25 sermons preach from Hebrews 12 — 24 from real church libraries, transcribed and indexed to the verse, and 1 from the classic library.
“'the author and the finisher of our faith' (Hebrews 12:2).”
“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.
“Paraphrase of Hebrews 12:1 — "as we run the race to lay aside the sin and those things that easily entangle us."”
David Thomas exhorts the congregation to pursue a tenacious, heart-broken form of prayer—what he calls travailing prayer or a “love that cannot be silenced”—arguing that sustained, repentant, tearful intercession is the groundwork for revival. Drawing on a recent outpouring at Asbury, historical awakenings, and a Gospel story of a desperate father, he invites Hillsong to reclaim persistent prayer, expect God’s presence in worship, and commit to praying until breakthrough comes.
“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.
“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.
“According to Hebrews 12:2.”
A pastor-led Sunday service emphasizing the identification, development, and proper deployment of spiritual gifts within the church; calls for intentional discipleship, church unity, faithful stewardship, participation in prayer, and parental responsibility (including a baby dedication).
“'the author and the finisher of our faith' (Hebrews 12:2).”
Using 2 Samuel 6 (the story of David, the Ark and Uzzah), Pastor Lonnell Williams warns against mistaking applause and momentum for obedience. He calls the church to “carry” its culture — live the values (teaching, prayer, worship, community, generosity, service, honor, excellence) — rather than merely celebrate them. He emphasizes four practices for carrying the presence of God: obedience, understanding, accountability and grace, and issues a practical call to serve, submit to correction, and join the church’s mission.
“Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith.”
A Sunday worship message celebrating the Christian freedom won by Christ — emphasizing faith alone, Christ alone, and resisting legalism — with calls to practical discipleship, communion, giving, and community engagement.
“looking unto jesus the author and the finisher of my faith”
Midweek Bible study teaching on the person and work of the Holy Spirit: His identity as God (not merely a force), how He operates with the Father and Son, His roles (Comforter, Teacher, Revealer, Builder), the importance of relationship with Him, and why character (the fruit) must precede destiny.
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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.
“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“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
““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.
“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.