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Christian Heroes

Sermonette by John Reiss

While it is inspiring to observe the acts of heroism performed by Medal of Honor recipients, it is far more inspiring to recognize everyday heroes living among us.

The Essence of Servant Leadership

Sermon by Mark Schindler

Heroes embody the principle of self-sacrificial servant leadership that Christ modeled and commanded His followers to practice. This standard emerges from passages where Christ corrects the disciples' disputes over greatness by declaring that whoever desires to become great must be a servant and whoever desires to be first must be a slave, just as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve and give His life as a ransom. The same teaching recurs when Christ contrasts Gentile rulers who lord authority over others with the requirement that the greatest among His followers must serve as the younger and govern as one who serves. The material develops this through accounts of betrayal at the Passover table, where a dispute over rank immediately follows the revelation of the betrayer, showing that carnal jockeying for position stems from a limited view of Christ's supreme authority and risks the same failure seen in Judas. Heroes counter this flaw by using every resource entrusted to them for the good of those in their care. Theodore Roosevelt Jr., equipped with wealth, military experience, and family instruction in selfless duty, landed at Utah Beach despite age and infirmity, rallied troops under fire with calm presence, scouted routes, directed regiments, recited poetry to steady nerves, and purchased equipment for his men, inspiring self-sacrifice that turned a potentially disastrous landing into swift inland advance. Staff Sergeant Walter Ehlers, given fewer advantages, led his squad through the slaughter at Omaha Beach, charged machine-gun nests alone to break an ambush, and ensured every man under his immediate command survived, demonstrating that faithful use of what one has received matters more than the size of the gift. These examples connect directly to the broader call for all who follow Christ to examine their own resources, endure hardship without grumbling, know those entrusted to them intimately, seek wise counsel, persist with humble self-evaluation, and serve sacrificially so that their lives reflect the standard of the One who gave everything.

The Bride of Christ (Part One)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark Schindler

God's called and chosen people are being prepared, under Christ's direction, to become His perfect and faithful helpmate for eternity.

It's Dangerous to Go Alone

Sermonette by Jarod Ritenbaugh