Sermons on ot hero: showing 121-135 of 19,186

Hometown Anti-Heroes

Contributed by Eric Amundson on Mar 29, 2001

How do you respond to Jesus’ offer of salvation?

Last week we saw Jesus give us his mission. He stood up in his home synagogue, read from Isaiah of being anointed to preach good news to the poor, freedom to prisoners, sight for the blind, release for the oppressed and to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor. Then Jesus told his hometown folks ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:22-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Gideon - An Unexpected Hero Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 23, 2001

Gideon wasn’t a natural hero, but God used him to save his people. God often uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things

Gideon isn’t exactly your Hollywood image of a hero is he? In fact he’s the exact opposite. He’s much more the indecisive, timid type. He’s one of those people who want every i dotted and every t crossed before they make a decision and even then they won’t be able to make up their mind. You can see ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

In Search Of Ordinary Heroes

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 9, 2002

This sermon is about those not so well known men of the Bible that were heroes for the Lord.

Tuesday Evening Revival Service April 11, 2000 Bel Aire Baptist Church Hobbs, NM IN SEARCH OF ORDINARY HEROES 1 CHRONICLES 11:10 Introduction: 1. There will come a day when faith becomes sight, and then- only then- will our seeking of the Lord be finished at last. a. We will find ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:10

Denomination: Baptist

"Job – A Hurting Hero”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Aug 20, 2001

The question isn’t WILL I face hurts? But, HOW will I face my hurts? We can learn from the life of Job how to endure the hurts that we experience in this life.

Intro: In 1988 The L.A. Dodgers were playing the first game of the World Series against the Oakland A’s. One of the Dodgers best players was Kirk Gibson, but in winning the pennant, Gibson played so intensely that he injured both legs. As the dodgers walked out for the opening game of the World ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abigail: A Hidden Hero Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 2, 2003

A look at those lesser known people of faith.

“Abigail: A Hidden Hero” 1 Samuel 25 Scripture is jam packed with men and women of great character. Who should we select as our models? We could choose any of the people listed in Hebrews 11. All the ones listed in the “Hall of Faith” are those whose integrity sparkles like a star in the sky. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-10, 1 Samuel 27:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be God's Hero

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 8, 2002

This sermon gives encouragement and advice to graduates.

INTRODUCTION A. Forest Gump was a popular movie some years back. 1. Forest was a mentally challenged child born in rural Alabama. 2. When it came time to go to school, his mom was told that he would have to go to a special school. 3. She convinced the principal of the public school to let him ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Your Hero?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002

A brief sermon for children.

Who’s Your Hero? 1 Peter 3:18 Introduction I’ve got a picture to show you. Anybody here know who this is? John Wayne. He’s my most favoritest coolest actor guy in the whole world. He’s my hero in the movies. Here’s another picture. It’s hard to see, but it’s me standing next to Brad Radke. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Life Of A Tragic Hero

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 29, 2002

How Samson misused his privilege and failed his mission is a stern warning to every follower of Christ. It is also a reminder of the gift and gravity of the Spirit of God.

The Life Of A Tragic Hero Judges 14-16 INTRO: The story of Samson is one of the saddest in all the Bible. He was gifted and nurtured to be God’s man in Israel’s critical hour. The Philistines threatened to invade. Israel needed a leader who could unite the people. God gave Samson special care ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Another Kind Of Hero

Contributed by William Yates on Jun 12, 2002

This message is about Baruch, son of Zabbai, one of Nehemiah’s builders. We don’t have to be a "Billy Graham" in order to do great things in God’s Kingdom.

After him Baruch the son of Zabbai zealously repaired another section, from the Angle to the doorway of the house of Eliashib the high priest.--Nehemiah 3:20(NASB) Most of the time when someone is asked who their hero is they mention a great athlete or someone who has done something extraordinary. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:20

The Art Of Being A Hero

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 2, 2002

A 9-11 remembrance sermon.

Luke 9:22-26 “The Art of Being A Hero” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA According to Webster’s New World Dictionary, a hero is a person of great strength and courage who is regarded by others as an ideal or model. Sadly, many of those whom we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-26, 2 Samuel 5:1-25

Denomination: United Methodist

What Makes A Hero? Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Sep 9, 2002

Everyone needs a hero, and on 9/11, we discovered that there are heroes all around us. What traits make a person into a hero, and what does God need to do in my life to turn me into one?

September 1, 2002 Hebrews 11 ¡§What makes a hero?¡¨ INTRODUCTION My son, Benjamin, being the extremely active boy that he is, will often fall and get cuts and bruises. When he does that, he¡¦ll come to Tammy or me for us to take the pain away. Knowing that we cannot take the pain ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Our Heroes

Contributed by Bernard Dawson on Nov 10, 2002

A challenge to remember Godly heroes and what made them great and then adopt some of those traits into our own lives.

REMEMBER OUR HEROES Acts 26:12-23 People are not born as heroes. They emerge from the mass of humanity and do something above the norm. They act because they see a need and have a vision for solving the problem. The vision may come in the form of a long contemplated dream or maybe it’s a split ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:12-23, Hebrews 11:23-27

Denomination: Holiness

We Can Be Heroes

Contributed by Jon Smethurst on Jun 9, 2003

we can all learn from Epaphroditus, and become heroes of faith, and not just for one day!

Heroes of Faith!!! when we think of ‘heroes of the bible’ who springs to mind, Hebrews 11 talks at length of some of the ‘heroes of faith’ in the old testament, mighty servants of God, ...and of course we have the author of our text Paul who was one of the new covenant heroes of faith, but just ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30, Hebrews 11:1-36

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Abraham - The Hero Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 2, 2006

Why did God find it necessary to test Abraham’s faith? What purpose did it serve?

OPEN: Three military recruiters were on hand to address a gathering of high school seniors. The recruiters represented different branches of the military: Army, Navy, and Marines and each of was given fifteen minutes to speak. The Army and Navy recruiters got a little carried away with their ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Heroes Of The Faith

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

A description of Heroes in my life that have positively effected my Faith in God

My Heroes of the Faith January 14, 2007 AM Sermon 2 Timothy 4: 7-8 Last Sunday, we opened 2007 with a look back at Noah and the Ark, noticing how Noah followed God for his every move. Today, keeping the same hero theme, we go in a totally different direction. A personal direction if you will. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist