Sermons on Super Heroes:

Just Like Us (Part Four)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 3, 2019

Last week we looked at Samson. Samson was physically strong but in some ways he was spiritually weak. We, too can be strong in some areas but weak in others. Today, we'll look at Elijah. He was bold and courageous...well, most of the time.

JUST LIKE US (part four) Last week we looked at the example of Samson. When Samson was born he was given a special Nazirite vow. He couldn't drink alcohol or even grape juice. And he couldn't cut his hair. These conditions were to indicate that he would be noticeably set apart for a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40, 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is...! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 12, 2017

A look through the book of Hebrews to learn more about who Jesus Is!

Jesus Is . . .! Hebrews 8:1-13 August 13, 2017 It’s hard to believe but this is week 11 of our look at the book of Hebrews! This is the longest I’ve preached on one book of the Bible. And today, we’ve come to a very important chapter, not that they aren’t all important, but this chapter can lead ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Starting Point

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Apr 6, 2018

Jesus is the reason we have life after death.

New Testament scholar Don Carson tells of a teenage boy who was dying of cancer. Every day he had someone read John 11to him--the story of Lazarus who rose from the dead--and Paul’s detailed statement about the resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15. His confident hope of victory over sin and death was ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

Shield Of Certainty

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 9, 2018

"In the realm of reality, we need also a “shield” for our protection against doubts, uncertainties, negativism, or even false teachings that bombard us in all angles."

“For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, saying, ‘This is my Son, whom I love; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Slayer Of Hate, The Giver Of Peace

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Nov 19, 2021

A three point sermon on the destruction of the ENMITY and how Jesus has brought us Peace

Ephesians 2:11-22 11/21/21 a.m. Jesus, the SLAYER of HATRED the MAKER of PEACE In this day and age SUPERHEROES are the BIG THING. I mean you have the X-MEN, Marvel Comics and all the rest. Superman was the first well known superhero. He was in Action Comics #1 in June 1938. Since then ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah Prophet Of God Series

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Mar 30, 2007

Elijah is considered by most to be the greatest of the Hebrew prophets. Yet James says he was a man just like you and I.

Introduction: I began a series of sermons a couple of weeks ago entitled: Hero’s of the Faith. Two weeks ago we saw how Moses answered God’s call to deliver the nation of Israel out of slavery in Egypt. Last week we saw how Daniel remained faithful to the Lord, and refused to compromise his ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Saluting Our Heritage, Building Our Nation

Contributed by Nigel Martin on Aug 21, 2009

Sometimes we find ourselves focusing on our National Heroes when we talk about heritage. But our heritage encapsulates more than the heroes. Our heritage is the things that give us an awareness of who we are as Jamaicans. These are also some of the things

Date: Sunday, August 23, 2009 Place: Clifton New Testament Church of God Time: 10:00 a.m. Theme: Saluting Our Heritage, Building Our Nation Text: Joshua 4:15-24 Introduction Come, see, live, love, laugh, capture the true spirit and flavor of Jamaica. Journey into the majestic mountains, the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:15-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Finding The Faith Of Our Heroes - Part 5: Abraham And Isaac Teach Us To Trust God Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 22, 2023

We must... 1. Trust God when He stretches us. 2. Trust God to steer us. 3. Trust God to save us.

Finding the Faith of Our Heroes Part 5: Abraham and Isaac Teach Us to Trust God Hebrews 11:17-19; Genesis 22:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 22, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Today in Hebrews 11, we get back to our study of the Old Testament heroes of our faith. And faith in God is crucial ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19, Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Finding The Faith Of Our Heroes - Part 6: What Faith In God Can Do For You Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 26, 2023

1. Faith can let us look into the future. 2. Faith can make us a blessing to our families. 3. Faith gives us something firm to lean on. 4. Faith gives us the forgiveness we need. 5. Faith makes the Promised Land our final home.

Finding the Faith of Our Heroes Part 6: What Faith in God Can Do for You (Isaac, Jacob, Esau, and Joseph) Hebrews 11:20-22; Genesis 25:21-23; Genesis 27:1-20; Genesis 32:9-12; Genesis 48:15-16; Genesis 50:24-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 26, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Today in Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-22, Genesis 25:21-23, Genesis 27:1-20, Genesis 32:9-12, Genesis 48:15-16, Genesis 50:24-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Enoch’s Story Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 31, 2011

Enoch was a man who walked so closely with the Lord that one day they just walked off together to Heaven.

Enoch’s Story! Thesis: Enoch was a man who walked so closely with the Lord that one day they just walked off together to Heaven. Series: BC Justice League Introduction to series: Opening thoughts to the series - “BC justice league” – God’s biblical super heroes before Christ. Over the last few ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Esther- "Such A Time As This."

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 26, 2001

Esther became a hero because she responded to the call on her life to become an intermediary for the people of Israel.

Esther - Such a time as this! Thesis: Esther became a hero because she responded to the call on her life to become an intermediary for the people of Israel. Video Clip of Simon Birch in pastor’s office. Point: “God made each of us special. He didn’t do that to show off, but because he has a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David, Low, Tough, And Tender Series

Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Aug 9, 2002

Our Hero of the faith today, David, will teach us a lesson in humility, but also a lesson in strength and faith.

HEROES OF THE FAITH 7: ?DAVID---LOW, TOUGH AND TENDER! 1 SAMUEL 16:6-12 JOKE--- Deep within a forest a little turtle began to climb a tree. After hours of effort he reached the top, jumped into the air waving his front legs and crashed to the ground. After recovering, he slowly climbed the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Naked In His Tent Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 10, 2003

The great hero of the flood, Noah, is now found drunk and naked in his tent. Sin survived the flood.

Genesis 9:18-29 February 16, 2003 To err is human. Arthur Pink: "It is human to err, but it is also human to conceal the blemishes of those we admire." One of the most striking evidences that the Scriptures are the Word of God comes in its willingness to reveal the errors of even its greatest ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Hancock Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

A sermon on how God's grace can make a hero out of imperfect people who make mistakes.

INTRO: ƒ{ Hancock is a superhero with serious character issues ƒ{ While trying to do good he inevitably creates trouble ƒ{ When a person has an entire ocean to throw a whale into and it hits the only sailboat in sight ƒ{ You might have some issues ƒ{ I was reading a verse to a group of guys ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wall - Pt. 1 - Building Blocks Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 13, 2012

An unlikely hero teaches us that, as ordinary as we are, our wall can and must be built!

The Wall Pt. 1 – Building Blocks I. Text Nehemiah 1:1-11 1-2The memoirs of Nehemiah son of Hacaliah. It was the month of Kislev in the twentieth year. At the time I was in the palace complex at Susa. Hanani, one of my brothers, had just arrived from Judah with some fellow Jews. I asked them ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal