Hebrews 11:8-32

"Holy Father, in whom all faith is safe, I cannot imagine what it would be like to be asked to do what you asked Abraham to do. He was willing to..."

What are you searching for? Our true home is in heaven, it is our homeland to which we are journeying.

Where are you from? They had a heavenly accent. They spoke in such a way that everybody knew they were on a journey, one that would end in heaven. They knew, as the old hymn says, "This world is not my home, I'm just a passin' through." They were on their way to the city God

How can change be a constant that ties us to the past and gives us hope for the future? Change is a constant so how we deal with it is crucial and is part of our heritage as God's people.

Why is it so easy to look backward instead of forward? Tom Norvell talks openly with the Lord about how hard it is to look forward and not backward and push on to the Lord's horizon.

"It was by faith that the people of Israel went right through the Red Sea as though they were on dry ground. But when the Egyptians tried to follow,..."

"[Moses] thought that being insulted for Christ would be better than having the treasures of Egypt. He was looking ahead to his reward. Faith led Moses..."

Have you found home? Tom Norvel writes about his daughter moving and how his heart is still in a quest for home and that after she settles in to this place, he hopes she still continues her quest for home.

Where do you want to be right now? So many things make us long to be somewhere different.

Can we ever really go home again? As much as we would like to go home again, we must remember that home is not a place until we are home with God.

"It was by faith that Moses prepared the Passover and spread the blood on the doors so the one who brings death would not kill the firstborn sons of..."

"All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance. And...."

"Instead, they were longing for a better country — a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them."

"Behold the epitaph of all those blessed saints who fell asleep before the coming of our Lord! It matters nothing how else they died, whether of old..."

Inspirational illustration of Hebrews 11:16 -- 16 Instead, they were longing for a better country--a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.

Inspirational illustration of Hebrews 11:8 tniv -- By faith Abraham when called by God to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went even though he did not know where he was going!

Inspirational illustration of Hebrews 11:13 -- All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance. And they admitted that they were aliens and stranger

That passion to pursue Jesus must never die! Phil Ware continues his series tied to Thanksgiving called "...and thankful" and this week he is thankful for the longing to move toward Jesus and pursue the things of God.

Who lives in your home? We must not get too attached to home here on earth, it is just a temporary place and we are transients here.

Someone who is without faith in God doesn't yearn for answers for their deepest questions from God. Our questions as believers can be signs that we are reaching out to God for reassurance. James Nored and Phil Ware remind us in word and video that faith is not about always having the answers and never having doubts, but persevering on the journey to Jesus.

Sin is very misleading Sin is deceptive and offers shortcuts that ultimately enslave.

Where is your real home? We are not at home until we are home with God.

Jesus rose from the dead, so we choose to live based on the conviction that this world is not our home, while we long for our lasting and more glorious one! Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in a virtual, DIY, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to glorify God as we remember the life-changing implications of Jesus' resurrection.

Where's his voice calling you? Phil Ware talks about the call of Abraham and the trip to The Community he and the team going there is about to embark upon.

Leaving home or just taking a new journey? Her grandmother leaves home and leaves all her stuff behind and begins a new journey of faith.

Will I follow on the journey, or will I choose to let where I am, where I'm comfortable, and what I have hold me in bondage? James Nored and Phil Ware remind us of the call of the Lord to leave and follow no matter the cost.

Once we grasp the robust definition of faith, we understand why active faith is so important to us! Phil Ware and Demetrius Collins remind us what genuine faith looks like using the examples of the people in Hebrews 11 and the definition of faith the Holy Spirit gives us in this chapter and the three principles that make faith real.

What's left when it's all over? Phil Ware stays with The Story theme and reminds us again of Joseph and his faithfulness.

Why would anyone want to write about a hooker on a Christian website? Rahab is the story of a prostitute who became a spiritual hero. Her story is important for all of us to know.

Lots of people are worried about the future during this election. Not me. There is a lot of stress and worry over the future during this election cycle. There is a different way.

"Dear Precious Disciple, So what did I write in the dirt with My finger? I know many of you have wondered this about the episode in the verses below...."

Do you notice the folks around you who are the true heroes? Phil Ware shares about two people passing from life and how their quiet lives of service were essential to the work of God's Kingdom.

In a world swirling with heavy clouds and looming headlines, we mothers hold a massive opportunity! Melissa Troyer looks at everyday life, her children, and the horrifying images and videos and cries of mothers and children, and sees an opportunity to teach our children to say, But God!