniendo en derredor nuestro tan grande nube de testigos, despojémonos de todo peso y del pecado que tan fácilmente nos enreda, y corramos con perseverancia la carrera que tenemos por delante, 2 puestos los ojos en Jesús, el autor y consumador de la ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

What God Requires Of Us

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 15, 2004

Holy living as the Bible says

What does God Require of us? A man asked, “How much religion can a man have and still get into heaven?” In saying this, he was actually scheming to cheat both God and the devil. He wanted God’s full salvation but did not want to have to serve him with all his heart. He wanted enough religion to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14, Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Trip To God's Woodshed

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002

God’s chastisement to His disobedient children.

HEBREWS 12: 5-11 “A TRIP TO GOD’S WOODSHED” A) I heard about a young boy that went off to one of these extremely expensive universities. * The bills were coming in monthly to these parents, & they were struggling to keep their head above water. * One day his mother received a letter from him ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

So, You're Eat Up With It

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002

The dangerous sin of bitterness.

HEB.12:14-15 "SO, YOU’RE EAT UP WITH IT" A) I read about a news story that was heard on the local news in Liberal, Kansas ... * It told of an elderly lady driving a big, new, expensive car. * It seems that she was preparing to back into a parallel parking space when suddenly a young man in a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

When Trouble Comes Your Way

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 28, 2002

A message given to single adults but not limited to singles. An answer to the question of why trials and problems come into out lives.

When Trouble Comes Your Way II Cor. 1:8-9 and 4:8-10 Introduction People react to trouble in different ways: Some Grumble – Some Gripe – Some Groan – Some Grieve – Some Growl - and SOME GROW. Trouble will never leave a person the same. It will either leave you “bitter” or “better”. A poet ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-9, Hebrews 12:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Key To Seeing God

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Jan 3, 2003

The key to seeing God has to do with right relationships--with others and God Himself.

The Key to Seeing God (Hebrews 12:14-29) I. Right Relationships with Others A. Watching out that no one misses out on God’s grace 1. Accepting God’s grace 2. Granting God’s grace B. Watching out that no bitter root sprouts C. Watching out that no one is overcome by immorality or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-29

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

New Year's Resolutions Require More Than Duct Tape

Contributed by Chris Mason on Jan 4, 2003

God through the death of His Son offers more than a quick fix, rather He offers a lasting solution!

INTRODUCTION The first week in January, has to be the most depressing week of the year! The holidays are over, all the family and friends are gone, the presents have all been opened, the Christmas candy has dwindled, and now it’s time to go back to work and school! What a drag! While I think ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Picture Of God At Home

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 11, 2003

This message deals with the fact that God the Father disciplines those who are true children of God.

A Picture of God at Home Hebrews 12:5-13 Introduction: Today we will be studying the beautiful picture that God has given us of Himself, our earthly Father. Dads, you should be very aware of the fact that you are the first picture of God that your children will see. This Father’s Day we will ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-13

Denomination: Baptist