The Path of a Hero
Pastor Mike Mannes • October 5, 2025
Big Idea
Following Jesus always leads to walking the path of a — living with courage, love, and selflessness for others.
1) Heroes Choose People Over
Stephen wasn’t preaching for his life — he was preaching for .
2) Believe in
John 3:16 calls us not just to agree with Jesus, but to truly Him with our lives.
I in Jesus to such a degree that I will live my life as He would have me live my life.
3) Lend a
Heroes live not demanding their rights but embracing their .
They lift others from the of despair, saying, “I’ve been here before, I know the way out.”
4) Your Life is a , So Sing It
Psalm 40 says God gives us a song to sing — a testimony that points people to Him.
You’re not singing for , you’re singing for .
5) The Path of the
Every believer is called to serve, give, and others with joy.
The more you give away, the more you .
Key Verse
John 3:16 (NIV)
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
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How To Be Powerful
Fall Launch — Pastor Mike Mannes • September 7, 2025
Three Aspects of Salvation
1) Justification — “Jesus Christ, who knew no sin…” (2 Cor 5:21). Fill-in: Justification = Jesus me.
2) Sanctification — “life to the full” (John 10:10). Fill-in: Sanctification = Jesus saving me.
3) Glorification — “In my Father’s house…” (John 14:1–3). Fill-in: Glorification = Jesus save me.
Power for Today — “Work out your salvation” (Phil 2:12).
Fill-in: Salvation isn’t about earning, but it is about .
Illustrations
The Karate Kid — daily practices prepare you for battle (“wax on, wax off”).
Mabel’s Story — ordinary person, powerful joy in Jesus.
Psalm 23 — Memorization Challenge
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing… Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
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