Podcasts about Hebrews 11

This prophet brings us face to face with some challenging questions:  How do people of faith respond when God's justice seems like injustice, when our world turns upside down, and when our dreams are shattered?

What gives believers the courage to obey God when His plan seems confusing or impossible? The heroes of Hebrews 11 understood that their confidence did not rest in circumstances—it rested in the character of Almighty God. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds us that courageous faith begins by recognizing the greatness of God's power and the certainty of His promises. The God who created the heavens and calls every star by name cannot fail, lie, or make a mistake. When He speaks, His people can trust Him enough to obey. Consider Joshua marching around the fortified walls of Jericho or Gideon facing an army described as being “thick as locusts.” God's instructions may not have made sense from a human perspective, but both men moved forward because they trusted the One who gave the command. That same faith is necessary when our circumstances puzzle us, suffering weighs us down, or the road ahead appears impossible. God does not promise that obedience will always be easy, but He does promise to remain faithful—equipping, guiding, and strengthening His people through every battle. Whatever you are facing today, remember the foundation of courageous faith: God is powerful, God is faithful, God is sovereign, and Christ has already secured the ultimate victory. Keep praying. Keep obeying. Keep trusting the God who works all things for the good of those who love Him. Prayer: God, thank You for the examples of courageous faith found in Your Word. Help me to always trust You and Your plan for victory. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “For the Lord your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory” (Deuteronomy 20:4). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon They Were Just like Us, We Can Be like Them: LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

August 30, 2026 In this week's sermon, Pastor Mike Moses shows how the life of Noah demonstrates that faith heeds God's warning, compels action, and vindicates the believer.

Sermon Date: Aug 30th Sermon Passage: Romans 3:21-26, Hebrews 11:32-40Sermon Speaker: Carter Leech Romans 3:21-26, Hebrews 11:32-40 Carter Leech

Hebrews 11:4-7

What will you do when obedience to God costs you something? Hebrews 11 describes men and women who endured ridicule, imprisonment, mistreatment, and even death rather than abandon their faith. They could have escaped much of their suffering by conforming to the world around them, but they chose obedience because they trusted God and His promises. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds us that followers of Christ still face pressure to compromise. It may come through rejection from friends, career consequences for refusing unethical practices, ridicule from coworkers, or hostility toward your Christian convictions. Whatever form it takes, the temptation is the same: conform rather than stand firm. But believers are not without strength. When opposition comes, we can look to the cross of Jesus Christ as our fortress and our joy. The faithful saints of the Old Testament looked forward to God's promised redemption, while believers today look back to Christ's finished work on the cross as the only basis of salvation. When your faith and complete trust rest in Jesus Christ, you can persevere through rejection, hardship, and trials without surrendering to fear. The world may pressure you to compromise, but God calls you to stand firm—rejoicing in the Kingdom that is already here and awaiting its glorious fulfillment. Prayer: Father, though I am not faced with the extreme, violent persecution that so many believers in other countries are dealing with today, I do struggle with feelings of rejection and pressure from unbelievers in my life. In these moments, help me remember those who have gone before me and have stood strong in the face of persecution. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed” (2 Corinthians 4:8-9). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon They Were Just like Us, The Warring Faith: LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

Abraham understood that God had a greater plan for his life, so he learned to shift his focus from the world he could see to the world that was still to come. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef turns to Hebrews 11 and the faith of Abraham and the other Old Testament saints. They lived as foreigners and strangers on earth, trusting promises they could only see from a distance because they were “longing for a better country—a heavenly one.” For believers in Jesus Christ, that same eternal perspective changes everything. Through salvation, we have been adopted into God's family, and our ultimate citizenship is no longer rooted in this passing world. The suffering and disappointments of this life cannot compare with the glory God has prepared for His children. Abraham's journey also reminds us that great faith does not mean a failure-free life. He experienced setbacks, detours, and discouragements, but he refused to make those places his permanent home. He kept trusting, growing, and pressing forward because his eyes remained fixed on God's promises and faithfulness. God has prepared an enduring city for everyone who belongs to Christ. Until the day we enter it fully, we can experience a taste of heaven on earth as we worship Jesus, walk by faith, and live each day with eternity in view. Prayer: Lord, thank You for Your gift of salvation. Teach me all I need to know about You and allow me to serve You today. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, . . .” (Philippians 3:20). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon They Were Just like Us, The Witness of Faith: LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

August 26, 2026 In this week's podcast, Pastor Mike and Randy answer a listener's questions concerning proper motivation for seeking God, as well as how the cloud of witnesses "speak" to us.

What is it that we are looking for God to give us? Is it really just to fix the next problem? Or provide in the next crisis? The truth is that God is fixing so much more than just the next dilemma. God is solving our eternal problem. In this episode, Pastor Taylor speaks about our eternal inheritance from Hebrews 11:8-12.Get Connected! https://linktr.ee/reachtulsa

If Jesus is real and His Word is true, everything about life changes.Today, we continue our sermon series from the archives on Hebrews 11, the Bible's great “Hall of Faith.” In this message, Paul shows how faith in God transforms four things - vision, identity, desire, and relationship.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

Hebrews 11:32–12:2 gives hope to weak and weary people whose hearts are prone to wander. Because Jesus is the founder and perfecter of our faith, we can lay aside every weight and sin, run with endurance, and fix our eyes on him who will bring us to the end.

DJ Manna shares three powerful scripture songs to help us live with strength, courage, and faith. With Joshua 1:9, we learn that God is always with us—even when life feels scary, like taking a big test or starting something new. Next, Hebrews 11:1 shows us that faith is believing in what we can't see but know is true because God promises it. Finally, Isaiah 40:8 reminds us that even though everything else in the world fades away, God's word lasts forever. What You'll Learn:

Courageous faith can lead to extraordinary victories—but sometimes it also leads straight into danger, suffering, and persecution. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef turns to Hebrews 11:30–40, where Scripture remembers men and women who trusted God even when obedience cost them dearly. Some conquered kingdoms and defeated enemies. Others endured imprisonment, rejection, torture, and death. Yet both groups were commended for the same thing: faith. From Rahab and Gideon to Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, these Biblical heroes demonstrate that God works powerfully through people who trust Him. They were not flawless. They failed, sinned, and needed repentance just as we do. But when they turned to Almighty God in faith, He received them and used them for His glory. Their courage was rooted not in their own strength but in confidence that God would remain faithful to His Word. They trusted that He would ultimately deal with sin, provide righteousness, and fulfill His promises. Looking forward to Christ by faith freed them to obey God even when the cost was great. Whatever hardship, opposition, or uncertainty you face today, remember: courageous faith is not confidence that nothing painful will happen. It is confidence that God will be faithful through it all. The question is whether we are ready to trust Him enough to say, “Here I am, send me.” Prayer: Father, help me to have courageous faith. During times of persecution, danger, or hardship, help me to stay committed to You because I know that You have the ultimate victory. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “Some faced jeers and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. . . . the world was not worthy of them” (Hebrews 11:36, 38). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon They Were Just like Us, The Warring Faith: LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

How can a marriage remain strong under relentless pressure? What does it look like for husband and wife to reflect Christ and His Church through faithful love? Together we are encouraged by the testimony of Charles and Susie Spurgeon, whose life exemplified Christ's design for marriage. As they faced demanding ministry, physical suffering, personal trials, and public criticism, they chose to draw nearer to Christ rather than drift apart from one another. Susie joyfully strengthened, encouraged, and supported her husband's calling, becoming an indispensable partner in the work God entrusted to him. Their lives remind us that a Christ-centered marriage is sustained not by human strength but by God's grace.

A solid foundation of faith, thanks to his mother Hannah, equipped Samuel to lead a nationwide revival.  His powerful, contagious faith helped turn the hearts and minds of the nation back to the Lord.

