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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Thanks For The Discipline, Dad? Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 20, 2011
     | 6,498 views

    A sermon for Father's Day on the Lord's Discipline from Hebrews 12:4-11

    HoHum: When we look for Father’s Day cards we see two general types. There is the classic card variety with some general thanks to dad and an inspiration poem. Then, there are the humorous types that usually poke fun at a father’s lack of abilities or some humorous quality. The one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gold In The Furnace

    Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Jun 20, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,523 views

    Are you going through trials and tribulations? God is putting you through hard times to purify you!

    Gold in the Furnace The hymn is beautiful: Gold in the Furnace Tried Ne’er loses aught but dross, So is the Christian purified, And bettered by the cross. My past few days have been about testing and trials. Yesterday, I had an examination for a course I am doing for my career in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Bitterness Series

    Contributed by Dr. Zachary Sizemore on May 17, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 19,501 views

    Overcoming bitterness is an informative message that will lead every believer to a richer and deeper walk in the truth. It is only when we see ourselves in the eyes of God’s potential that we become conformed fully to his image.

    Overcoming Bitterness Hebrews 12:14,15 “Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:” “Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;” Introduction The writer of ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    We Win Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012
     | 8,183 views

    Winning the race of the Christian life

    Hebrews 12 - 10/28/12 PRAY - Turn with me this morning to the book of Hebrews, chapter 12. We have been going through this book that talks about the “better” system we have in Jesus Christ. The book is written to Jewish Christians who were tempted to go back to the OT sacrificial ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Handling Bitterness Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 25, 2012
     | 7,242 views

    In order avoid becoming bitter in running the race of faith, the author of Hebrews in verses 12–17 gives three exhortations for: 1) Continuance (Hebrews 12:12–13), 2) Diligence (Hebrews 12:14), and for 3) Vigilance (Hebrews 12:15-17).

    During extended times of great physical exertion, like a marathon, an athlete must train themselves to overcome the natural physical obstacles. The first thing that happens to a runner when they start to tire is that their arms drop. The position and motion of the arms are extremely important in ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Jeff Osborne avatar

    An Empty Bowl

    Contributed by Jeff Osborne on Oct 16, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,343 views

    Sin will cost you evey thing

    An Empty Bowl Text: Heb 12:14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the lord: 15. Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of god; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled; 16. Lest there be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Running The Race Of Your Life Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 31, 2008
    based on 31 ratings
     | 17,066 views

    Sermon 13 in Hebrews Series

    Running the Race of Your Life How to Persevere? (Hebrews 12:1) Remove Sin (Hebrews 12:1, 14-17, 25-27) (Apostasy) Receive God’s Encouragement (12:1, 5, 12) From the People of Faith (12:1) From the Perfecter of Faith (12:3-4) Receive God’s Discipline (12:5-11) Give God Thanks (12:28a) Give ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sad N Bad Things Happen To Christians Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 19, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,822 views

    Sad n Bad things happen, we can’t deny them or confess them away. You can also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (Nov 2008)

    A Hard things for Christians to do is accept Sad & Bad things happen to them. Some Christians Live in Denial of Reality claiming/confessing “I am not Sick/Sad nothing bad ever happens to me” Acts full of Power & Persecution & Prison fro those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Run The Race

    Contributed by Andrew Gamblin on Sep 26, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 18,310 views

    Compares the life of a runner to the life of a Christian.

    How many of you have ever watched the olympics on tv? Isn’t it amazing how fast those people are? There is this one guy from the country of Morrocco that ran a mile in 3 minutes and 43 seconds. I think the fastest I ever ran a mile was like 16 minutes and that’s because the coach stopped counting ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Ser Santo O No Ser Santo ¿tú Decides?

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,461 views

    ¿Es cierto que Dios requiere la santidad? Tal vez es una idea de un hombre fanático. Necesitamos estar seguros. Analíce lo que dice la Palabra de Dios.

    Ser santificado o No ser santificado Romanos 7:25 ¡Doy gracias a Dios por medio de Jesucristo nuestro Señor! Así que yo mismo con la mente sirvo a la ley de Dios; pero con la carne, a la ley del pecado. -Todo del capítulo 7 de Romanos es un retrato del hombre que ha recibido ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    The Challenge Of Perseverance Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 2, 2009
    based on 45 ratings
     | 20,817 views

    How to Persevere in the Christian Life

    The Challenge of Perseverance How to persevere Remove Obstacles (Hebrews 12:1) Receive Encouragement (12:1-4) From the People of faith(12:1) From the Jesus (12:3-4) From the Word (12:5a) Receive Discipline (12:5b-11) Slide Good morning. Welcome to Hickory Creek today. We are in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Training For The Race Of Faith”

    Contributed by John Harper on Feb 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,650 views

    We must run the race of faith with patience and not allow our past to trip us up from finishing our race.

    “TRAINING FOR THE RACE OF FAITH” Hebrews 12:1-11 February 1, 2009 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God Introduction: Kurt Warner back for second Super Bowl fairytale with Arizona Cardinals By Oliver Holt on Jan 31, 09 12:00 AM in Superbowl This is what makes Arizona Cardinals quarterback ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William Lock avatar

    Run With Endurance Series

    Contributed by William Lock on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,955 views

    Like any great athlete we need to learn the importance of dedication and endurance for our Christian race.

    HEBREWS 12 A great cloud of witnesses Throw off everything that hinders Run with endurance Fix our eyes on Jesus the Lord disciplines the one he loves A GREAT CLOUD OF WITNESSES Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses… THROW OFF EVERYTHING THAT HINDERS let us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Baker avatar

    The Author And Finisher

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Mar 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 35,789 views

    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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Andy Grossman avatar

    "The Wind In Our Face"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 21, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,906 views

    Three things to do when the storms of life come.

    “The Wind in our Face” April 26, 2009 Hebrews 12:1-4, 2 Timothy 3:14 “Well, the snow is just about melted off of Black Butte. The old timers in this area keep a watch on the conditions on Black Butte to determine when they can plant or not. Last week, with the temperatures in the mid 80’s, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness