Sermons on 37 Heros:

The Step From Zero To Hero

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 23, 2001

This is a topical message. The Bible contains many examples of both the “hero to zero” and the “zero to hero” scenarios. The latter always contains a humble person trusting God and continuing on. Here are Eight Reasons why Christians should not quit.

November 25, 2001-- AM THE STEP FROM ZERO TO HERO James 1:12 INTRODUCTION: (1) Stories people who fall from success are instructive. Even more helpful are the accounts of people who overcome or capitalize on setbacks. The Bible contains many examples of both the “hero to zero” and the “zero to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

Saul - The Bible's Tragic Hero

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

Saul, man’s kind of king, came so close and yet so far from being God’s man.

Saul- The Bible’s Tragic Hero (Bridge Lane Chapel, 25/08/02, am) Hymns Readings 1. Psalm 51 2. 1 Chronicles 10 3. Hebrews 12:12-24 Intro- The Tragic Hero Greek tragedy (Aristotle) components: • Unity of time, place and action • Inspire horror and pity • Man of greatness with tragic flaw • Ends in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 10:1-14, 2 Chronicles 11:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Heroes: What Are You Standing For Series

Contributed by Bryan Parris on Jun 24, 2007

A Sermon for Memorial Day. From the Heroe’s Series.

I can’t think of a better day to talk about Heroes…than on Memorial Day. The US Military announced just yesterday, another 8 American casualties in Iraq…one of those was a 20 year old Marine from Spartanburg. I don’t care how you feel about the war, you cannot deny the bravery of those who go and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon: God's Reluctant Hero Series

Contributed by Rick Bartosik on May 23, 2001

Gideon was an unlikely hero. But God used him in a powerful way, just as He uses all who will believe Him and obey.

"Gideon: God’s Reluctant Hero" Judges 6:1-40 Mililani Community Church Pastor Rick Bartosik June 6, 1999 Today is a very famous day in history, called D-Day. On June 6th 1944, during WW II, thousands of allied troops landed at Omaha Beach in Normandy, France to begin the liberation of Europe from ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hero Makers, Pathway To Greatness Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 14, 2023

Hero makers are kingdom builders who lived sincerely, travel lightly, practice hospitality radically, and take risks for kingdom advancement. I choose to be a hero maker, how about you?

Sermon – Hero Makers, Pathway to Greatness Key Scriptures - Acts 18:1-4 (Paul Meets Priscilla and Aquila in Corinth) “Then Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. There he became acquainted with a Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, who had recently arrived from Italy with his wife, Priscilla. They had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-4, Acts 18:24-28, Romans 16:3, Luke 22:35-37, Matthew 10:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Story Of Gideon – The Making Of A Hero

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Aug 19, 2002

He was a farmer who really enjoyed his trade. Unlike some farmers, he had no desire to be anything more than a farmer. He never had political ambitions, nor did he dream of becoming a military leader and yet God had a different plan for his life. I’m talk

SERMONIC THEME INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: He was a farmer who really enjoyed his trade. Unlike some farmers, he had no desire to be anything more than a farmer. He never had political ambitions, nor did he dream of becoming a military leader and yet God had a different plan for his life. I’m ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1, Judges 7:1-25

Super Heroes Need Not Apply

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001

By looking at the life and call of Gideon and Zechariah, we discover God often uses plain ordinary people.

Super Heroes—Please Don’t Apply 11/7/1999 Judges 6:11-18 Luke 1:5-17 Text Luke 1:5-22 Back in the olden days when I was a kid, everybody had a super hero of some sort. It might have been Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Hulk, Iron-Man, The Avengers, Spiderman, The Hawk, The Phantom, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hero's Of The Faith Part 1

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

This is the first sermon from the Faith hall of fame

Hebrews 11:13-16(With illusions to 11:1-12) To make sure God will not be ashamed of us for our lack of faith Introduction A. Remember a few weeks ago we had Barnabas here? By faith Barnabas left his home and went to live with his uncle to receive and education. That did not happen. So then by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16, Hebrews 11:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Hero's Of The Faith Part Ii

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

James Dobson wrote tough Love, the author of Hebrews wrote about tough faith

Hebrews 11:17-40 Tough Faith Introduction A. James Dobson wrote a wonderful book callled “Tough Love.” In this book he describes how some times in life you have to use tough love on your kids. This might mean grounding them, or even spanking the child. Out of love to do the things that you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-40

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Fire Fighters, Victums And Heros

Contributed by Brian Sturtz on Dec 31, 2002

Christians need to share Jesus with others now before it is to late.

The firefighters Luke 16:19-26 First of all the Rich Man was immune to the need. Notice (v.20) that Lazarus sat at the rich man’s gate. Now what do you do with a gate. Yup, you go in and out. Thus the rich man would have passed by Lazarus everyday. He saw him. He got used to seeing him. Now ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:23, Matthew 20:29-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dad The Great American Hero

Contributed by John Harvey on Jun 7, 2005

Dad’s are heroes in our lives. But with that role comes responsiblity to RESCUE, Relationship, Encourage, Support, CHampion, Understand, and Equip

“Dad: The Great American Hero” Father’s Day June 19, 2005 Intro: Show video clip of kids talking about why their dad is a hero. Today, we are here to celebrate dads. In our society today, dads don’t get enough credit. We always see on TV that dad never knows what’s going on. He is always in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph - The Hero That Ran Away Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 9, 2006

We often think of heroes as those who run to the fight... but often heroes are those who engage in "organized retreats".

OPEN: One of my favorite stories from Revolutionary war involves the "Battle of the Cowpens". Toward the end of the Revolutionary war, the British General Cornwallis had captured Savannah, Charleston and Camden in South Carolina - and in the process he had defeated and imprisoned much of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23, Genesis 39:21-23, Genesis 40:5-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Samson, God's Stumbling Hero

Contributed by Philip Cooper on Apr 17, 2007

Samson’s life story reminds us of the consequences of poor choices.

SAMSON, GOD’S STUMBLING HERO Judges 14:1-20 Introduction: Have you ever felt like a spiritual failure? If so, let me introduce to you others who have shared the same experiences in their lives: Samson, Jacob, Jonah, Martha, Peter, Thomas. Each of these people pictured for us in the Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Heroes Of The Faith Part 1 Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on May 10, 2008

At some point in life, every child has a hero they what to grow up to be. How do we become the model’s of Christian maturity and faith that others will want to immolate. Looking into the character of some biblical examples will help you to become a rea

Heroes of the Faith Series Text: 1 Samuel 17:1-11 The edgy television drama Heroes follows a group of individuals who carry an unusual genetic marker giving them unique, superhuman abilities. These superhuman capabilities include things like reading people’s thoughts, becoming invisible, time ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heroes #3: The Fugitive And The Prince Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 19, 2008

The friendship of David and Jonathan is an example for us for the kind of friendships that God wants us to have with other Christians. To be a hero means to be a good friend.

HEROES #3: THE FUGITIVE AND THE PRINCE INTRO TO TOPIC: Review series on heroes. Although Jesus is the world’s greatest superhero, God is calling every one of us to be heroes as well. Last week we took a look at the life of David. His victory over the giant Goliath is an example for us as to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4

Denomination: *other