59 sermons preach from Hebrews 12 — 58 from real church libraries, transcribed and indexed to the verse, and 1 from the classic library.
“Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race set before us.”
“those who have joined the great cloud of witnesses”
A Reunion Sunday sermon that remembers the congregation's youth mentors and calls worshipers to live with urgency and purpose: recognize life's limits, resist guilty regret, and commit to being about the Father’s business through listening, prayer, service, justice, and faithful stewardship.
“Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race set before us.”
A Sunday service focused on worship and prayer with an extended call to prepare spiritually for an upcoming regional convention. The service emphasized consecration, unity in prayer, expectation and faith for divine visitation, support for church leadership, and invitations to salvation and spiritual growth.
“I continue to run the race that he has set before me ("run the race that he has set before me").”
Pastor Emeritus Clarence Dale Devereaux preaches on Ephesians 6:12–18, urging the church to recognize and engage the spiritual battle with the whole armor of God, persistent prayer, active witness, forgiveness, and living out the gospel.
“Wherefore, seeing we are also compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight and sin, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us.”
A multi-voiced Sunday service focused on "Power in the Name of Jesus," combining worship, testimonies, teaching from Acts and Hebrews, a missions report, instruction on spiritual authority, calls to give and respond, and an altar call for salvation and recommitment.
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“Paraphrase of Hebrews 12: 'let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us... fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith... who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.'”
The sermon teaches that shame is a core human wound—both psychological and social—and that Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection uniquely remove shame by restoring dignity and belonging. Practical freedom comes not from self-help or moralism alone but from encountering the gospel, receiving mercy, practicing confession and community, and participating in the church’s sacraments.
“Since we have such a great cloud of witnesses, let us run with endurance the race set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.”
A Watch Night sermon by Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III encouraging the congregation to recognize God's past faithfulness as fuel for the future—turning last year's failures into next year's highlights, launching Friendship West's next 50 years, and stepping into 2026 with faith, initiative, and prayer.
“Strengthen us to run the race that is before us, laying aside the heavy burdens of sin and death, and to follow the pioneer and the perfecter of our faith, Jesus Christ.”
A Sunday worship service that centers on the claim that being Christian is ultimately about loving God and loving what God loves, becoming transformed to do so, and living together in community; the pastor contrasts fixation on doctrinal disputes with a call to passionate discipleship and practical love.
“Paraphrase of Hebrews: 'we are a cloud of witnesses' and 'run the race... follow the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, Jesus Christ.'”
Sermon reflects on Jesus' response to questions about taxes, using the 'render unto Caesar' moment to distinguish civic obligations from ultimate allegiance to God. The preacher urges Christians to remember their identity as made in God's image, practice faithful stewardship of money and civic life, and let faith shape daily decisions.
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“Turn to our text scripture, Hebrews chapter 12, verses 1 through 3.”
Pastor Willie L. Young Jr. preaches from Hebrews 12 urging the congregation to ‘Focus on Jesus’ — Jesus is the object, author and finisher of our faith — so believers can endure trials, resist returning to old ways, and run the race with perseverance. The service included church announcements, membership recognition, communion, prayers, and invitations for salvation, membership, and restored fellowship.
“For the joy that was set before him he endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
A sermon on James 1:1–12 teaching that trials are a refining pressure from God that produce endurance and maturity. The preacher urges listeners to reframe suffering as purposeful, ask God for wisdom, reevaluate priorities, lean on church community, and remain faithful because the cross and resurrection guarantee ultimate victory.
“You are the author and the finisher of our faith.”
A Sunday worship service focused on God's faithfulness and timely interventions, the importance of prayer, guidance and thanksgiving, with teaching from the Psalms about faith, holiness and confident supplication. Practical calls include repentance, persistent prayer and meditation, wholehearted worship, generosity, and readiness to follow God's guidance.
“"you're the author and the finisher of our faith" (phrase quoted/paraphrased)”
Pastor Nathaniel Green teaches on demonology and deliverance during a Sunday service, exposing the origin and nature of Satan and his demons, explaining their strategies, and calling believers to exercise their God-given authority, repentance, and sustained holiness. The message includes Scripture-based teaching, a practical exhortation about tithing/giving, warnings about public exposure and social media, and a corporate altar call for deliverance and healing.
“He said, 'I'm the author... the finisher of your faith.'”
A sermon from the Book of Revelation (chapter 1) that presents Jesus as the triumphant, authoritative 'Jesus 2.0,' calls people to repentance and readiness for Christ's return, and teaches practical kingdom principles on obedience, tithing, and stewardship (Deuteronomy 28 applied). Worship, testimony, baptisms, and invitations to join church life and ministries punctuate the message.
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“For consider him that endureth such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.”
Pastor Willie L. Young Jr. preaches from Hebrews 12 urging the congregation to ‘Focus on Jesus’ — Jesus is the object, author and finisher of our faith — so believers can endure trials, resist returning to old ways, and run the race with perseverance. The service included church announcements, membership recognition, communion, prayers, and invitations for salvation, membership, and restored fellowship.
