Sermons on Hebrews 12:3-13: showing 1-15 of 576

Running Your Race - God's Olympics

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 2, 2003

Whether you realize it or not, as a Christian you are in a race. Salvation is the gift that puts you in that race. How you run that race and finish it is the theme of this message.

Running Your Race Heb. 12:1-3 Intro. Ill. - Eric Liddell “The Flying Scotsman” (Note - Read about Eric Liddell’s life at the end of Sermon notes) (If possible play the theme from the movie "Chariots of Fire" some time during the service. Dino, the Christian concert pianist, has an ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Victorious Faith Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 16, 2003

After considering all the "hero’s" of faith from chapter eleven, the Hebrew writer asks us to do one more thing. Having walked through the "Hall of Fame of Faith," the writer wants us to think about these people as we ponder his next thought.

Hebrews 12:1-3 INTRODUCTION After considering all the "hero’s" of faith from chapter eleven, the Hebrew writer asks us to do one more thing. Having walked through the "Hall of Fame of Faith," the writer wants us to think about these people as we ponder his next thought. Now it is no ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Things Do Not Turn Out Right Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001

This sermon deals with Joseph after his rise to prominence. How does he deal with those who hurt him along the way.

When Things Just Don’t Go Right Part III Genesis 41:41-56 Hebrews 12:1-13 We have been looking at the life of a young man named Joseph over the past few messages, and one of the things we have seen again and again is that even when you obey God, some things just don’t go right from our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, Genesis 41:41-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let Us Throw Off Everything That Hinders Series

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000

#1 in "Let Us" Series

#1 "LET US THROW OFF EVERYTHING THAT HINDERS" TEXT: Hebrews 12:1-13 INTRO: (Having just concluded a series on God’s promises to us, we are going to look at a series now calling us to respond to God’s love for us, it is the "LET US" series...each message comes from a passage that is a call to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Have All The Heroes Gone?

Contributed by Marc Jones on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction:  1.

Introduction:  1. Where have all the heroes gone? 2. I remember that as a child, I had many heroes. 3. Through books I remember reading of the great men of history - of pharaohs and kings, of inventors and pioneers, and of presidents like Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln. 4. On ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13

Christ As The Perfect Role Model For Youth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Learning how to fix our eyes on Jesus as the author and perfecter of our faith. (Heb. 12:1,2)

Christ as the Ideal Model for Youth (Heb. 12:1-3) Young people are bombarded with a continuous stream of morally degrading images in our television age. Only 12% of young people are attending church on a regular basis. There is a crisis going on in our youth’s spiritual development in America and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, Hebrews 12:1, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Father Series

Contributed by Ralph Bouma on Oct 20, 2000

The central topic of our text is good gifts. What are good gifts?

SERMON #177 SERMON ON THE MOUNT #74 OUR FATHER'S GIVING OF GOOD GIFTS If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? MAT 7:11. The central topic of our text is good gifts. What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:11, Hebrews 12:11

Denomination: *other

The Fruits Of Our Labor

Contributed by Johnny Small on Aug 23, 2002

On Labor Day many of us receive a day off from work to relax and reflex back on our labors. How would Jesus rate the fruits of our labor?

The Fruits of Our Labor This Labor Day holiday, we need to take a look at the labors of our lives and see what importance Jesus places on labor. When we think of labor we naturally think about the many hours that we put in at our place of work. The fruit of this labor sets the standards of our ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11, Hebrews 12:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Discipline

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

Yes God does still discipline us. This sermon talks about the reason and the result of God’s discipline

Hebrews 12:7-13 God’s Discipline Introduction 1. This is one of those subjects none of us like. 2. Even the nerds who would tell you they like school, would say they don’t like discipline. 3. When is the last time you heard someone say, oh that discipline I just received felt so good 4. However we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:7-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Perseverance

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002

In this world, we shall face tribulation. For this reason, perseverance is an important grace to develop in our lives. In this Bible study, we learn how to do just that.

I.DEFINITION. The word is the Greek HUPOMONE. In Classical Greece it described the ability of a plant to thrive in a harsh environment - literally in the deserts and rocky slopes. In later Greek and Jewish literature, it was used to refer to the ’spiritual staying power’ which enabled the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Does God Discipline His Children. Series

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Sep 13, 2002

A Sermon on the root of all sin and how God chastens his children. Also explaining why things like Sept 11 happens.

Intro: There is an unfortunate thing happening while we sit here today. Happens to you, to me, to individuals, groups, families, nations and countries. Happened from the first human beings until today and will certainly happen in the future. It happens with this church and with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16, Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

But I Just Can't Win Series

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Sep 21, 2002

God knows the pains of life because as a human God endured those pains. God knows how to comfort and encourage us. The author of Hebrews encourages us as he or she would advise an athlete preparing for a contest so that we might win.

Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Series: “What To Do” But I Just Can’t Win (See also I Don’t Know What To Do; But I Disappointed; But Life is Too Hard; What You Need, God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Holiness

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Sep 26, 2002

Comparison between Old Testament and New Testament Holines.

“Holiness” Text: Hebrew 12:5-15 Intro: Notice verse 14. The word of God says very clearly that without holiness a man cannot see God. Based on the word of God, I believe the reason that many Christians have not seen God is because they lack holiness, When I say have not seen God, I am not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Running The Race Series

Contributed by Steve Salmon on Oct 9, 2002

This sermon explores the tension between the accomplishments of the faithful and their character and discovers that Jesus fills the gap between righteousness and our character.

Running The Race Hebrews 12:1-12 SICC 9/22/02 CONFLICT INTRODUCTION The image of chapter 11 is a great one. The saints of old cheering us on so that we finish the race. If life is a race, it is a steeplechase not a track meet. Maybe even an extreme steeplechase. There are moving obstructions we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discipline Or Warfare, Which?

Contributed by George Bannister on Oct 10, 2002

Helps the believer to determine whether he is experiencing God’s discipline or Spiritual Warfare.

TEXTS: Hebrews 12:5-11; Ephesians 6:10-17 ESS: The believer must learn to discern the difference between Spiritual Warfare and God’s Discipline. OSS: To help the believer to determine if he is under God’s discipline or Spiritual warfare. PQ: How do I determine if I am undergoing Spiritual Warfare ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11, Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist