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  • Right In Their Own Eyes Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 14, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 13,161 views

    The story of Abimelech demonstrates the shortfalls of Human Wisdom.

    Right in their Own Eyes Text: Judges 9 Introduction The Poem "Smart" by Shel Silverstien (from Where the Sidewalk Ends--available at your library) Judges 21:25 "In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as he saw fit" or "everyone did what was right in his own eyes" Proposition:. ...read more

  • How To Avoid Internal Divisions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,224 views

    Every family, organization and movement struggles with the problem of internal divisions. Many internal conflicts result from a struggle over control. If everyone learns to give the Lord control for whatever they are responsible for, many internal divisio

    Every family, organization and movement struggles with the problem of internal divisions. Many internal conflicts result from a struggle over control. If everyone learns to give the Lord control for whatever they are responsible for, many internal divisions can be minimized. In Judges 9, we are ...read more

  • Overcoming Divisive Attitudes

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 120 ratings
     | 15,277 views

    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

  • Anti-Judge Abimelech Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 12, 2002
    based on 83 ratings
     | 13,234 views

    The faith-response to corrupt leadership

    “Anti-judge Abimelech” Judges Chapter 9 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Politics is often a quest for power, and power can corrupt. We all know of individuals who’ve been seduced by power and do whatever it takes to get to the top. It’s been said that ...read more

  • Slip Sliding Away

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,117 views

    God’s goal with Gideon was transformation, as it was with the entire nation of Israel. But after the victory, choices were made that set the nation right back on the same road to destruction. These are choices we can make as well, or avoid.

    Passage: Judges 8:22-35 Intro: “Slip sliding way. Slip sliding away. You know the nearer your destination the more you’re slip sliding away... God only knows. God makes His plan. The information’s unavailable to mortal man. We work our jobs, collect our pay. Believe we’re flyin’ down the ...read more

  • Abimelech, A Bad Example Series

    Contributed by Todd Catteau on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 14,068 views

    Abimelech is a classic example of how selfishness and godless ambition lead us from God’s will for our lives.

    Possessing the Promises Abimelech (Judges #5) There is a music group called The Bad Examples • Abimelech would be a likely member of that group • He is an example of what not to do to possess the promises of God • This guy’s all bad • No victory for God’s people, no deliverance from false God’s, ...read more

  • Winning Is Not Easy Series

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,984 views

    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

  • Compromise: Snatching Defeat From The Jaws Of Victory Series

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,351 views

    The dangers of compromise in the modern Christian home.

    COMPROMISE…Snatching Defeat out of the Jaws of Victory!!! Judges 8 There is a battle taking place for your home---An all out assault -Your home is in this battle -Ignore it you’re losing -Christian homes are losing battle for marriages/children just like we lost battle against abortion ...read more

  • Gideon: Wrong In The End Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,689 views

    HOW WE RESPOND TO SUCCESS IN GOD’S DELIVERANCE STORY, IMPACTS FUTURE BLESSINGS.

    Gideon: Wrong in the End Judges 8:22-35 7/19/09 INTRODUCTION In Youngstown Ohio one of the individuals that was a part of a group I drank coffee with was a young volunteer firefighter and newly trained EMT. One day working apart time shift for an ambulance company in Boardman, OH, John was a ...read more

  • Abimelech: Who’s In Charge Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,510 views

    ABIMELECH TYPIFIES THE PURSUIT OF OUR WAY RATHER THAN GOD’S WAY.

    Abimelech -- Who’s in Charge Lessons on Having It Your Way with God Judges 9 8/2/09 INTRODUCTION James Trafficant Born into a working-class, Catholic family in Youngstown, Ohio, He graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in 1959 and the University of Pittsburgh in 1963 (where he was a ...read more

  • The God Of Beginning Again

    Contributed by Ray Swift on Jan 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,757 views

    A New Years message that focuses on keeping our eys on the goal and Scripturally managing our time.

    FBMB January 3, 2010 Sunday Morning “The God of Beginning Again” Judges 8:4 Intro.: Welcome to 2010. Today we crossed over the threshold for another year. Just as a new year has started I would like to remind you that the God of another year is a God of wonderful and amazing grace. He is the ...read more

  • Bramble For President!

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,479 views

    The politician who sells out to special interests and who has no regard for life is not worthy of our loyalty. We need to get involved in the political process with a servant mentality.

    We have here in our church a long-standing tradition of the separation of church and state. We do not get involved in partisan politics. We do not support candidates, we do not give platforms to those running for political office. This sets us off from some other churches, where it is not at all ...read more

  • Gideon's Gaffe Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,700 views

    Gideon (Inadvertenly) Makes An Idol

    Almost a year has gone by since Tiger Woods admitted sharing a bed with women who were not his wife. Since then he’s lost his marriage, millions of dollars in endorsements, and his golf game has been off. What prompted Tiger to make such a gaffe? Let him tell you in his own words: “I ...read more

  • Gideon - The Conqueror - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 8, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,785 views

    Gideon and the 300 take on an army of 135,000 with trumpets, jars of clay, and torches and win.

    Gideon - The Conqueror Part 2 Judges 8:9-8:21 Introduction Martin Luther King Jr. said, "Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase." The Lord had spoken to Gideon each step of the way. Gideon’s faith had grown. The angel of the Lord had called him and he ...read more

  • Gideon - A Critical Mistake Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 13, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 25,644 views

    Gideon defeated the Midianites. He was the "mighty warrior". He made a critical mistake in his life and led the way to idolatry once more.

    Gideon - A Critical Mistake Judges 8:22-35 Introduction Thomas Huxley stated in 1902, "A man’s worst difficulties begin when he is able to do as he likes." The battle was over. Gideon and the 300 were triumphant. The enemies of Israel were subdued and they were free to work and worship as ...read more