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Gideon: The Man Who Routed the Aliens
by Miles Seaborn
The spirit of the Lord came upon Gideon. Gideon, the fifth judge of Israel is always counted, and rightly so, as some of the outstanding heroes of Israel's early history. In our minds' eye, we think of Gideon with each man standing in his place breaking the pitcher, blowing the trumpet, and seeing the holy pandemonium fall upon the enemy as they slayed themselves a 120,000 in number. We see him in flashing righteous indignation, being used and directed by God's power. But if we are to rightly praise Gideon, we must realize that at the very beginning his heroism was not a product of his natural make-up, but the outcome of the transforming...
Gideon's 300 Men
by Daniel Rodgers
ILLUS: On our recent trip to Israel, we were able to visit Gideon's cave and the spring of Harod that flows from the cave. We all got down on our knees and like Gideon's 300 men; we put our hands to our mouths and drank from the refreshing spring. Today the area is a nature reserve, with beautiful eucalyptus trees, picnic tables and plenty of green grass. It is located close to Beit Shean, the place where the bodies of King Saul and his sons were taken after they were killed. 1. The story of Gideon is an interesting story. Gideon was the fifth judge of Israel, called by God to deliver Israel from the seven year judgment and suppression...
What God Can Do with a Few (2 of 3)
by Jerry Vines
The challenge of living the Christian life in a godless, immoral, pleasure-driven culture can be an overwhelming assignment. We look around us and we see that most Christians make no attempt whatsoever to have an impact on their culture for the Lord. Only a few, it seems, are willing to pay the price and do what is necessary to really be victorious for the Lord Jesus Christ. Not many politicians live their faith, if they are saved at all. Just a few and we thank God for the few who do. In the world of education there are just a few, not many, who live their Christian faith in the classroom. Our young people are encouraged to be witnesses...
Triumphant in Time of Oppression (5 of 6)
by Robert Walker
When Charles Haddon Spurgeon was just 19 years of age he was called to pastor Park Street, Church in London. He was convinced a mistake had been made and that the invitation to pastor the church was intended for another man by the same name. But understanding that his strength came from the Lord he accepted the invitation and became known as ''The Prince of Preachers.'' I wonder is God asking you to do something and you feel inadequate? Oh, remember that God's commands are God's enabling! Well Gideon felt Unworthy, unfit, unqualified The Midianites were terrorizing the nation of Israel. The Midianites were a tough band...
The Good Fight of Faith
by Adrian Rogers
And so we read here in Hebrews, Chapter 11, beginning in Verse 32. ''And what shall I more say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; and of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets: Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to fight the armies of the aliens.'' Now, we want to think today of the aliens. Now, we want to think today on this subject, ''The Good Fight of Faith.'' ''The Good...
Gideon Defeats the Midianites
by Tony Nester
Today we're concluding the story of Gideon which we began last Sunday. We've come to the place in the story where God instructs Gideon to prepare for battle against Israel's enemies. These enemies, the Midianites and Amalakites, were Bedouin tribes who were among the first to use camels to strike with speed from a great distance. They would repeatedly invade and terrorize the Israelites by killing, pillaging, confiscating animals and crops, and leaving the people destitute. God calls Gideon to deliver Israel from her enemies. Gideon isn't all that confident about being such a deliverer. He repeatedly seeks confirmation that he has...
Gideon - Never Believe God the First Time? (4 of 9)
by Larry Osborne
1. God always meets us where we are Judges 6:17, 27, 36-40 and 7:9-11/ Matthew 11:28-30 and 12:20/ 1 Corinthians 10:13 2. Ministry always starts at home. Judges 6:25-26/ Matthew 7:3-5 3. It's not a good thing to seek a sign when God has already spoken. Judges 6:36/ Matthew 12:38-40/ John 20:24-31/ Balaam Story in Numbers 22:4-24:25 and 2 Peter 2:15 4. Never confuse a foolish risk with a step of faith.Judges 7:1-8/ Proverbs 22:3/ Proverbs 19:2-3 5. Never replace God with a religious system. Judges 8:27 (1 Samuel 30:7) TAKING IT HOME 1. Is there an area in your life where you feel the need to be ''strong and courageous...
