Sermons on Heros:

When Your Hero Becomes A Zero Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 8, 2013

Malachi is declaring how bad leadership causes “bad” fellowship. (The priesthood had spoiled and corrupted a nation.) Spiritual leaders must accept the responsibility of the call to live holy lives.

“When Your Hero Becomes a Zero” Malachi Series Pt. 4 July 7, 2013 Introduction A In Malachi, the first group of offenders God addresses are the priests. Malachi 1:6 (NASB) 6 " 'A son honors his father, and a servant his master. Then if I am a father, where is My honor? And if I am a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Man I Once Knew (Real Heroes)

Contributed by Sanford Colquitt on Mar 23, 2009

A tribute to dedicated men and women every where who live their life almost without notice. But rest assured some one is watching.

Sunday, March 22, 2009 A MAN I ONCE KNEW Intro: It’s wonderful to hear about and strengthen ourselves on the lives of biblical heroes. Their stories never get old & perhaps they are more inspiring as we grow older. Some suggest they are outdated and some even suggest that they are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Barnabas: Man Of Encouragement Series

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Oct 24, 2021

10th in the series Unlikely Heroes. Portrays Barnabas' great, heroic attribute of encouragement.

INTRODUCTION The late Bishop Fulton Sheen once entered a greasy-spoon restaurant for breakfast, and when the waitress, groggy and disinterested, took his order, he replied, “Bring me some ham and eggs and a few kind words.” When she returned 15 minutes later, she set the food before him and said, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Methodist

The Bible And Jesus Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 25, 2022

The Story of God as revealed in the Bible points to Jesus as the main character of the story of the Bible and the hero of the world. Yes, Jesus is the main hero (Savior) of the Bible!

The Bible and Jesus! Thesis: The Story of God as revealed in the Bible points to Jesus as the main character of the story of the Bible and the hero of the world. Yes, Jesus is the main hero (Savior) of the Bible! If you learn to see Jesus from Genesis thru Revelation, then you will understand many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, John 5:39, Luke 24:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hurry, Hurry

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 8, 2005

If hero’s are they who save people from their calamities, how much more are they who get people saved from the wrath to come?

HURRY, HURRY When we have an accident or a medical emergency we want emergency personnel to hurry because waiting could be fatal, and there is no way you can describe that feeling of urgency. Fear, impatience, anxiety, anger, all that is going through your mind is, hurry, please hurry. There is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Did The Cheering Stop

Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 26, 2003

When Jesus rode into Jerusalem, He received a hero’s welcome. People everywhere were cheering. But then something happened. The cheering stopped.

Gene A. Smith, an American historian, authored a book entitled, “When The Cheering Stopped.” The book told of Woodrow Wilson, and the events surrounding WW1. Upon the end of the war, people were optimistic. They believed that the last war had been fought. The dream was that the world had at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Here I Am Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007

When Isaiah wandered into the Temple that night, he thought he was going in for some comfort. Instead he found a God so inspiring, he couldn’t help but volunteer to serve.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Guts And Glory

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Mar 1, 2010

Inspirational and motivational message from the 2010 Olympics

I. THIS VERSE CALLS TO MIND WHAT’S HAPPENING TONIGHT IN VANCOUVER, CANDADA A. Closing Ceremonies – Anyone Watch Opening? Anyone Watch Olympic Events? 1. Four years of hard work is over - celebration – marking end of all events 2. Medals have been handed out 3. After the flag ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Church Of God

David Vs Goliath (Who Are You?) Series

Contributed by Scott Berry on Jul 21, 2011

We often align ourselves with the 'good' character, but stop and consider afresh which character you are like in this story. Are you self-sufficient? Fearful? Jealous? Grow to be more like David!

David vs Goliath This is so much more than the story of an underdog vs a giant. Which character are you like? (eg facebook quiz) Are you a Goliath? (vs 4 – 10, 42 - 44) Trusting in natural talent, physical security, past success Show contempt for others that you do not understand, realize ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Baptist

Habits Of Heavens Heroes – Shiphrah, Puah, Jochebed, And Moses - Handout Series

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011

Handout

Habits of Heavens Heroes – Shiphrah, Puah, Jochebed, and Moses Rom 15:4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our ______, that we through ______ [ cheerful / hopeful endurance] and ______ of the Scriptures might have _______.[Confident expectation] Shiphrah and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Honoring Freedom's Warriors

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 14, 2007

Honoring those,in our national history, both past and present and those in the scriptures who lived their lives for a cause greater than themselves.

Honoring Freedom’s Warriors Text: Heb. 11:1-2, 24-27, 32-33, 37-40 Opening: 1. In two days, we will celebrate, Independence day, July 4th. It is right and fitting that we celebrate and honor those who were willing to lay down their lives for the cause of freedom. 2. While we ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Deborah Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 17, 2009

Deborah was a hero for Israel when a it was a time when women were not respected as leaders. She models for us an acute understanding of respect for herself and others.

Heroes of the OT: Deborah Judges 4:1-10 March 15, 2009 I want to start with a question—Is respect given or earned? Should respect just be automatically given or does respect need to be earned? I tend to think that it is both. Although our culture tends to withhold respect until it is earned, ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

You Dont Need Superman

Contributed by Dale Miller on Apr 14, 2010

This sermon deals with Paul and Barnabus in Lystra, where the people thought they were gods in human form.

HFL APRIL 11, 2010 ACTS 14;11-13 11When the crowd saw what Paul had done, they shouted in the Lycaonian language, “The gods have come down to us in human form!” 12Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul they called Hermes because he was the chief speaker. 13The priest of Zeus, whose temple ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Herose To Save Us All

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 11, 2009

From our missionaries to our military, we call them heroes because they go in our place, sacrificing all for a great cause! They know what they have to do. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

HeRose to Save Us All John 15:13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HeRoseToSaveUs.html Our servicemen / women are our friends, laying their lives down for us. They know what they face going in, they know what they have to do. They are heroes to save us all. So did Jesus...and He Rose to save us ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13, John 15:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

An Olympics Story And Beyond...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jul 12, 2012

Deriving some spiritual lessons from the great athlete Jim Thorpe’s saga on public fickle-mindedness during this Olympics time...lessons to which audience/congregation can easily "connect" at a time "Olympics fever" is in the air...

AN OLYMPICS STORY AND BEYOND... Hey, it’s Olympics time!!! From July 27th to August 12th, thousands are going to throng the Stadia in London and billions are going to be glued to their TV sets enjoying the rich fare being dished out by the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: *other