Unsung Heroes: Great Lessons From the Lesser Known

What do you think of when you hear the word ‘hero?’ A guy in a cape and blue tights? A dark vigilante fighting in the shadows for justice? Heroes often emerge from unexpected places. Their lives teach us important lessons about what to do, and sometimes, what not to do. Many of these characters seem larger than life–overcoming unbelievable odds on their path to victory. In the Old Testament there is the Big Three: Abraham, Moses, and David. We talk a lot about these guys–their faith, exploits, and the lessons that we can learn from their lives. However, some of the best lessons in Scripture come not from the greats, but from less prominent stories–people that appear, at first glance, easy to discount.

Scripture is full of stories of forgotten lives–unsung heroes whose actions and sacrifices failed to win them worldly renown. Yet, these great lives reveal significant people who God was able to use, and whose lives counted for something great. They may not be on the rolls of the rich and famous, yet their lives are still significant because they illustrate what is possible when ordinary people remain faithful to an extra-ordinary God.

This 5-week series will look at some of the more obscure characters in Scripture–the unsung heroes of the Bible–and the lessons that we can learn from their lives. Despite what the world tells us, we do not need to be powerful, prominent, or rich to have influence. Obeying God, even in the small things, can impact history in a powerful way!

“The Lord does not see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the hart”

(1 Samuel 16:7)

SERMONS

Sermon: “Gideon: A Life of Significance”

Preacher: The Rev. Christopher Doering

Date Preached: Sunday, May 29, 2016

Scripture: Judges 6:1-16

Handout: Gideon