Sermons on Hero:

Heroes Of Faith Series

Contributed by Don Haselhuhn on May 15, 2001

Third sermon in a series on Hebrews 11. Abraham was called, obeyed and went.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. The text for tonight’s proclamation is taken from the Epistle, Hebrews 11:8; By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8, Genesis 15:6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Weeping Hero

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 12, 2002

This "Palm Sunday" parade had all the elements of a major network production.

INTRO: Palm Sunday is an easy day for Americans to get excited about because we love parades! On Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day we sit in front of our TV sets and watch Macy’s and the Rose Bowl Parade among others, flipping back and forth between the channels. We honor our Super Bowl, World Series ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44, Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Unlikely Hero

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Oct 28, 2001

Gideon was considered by others as the least and the last. But to God, he was considered to be a mighty man of valor.

I. Out of Sight, Out of Mind A. Text: Judges 6:1-25 B. So make the situation clear, I want you to notice that, at the beginning of our story, we find Gideon threshing wheat in a winepress! C. Now, why would he thresh wheat in a winepress? Shouldn’t he just thresh wheat on a threshing floor? The ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-25

Ordinary Heroes Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001

This sermon is part of a series I preached on Nehemiah’s one holy passion, the glory of God.

One Holy Passion Nehemiah 3 March 4, 2001 ¡§Ordinary Heroes¡¨ Back when it was still a novelty to sing choruses; back when we youth thought that ¡§Pass It On¡¨ and ¡§I Wish We¡¦d All Been Ready¡¨ was the height of Christian cool; back when bell bottoms were in for the first time, one of the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Heroes And Villains Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 23, 2020

As Paul concludes his letter to the Romans, he commends many people in Rome while warning them of others. Paul's long list of people gives us a rare snapshot into the nature of the early church.

A. A young adult man was walking through a supermarket to pick up a few things when he noticed an older lady following him around. 1. Thinking nothing of it, he ignored her and continued on. 2. Finally, when he went to the checkout line, she quickly slipped in front of him. 3. “Pardon me,” she ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On The Death Of Heroes

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 8, 2014

Encouragement to memorialise the sacrifice of those who serve the nation.

“Your glory, O Israel, is slain on your high places! How the mighty have fallen! Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the streets of Ashkelon, lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised exult. “You mountains of Gilboa, let there be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Hero Of The Church

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 14, 2014

We see the problems and issues presented in Revelation 2-3. We see the solution presented in Revelation 4-5. The solution is simple: Focus on Jesus Christ our Ultimate Hero.

HERO OF THE CHURCH REVELATION 4:1-5:14 INTRODUCTION… Adapted from “Comic Book Character” by David A Zimmerman, IVP 2004, pgs 10-11 Our Western pop culture is shaped by superheroes whether you realize it or not. Superheroes have cemented their place in the American cultural ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unnamed Hero Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

Our Scripture today is the only miracle of Jesus that appears in all four Gospels. It was thus the most significant miracle in the early church: you’re never too young to be a hero

The Anonymous Hero John 6: 1-14 Who doesn’t love superheroes? Every child grows up watching shows about superheroes, people who were able to do more and be more than the rest of us. In ancient times, you had the heroes of Greek mythology. Then it was King Arthur and the Knights of the Round ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Everyday Heroes

Contributed by Mike Bryant on Feb 17, 2021

God calls us to be heroes not only in extraordinary circumstances, but in our daily lives.

I) Let’s talk a bit about heroes. A) I love to read adventure thrillers. One of the authors that I used to read a lot (while he was living) was Robert Ludlum. His stories were frequently built around an average citizen who sees or hears something that he should not have. He then becomes caught up ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:8, Luke 14:25-33, 1 Kings 19:18, Romans 12:1-2, Mark 12:41-44, Matthew 6:19-34, Acts 9:36-39, Galatians 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Hero Rises Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 21, 2014

But it won’t be easy and definitely not predictable. Hang on—it’s going to be a bumpy ride for Joseph and for us.

Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 29 Dec 2013 Gen 37:1-2 All sermons are abbreviated A Hero Rises • Series Intro: • Pages/Bibles/filled/stories/hundreds/men/women. • Nearly every story contains one common thread. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Hero?

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 16, 2014

The best hero a family can have is a godly man in the home.

“What is a Hero?” Ephesians 5:25 Every summer, Hollywood tries to top its previous year’s revenues by producing a new set of “must-see” movies. The most popular of these are often from the superhero genre. Characters like Superman, Batman and Spiderman have captured ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chapter Of Heroes

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jun 4, 2013

Memorial Day Weekend Sermon. Heb. 11 was not just a "FAITH" chapter but a "Chapter of Heroes!"

“CHAPTER OF HEROES!” INTRODUCTION: What is a “HERO?” I’m told that “BRAVERY” is “GRACE UNDER FIRE!” I’m told that “BRAVERY” is a person “WHO HOLDS ON A MOMENT LONGER THAN THE NEXT PERSON.” I’m told that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Defining A Hero

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jul 27, 2013

As we look through the 11th chapter of Hebrews we how heroes should be defined in the "Hebrews Hall Of Fame". This sermon looks at the first 4 heroes of the faith.

Defining A Hero Hebrews 11:1-10 Intro: In Cooperstown New York there is a place called the baseball hall of fame. AS you walk through the hall you will find 35,000 bats, balls and gloves that have been used by the greats of the game. Ruth and DiMaggio and Robinson, just to name a few. 130,000 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Heavenly Hero

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 1, 2013

1. We need to see with spiritual vision (vs. 8-10). 2. We need to give with generosity (vs. 10-17). 3. We need to take our troubles to God (vs. 18-37).

Be a Heavenly Hero 2 Kings 4:8-37 (Initial reading vs. 8-24) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 23, 2013 *Who is your hero? -- When I was a little boy, one of my heroes was Roy Rogers, "The King of the Cowboys!" He was such a good guy, and what a great horse: Trigger! Roy had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: Baptist

An Unlikely Hero Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 17, 2014

A Christmas time message about Mary.

The Heart of an Unlikely Hero By a show of hands: -How many of you remember hearing the announcement of Nov 11, 1918 the end of WW1? -How many of you remember hearing the headlines in May 1927, when Charles Lindbergh had successfully crossed the Atlantic Ocean as a solo pilot? -How many of you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