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  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Running The Race Of Your Life Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 31, 2008
    based on 31 ratings
     | 16,743 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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    God's Woodshed

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 17, 2008
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    What happens when we disobey God and He has to take us into His "woodshed?" Hebrews 12 tells us exactly.

    1. Illus. of my dad as a boy • Lived on a farm, had a woodshed. Last thing you wanted was an invitation to join my grandfather in the woodshed. • Local pastor named Brother Douglas had a radio show they listened to each Saturday. • Once my dad was smarting off at the dinner table. When my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Lock avatar

    Run With Endurance Series

    Contributed by William Lock on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,744 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

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Focus On Jesus

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,560 views

    Servanthood through Jesus’ leadership in our lives

    Focus on Jesus Hebrews 12:1-13 Introduction Wednesday night changes: - Dinners begin on March 5 – every other week - Bible Study / Sunday school class – Cross-talk and discipleship - Growths happens when we share experiences - It is time to grow, by being honest and encouraging one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Baker avatar

    The Author And Finisher

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Mar 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
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    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

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    God's Might Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 21, 2008
     | 4,013 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Olympians Remember The Witnesses Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 2, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,871 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

    Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Sep 2, 2008
     | 4,199 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dustin T Parker avatar

    Sin's Antagonists Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Sep 2, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,167 views

    Struggle with sin? Here is the hope!

    Sin’s Antagonists Heb 12:4-29 † In the Name of the Savior, Jesus † Antagonize Sin? The struggle – but it is what we believe? God’s gift of peace and righteousness is yours, in Christ Jesus! Hebrews, chapter 12, verse 4, In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Audacious Actions Advocate Atonement Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Nov 11, 2007
     | 2,792 views

    The writer to the Hebrews attempts to show that the Offering of Christ at Calvary was far better than that of Abel. Abel offered up the first human animal sacrifice to atone for his sins, as good as that was-it pales in comparison to what Christ offered.

    HEBREWS 12:1-24 AUDACIOUS ACTIONS ADVOCATE AN ATONEMENT I. ADAM’S ADVERSITY: A. Acknowledgement. B. Atonement. C. Adorning. II. ABEL’S ACTIONS: A. Acquaintance. B. Attestation. C. Acceptance. III. ANOINTER’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Matt Hoffmann avatar

    Lutheran Identity Series: Grace Alone Series

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Aug 18, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,356 views

    In this Sermon series we explore some of the treasures of our Reformation Heritage and Identity. This Sermon is based upon the struggles facing the First Century Jewish Christians and those leaders of the Reformation. The Value of God Grace comes to the

    Sermon 082210 Hebrews 12:4-24 Well, today we are looking at our last “sola” or “alone” statement of the Reformation. This one is “sola gratia” or “grace alone.” Of all the words that we use in the church, the word Grace is among the “big ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Road Rules - Pt. 1 - Indian Running Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 19, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,126 views

    On your mark, get set, GO . . . We are all running. Life is a race. To run well, you must run smart.

    Road Rules Pt. 1 – Indian Running I. Introduction Although you can’t tell it by looking at me now, I have a long history of running in my past. As a 7th grader in middle school I had visions of becoming a great football player. I went out for football and played until my 8th grade ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    His Presence Provides Stability Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Aug 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,693 views

    God's discipline is a incredible blessing, not a negative but proof of His love!

    Concordia Lutheran Church August 22, 2010 His Presence Provides Stability Hebrews 12:4-29 † In Jesus Name † May the grace, the merciful love and peace of God our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ be poured out on you, as the Holy Spirit guides your daily walk in God’s kingdom!! The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Road Rules - Pt. 2 - Side Stitches & Shin Splints Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 26, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,399 views

    On your mark, get set, GO . . . We are all running. Life is a race. To run well, you must run smart.

    I. Introduction As I mentioned last Sunday, and as you can without a doubt you can tell by looking at my physique, I have a long history of running in my past. I began running Cross Country in the 9th grade and began learning different lessons about running. My time at State my Freshmen year for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Accepting God’s Discipline

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010
     | 6,212 views

    Our God is not a vindictive Judge but a Holy Father who loves His children enough to rebuke us when we are wrong and set us on a right path.

    Accepting God’s Discipline Hebrews 12:5-11 Introduction President Calvin Coolidge went to church, and afterwards was asked by a friend what the minister spoke on. “He preached on sin.” The friend asked what the preacher had to say about sin, and was told, “He’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist