Another True-ish belief is when our happiness is the bottom line. But God doesn't want you happy, in at least three ways.

The question Pilate asked Jesus resonates throughout the centuries, as we wrestle with the difference between the true-ish beliefs in our world and the absolute truth of God and the Bible.

Fathers are the key to restoring healthy families in our churches and in our nation. And like the centurion, a hero is someone who has faith in Jesus - their own faith, that is rooted in humility, and obeys God's word. Matthew 8:5-13

A hero does not respond rashly with what he feels he ought to do, but instead he does the right thing, at the right time, in the right way. 1 Samuel 24:6.

Teamwork in the church is best represented by unity rather than highlighting a roster of talented individuals. A Hero brings glory to God, not self. Ephesians 4:1-6 a video from this sermon is available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzbTvNUSer0

Every hero decides to act because he/she has clarity about what needs to be done. But sometimes we hesitate, and that fogs the clarity, and when clarity disappears, so does the decision to act. Adapted from Andy Stanley; Luke 10:25-37.

In spite of the world's expectations of women, a woman's real beauty comes from her love and fear of God. Luke 1:38; Proverbs 31

Eventually, every one of us will need to decide whether or not to be a hero in our relationships, at work, in the community, or in church - even if we don't think we're heroic. But that's okay, because a hero is really an ordinary person who decides to be used by God and empowered by His Spirit. (Based loosely on a series by Andy Stanley.) Acts 4:13.

In our world, death seems to be final. That's why the most unexpected thing Jesus ever said or did was when he rose from the grave. In Christ, death is conquered, and that is good news to share. Mark 16:1-20

Jesus spent his final week teaching and preaching, and he even taught about the end times. His lesson on Bible prophecy was to "be ready." For us, readiness is our urgent commitment to doing God's will. Mark 13:1-36