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Jesus the Hero
Pastor Smith will explore Bible passages, stories, and verses, that reveal Jesus' heroism. The Son of God became completely human so He could live by faith as we must. He is the hero our society needs.
Episodes
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Jesus and Judas Iscariot, the traitor
When we realize that Jesus knowingly included His traitor in every sermon, meal, and ministry of His last months, we can appreciate the depth of Jesus' mercy…
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Jesus was brave enough to look poor in front of His enemies.
Only the poorest of the poor could glean in other's fields. Jesus led the 12 to glean near a town so that His enemies could see Him doing this. He didn't mind…
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Jesus was brave enough to discourage 5,000 misguided followers
the 5,000 whom Jesus fed wanted to make Him a king, and rise against Rome. He discouraged them with a truth they could not understand, and they left. Are we…
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Isaac and Jesus trusted the Father for a bride
Isaac worried; what sort of bride would his father's ancient servant bring him? Would she be pretty? safe? kind? Jesus was brave enough to invite gnarly people…
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Jesus and Isaac on the cross
God asked Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac. Isaac could have run away at any time, but didn't. Jesus could have run away too, and judged His enemies on His…
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Jesus and Abel; defenders of the faith
Abel is the first picture in the bible of Jesus dying for the true way to God. Cain and the Pharisees both wanted their own way to God; Jesus and Abel said no.
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David's and Jesus' joy
David danced with joy when he brought the ark to Jerusalem to reunite it with the tabernacle. Jesus was full of the same joy as He brought lonely, fallen…
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David and Jesus; helping Mephibosheth the Lame
David honored his rival's heir, Saul's grandson, by restoring his wealth and inviting him to his table as a guest of honor. Jesus does that for us!
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David and Jesus; Men after God's Heart.
Samuel said David was a man after God's heart, but he sinned with Bathsheba. How does this work? And, what does this show us about Jesus?
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Jesus willingly stayed in the place of Danger
King David stayed in the place of danger for years until the strain got to him, and then he ran away to stay with Goliath's king for safety. We are meant to…
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David, Jesus, and Goliath
As David fought Goliath in faith for love's sake, Jesus fought Death in faith for love's sake. He fought Death for you, and won.
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David, a hero at an early age
Saul needed a musician, so he inquired of the court. One man recommended a 15 year old boy as a tough, wise, brave, singer of worship. David is a picture of…
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King David, a picture of Jesus
Israel asked for a king. Samuel told them all the negative things a king would do to them. Saul and others did do these awful things; and so did King Jesus…
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Enoch shows us a side of Jesus
Enoch's name meant disciple. Jesus was a disciple; called disciples; and told them to disciple. Just like Kung Fu movies!
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Jesus, disciple of Abraham
Matthew introduces us to Jesus thru His genealogy, which is full of heroes and villains. We can emulate heroes like Abraham (wisely) as Jesus did.
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You are my beloved son...
Jesus the Human needed affirmation before His ministry, so the Father gave it to him. Luke 3:22 He has given us a new identity in His Word if we will read it…
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the heroic Holy Spirit
the Holy Spirit led all the actors in the gospels including Jesus. He led in Acts as the Church did battle with the world. He will lead us to do heroic things…
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Luke 3:1-2 Jesus' Impossible Task
At the beginning of Jesus' ministry Israel is ruled by terrible people in Rome and Israel. Ezekiel 22; Israel's sin has earned them their captivity. Jesus'…
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The Reception of Jesus into Heaven
When the Father received Jesus into heaven He acknowledged to all creation that Jesus was the complete, successful, acceptable, Savior.
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Jesus the Hero on the cross
In John 8:28 Jesus said that when the leaders of Israel lifted Him onto the cross they would realize who He was. His heroism on the cross proved to them that…
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the Heroism of the Cross
Jesus endured the worst death on earth; and all the worst fears we dread; in faith and love. We were the great purpose that gave Him strength to prevail over…
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palm Sunday; the revealing of Jesus' identity
the crowds announced His true person as the eternal Son of David, heir to his throne in his parables He revealed that He was the Son of the owner of the…
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50 million heroes
Athanasius suffered exile for defending the truth about Jesus. He was a hero, 300 years after Jesus died. Jesus created a church full of heroes. Most will be…
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the Life of Power; Paul
Paul lived the sermon on the mount life. In Acts 16 he demonstrated power over himself and his circumstances. God wants us to tap into His power as Jesus and…
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Daniel and his friends become heroes
Daniel and his friends were blessed by God when they repented and sought His righteousness. Jesus helped them become heroes as He will help us become heroes.
