Sermons on Judges 6:11-7:11: showing 16-30 of 305

How To Be God's Hero

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 8, 2002

This sermon gives encouragement and advice to graduates.

INTRODUCTION A. Forest Gump was a popular movie some years back. 1. Forest was a mentally challenged child born in rural Alabama. 2. When it came time to go to school, his mom was told that he would have to go to a special school. 3. She convinced the principal of the public school to let him ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Tests For Selective Service

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 22, 2002

How does God Choose Men and Women for Service? This message examines that subject.

TESTS FOR SELECTIVE SERVICE Judges 7:1-8 INTRO: It is revealing to study God’s method of selecting the soldiers to follow Gideon. First, God changed the hearts of people. It is evident that the masses were intent on killing Gideon (Judg. 6:30). Yet, when the spirit of the Lord came upon ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Where Are The Reinforcements?

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 9, 2002

When the road ahead looks to big for your small group.

Lord, where are the Reinforcements? HHM / Pastor Jim Parisi 6-09-02 We know as we are growing that the road ahead and the work ahead look sometimes overwhelming at times because we are a small group with a colossal task ahead. Be assured that GOD is the one who is in control Let us look into ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-8, Judges 15:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gideon - Kiwi's Can Fly

Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 4, 2002

A sermon that tries to extract some of the keys to success in Gideon’s life that we can apply to our own.

Gideon says - Kiwis can fly. The New Zealand national bird is the Kiwi:- Although a remarkable bird as a national emblem for our people it is, on the face of it something that leaves a lot to be desired! KIWI, a flightless bird in the genus Apteryx, closely related to the extinct Moa. The kiwi ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Putting Out A Fleece" (Gideon) Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 21, 2002

Gideon’s asking for a sign has nothing to do with determining God’s will—God already clearly told Gideon what to do. Gideon’s fleece shows his doubt and fear and lack of trust. Gideon didn’t know his own strength.

“Putting out a Fleece” (Gideon) Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “Actions have consequences.” This could be the motto of our times, and it certainly would apply to the period of the Judges. In both cases we see people living lawlessly, doing whatever ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-40

Denomination: Congregational

An Unlikely Hero

Contributed by James Bryant on Jul 24, 2002

Think you are not the one capable of getting the job done? Do you think they’re others better qualified? Better read this sermon....

AN UNLIKELY HERO Judges 6:1-12 1. And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord: and the Lord delivered them into the hand of Midian seven years. 2. And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel: and because of the Midianites the children of Israel made them the dens which are ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"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

Aim High

Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002

A call to bravely answer God’s call on our lives

Aim High and Be All You Can Be because It’s Not Just a Job, It’s an Adventure! Judges 6:11-23 Introduction: Marine recruiter story. “There are probably only 2 or 3 of you in this room who are good enough to be Marines. You know who you are. I’ll see you after this.” I. God’s Call A. Gideon was ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-23

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon: The Proof Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 27, 2002

Have you ever asked God."How will I know for sure?

GIDEON THE PRAYER FOR PROOF “How will I know for sure?” Date: July 14, 2002 P. M Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Judges 6:12-17 Introduction All throughout the Bible, God has called out certain people for certain missions. There are 4 primary words found in scripture in the original Greek ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

You Have More Power Than You Think Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Aug 29, 2002

Judges, Pt. 2

YOU HAVE MORE POWER THAN YOU THINK (JUDG 6:11-35) Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. After a good meal and a bottle of wine, they crawled into their tent and went to sleep. In the middle of the night, Holmes awoke and nudged his friend. “Watson, look up and tell me what you ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gideon On Commitment

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Feb 25, 2004

God’s committed three hundred proved to be Brave, Selfless, and Alert.

INTRODUCTION: Humor: Adapted from Our Daily Bread, January 30, 1994. Borneo in 1964. The Elite Troops of Nepal were known as Gurkhas. In combat, they had earned a reputation as tenacious and fearless soldiers. They are probably most famous for the long forward sweeping knife that bears their ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Obtaining Our Victories

Contributed by Greg Newton on Feb 25, 2004

Using the weapons that we have to win the battles that are before us.

“OBTAINING OUR VICTORIES” Intro: Why does it seem that we as Christians, sometimes face battles that are so imbearable to encounter and much more difficult to even go through. Our strength in God is shown by our willingness to face difficulties and to follow God’s leadership in overcoming them. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 44:1-8, Judges 6:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hiding In Or Or You Helping"

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 20, 2004

Judges 6:1-24

Hiding in or or you helping" Judges 6:1-24 I. Call of Gideon (vv.1-13) A. The circumstances B. Gideon’s doubts II. Commission of Gideon (vv. 14,15) A. "Go in this thy strength" B. God’s presence makes us mighty. C. Weakness not an excuse, but rather qualification. III. Companionship for Gideon ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

An Unlikely Hero

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Oct 28, 2001

Gideon was considered by others as the least and the last. But to God, he was considered to be a mighty man of valor.

I. Out of Sight, Out of Mind A. Text: Judges 6:1-25 B. So make the situation clear, I want you to notice that, at the beginning of our story, we find Gideon threshing wheat in a winepress! C. Now, why would he thresh wheat in a winepress? Shouldn’t he just thresh wheat on a threshing floor? The ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-25