Sermons on Judges 7:24-8:21: showing 1-15 of 48

Overcoming Divisive Attitudes

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many great congregations have suffered from people with divisive attitudes. The Lord has placed each of us in His body to be lovingly united in spirit, intent on one purpose, striving together for the faith of the gospel.

Overcoming Divisive Attitudes Illustration:A monk joined a monastery and took a vow of silence. After the first 10 years his superior called him in and asked, "Do you have anything to say?" The monk replied, "Food bad." After another 10 years the monk again had opportunity to voice his thoughts. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Three Dangers Of Sin

Contributed by Matthew Smith on Sep 25, 2002

An expository sermon on the 3 dangers of sin found in Judges 7.

This morning I am going to be preaching from one of the most troubling passages of scripture in all of God’s Word. It happens to be one of my least favorite passages. I want to invite you to take God’s Word and turn with me to the book of Joshua chapter 7. This really is one of my least favorite ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Winning Is Not Easy Series

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

Even when we win the battle the war is not over. This is part 5 of 5 in a series of sermons on Gideon.

Gideon Winning is Not Easy Judges 8 Intro. Review life and Victory of Gideon It seems everyone stops with Gideon’s victory over Midian. Gideon and his army continue chasing two kings of Midian and about 15,000 soldiers. Vs 8:10 You would think that when you win, things get better. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Sword, A Swarm Of Flies, And A Wolf Series

Contributed by Richard Bell on Dec 1, 2000

With the assurance of God’s presence in every situation we have great reason to worship.

THE SWORD, A SWARM OF FLIES, AND A WOLF Judges 7:15-25 INTRODUCTION: When we receive God’s assurance of His presence and victory, we have every reason to worship. In view of the circumstances, are you able to worship God right now? We need to offer up shouts of victory—based solely upon His ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:15-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Creation Of Humility Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 5, 2007

God strips away from Gideon everything he had confidence in so that Gideon will have confidence in God. Learn the basis of humility and how God works it in us.

Last time we saw timid, but stubborn Gideon. He thought he was incapable of obeying God in rescuing Israel from the Midianites. He asked God for several signs - including two different signs with the fleece as a way of proving that God was really going to do what He said. So now it’s almost as if ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Thank God I'm Frail Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006

A study on our frailty and the fact that we need to rely on God

Thank God I’m Frail! Lifting weights Me in high school Relied on the guy above me Would you ever try to hire the least qualified? We don’t look for the weakest person That’s what’s great about our relationship with God He sees the potential in people He looks past our weakness Story from the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Sword Of The Lord" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 28, 2002

God frequently trims our resources to get us to depend entirely on Him. When we’re serving in God’s army we become part of the “overwhelming minority.”

“The Sword of the Lord" Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Many of us are familiar with the management concept of downsizing—we’re told to “do more with less”. However, nations don’t usually downsize when preparing for war! They mobilize their reserves ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-25

Denomination: Congregational

The Story Of Gideon – The Making Of A Hero

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Aug 19, 2002

He was a farmer who really enjoyed his trade. Unlike some farmers, he had no desire to be anything more than a farmer. He never had political ambitions, nor did he dream of becoming a military leader and yet God had a different plan for his life. I’m talk

SERMONIC THEME INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: He was a farmer who really enjoyed his trade. Unlike some farmers, he had no desire to be anything more than a farmer. He never had political ambitions, nor did he dream of becoming a military leader and yet God had a different plan for his life. I’m ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1, Judges 7:1-25

God's Team Selection

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 3, 2005

Gideon Narritave - How God chooses for His glory. When chsen we must respond so that God can do great things.

God’s team selection - Narritave Judges 7 Greetings people of God, My name is Jerub-Baal. It’s a nickname it means contender with Baal. My real name is Gideon, son of Joash. Please feel free to call me Gideon. I know it is not quite as impressive. I am here to tell you about a time when ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-25

Denomination: Congregational

Life Lessons From Gideon

Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 7, 2006

Gideon’s life offers some interesting insights on how we are submit to God’s desires and blessings for our lives.

1. God not interested in your strength or your abilities. Judges 7:2 2The LORD said to Gideon, "You have too many warriors with you. If I let all of you fight the Midianites, the Israelites will boast to me that they saved themselves by their own strength. (NLT) A. God is interested in your ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:2-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

As Is The Man, So Is His Strength

Contributed by Skip Alexander on Jul 7, 2008

Father’s Day

I. A young couple decided to wed. As the big day approached, they grew apprehensive. Each had a problem they had never before shared with anyone, not even each other. The groom-to-be, overcoming his fear, decided to ask his father for advice. "Father," he said, "I am deeply concerned about the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Time To Shout

Contributed by Kevin Jones on Sep 11, 2009

The time to shout victory is before you even enter the battle.

In Judges 7 Gideon is facing a Midian army and armies from the east that was as many as a swarm of locust, their camels were too many to count. This was huge army of the enemy camped against them. Now the natural tendency would be to increase your own army, to gather every able body for war, but ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Every Man Stood In His Place Series

Contributed by Dan Stires on Aug 12, 2009

The importance of every Christian believer standing in their place of service to God in His Church.

EVERY MAN STOOD IN HIS PLACE Judges 7:9-7:25 INTRO: Do you remember the movie called “Crocodile Dundee?” It was a good one. Crocodile Dundee comes from the land down under. He is completely out of his realm when he came from Australia to New York City. Crocodile Dundee and his girlfriend ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:9-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Candles & Pitchers!

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Oct 23, 2009

For way too long we have bought in on the misconception that bigger is the only way to win the battles as a Church.

Scripture: Judges 7:1 – Title: “Candles & Pitchers” THE PROBLEM! · God’s people were under persecution of an enemy as a result of “Idol Worship! (Again!) · Israel couldn’t be satisfied with ONLY One God, they wanted to worship other gods ALSO! / “Idol Worship” was a CONSTANT problem! / ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sound Of Faith Series

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Feb 5, 2009

Gideon and his 300 men won a great battle against the Midianite army, but it came because of the sound of faith. Regardless of the battle(s) we may be facing, when we exercise faith, God will respond.

Sounds in the Camp Series: The Sound of Faith Judges 7 “Jerub – Baal” = Let Baal contend – given to him by his father when he destroyed the altar of Baal. “Gideon” = Hewer or one who cuts down n Gideon had shown himself to be zealous for the things of Jehovah. Gideon had shown himself to be a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God