Sermons on Yehudim In Moshiach 11:9:

The Cloud Of Witnesses

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 1, 2003

A look at the "Hall of Fame" of the faithful.

Some years ago, I was in Tennessee, passing through Gatlinburg, and as I was passing through, I noticed that there were several rather unusual billboards advertising a rather unusual tourist attraction. Along with billboards advertising restaurants, fishing ponds, and amusement centers, there ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Choosing The Best: And Leaving The Rest Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 13, 2003

Learning to look for God’s will

Let me share with you some statistics from 1992. The New Republic in its January 27 issue reported that the number of products in a typical supermarket in 92 was some 30,000. In 1976 it was 9,000. Likewise in 1992’s produce section there was 285 products while in 1975 only 65. My how our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Place Of Faith

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2003

Faith consists of risk, offers a reward, requires action, and is the way of acceptance.

Football season is upon us as we enter the final month of summer 2003. Soon the days will grow cooler, the night will come earlier, and the clothes will cover more of us rather than less. Already the pundits are making their predictions regarding the best teams in the high school and college polls ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Church Of God

Faith Is. . . Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 14, 2003

Part 3 of a 3-part series focusing on faith, hope, and love. This message focuses on what faith is as found in Hebrews 11.

Scripture Ref: Hebrews 11:1-40 Romans 5:1-2 1. Introduction a. Part 3 of a 3-part series on faith, hope and love. Last week we discussed hope. We learned that we have a living inheritance of hope. Our hope is not just a pipe dream or a wish, but rather, it is a promise of life eternal with a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40, Romans 5:1-2

Heaven's Heroes: Abraham Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 27, 2003

By faith Abraham obeyed the call of God; by faith Abraham patiently waited for the promise of God.

THE LIFE OF FAITH IS THE ONLY LIFE THAT PLEASES GOD. “What is faith? It is the confident assurance that what we hope for is going to happen. It is the evidence of things we cannot see” (Hebrews 11:1, NLT). Abraham OBEYED a GOD he had never seen. Abraham PATIENTLY WAITED for a CITY he had ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1, Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Its Moving Day Again

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006

Christians are to be a light in a dark place, Our lives are to be an example, a light others can follow in our pilgrimage to the Father’s house.

ITS MOVING DAY AGAIN Hebrews 11__1-16 BY CHARLES SCOTT Church of the Good Shepherd Indianapolis Hebrews 11:1-3, (4-7), 8-16 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the people of old received their commendation. By faith we understand that the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

A Call To Obey

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Jun 3, 2002

Seeing what we can learn from Abram about obedience to God’s call.

I want to tell you about a dream I have. It is a far fetched one and stands absolutely no chance of coming true, yet it is still one of my dreams and so it is important to me. In fact, it is a dream that is probably common to every parent in the world, although, as far as I know, it has never come ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Faithfulness, Key To Unlocking God's Door

Contributed by Kamau N'namdi on Jul 19, 2002

Faithfulness to God will get us access into God’s heavenly blessings

“ Faithfulness: The Key To Unlocking God’s Door ” Hebrews 11:1-6 “Now what is faith to each one of us, and what does it make us do? One of our church members offered that it is our hope that we are going to Heaven”, (by the way we are living). Another member offer that faith is “living right”. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40, Colossians 1:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Top 40 With Gumption

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2002

Being in God’s "top 40" requires faith that takes action and makes a commitment.

Contrary to my children’s belief I was not a child of the 30s, 40s, 50s, or even 60’s. Granted I was born in the 60’s but I was too young to be part of that decade. I was a child of the 70’s and all those things that came with it. Bell bottoms and polyester pants, pet rocks, the Brady Bunch, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: United Methodist

A Living Faith Series

Contributed by Steve Salmon on Oct 9, 2002

This sermon deals with the Irony, absolute and longing of faith.

A Living Faith Hebrews 11 SICC 9/15/02 (Morning) INTRODUCTION: What is living by faith? Buy stocks when market is low? I live by faith because I never buy rock salt until I see ice. I have faith there won’t be any snow. Two ideas of faith. One is doctrine. Be true to “the faith.” Pass “the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking For A City

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Aug 26, 2002

Shows how we who are called to follow Christ can and should treat this world as temporary. A lot of illustrations in this sermon.

“Looking for a City…” Hebrews 11:8-10 Hebrews 11:8 It was by faith that Abraham obeyed when God called him to leave home and go to another land that God would give him as his inheritance. He went without knowing where he was going. God called Abraham to leave his home, to leave everything he knew, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:18-20, Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hero's Of The Faith Part 1

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

This is the first sermon from the Faith hall of fame

Hebrews 11:13-16(With illusions to 11:1-12) To make sure God will not be ashamed of us for our lack of faith Introduction A. Remember a few weeks ago we had Barnabas here? By faith Barnabas left his home and went to live with his uncle to receive and education. That did not happen. So then by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16, Hebrews 11:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Faith: Life's Foundation Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 29, 2002

Are your beliefs real Faith?

Faith- The Foundation for Life A young woman was speaking with one of my sons last week about prayer. “Who are you talking to?” she asked in all sincerity. She did not grasp the personal Presence of God. They talked on of his daily reading of the Scripture, an exercise that caused her ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Building A Life Of Faith (I) Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 9, 2001

Learn from Abraham - faith is obeying God even when we do not fully understand everything.

It is important for us to have faith in God. Not only are we saved by putting our faith in Jesus Christ, we can remain strong in life because of faith in God. Faith is the first thing that Peter said we need in 2 Peter 1 (theme). To grow strong and bear fruit for Christ, we must first of all, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Can I Have Doubts And Still Be A Christian? Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 26, 2002

When it comes to doubt, we need to see that: 1. Doubts can build faith. 2. We will never have all the answers. 3. A cynical spirit leads us away from God.

Philip Yancey in his book, Disappointment with God, tells of a letter he received from a woman who was struggling with life and her faith in God. He says, “A young mother wrote that her joy had turned to bitterness and grief when she delivered a daughter with spina bifida, a birth defect that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Methodist