Sermons on Unsung Heroes:

Run The Race

Contributed by Patrick Oelund on Jun 28, 2013

You and I are in a relay race and maybe even running the final lap - Run as to win!

Run the Race Hebrews 12:1-2 “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

So Great A Cloud

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 18, 2019

Saints can be great people like Mother Teresa or Francis of Assisi … but saints can be ordinary people. People like you and me. People who have given their hearts to Jesus. People that the light of God … the light of the Holy Spirit … shines through.

One day a man and his five-year-old son were walking through a beautiful church. The church was filled with bright light from its many colorful stained-glass windows. As the boy looked at the windows, he asked: “Who are all the people in the windows, Daddy?” “They are saints,” his father ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

Gideon's Encouragement Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 26, 2025

A look at what biblical encouragement is about.

Encouragement Hebrews 3:12-13, Judges 6 September 28, 2025 We’ve been looking at what it means to biblically encourage one another. Beginning today and for the next few weeks, we’re going to look at some biblical stories of encouragement. We’re going to look at the greatest encourager of all this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:13, Judges 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Worship Jesus Only

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 13, 2022

When the opinion of men supersedes the opinion of God, we are focusing too much on people; and there are believers who unknowingly worship people. But the only one whom we should be seeking to please and worship is Jesus.

John once shared the account of some people who had denied Christ for fear of what the Pharisees would think. In John 12:42-43, He said, “Many believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue; for they loved the praise of men more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Reviving America

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

Take the challenge to be humble, open to the Holy Spirit, have a repentant heart, a sincere desire for God, pursue holiness, stay continually anointed and be of one mind and spirit within the body of Christ.

Introduction: Something's happening ... Couple of years ago I read a book by James Rutz. James wrote this book to make the Christian church aware that God is moving across the world. His observations are a wakeup call to the American Christian and churches in America. Listen to some of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rest; A Faith That Shines

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Mar 20, 2006

Now if we want a faith that shines, I believe we need to look at the faith of the people the writer names in the closing chapter.

The rest; a faith that shines Hebrews 11:32-40 03/19/06 Each year or more than once a year, there will be a magazine that usually will list the top 100 people in the world. As we conclude our study of Hebrews 11, I believe we could not conclude it in any greater fashion. We come to a list of Bible ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Baptist

Manifestation Of Faith

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 5, 2007

This passage tells us how great people acquired faith to do great things for God.

The Manifestation of Faith Rev. Sean D. Lester Hebrews 11:1-40 Introduction A. I want to be a man of faith. Jesus said that if I had the faith of a mustard seed I could command a mountain to move. I could drive away the demons that torment people. I could walk on water or calm a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Wedding Sermon

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 29, 2005

Three habits in a marriage that give you a fighting chance of staying together

Wedding sermon Unfortunately, I can’t use my usual wedding story, because Adam and Sarah heard it at Debbie and Paul’s wedding in Dymchurch in June this year. So I had to find something new. Story: Richard Daly was Mayor of Chicago for 21 years between 1955-1976. He was a rather forbidding guy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Religion And Politics

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 6, 2005

Sometimes Christians suffer because of their faith, but God is able to deliver and make it right.

Religion and Politics Acts 12:5 INTRO.: A man once said "I guess no one should talk about religion or politics." I informed him I disagreed since my livelihood involved talking about religion. When he discovered I was a preacher, he proceeded to fill me in on why he didn’t attend church. I had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A True Memorial

Contributed by Gordon Maxwell on May 26, 2006

memorial day sermon with witnessing as the goal.

Tomorrow we celebrate Memorial Day, a day this great country has set aside to remember those that died to maintain this freedom we all enjoy. Just the fact that we can set here today without having to worry about being arrested is a testament to the men and now women also. One of the reasons our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Christian Life Is Like Running A Race

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010

The Christian life is often compared to everyday things, events, or practices. For example, Paul compared it to: Warfare (II Tim. 2:3); Boxing (I Cor. 9:26); Farming (II Tim. 2:6); Building (I Cor. 3:10); and Running (Heb. 12:1). In our text today, we wil

Intro: The Christian life is often compared to everyday things, events, or practices. For example, Paul compared it to: Warfare (II Tim. 2:3); Boxing (I Cor. 9:26); Farming (II Tim. 2:6); Building (I Cor. 3:10); and Running (Heb. 12:1). In our text today, we will focus on the aspects of a race as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, Hebrews 12:1-12

Denomination: *other

Samuel - Speaking The Words Of God Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 18, 2009

A short talk given at an early morning communion service. Samuel was young, but his first task after coming to know the Lord was to speak hard words from God to Eli (his mentor!) Will we also speak the truth, in love, to others?

Samuel was a child, with priestly responsibilities (an interesting fact!) and he was being mentored by Eli in the Temple. Jesus primarily focused upon 12 men. Who has God entrusted to you, to teach and train in the ways of the Lord? “In those days the word of the Lord was rare; there were not many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

Stir Up The Gift Of God

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 25, 2008

Our Lord is seeking people who will press into what He has for us. Fully equipped and ready for every good work.

Stir up the gift of God Reading: 2 Timothy 1:1-12 There has been for the past few months, a particular challenge: (1) To be heroes of the Lord. (2) To the men in particular, to be mighty men. Here in this gathering, I believe that our Lord is seeking people who will press into what He has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson 2: Cornelius' Family And Friends Series

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Oct 26, 2009

How to be a Godly friend and be receptive to those in need.

A. HOW DOES THE WORLD CHOOSE? 1. The world is awed by giants, i.e., Goliath over nine feet tall. · Win battles · Stand tall as examples · Rally the troops 2. The world is awed by billionaire industrialists. · Money is power · ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

There Is A Redeemer

Contributed by Christine Forehand on Oct 22, 2008

There is a Redeemer that wants to rescue us from bondage and give us a life that is free to live for Him.

I. Illustration: Action Movie Hero (girl is captured, tied up, point of death and in comes the hero to rescue her and save her life!) II. Scripture passage: Job 19:25--I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth. A. This was said by Job during the worst ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25

Denomination: Pentecostal