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beware false leaders
To become heroes in Jesus' company we must beware, and avoid, false leaders. Without judging we decide if they are dogs or swine, and avoid them. Abigail's…
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Ephesians is the Sermon on the Mount
all the ideas of Ephesians are begun in the sermon on the mount. Jesus and Paul wanted to create powerful teams. Paul explains how to make marriages, churches…
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the Golden Rule
Jesus offers us the way to impact the people around us, the real Golden Rule. We are the children of God the Prime Mover; we can initiate; we can move people…
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the Sermon; You and money
"Don't lay up treasures in heaven." What does that mean? Didn't Jesus have a job? savings? own a home? What did He mean? How we improve or imperil others'…
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Sermon: Real Talk
How churches and couples can solve any problem without fighting. Real acts of kindness, real talking and listening, and real repentance. Getting information…
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The Sermon; Be Shocking!
Jesus called Christians to shock unbelievers with their extravagant, sacrificial love. Paul repeated this when he called husbands to extravagant, sacrificial…
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Jesus' daring sermon
To a desperate Israel, Jesus preached a sermon that many today call out-of-touch; impossible to keep; irrelevant. It is, tho, a call to rebellion against evil…
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Jesus wants to help us become heroes
The Christians in Acts followed Jesus and became heroes themselves. Let's show our children and converts the heroism of Jesus so that they can become heroes…
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Jesus is the greatest priest who ever lived.
Aaron was a great high priest, but Jesus was far superior. He has shared God's nature, home, eternality, and fellowship with us. He has brought us into the…
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The Greatest Preacher of all time; thru faith and courage
Jesus matched the gifts of every other prophet; exhorting, comforting, teaching, explaining, predicting. He did this with all the limitations that we have, as…
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Thru faith and courage Jesus became the greatest Bible teacher of all time.
It takes courage to be totally honest with every problem in the Bible. It takes courage to base your life and ministry totally on the Bible. Jesus did both. He…
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a look at Matthew's Jesus stories
a brief review; all the events of Matthew reveal His courage. Roman soldiers were his largest group of followers because of... His courage, and His followers'…
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Jesus' passion; you
What was the secret of Jesus' resolve? He had compassion on sinners; on you and me.
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Jesus stayed on the cross.
It is one thing to start a terrible ordeal; it is another to finish it. He could have put an end to the cross at any moment; but He finished it, for you.
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Jesus fought his way to the cross
Jesus bravely did what it took to provoke his evil enemies so they would kill Him on the day He chose, in the way He chose, at the place He chose, at the time…
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Jesus bravely answered every question
Politicians avoid hard questions, or waffle. Jesus never did, even when it got him killed.
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Jesus was brave enough to cleanse the temple
Satan tempted Jesus to enter the temple via angels' wings. Instead, He rebuked the leaders for their venal practices, making enemies of all of the most…
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Jesus was brave enough to have total integrity.
Jesus could have charged any amount for His healing. He charged nothing. Jesus was never charged with having an affair with a woman. His life was too open, and…
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Facing great powers, Jesus chose outcasts for His army
Jesus was brave enough to stand for truth against wicked powers. He was brave enough to choose the lowest members of society for His teammates. Beggars…
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When Jesus first demonstrated His courage
When Jesus was 30 He left His home, family, city, and job to begin His ministry. He trusted the Father to supply His needs, His disciples, and protection. So…
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Jesus limited Himself to our abilities; here's the proof
scriptures that declare Jesus' total humanity with its weaknesses. He was not God who pretended to be a human, but completely a human.
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Jesus was fully God, on earth
Jesus was God from eternity. He was God all the time He lived as a man.