Hebrews 11

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Hebrews 11 read by Alexander Scourby, from his channel Scourby YouBible. It carries on into Hebrews 12.

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¹Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

19 sermons on Hebrews 11:1

“I want to read just a little Scripture before I express that thought: Hebrews 11:1.”
Faith Is The SubstanceWilliam Branham, May 8, 1951
“Hebrews 11:1…”
The Mark Of The BeastWilliam Branham, July 15, 1956
“And he, “By faith” Hebrews 11:1 says, “he offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain.””
Questions And Answers On HebrewsWilliam Branham, September 25, 1957
“Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen,” said the writer of Hebrews the 11th chapter, 1st verse.
Have Faith In GodWilliam Branham, May 10, 1958
“For God testifies of His own gifts; Hebrews 11:1 said so.”
The Sin Of UnbeliefWilliam Branham, May 17, 1958
“That sixth sense, something that rise you up (and only one class of people has that sixth sense; that’s believers)…Hebrews 11:1 said, “By faith…And without faith, it’s impossible to please God.””
Conference With GodWilliam Branham, January 8, 1960

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²For by it the elders obtained a good report.

8 sermons on Hebrews 11:2

“This is the only thing that I can say; God said in Hebrews 11:2, God testifies of His gift.”
Exhortation Of Divine HealingWilliam Branham, May 1, 1951
“God said in Hebrews, or the…Paul, or whoever wrote the Book of Hebrews, Hebrews 11:2, said, “God testifies of His gifts.””
Do You Now BelieveWilliam Branham, August 17, 1952
“Hebrews 11:2 said God testifies of His gifts.”
The Angel Of The LordWilliam Branham, June 4, 1953
“In Hebrews 11:2, it said God testifies of His gifts.”
A TestimonyWilliam Branham, June 7, 1953
“But if God — God doesn’t testify of that gift…Hebrews 11:2 said, “God testifies of His gifts.””
I Perceive That Thou Art A ProphetWilliam Branham, June 14, 1953
“God said in Hebrews 11:2, “He testified of His gifts.””
Elijah And ElishaWilliam Branham, March 4, 1954

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³Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.

15 sermons on Hebrews 11:3

“Yes, there’s worlds of worlds, Hebrews the 1st chapter the 2nd verse, Hebrews the 11th chapter and the 3rd verse.”
Questions And AnswersWilliam Branham, June 28, 1959
“We take Hebrews the 11th chapter and the 3rd verse; we understand there that the Bible says, Paul speaking, that the world was framed and put together by the Word of God: a paradox, that a — a Word could speak and out of that Word would — would form material things, so that things that do appear was made out of things that does not appear.”
ParadoxWilliam Branham, December 10, 1961
“In Hebrews, the 11th chapter and the 3rd verse, it says in there that God made the world, framed the world together with things that does not appear.”
A ParadoxWilliam Branham, January 28, 1962
“We find out, in Hebrews the 11th chapter and the 3rd verse, that, “The world was framed together by the Word of God.””
A ParadoxWilliam Branham, August 1, 1963
“And now we find out, that if you would read in — in Hebrews, the 11th chapter and the 3rd verse, that this world itself is a paradox.”
ParadoxWilliam Branham, February 6, 1964. Names it 2 times.
“In Hebrews, the 11th chapter and the 3rd verse, we see that the world was made and framed together by the Word of God.”
A ParadoxWilliam Branham, April 18, 1964

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⁴By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.

20 sermons on Hebrews 11:4

“In Hebrews, the 11th chapter and beginning at the 4th verse, I wish to read this just for a Scripture lesson now.”
God Testifying Of His GiftsWilliam Branham, July 13, 1952
“Hebrews 11:4 again.”
Righteousness and UnrighteousnessLee Vayle, November 16, 1970
“Let's go to Hebrews 11:4.”
Righteousness and UnrighteousnessLee Vayle, November 21, 1971
“Hebrews 11:4.”
All Deceivableness of UnrighteousnessLee Vayle, November 22, 1971. Names it 2 times.
“So, if Abel offered a more excellent sacrifice, then Cain offered an excellent sacrifice.”
Righteousness and UnrighteousnessLee Vayle, February 9, 1972

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⁵By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.

3 sermons on Hebrews 11:5

“I want you to know that, he was.”
Faith Series #1 (Importance of Faith)Lee Vayle, October 17, 1965
“By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death and was not found, because God translated him; for before his translation, he had this testimony—that he pleased God.”
Stewardship Q&A #10 - Passive & Active Faith #2Lee Vayle, March 8, 1998
“Now, let’s go also to Heb 11: 5-6.”
Stewardship Q&A #11Lee Vayle, March 29, 1998

⁶But without faith it is impossible to please him : for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

22 sermons on Hebrews 11:6

“He wants to be a mighty warrior raised, (at it were) out of His fief, and is angry to come and do battle for us.”
Faith Series #1 (Importance of Faith)Lee Vayle, October 17, 1965
“But since Hebrews 11:6 says, that we're dealing with God.”
Faith Series #4 (God is a Good GodLee Vayle, October 20, 1965
“Therefore what I earnestly expect comes from God.”
Faith Series #5 (God is a Good God)Lee Vayle, October 21, 1965
“Let's bow our heads in prayer.”
Principle of Faith # 2Lee Vayle, January 17, 1966
“Now this goes back, of course, to Genesis 15, where God said to Abraham, “I am Thy shield and exceeding great reward.””
Faith Series #3 The Faith of GodLee Vayle, May 9, 1966
“Now further proof of this is found in Heb 11:6.”
Faith Series #7 Faith and ConfessionLee Vayle, May 15, 1966

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⁷By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.

⁸By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.

15 sermons on Hebrews 11:8

“We go to Hebrews 11:8-19.”
Faith of Abraham # 2Lee Vayle, July 11, 1973. Names it 2 times.
“We’re going to take, based on what we taught on the last time, we’re going to teach from Hebrews 11:8-19.”
Faith of Abraham #3-2 - PreliminaryLee Vayle, July 29, 1973
“Heb 11:8-11:”
Priorities #1 (Gruenthal)Lee Vayle, July 11, 1978
“In Hebrews 11: 8-10”
Providence of GodLee Vayle, July 15, 1979
“Heb. 11:8-12”
Mother' DayLee Vayle, May 10, 1981. Names it 2 times.
“Let's go back to Hebrews 11:8-12, notice what It says about them.”
Two Mothers #2Lee Vayle, May 11, 1983

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⁹By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise:

¹⁰For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.

12 sermons on Hebrews 11:10

“The Bible said in Hebrews, “God testifying of His gifts…” Hebrews 11:10.”
It Shall Be Even As It Was Told MeWilliam Branham, August 18, 1950
“God in one breath jumped the Millennium and put him clean over into the Mount Zion, which is New Jerusalem.”
What The Holy Spirit Has Been DoingLee Vayle, February 10, 1978
“Previously though, he'll be in the Millennium.”
Question AnsweredLee Vayle, February 12, 1978
“I'm going to put you there.”
What Happens When the Holy Ghost ComesLee Vayle, August 1, 1979
“And God never gave him on place where he put foot and said that's yours.”
What God Is Doing Now # 1Lee Vayle, August 10, 1980

See all 12 sermons on Hebrews 11:10

¹¹Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised.

4 sermons on Hebrews 11:11

“Do you know tonight that we are confidently judging God?”
Faith Series #5 (God is a Good God)Lee Vayle, October 21, 1965
“Hebrews 11:11.”
Greatest Battle Ever Fought #5Lee Vayle, October 25, 1987

¹²Therefore sprang there even of one, and him as good as dead, so many as the stars of the sky in multitude, and as the sand which is by the sea shore innumerable.

3 sermons on Hebrews 11:12

“Then in Heb 11:12,”
Once for AllLee Vayle, November 27, 1979
“So, we go to Heb 11:12, concerning Abraham.”
Stewardship #5 - PreliminaryLee Vayle, March 1, 1997
“But, if you go to Heb 11:12, you can find a little bit about those stars.”
Stewardship #7 - PreliminaryLee Vayle, April 26, 1997

¹³These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them , and embraced them , and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

5 sermons on Hebrews 11:13

“13 Now then, you see that it's exactly true by reading Hebrews 11:13”
Faith of Abraham # 2Lee Vayle, July 11, 1973
“And we see how exactly true this is by reading Hebrews 11:13:”
Faith of Abraham #3-2 - PreliminaryLee Vayle, July 29, 1973
“Now, let’s go to Heb 11:13 And I’m going to close.”
Greatest Battle Ever Fought #1Lee Vayle, October 11, 1987
“Hebrews 11:13.”
Greatest Battle Ever Fought #3Lee Vayle, October 18, 1987
“Now, let’s look in Heb 11:13-14.”
Faith and ConfessionLee Vayle, 1965

¹⁴For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country.

6 sermons on Hebrews 11:14

“The same word 'manifest' is over here in Heb 11:14.”
Paradox #2Lee Vayle, March 14, 1984
“We go to Heb 11:14.”
Paradox #3Lee Vayle, March 18, 1984
“It is over here in Heb 11:14.”
Paradox #4Lee Vayle, March 25, 1984
“Now, let’s go to Hebrews 11:14 and 16.”
Christ Is the Mystery #18Lee Vayle, October 26, 1986
“And when I saw that I think I brought it to your attention in Heb 11:14-16.”
Christ Is the Mystery #19Lee Vayle, November 1, 1986
“Now, a lot of people think they can play around and play around with Pentecost, like we see them running around in this Message, (Oh yes, we do.) putting a new patch on an old garment, but I want to tell you right from Heb 11:14, It says:”
Greatest Battle Ever Fought #12Lee Vayle, November 18, 1987

¹⁵And truly, if they had been mindful of that country from whence they came out, they might have had opportunity to have returned.

3 sermons on Hebrews 11:15

“Let me show you something here in Hebrews 11:15.”
Faith Series #6 (Faith in the Mind)Lee Vayle, October 22, 1965
“Let’s take a look at Heb 11:15.”
Faith in the Mind #2Lee Vayle, October 7, 1987
“Now, let’s read the next verse: “And truly, if they had been mindful of that country from whence they came out…” [Heb 11:15a] (kept in mind and talked about Ur of the Chaldees) Abraham would have gone back.”
Faith and ConfessionLee Vayle, 1965

¹⁶But now they desire a better country , that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.

4 sermons on Hebrews 11:16

“Now, in Hebrews 11:16 It tells us over here,”
Faith Series #5 (God is a Good God)Lee Vayle, October 21, 1965
“We’re not talking about that.”
Holy Spirit Ministry #2Lee Vayle, December 8, 1982
“Now [Heb 11:16] “But now they desire a better” (something better than what they’ve have) “that is heavenly.””
Stewardship Q&A #10 - Passive & Active Faith #2Lee Vayle, March 8, 1998

¹⁷By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son ,

5 sermons on Hebrews 11:17

“Now, if you want to put that down, Hebrews 11:17-19.”
The Uncertain SoundWilliam Branham, December 18, 1960
“Now let’s go over here in Heb 11:17-19.”
Covenants #12Lee Vayle, November 4, 1989
“So, we come to Heb 11:17-19, where It says:”
Faith # 2 - The Trial of Our FaithLee Vayle, 1970
“So, we come to Heb 11:17-19, where It says:”
Trial of Our FaithLee Vayle, 1970
“Hebrews 11:17, “By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and”
An Exposition Of The Seven Church AgesWilliam Branham

¹⁸Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called:

1 sermon on Hebrews 11:18

“Abraham believed in the Resurrection, and the Resurrection is found over in the Book of Hebrews 11:18-19.”
The ResurrectionLee Vayle, December 9, 1968

¹⁹Accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead; from whence also he received him in a figure.

²⁰By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.

3 sermons on Hebrews 11:20

“Because without us they couldn't be made perfect, some better thing reserved for you and me [Heb 11:20].”
Pray For UsLee Vayle, September 9, 1973
“Now we go also to Heb 11:20, and It says:”
Stewardship #5 - PreliminaryLee Vayle, March 1, 1997
“In Heb 11:20-22, It says here:”
Faith Series #1 (Faith That Controls)Lee Vayle, 1966

²¹By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff.

²²By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.

²³By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his parents, because they saw he was a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king’s commandment.

8 sermons on Hebrews 11:23

“And here in the book of Hebrews, the 11th chapter, and beginning with the 23rd verse, we read it like this:”
By Faith, MosesWilliam Branham, July 20, 1958
“The Scriptures tell us about this fellow, if you want to mark it down, in Hebrews 11: 23 to 29.”
LeadershipWilliam Branham, December 7, 1965
“So, we go back to Hebrews 11:23-27”
LawsLee Vayle, July 19, 1978
“Heb 11:23-28,”
Trees, Books & Fountains #11Lee Vayle, July 30, 1989
“The Scripture that tells us all about this, is Heb 11:23 to 29.”
Leadership #27Lee Vayle, December 3, 1994. Names it 2 times.
“Moses, by faith, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter… [Hebrews 11:23]”
Leadership #28Lee Vayle, December 4, 1994

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²⁴By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter;

1 sermon on Hebrews 11:24

“Heb 11:24-25” it's right down, “By faith he forsook Egypt and through faith he kept the Passover.”
Your Proportion Of Faith - PreliminaryLee Vayle, 1966

²⁵Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;

2 sermons on Hebrews 11:25

“The pleasures of sin;” [Heb 11:25] the Bible says, “the pleasure of sin is pleasurable.”
Holy Spirit Ministry #3Lee Vayle, December 12, 1982
“And these preachers haven't got enough brains to know the Bible says that.”
Recognition of God in This HourLee Vayle, July 14, 1985

²⁶Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.

²⁷By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.

2 sermons on Hebrews 11:27

“Let me, first of all, the one…Hebrews 11:27, not seeing God: “Moses forsook Egypt by faith, not fearing the wrath of the king, for he endured as seeing Him Who is invisible.””
Perfect Faith #1Lee Vayle, August 9, 1987
“Hebrews 11:27 says:”
Perfect Faith #8Lee Vayle, September 5, 1987

²⁸Through faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of blood, lest he that destroyed the firstborn should touch them.

1 sermon on Hebrews 11:28

“…tarry one for another, [Heb 11:33] so on and so forth.”
The Lord's Supper #3a 3983Lee Vayle, July 6, 1983

²⁹By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry land : which the Egyptians assaying to do were drowned.

1 sermon on Hebrews 11:29

“Heb 11:29” How?”
Your Proportion Of Faith - PreliminaryLee Vayle, 1966

³⁰By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days.

³¹By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace.

1 sermon on Hebrews 11:31

“Now, we're going to go right back to Hebrews, (and I think you're catching on fast, aren't you, you're beating me to the punch) Hebrews 11:31-40.”
The Ones in BetweenLee Vayle, July 16, 1978

³²And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets:

3 sermons on Hebrews 11:32

“Hebrews 11:32-40:”
Priorities #1 (Gruenthal)Lee Vayle, July 11, 1978
“We’ll read Heb 11:32 to 40:”
Perfect Faith #6Lee Vayle, August 26, 1987
“In Heb 11:32-40, you’ll notice:”
Perfect Faith #10Lee Vayle, September 9, 1987

³³Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

1 sermon on Hebrews 11:33

“…tarry one for another, [Heb 11:33] so on and so forth.”
The Lord's Supper #3a 3983Lee Vayle, July 6, 1983. Names it 2 times.

³⁴Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.

4 sermons on Hebrews 11:34

“God’s Hebrews that we…Or God’s soldiers, rather, heroes (We just read in the Book of Hebrews the 11th chapter and the 34th verse.) out of weaknesses was made strong.”
Perfect Strength By Perfect WeaknessWilliam Branham, November 19, 1961. Names it 2 times.
“Then he says, correcting: "If any man hunger, eat at home…[Heb 11:34] then come here, take a little bread, drink a little wine and say, 'praise God for his death', and I'll do it until I do it with Him immortal."”
The Lord's Supper #3a 3983Lee Vayle, July 6, 1983
“Hebrews 11:34:”
Greatest Battle Ever Fought #14Lee Vayle, December 6, 1987
“And so therefore, there is a fight, again notice in Heb 11:34:”
Greatest Battle Ever Fought #15Lee Vayle, December 9, 1987

³⁵Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection:

2 sermons on Hebrews 11:35

“Let's go to Hebrews 11:35 and see It.”
Adoption (Macon GA)Lee Vayle, December 31, 1971
“Even as it says in Heb 11:35, “Women received their dead raised to life.””
Faith Series #1 (Faith That Controls)Lee Vayle, 1966

³⁶And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment:

1 sermon on Hebrews 11:36

“But God’s power did not always interpose for the deliverance of His people, for we read: ‘And others had trial of cruel mocking and scourging, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment: they were stoned and they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword; they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, and afflicted, and tormented’ (Heb 11:36-37).””
Godhead #13Lee Vayle, August 5, 2000

³⁷They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented;

1 sermon on Hebrews 11:37

³⁸(Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth.

1 sermon on Hebrews 11:38

“Now, [Heb 11:38] “Of whom the world was not worthy.””
Stewardship Q&A #10 - Passive & Active Faith #2Lee Vayle, March 8, 1998

³⁹And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise:

3 sermons on Hebrews 11:39

“They are depending on us—this Message—to bring them out of the ground.”
Masterpiece #5Lee Vayle, August 12, 1984
“Now that’s in Hebrews 11:39-40, so we’ll just read it.”
Christ Is the Mystery #1Lee Vayle, August 2, 1986

See all 3 sermons on Hebrews 11:39

⁴⁰God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect.

30 sermons on Hebrews 11:40

“They cannot be made perfect without us, we can't be without them.”
The Holy Spirit in Baptism and RestorationLee Vayle, April 26, 1970
“They've already got the guarantee, because they died.”
The Holy Spirit Baptism and RestorationLee Vayle, June 28, 1970
“But that’s not my subject.”
Faith of Abraham # 2Lee Vayle, July 11, 1973
“Some feel that that since the Word and the Voice is in the Bride, she'll bring about a resurrection.”
Camp Meeting (Grenthal # 1)Lee Vayle, July 13, 1977

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