What gives a Christian courage when circumstances are frightening, costly, or painful? It begins with how we see God. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains that courageous faith rests on the character of God. He is sovereign, holy, loving, faithful, all-knowing, all-powerful, and always present. Because God cannot be wrong or defeated, those who fully trust Him can face an uncertain world with confidence and peace. Our view of God determines whether we walk by faith or by sight. Jesus promised that believers would experience trouble in this world, yet Scripture is filled with men and women who endured persecution, suffering, rejection, and even death because they believed God's eternal promises were worth more than temporary comfort. Hebrews 11 remembers saints who refused to abandon their faith even when obedience carried an enormous cost. They did not receive everything God had promised during their earthly lives, yet they persevered because they were looking toward something better—an eternal inheritance secured by God Himself. Following Jesus will cost us something. But courageous faith knows that knowing Christ is infinitely more valuable than anything we could lose. Trust the God who never fails, and follow Him with confidence, whatever the cost. Prayer: Lord, forgive me for the times when I have put my desires before Your will and purpose for me. Help me to follow wherever You lead, no matter the cost. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “[Moses] regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward” (Hebrews 11:26).  Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon They Were Just like Us, The Warring Faith: LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

Sermon Date: Aug 23rdSermon Passage: Hebrews 11:32-40 Colossians 3:12-14 Matthew 18:21-22 Luke 23:24Sermon Speaker: Scott Hoag 8.23.26

Passing The TESTS: Our God-Given Opportunities James 1:2-6; Hebrews 11:6; Romans 10:17 Session 3 - August 23, 2026 Review: The tests are inevitable! The internal decision that changes perspective! Faith can be developed under pressure, stress! The powerful, God-given gift of Wisdom! Our internal, spiritual perspective can be greatly affected by our natural senses and choices! (Gates into our soul) The Spirit of Truth and the Word of God are the Gatekeepers to our soul, our “Inner House”. The Choices of Our “Gate”: Self-gratification or The King's Best? Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus! (Hebrews 12:1,2) Looking intently, giving attention to: an ongoing discipline! Prayer, worship, confession of the Word. JOY: A Settled Result! Conscious prayer for the Lord's filter on what I continue to view! Stop looking in the Rear View Mirror! (Past hurts, failures, etc.) Stop the replays! (Romans 8:1,2; Hebrews 10: 17; 1 John 1:9) Stop rehearsing offences (Ephesians 4:32) Forgiving as forgiven in Christ. Heirs … Not Orphans! (Romans 8:16, 17)

Hebrews 11:1-3

Would you consider yourself a person of faith—and if so, what evidence would your life give to prove it?Today, we continue our sermon series from the archives on Hebrews 11, the Bible's great “Hall of Faith.” In this message, Paul identifies four defining characteristics of a life shaped by genuine faith in God.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

We live in a time period that has no reverence for anything. Our world mocks and belittles anything serious. Some things are serious enough for our respect. What does it even mean to revere God? In this episode, Pastor Taylor speaks about faithful obedience in Hebrews 11:7.Get Connected! https://linktr.ee/reachtulsa

Genesis 1-11 provides the foundation for understanding the world, humanity, and the story of redemption. Beginning with the declaration that “In the beginning, God,” these chapters answer fundamental questions about creation, human identity, marriage, morality, sin, death, judgment, grace, and the nations. Hebrews 11:3 reminds us that faith enables us to understand the world as God's creation, receiving the testimony of the One who was there from the beginning. Genesis also explains why the world is simultaneously magnificent and broken. From creation and the fall to the flood and the Tower of Babel, Genesis 1-11 traces the consequences of humanity's rebellion while revealing God's continuing purpose of redemption. The promise of Genesis 3:15 points forward to Jesus Christ, through whom creation will ultimately be redeemed and restored. As John 1 reveals, the Word through whom all things were made entered the world as the true light, bringing life and hope to humanity. ________________________________________ Links to Sermon Notes & Answers: ➤Sermon Notes (Blank): https://www.sheridanhills.org/_files/ugd/30fec2_c78e15d70c814c97ac6127ef9034c084.pdf ➤Sermon Notes (Answers): https://www.sheridanhills.org/_files/ugd/30fec2_f0417baa722e4704811522aa1e362fe8.pdf ________________________________________ In this video: Review of previous sermons in series Main Points Application ________________________________________ Subscribe to this channel to catch weekly expositional sermons from the Bible. ________________________________________ Explore more sermons and information: https://www.sheridanhills.org/watch-new ________________________________________ Follow us: ➤Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sheridanhills/ ➤Twitter: https://twitter.com/sheridanhills01 ➤Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheridanhills/

Despite his poor choices surrounding Bathsheba and Uriah, her husband, David's heart still beats for God, still aligns with His purposes.  Following his failures, that heart moved him to throw Himself on God's mercy.

God glorifies his name through our faith. Sometimes that glory comes through (1) victory, sometimes through (2) deliverance, and sometimes through (3) the faithful suffering of his saints. In everything, God gets the glory, and there is great reward! Learn more in this sermon preached to Hillside Baptist Church in Eastman, GA on 8/16/26. www.hillsideeastman.com

August 12, 2026 In this week's podcast, Pastor Mike and Randy discuss Biblical faith and its foundation, the witness of creation to the Creator, and the peace of Christ in a troubled world.

What does real, living faith look like when life gets hard, uncertain, or dangerous? In this verse-by-verse study of Hebrews 11.17–31, Dave Bigler walks through the lives of the Old Testament saints to uncover how genuine faith moves beyond passive belief into bold, obedient action. From Abraham willingly placing Isaac on the altar to the Patriarchs blessing the next generation on their deathbeds, this teaching explores how God's people trusted His promises even when they could not see the ultimate outcome.Continuing through the life of Moses, the miraculous crossing of the Red Sea, the fall of Jericho, and the redemption of Rahab, this message highlights how everyday people with real struggles were used by God in extraordinary ways because of their faith. Wrapping up with the sobering warning from James 2.14–26, this study challenges us to stop waiting for full understanding before obeying, and instead step out in active faith today. TEACHING NOTES:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pmqyXsPQjl_NwzHTtSTYO_p2UCLFHa8vhh9qnAjBgI8/edit?usp=sharingABOUT IRON SHEEP MINISTRIESIron Sheep Ministries is dedicated to helping you dig deeper into God's Word. To learn more about our mission and what God has put on our hearts, visit our website: https://ironsheep.org. JOING THE EMAIL LISThttp://eepurl.com/g-2zADQUESTIONSHave questions about today's study? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at info@ironsheep.org. PARTNER WITH USIf this teaching blessed you, please consider partnering with us through prayer or financial support to help us continue sharing the Gospel.

Welcome to Park Church! We are glad you are listening to this message from Sunday. We would love to meet you in person. We meet on Sundays at 1701 E 33rd St in Des Moines at 10:30 am. This week, Pastor Brad taught from Hebrews 11:30-31 about how God works through those who obey. We learned 2 ways we obey in faith from the Israelites and from Rahab. Thanks for listening!This message is from 8/9/26

At the most basic of levels, what elements of Christianity make Christianity? Today, we continue our sermon series from the archives on Hebrews 11, the Bible's great hall of faith. In this message, Paul examines the Apostle Paul's address to the Areopagus and three doctrines that are essential to faith in God.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

What does the Lord require of us? He has told us what is good and how to please Him. He has also given us examples to follow. In this episode, Pastor Taylor speaks about pleasing God in Hebrews 11:4-6. Get Connected! https://linktr.ee/reachtulsa

How does the gospel transform a single life into a testimony that points countless others to Christ? Together we are reminded that our hope is found not in human eloquence or ability, but in faithfully looking to Jesus Christ and proclaiming Him to others. From Spurgeon's dramatic conversion through the simple preaching of Isaiah 45:22, to his lifelong ministry centered on the cross, we see that the power of God rests in His Word and Spirit. As we consider Christ's command to "go to offenders," we are challenged to pursue those who have offended us with humility, forgiveness, and a longing for restoration, reflecting the Shepherd who seeks His wandering sheep. Even amid suffering, criticism, depression, and physical affliction, Spurgeon's life testifies that God's grace is sufficient. May we likewise rely on Christ, live out His commands with love, and seek to make our lives not only a testimony of what we say, but of what we faithfully do for His glory.

This week we continue our series on the Book of Hebrews. Join us as we learn that great deeds are accomplished through faith.

This week we continue our series on the Book of Hebrews. Join us as we learn that faith endures even without seeing the ending.

