Heroes for Today

Introduction:
David’s mighty men played key roles in helping David become King. Their service to David is well noted. What is a hero? “A person of distinguished valor or performance admired for his noble qualities.” What is an idol? “any person or thing blindly adored or revered.” One is uplifting and encouraging while the other is deceitful and destructive. It is good for us to know the difference. There are many kinds of heroes: imaginary; real; spiritual. There are some lessons we can learn from the biblical heroes in 1 Chron. 11.

I. 1 Chron. 11:10-11—_______________________ or Josheb-bassebeth.
    A. 11:11—killed __________ men at one time w/his spear. 1 Sam. 23:8—killed ______ on another occasion.
        1. Stood w/Eleazar; Shammah; & David and defended the nation. Courage!
        2. Struck down the Philistines w/_____________ power!
    B. Is there a lesson here? These men willing to take a _________! No battle we can’t overcome!
        1. Js. 4:7-8; 1 Pet. 5:7
   C. Christianity is a risk it all proposition. What am I willing to risk? See Lk. 14:25-26; 9:57-62.
    D. Spiritual potential is unknown until the risk is taken.

II. 1 Chron. 11:12-14—______________________ # 2 of 3. See also 2 Sam. 23:9-10.
    A. 2 Sam. 23:9-10—______________ the enemy. Fought until his _________ was weary.
        1. This fight took place in a _________ __________.
    B. Each one of us needs to take a stand in our own barley field!
        1. Are we willing to stand up against enemies on the outside?
            a) False doctrine; denominationism; ecumenicalism?
        2. Are we willing to stand up against enemies from within?
            a) MDR; Lord’s Supper; factious spirit?
        3. Are we willing to stand up for our King?
            a) work of church; deeper maturity; more outreach?
    C. We need faith that grips the sword—Eph. 6:10-17

III. 1 Chron. 11:22-25—___________________ son of Jehoiada.
    A. Killed 2 Heroes from __________; a lion; a 71/2 ft. Egyptian;
        1. executed Joab for Solmon; headed up David’s body guard.
    B. We see someone faithful to the King; many years of faithfulness.
        1. Fearless.
    C. 1 Cor. 12:9 –early Christians given gift of __________.
        1. 2 Tim. 1:7—don’t we need it today?
    D. Honor comes with exploits for the King.

IV. 1 Chron. 11:39, 46—______________ & ______________.
    A. Went from being harassing enemies to trusted, honored men of valor.
    B. Much like the men of Acts 4:13
    C. Feel unworthy? Untrained? Unschooled? Who’s your King?

V. 1 Chron. 11:4, 9—________________ took Jerusalem from Jebusites...for good!
    A. Joshua 12—_____________ took Jerusalem. Retaken in Jud. 1:8
    B. 2 Sam. 5:6—Insults & confidence didn’t protect them.
    C. Leadership was based upon ______________ & ________________.
    D. Doesn’t God expect the same today?

Conclusion:
    A. Can you be a hero for your King?
    B. Heroes are heroes because they do exploits.
    C. Your King is asking—not drafting—He has a mission for you!



Heroes for Today Introduction: David’s mighty men played key roles in helping David become King. Their service to David is well noted. What is a hero? “A person of distinguished valor or performance admired for his noble qualities.” What is an idol? “any person or thing blindly adored or revered.” One is uplifting and encouraging while the other is deceitful and destructive. It is good for us to know the difference. There are many kinds of heroes: imaginary; real; spiritual. There are some lessons we can learn from the biblical heroes in 1 Chron. 11. I. 1 Chron. 11:10-11—_______________________ or Josheb-bassebeth. A. 11:11—killed __________ men at one time w/his spear. 1 Sam. 23:8—killed ______ on another occasion. 1. Stood w/Eleazar; Shammah; & David and defended the nation. Courage! 2. Struck down the Philistines w/_____________ power! B. Is there a lesson here? These men willing to take a _________! No battle we can’t overcome! 1. Js. 4:7-8; 1 Pet. 5:7 C. Christianity is a risk it all proposition. What am I willing to risk? See Lk. 14:25-26; 9:57-62. D. Spiritual potential is unknown until the risk is taken. II. 1 Chron. 11:12-14—______________________ # 2 of 3. See also 2 Sam. 23:9-10. A. 2 Sam. 23:9-10—______________ the enemy. Fought until his _________ was weary. 1. This fight took place in a _________ __________. B. Each one of us needs to take a stand in our own barley field! 1. Are we willing to stand up against enemies on the outside? a) False doctrine; denominationism; ecumenicalism? 2. Are we willing to stand up against enemies from within? a) MDR; Lord’s Supper; factious spirit? 3. Are we willing to stand up for our King? a) work of church; deeper maturity; more outreach? C. We need faith that grips the sword—Eph. 6:10-17 III. 1 Chron. 11:22-25—___________________ son of Jehoiada. A. Killed 2 Heroes from __________; a lion; a 71/2 ft. Egyptian; 1. executed Joab for Solmon; headed up David’s body guard. B. We see someone faithful to the King; many years of faithfulness. 1. Fearless. C. 1 Cor. 12:9 –early Christians given gift of __________. 1. 2 Tim. 1:7—don’t we need it today? D. Honor comes with exploits for the King. IV. 1 Chron. 11:39, 46—______________ & ______________. A. Went from being harassing enemies to trusted, honored men of valor. B. Much like the men of Acts 4:13 C. Feel unworthy? Untrained? Unschooled? Who’s your King? V. 1 Chron. 11:4, 9—________________ took Jerusalem from Jebusites...for good! A. Joshua 12—_____________ took Jerusalem. Retaken in Jud. 1:8 B. 2 Sam. 5:6—Insults & confidence didn’t protect them. C. Leadership was based upon ______________ & ________________. D. Doesn’t God expect the same today? Conclusion: A. Can you be a hero for your King? B. Heroes are heroes because they do exploits. C. Your King is asking—not drafting—He has a mission for you!