“That's why the Bible says you have not yet strived against sin to bloodshed.”
Apostle Tobi teaches that believers are 'champion seed' born into spiritual conflict and called to fight from victory. Using Jacob and Esau, he urges listeners to develop spiritual discipline, practical skill (the 'stew' as a medium of transfer), and a persistent prayer life to claim their destiny, receive revelation and experience deliverance.
“Hebrews 12:4-5 — in your struggle against sin you have not resisted to the point of shedding your blood; 'My son, do not make light of the Lord's discipline and do not lose heart when he rebukes you.'”
A Father's Day Sunday service centered on the theme 'Fathered by God.' The preacher urged listeners to know the Father's heart, trust His discipline, and receive His comfort by embracing repentance, baptism and the Holy Spirit. The service also emphasized wholehearted giving and a missions push, included communion, testimonies, a baptism, and community announcements.
“Reading/paraphrase: 'In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood... "My son, do not make light of the Lord's discipline" ... "no discipline seems pleasant at the time but painful later on; however it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace."'”
A Father's Day Sunday service centered on the theme 'Fathered by God.' The preacher urged listeners to know the Father's heart, trust His discipline, and receive His comfort by embracing repentance, baptism and the Holy Spirit. The service also emphasized wholehearted giving and a missions push, included communion, testimonies, a baptism, and community announcements.
Charles Spurgeon
GOD'S PEOPLE CAN never by any possibility be punished for their sins. God has punished them already in the person of Christ, Christ, their substitute, has endured the full penalty for all their guilt, and neither the justice nor the love of God can ever exact…
Read the full text“don't despise the chastening of the Lord.”
A Christmas morning message explaining why Jesus came — the incarnation as God entering human history to save, restore identity, and defeat Satan — and urging listeners to move from merely acknowledging Christ's birth to allowing Christ to be formed, matured, and Lord in their lives. The sermon highlights the meaning of the wise men's gifts, the importance of passing faith to children, submission to Christ's principles, generosity, and practical next steps for spiritual growth and church participation.
“"Whom the Lord loves he chastens" (the Bible says whom the Lord loves he chastens).”
Sermon from Bright Star & St. James (I AM NOT REGULAR) emphasizing Christian identity (chosen, royal priesthood), the cost and purpose of the anointing, consecration and surrender, practical calls to repentance/salvation, corporate prayer and outreach (tabernacle project, Greater Bronzeville initiatives, PATS), and invitations to give, join, and engage in weekly prayer calls.
“As our Father, we know that you discipline those that you love, Lord.”
Father's Day service focused on honoring earthly fathers and the Heavenly Father, testimonies from fathers at different life stages, and a central call to active, consistent discipleship through daily evangelism, communal fellowship, and faithful stewardship for missions.
“References Hebrews 12 about enduring discipline, saying 'in verses 7 through 10 it talks about how we've all had human fathers who disciplined us as he saw fit.'”
A Father's Day Sunday service centered on the theme 'Fathered by God.' The preacher urged listeners to know the Father's heart, trust His discipline, and receive His comfort by embracing repentance, baptism and the Holy Spirit. The service also emphasized wholehearted giving and a missions push, included communion, testimonies, a baptism, and community announcements.
“As the scripture says, 'no chastisement at this present time seemed joyous but grievous, but afterwards it yielded the peaceable fruits of righteousness.'”
A Bible study exposition of Judges 6 focused on Gideon's call: Israel's oppression due to idolatry, Gideon's reluctance and request for a sign, God's reassurance ('I will be with thee'), and practical applications about calling, faith, and obedience.
“Because the Bible says without holiness, no one shall see (the Lord).”
A Sunday worship service combining extended praise, intercessory prayer, pastoral announcements and a Bible message focused on Psalm 23 (and related Psalms). The preacher uses the metaphor of sheep and shepherd to call believers to know God personally, trust his provision, embrace holiness, receive more of Christ’s gifts (forgiveness, love, power) and then give those gifts away. Service elements include offerings, baby dedications, ministry updates and a charge to be doers of the Word.
““Follow peace with all men.””
A multifaceted Sunday service combining corporate prayer and worship, practical teaching on the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10), and an encouraging message on receiving more from Christ and the Holy Spirit. The service emphasized genuine conversion, evangelism, unity (no discrimination), hearing the Word before service, sanctification, and practical fellowship (convention, youth fest, picnic), with healing and dedication moments.
““Without the fear of God, do you know no man shall see him?” (paraphrase)”
Dr. Taryn N. Tarver preaches about two kinds of fear — the reverential fear (awe) of the Lord that enables wisdom and access to God, and the paralyzing, learned fears that hinder progress. Using Cain and Abel as a case study, she calls listeners to recognize destructive patterns, take responsibility, 'rule over' sin, repent, and prepare for spiritual elevation by cultivating reverence, obedience, and discipline.
“the bible says in hebrews 12 and 14 follow peace with all men and holiness without which no man shall see the lords”
Youth Congress 2021 Tuesday night service with extended worship and performances, a sub-theme message on spiritual authority/Scripture as the remedy against the enemy, and a main sermon calling Christians to intentional love, forgiveness, peacemaking, and evangelistic outreach.
“Cut off every root of bitterness that defiles many.”
A Sunday service focused on trusting God and adopting the mind of Christ — moving from intellectual belief to active trust, dying to sin, choosing others above self, and intentionally renewing the mind. The service also included testimony on vulnerability and healing, practical teaching on stewardship/giving, corporate worship, prayer, and communion.
“See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God... and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.”
Tim Brown teaches that unforgiveness (bitterness) is a pervasive source of spiritual bondage that punishes the holder more than the offender. Drawing on Matthew 18, Matthew 6 and Mark 11, he calls Christians to forgive as God forgave us—absorbing the debt, humanizing the offender, and releasing them—and gives a practical five‑step forgiveness exercise.
““But you have come to Mount Zion, to the heavenly Jerusalem...to the church of the firstborn whose names are written in heaven, to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel.””
A sermon on Revelation 4–5 that defines biblical worship (Romans 12) as giving worth to God, shows why God and Jesus are worthy of worship (creator, sustainer, redeemer), and applies this to daily Christian life—calling for transformed hearts, persevering hope, repentance, and active discipleship.
““Because we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, we will actually join God on his holy mountain forever.””
A Bible-study tracing the motif of mountains as sacred places where heaven and earth meet, showing how the Scriptures move from Eden and Sinai to Jesus — the true human who ascends the mountain, secures God’s presence, and sends his people out to bless the world.
“References Hebrews 12:22–29 about 'the church of the firstborn... to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant' and 'for our God is a consuming fire.'”
A sermon on Revelation 4–5 that defines biblical worship (Romans 12) as giving worth to God, shows why God and Jesus are worthy of worship (creator, sustainer, redeemer), and applies this to daily Christian life—calling for transformed hearts, persevering hope, repentance, and active discipleship.
“The blood of Jesus speaketh (the blood of sprinkling that speaks).”
Pastor encourages believers to respond to God's Word with simple, childlike agreement — “OK” — and to act in faith: give, touch Jesus for healing, persevere, and be willing to surrender possessions or relationships for the sake of the Kingdom. The service includes worship, announcements, testimony on healing, teaching about faith, obedience, sacrifice, communion, and a time of ministry for strength.
“I just pray that the blood of Jesus would speak a better word than the word of shame.”
The sermon teaches that shame is a core human wound—both psychological and social—and that Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection uniquely remove shame by restoring dignity and belonging. Practical freedom comes not from self-help or moralism alone but from encountering the gospel, receiving mercy, practicing confession and community, and participating in the church’s sacraments.
“The Bible says 'I'll shake... I'll shake what can be shaken' (discussion of shaking and what can be shaken).”
Bishop Joseph Garlington proclaims that a season of God's favor (kairos) is here now and urges the congregation to recognize it, declare it, be specific and persistent in asking, steward generously, and respond in faith — including salvation and Holy Spirit infilling — while celebrating the commissioning of their pastor as Bishop Elect.
“Everything that can be shaken will be shaken (paraphrase of Hebrews 12:26-27).”
Pastor Paul Owens declares that we are in an end-time season of global harvest and calls the church to prepare. He urges believers to become a revival remnant—bold, holy, and free from fear, offense, perversion and deception—so they can receive and disciple multitudes coming into the light. Practical emphasis is placed on prayer, strategic mission work, discipleship of new converts, and guarding the church against false narratives and spirits.
““Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful and worship God with reverence and awe; for our God is a consuming fire.””
A sermon on Revelation 4–5 that defines biblical worship (Romans 12) as giving worth to God, shows why God and Jesus are worthy of worship (creator, sustainer, redeemer), and applies this to daily Christian life—calling for transformed hearts, persevering hope, repentance, and active discipleship.
““You’re receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken.” (the Bible says in Hebrews 12)”
A sermon (Hebrews 10:32) calling believers to 'Remember, Recover, Remain' — intentionally recall the early zeal and sacrificial commitment, rebuild confidence in God by re-learning his character, and persevere by God’s grace while staying connected to the church community.
“When we call God 'a consuming fire' (For our God is a consuming fire).”
Apostle Tobi teaches that believers are 'champion seed' born into spiritual conflict and called to fight from victory. Using Jacob and Esau, he urges listeners to develop spiritual discipline, practical skill (the 'stew' as a medium of transfer), and a persistent prayer life to claim their destiny, receive revelation and experience deliverance.
“He's the all-consuming fire (Hebrews 12:29: 'our God is a consuming fire').”
A Pentecost-season message from Deeper Church LA (series: Fan the Flame) calling believers to steward and sustain the fire of God's presence. The pastor outlines four practical dimensions—stewardship, feeding the fire daily, removing old ashes, and sacrificial refinement—paired with worship, testimony of healing, calls to repentance, and invitations for salvation and church membership.
Every reference on this page was extracted from the transcript of a real sermon in a public Sermon Mind church library. Quotes reflect each preacher’s own reading of the text.