The Scriptures describe David as a man after God's own heart, which speaks to how David's innermost desires aligned so closely with God's.  And that same heart God has now placed in those who place their faith in Him.

In this sermon, we learn from the examples of faith seen in Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Israel, and Rahab. Look to the Promise. Find your place in God's story. Don't let Egypt turn you into an Egyptian. Learn more in this sermon preached to Hillside Baptist Church in Eastman, GA on 8/9/26 by pastor Chad Hendley.www.hillsideeastman.com

Hebrews 11:35-12:2 ESV   By Faith 35 Women received back their dead by resurrection. Some were tortured, refusing to accept release, so that they might rise again to a better life. 36 Others suffered mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. 37 They were stoned, they were sawn in two,[a] they were killed with the sword. They went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, afflicted, mistreated— 38 of whom the world was not worthy—wandering about in deserts and mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth. 39 And all these, though commended through their faith, did not receive what was promised, 40 since God had provided something better for us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect. Jesus, Founder and Perfecter of Our Faith 12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.   For more information about Redeemer Church Lubbock visit our website at redeemerlubbock.org.

August 9, 2026 In this week's sermon, Pastor Mike Moses helps us to understand faith and its impact in the Christian life.

Passing The TESTS: Our God-Given Opportunities James 1:2-6; Hebrews 11:6; Romans 10:13 August 9, 2026 The Power of Joy! James 1:2 - A decision must be made … and reinforced! Tests are inevitable. A promised powerful result! 1 Corinthians 13:4 – remembering God's main motive and character! (Ephesians 2:4; 1 John 4:7,8,16; Romans 5:8) Patience; patient endurance is critical in our development. (See Romans 12:2; Philippians 2:13; Romans 8:29) Tests, Trials, Temptations are inevitable in this fallen world (due to the world system, our flesh, the devil). These tests come in varied, multiple ways! (Relational, physical, spiritual, financial, etc.) The enemy's agenda is to attack our Faith! God can and does USE tests, trials to develop our Faith, increase our connection to Him! Enemy agenda - destroy; God's agenda - development. James 1:3,4 – God is “working on something”! (Hebrews 6:15) Faith and Patience are Partners! The Test won't endure forever or destroy you (1 Corinthians 10:18) Joy is supernatural energy! Joy is given by the Lord and deposited in your re-born spirit by the Holy Spirit. (John 17:13; Romans 15:3; Galatians 5:22) The Joy of the Lord is my strength! (Nehemiah 8:10)

Welcome to Christ's Church at Butler's Sunday service, August 9th, 2026. This live stream will include a time of praise and worship, communion, and a message from pastor, Dale Rabineau. Contact us at (260)868-6924, or online at CCAB4Him.com. We'd love to connect with you!

Everyone lives by faith—but what matters most is where that faith is placed.Today, we begin a new sermon series from the archives on Hebrews 11, the Bible's great hall of faith. In this first message, Paul explains that what sets Christians apart isn't that they have faith, but that their faith is anchored in the Lord Jesus Christ.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

From our August 2, 2026 service. 

Nate Turner

These judges show us that faith can go hand in hand with weakness, insecurity, and pride.  Our faith can begin imperfectly, and it seem awkward as it grows.  But God assures us He focuses on what our faith can accomplish in His kingdom.

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Hebrews 11:32-34 ESV   By Faith 32 And what more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets— 33 who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, 34 quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, were made strong out of weakness, became mighty in war, put foreign armies to flight.   For more information about Redeemer Church Lubbock visit our website at redeemerlubbock.org.

Series: N/AService: You Are From GodType: You Are From GodSpeaker: Scott Taylor & Tyler HallIn today's Episode we discuss the characters in the "Hall of Faith" and how we can have faith like them by enduring the fatherly discipline God provides; a discipline meant to produce holiness and confidence. God desires us to let go of the weight we carry and to work for the growth of His kingdom.You Are From God is a podcast dedicated to the teaching of the Bible and the Christian faith. This YouTube series follows a Bible reading plan for 2026 curated by the West Mason Church of Christ. Our mission is to help Christians or anyone who wants…