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Hidden Heroes

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on May 9, 2003

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When he arrived to the two-room shack that he called home, he saw a light on. We quietly walked in to find his mother crying and praying. He overheard her praying "Lord, please deliver my boy. Lord, please deliver my boy. Lord, please deliver my boy. Lo

Hidden Heroes I Samuel 1:4-23 Preached Mother’s Day May 11,2003 AM Service Text: 2 Timothy 1:5 5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also. Introduction: A teenage boy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5, 1 Samuel 1:4-23

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Hero

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2003

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Today we remember the Heroes who gave their lives in Foreign Wars. We also remember those who served our country in times of war and times of peace, they are our heroes. But the Bible has heroes, they are heroes of the faith who gave their all so that we

2 Tim. 2:1-7 Today is Veterans Day, we remember and honor all those who have served our country in the military. One of my friends, and a brother in the Lord, Bob Wisehart, served in Korea. He is a recipient of a Purple Heart and also honored by the South Korean government for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Portrait Of A Hero

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 5, 2002

based on 28 ratings

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Joshua gives us an example of what it means to be a hero

Hey: On October 8,1918 Sergeant Alvin C. York single handedly capture 132 German soldiers which earned him the Congressional Medal of Honor. Definitely, he was a hero to be honored. In this battle he displayed courage and selflessness that is required of heroes. Today’s society doesn’t know ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Weeping Hero

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 12, 2002

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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

Search For The Hero Series

Contributed by Jack Brown on Aug 7, 2002

based on 26 ratings

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Part one of the "Holding Out for a Hero" series, which examines the life of David and explores the question: "What makes a hero in God’s eyes?"

HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO “Search for the Hero” As we begin this series on superheroes, I thought it appropriate to examine a recent film that looked at the idea of a superhero in an entertaining and innovative way. The film is called “Unbreakable,” and it stars Bruce Willis as David Dunn, an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ordinary Heroes Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001

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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 Of Faith Series

Contributed by Don Haselhuhn on May 15, 2001

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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 Heart Of A Hero

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 1, 2000

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A message on overcoming adversities we face.

The Heart Of A Hero 1 Chronicles 11:22-25 1. Benaiah was vigilant because of the company he enjoyed. A. He was one of 30,000 men who faithfully served King David. (2 Sam 6:1) B. He was one of 30 mighty men who led the armies of Israel. (1 Chr 11:15) C. He was one of 3 of David’s mightiest men, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Real Heroes

Contributed by John Harvey on May 27, 2004

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a look at heroes and how Jesus is our hero

A look at Heroes *(Power point images found in the desktop on the media computer they are in order) GI JOE (humorous) Rescue Heroes (humorous) Local Heroes and Memorial (shift to serious) 9/11 Heroes and Memorial (serious) The Military forces Heroes and Memorials (serious) A Hero ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Heroes Of The Faith Series

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jun 28, 2004

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Heroes are missing from our society today, at least godly ones are! Who are the heroes of the faith we need to pattern our lives after? This message will bring to light some heroes of the faith and what God saw in them.

Heroes of Faith- It’s People Pastor Jamie Wright * Maranatha Fellowship Church * 5-30-04 HONORING OUR HEROES Hebrews 11:1 (NLT) What is faith? It is the confident assurance that what we hope for will happen. It is the evidence of things we cannot see. Where are the people who have that ...read more

Scripture: Titus 11:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Making Of A Hero Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 16, 2006

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Daniel 1:8-21 gives us three distinguishing marks of a true hero in any age.

Scripture The movie "Cinderella Man" tells the true story of boxing legend James J. Braddock, who made an incredible comeback during the Great Depression. Injured and arthritic, Braddock’s promising career was cut short, and he had to go on public assistance when he couldn’t get work at the docks ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Are The Heros?

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Dec 30, 2006

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Challenge for believers to take their stand for Him and experience the Lord’s enabling and provision

1 Samuel 17; Numbers 13:26 - 14:10. Who are your heroes? Each generation has its heroes. Some are because of the heroic actions, others because they had (in our opinion) enough courage to challenge the system. Some are because they "made" it in something, in this particular generation it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Unsung Hero

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 3, 2005

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Lessons drawn from the story of Ananias of Damascus

An Unsung Hero Acts 9:10-19 INTRO.: The story of the conversion of Saul of Tarsus includes the name of an unsung hero of the faith. Saul’s encounter on the Damascus Rd. with the Lord is recorded in verses 1-9. Following three days of blindness on his part, we are introduced to Ananias, a disciple ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Super Hero

Contributed by David Thompson on Dec 29, 2005

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This lesson reminds us that we have a real, super hero to look up to

SUPER HERO How many of you remember the introduction to the first superman show? He can leap tall buildings in a single bound, he’s faster than a speeding bullet, and stronger than a locomotive. There’s spider man, batman, wonder woman, and the green hornet. What do they ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mighty Hero

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 13, 2009

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Maybe in your life right now, you are actually in a place that has nothing to do with what you’ve done but you’re in it. Or maybe you are in a situation that has everything to do with you. Maybe you’re in a place where you’re saying ‘I’ve had enough of t

Ashingdon 15 02 2009 Mighty Hero? Tonight I want us to consider a passage of scripture that I’ve been thinking about this week, and as I got into preparing for this message I realised that there was so much that could be said that rather than Sermon notes I could end up writing a whole book. But ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

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