The Message ArchiveSermons on Hebrews 11
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Hebrews 11:1
13 sermons
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
“Now, our one verse tonight is in Hebrews 11:1.”
Faith Series #1 (Importance of Faith)Lee Vayle, October 17, 1965. Names it 2 times.
“I don't like the word 'evidence', because it is not actually right in Scripture.”
Faith Series #4 (God is a Good GodLee Vayle, October 20, 1965
“And we understand how important it is, because the Bible says, "Without faith you cannot please God."”
Principle of Faith # 2Lee Vayle, January 17, 1966
“The faith of God is defined in the Book of Hebrews 11:1, and in here you'll notice It says,”
Faith of GodLee Vayle, December 1, 1966
“Then unseen, it’s in our position, based how?”
Providence of GodLee Vayle, July 15, 1979
Hebrews 11:3
8 sermons
Through 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.
“And so therefore many times we are prone to get what we want as a picture, something we're looking for.”
LawsLee Vayle, July 19, 1978
“So, we go to Hebrews 11:3 and It says: ,”
Providence of GodLee Vayle, July 15, 1979
“Well, over in Hebrews 11:3, It says, "By faith we understand the worlds were formed by the word of God," nothing else.”
The Way of a True Prophet #3Lee Vayle, May 20, 1984
“Neither the shape of the thing, the materiality, nor the complexity of the working within and without.”
The Holy Spirit in Ephesians #1Lee Vayle, June 17, 1984
“Notice, It says here [Heb 11:3] “Through faith we understand the worlds were framed by the Word of God.”
Stewardship Q&A #10 - Passive & Active Faith #2Lee Vayle, March 8, 1998
Hebrews 11:4
19 sermons
By 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.
“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
Hebrews 11:5
3 sermons
By 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.
“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
Hebrews 11:6
22 sermons
But 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.
“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
Hebrews 11:8
15 sermons
By 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.
“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
Hebrews 11:10
11 sermons
For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.
“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
“Ever since Genesis 3, they looked for the Seed of the woman and they were looking.”
Alpha and Omega in SpiritLee Vayle, October 27, 1982
Hebrews 11:11
4 sermons
Through 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.
“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
Hebrews 11:12
3 sermons
Therefore 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.
“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
Hebrews 11:13
5 sermons
These 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.
“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
Hebrews 11:14
6 sermons
For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country.
“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
Hebrews 11:15
3 sermons
And truly, if they had been mindful of that country from whence they came out, they might have had opportunity to have returned.
“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
Hebrews 11:16
4 sermons
But 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.
“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
Hebrews 11:17
3 sermons
By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son ,
“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 11:18
1 sermon
Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called:
“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
Hebrews 11:20
3 sermons
By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.
“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
Hebrews 11:23
6 sermons
By 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.
“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
“Now also, we see the principle of birth and position here also in Heb 11:23-29.”
Stewardship #5 - PreliminaryLee Vayle, March 1, 1997
“Heb 11:23” What did he have to do with his birth?”
Your Proportion Of Faith - PreliminaryLee Vayle, 1966. Names it 2 times.
Hebrews 11:24
1 sermon
By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter;
“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
Hebrews 11:25
2 sermons
Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;
“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
Hebrews 11:27
2 sermons
By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.
“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
Hebrews 11:28
1 sermon
Through faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of blood, lest he that destroyed the firstborn should touch them.
“…tarry one for another, [Heb 11:33] so on and so forth.”
The Lord's Supper #3a 3983Lee Vayle, July 6, 1983
Hebrews 11:29
1 sermon
By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry land : which the Egyptians assaying to do were drowned.
“Heb 11:29” How?”
Your Proportion Of Faith - PreliminaryLee Vayle, 1966
Hebrews 11:31
1 sermon
By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace.
“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
Hebrews 11:32
3 sermons
And 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:
“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
Hebrews 11:33
1 sermon
Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,
“…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.
Hebrews 11:34
3 sermons
Quenched 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.
“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
Hebrews 11:35
2 sermons
Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection:
“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
Hebrews 11:36
1 sermon
And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment:
“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
Hebrews 11:37
1 sermon
They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented;
Hebrews 11:38
1 sermon
(Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth.
“Now, [Heb 11:38] “Of whom the world was not worthy.””
Stewardship Q&A #10 - Passive & Active Faith #2Lee Vayle, March 8, 1998
Hebrews 11:39
3 sermons
And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise:
“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
Hebrews 11:40
30 sermons
God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect.
“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
Hebrews 11, the chapter as a whole
30 sermons
“In the 11th chapter of the Book of Hebrews and chapter 1; we have a verse which we will use as our text.”
Faith Series #1 (The Importance of Faith)Lee Vayle, May 8, 1966
“You read any book on faith you want when the Bible is the best I know, in fact the 11th chapter of Hebrews, they were sawn asunder, but the Scripture also said, the women received their dead back to life.”
Faith Series #2 (The Measure of Faith)Lee Vayle, May 8, 1966
“And if you don’t believe in me, that 11th chapter of Hebrews.”
The Mighty God's Achievement on DisplayLee Vayle, July 4, 1971
“My brother, my sister, let me close by reading Hebrews 11th chapter.”
Faith of Abraham # 2Lee Vayle, July 11, 1973
“Reading now in the 11th chapter of Hebrews [8:11]:”
Faith of Abraham #3-2 - PreliminaryLee Vayle, July 29, 1973. Names it 2 times.
“The eleventh chapter of Hebrews is a chapter of grit, faith heroes they call them… war, where you get there, and you stand there having done all to stand, stand.”
The Unchanging Principles of FaithLee Vayle, June 24, 1979