The Few, the Fearful, the Faithful (6 of 8)
by Ernest Easley
What an exciting day in the history of our church! There are only a few times in our lives when we have the opportunity to do something great! I suppose there are less than a handful of defining moments in our lives. That is also true for a church! There are just a few opportunities to do something incredible, to do something extraordinary, to do something great for God! Moments like these are what turns a maintaining church into a growing and vibrant church! Will it be without sacrifice? No, it won't be without sacrifice. Will it be without struggle? No, it won't be without struggle! Will it be worth all of the sacrifice and struggle...
Gideon - Master's Minority (2 of 12)
by Stan Coffey
If we are to be used of God, as a church, if you are to be used of God as a Christian, if you are to be used of God as a husband or wife, then there are some principles of victory that God has reiterated to us in the scripture. We are going to going to look at principles of victory in the life of a man named Gideon. Judges 7:7 - And the Lord said unto Gideon, By the three hundred men that lapped will I save you, and deliver the Midianites into thine hand: and let all the other people go every man unto his place. Verses 20-21 - And the three companies blew the trumpets, and brake the pitchers, and held the lamps in their left hands...
Separating the Men from the Boys
by Rex Yancey
An old Indian saw some white men building a light house. He came to the grand opening and said, ''Light shine, bell ring, horn blow, but fog come in just the same!'' This is so much like our churches. We are not making the impact that we ought to be making on our world. This is partly due to church scandals and denominational divisions. It is due to churches becoming more political than ever. Churches are to rise above politics. We do not need preachers telling the democrats to take a hike. We need preachers to preach the Word and allow God's Spirit to do the convicting and the chastening. It is due to churches not being willing to...
Gideon Defeats the Midianites
by Tony Nester
Today we're concluding the story of Gideon which we began last Sunday. We've come to the place in the story where God instructs Gideon to prepare for battle against Israel's enemies. These enemies, the Midianites and Amalakites, were Bedouin tribes who were among the first to use camels to strike with speed from a great distance. They would repeatedly invade and terrorize the Israelites by killing, pillaging, confiscating animals and crops, and leaving the people destitute. God calls Gideon to deliver Israel from her enemies. Gideon isn't all that confident about being such a deliverer. He repeatedly seeks confirmation that he has...
Gideon's 300 Men
by Daniel Rodgers
ILLUS: On our recent trip to Israel, we were able to visit Gideon's cave and the spring of Harod that flows from the cave. We all got down on our knees and like Gideon's 300 men; we put our hands to our mouths and drank from the refreshing spring. Today the area is a nature reserve, with beautiful eucalyptus trees, picnic tables and plenty of green grass. It is located close to Beit Shean, the place where the bodies of King Saul and his sons were taken after they were killed. 1. The story of Gideon is an interesting story. Gideon was the fifth judge of Israel, called by God to deliver Israel from the seven year judgment and suppression...
Gideon (6 of 11)
by Jim Perdue
Tonight, we continue our series through the book of Judges entitled, Unlikely Heroes of the Bible. We have seen several heroes step up and answer God's call to service. But we have also seen God's people consistently turn to sin and idolatry. Tonight, we turn our attention to Judges 6-8 and study a judge named Gideon. There are great abilities that people acquire, cultivate and demonstrate. In the service of God there is one ability that is the greatest ability of all. What is it? Is it sociability, compatibility, accountability, adaptability, or reliability? The greatest ability is availability. If we are not available to God, no matter what...
Gideon (4 of 4)
by Jeff Ecklund
Living a life of courage is many times is inspired by someone else's courage...Think of powerful moving testimonies that many times are started by someone breaking the ice...I want to take a few characters, men and women in the bible who illustrate and inspire us to live a life of courage in our faith with Jesus. Background of the time...Judges 6:1-6 (ESV) 1The people of Israel did what was evil in the sight of the Lord, and the Lord gave them into the hand of Midian seven years. 2And the hand of Midian overpowered Israel, and because of Midian the people of Israel made for themselves the dens that are in the mountains...
Gideon - Master's Minority (2 of 12)
by Stan Coffey
If we are to be used of God, as a church, if you are to be used of God as a Christian, if you are to be used of God as a husband or wife, then there are some principles of victory that God has reiterated to us in the scripture. We are going to going to look at principles of victory in the life of a man named Gideon. Judges 7:7 - And the Lord said unto Gideon, By the three hundred men that lapped will I save you, and deliver the Midianites into thine hand: and let all the other people go every man unto his place. Verses 20-21 - And the three companies blew the trumpets, and brake the pitchers, and held the lamps in their left hands...
Gideon and His Fleece
by Tony Nester
Today we return to our series on the key stories of the Bible. We're going to spend two weeks on the story of Gideon. The story is found in the Book of Judges, beginning with Chapter 6. Chapter 6, verse 1 reads this way: (Judges 6:1 NRSV) "The Israelites did what was evil in the sight of the LORD, and the LORD gave them into the hand of Midian seven years." This is a theme verse for the Book of Judges. Again and again we are told in this book that the people of Israel turn away from God, break God's commandments, and worship the gods of the neighboring peoples. Because of their sin, God disciplines and punishes the people...
Gideon - The Right Stuff!? (4 of 5)
by Dennis Marquardt
INTRO: Have you ever noticed how often God seems to have picked poor choices initially to get a job done?It is not always ''capability'' God looks for as much as it is availability and pliability! God can always teach capability ... but availability and flexibility we must offer Him! ILLUS: There are great abilities that people acquire, cultivate and demonstrate. In the service of God there is one ability that is the greatest ability of all. What is it? Is it sociability, compatibility, accountability, adaptability, or reliability? The greatest ability is availability. If we are not available to God, no matter what other kind of ability we have, it is no good. Ability without...
Ordinary 2 Extraordinary: Gideon Goes from Obscurity to the Leader of Israel
by Duane Bemis
Let us begin our journey with a prayer of unity that you and I will gain understanding from what the Spirit pens through this earthen vessel. "Heavenly Father, You are my Creator, and You are my fortress and strength. Though I am nothing but a wretched sinner saved by Your tender mercies I ask that You flow through this one time ordinary man of dust. I was once a vessel of dishonor that You have cleansed. You have made this vessel to be ready for the Master's good works. Come Anointed One and teach us Your heart, which is so ready to bless us and transform us. Let the words penned in this book bring You glory, honor, and...
How to Know Where to Deliver (4 of 10)
by Jeff Lynn
As you've heard me say over the last several weeks, although the title of this series is ''Can You Deliver?'' the question should really be, ''Will You Deliver?'' because every follower of Christ is in the delivery business. Jesus told the disciples in Acts 1, just prior to his ascension into heaven; ''You shall be my witnesses.''To what are we witnesses? What Jesus has done in our lives and what He can do in the lives of others. We are to deliver the message that you can be free from the power and penalty of sin. However, you may be struggling as to where that might be. Is it in the job you have currently; is it in the neighborhood in which you...
The Baptism Of Fire---gideon
by Jesse Hendley
In Hebrews, chapter 11, we have a roll-call of the men of faith, and GIDEON is mentioned as one of the men of faith. Let us go back now to Judges; chapter 6 and see what God has to say about Gideon. Gideon was a man who had the baptism of fire, All through the Bible we read of holy men who had religious experiences, who met the Lord and KNEW that they met the Lord. And, friends, when we see how they met God, we will know that God is no respecter of persons, and that we can meet Him, too. I like Gideon. Moses and Elijah and Isaiah were men of great stature, but somehow Gideon doesn't seem so great. And yet, he won...
