Sermon follow-up 3/17/25

Introduction
In a world that often feels like it's spinning out of control, the final chapters of Judges provide a stark reminder of humanity's brokenness and our desperate need for true leadership. While these chapters contain some of the Bible's most difficult content, they point us toward an important truth: without God, humanity naturally descends into chaos.

Sermon follow-up 3/10/25

Introduction
The sermon focuses on the dangers of false worship and idolatry through the story in Judges 17-18. It tells of Micah and his mother creating their own shrine with idols, hiring a wandering Levite priest (who turns out to be Moses' grandson), and the tribe of Dan later stealing these items and priest for themselves. The story illustrates how people had forgotten true worship of God and instead were pursuing selfish desires and creating their own forms of worship. 

Sermon follow-up 3/3/25

Introduction
We often struggle to control our impulses and can easily become our own worst enemy. Yet no matter how many times we fall short, we can always return to our heavenly Father who welcomes us with open arms.

Sermon follow-up 2/10/25

Introduction
In the dramatic story of Gideon and his son Abimelech found in Judges 8-9, we see how success can lead us away from God if we're not careful. After Gideon's miraculous victory with just 300 men against an army of thousands, things began to unravel as pride and self-reliance crept in.

Sermon follow-up 2/3/25

Introduction
Everyone loves a good underdog story. From Rudy to the Miracle on Ice, we're drawn to tales of unlikely heroes overcoming impossible odds. The Bible contains one of the greatest underdog stories in Gideon - a fearful man who, through God's power, led just 300 soldiers to defeat an overwhelming enemy force.

Sermon follow-up 1/27/25

Introduction
God is stirring something remarkable in our world today. From mass baptisms on college campuses to increased Bible sales and Christian content reaching mainstream audiences, there are signs of spiritual awakening. But with this movement comes both opportunity and challenge.

Sermon follow-up 1/20/25

Introduction
In the book of Judges, we find a powerful story about God's ability to bring victory in seemingly impossible situations through unlikely heroes. The tale of Deborah, Barak, and Jael demonstrates how God specializes in doing what seems impossible while using ordinary people for His extraordinary purposes.

Sermon follow-up 1/13/25

Introduction
In the book of Judges, we find the fascinating story of Ehud - an unlikely hero who God used to deliver Israel from oppression. This left-handed warrior from the tribe of Benjamin demonstrates how God often works in unexpected ways through unexpected people.