The Unlikely: Part EightJephthah: Faithful Fighter/Faithless FatherJudges 10:1-11:40

graphics created by Kham Ornta for The Unlikely sermon series for The Well Community Church. Used with Permission. Have you ever promised something in the heat of the moment? “Sure, I’ll do that…I promise!” ‘Kiddo, if you just go to sleep, I’ll buy you a prize tomorrow!’ After a big family dinner, we swear, ‘That’s … Continue reading The Unlikely: Part EightJephthah: Faithful Fighter/Faithless FatherJudges 10:1-11:40 →

The Unlikely: Part Seven Abimelech: The Toxic Thornbush Judges 8:29-9:56

Gideon, or Jerub-Baal was an unlikely judge, and God used him to deliver the people of Israel from foreign oppression. But his story did not end well. His newfound fame went to his head, and Gideon became a bit of a tyrant. After the famous, miraculous battle with torches and trumpets, he led the people … Continue reading The Unlikely: Part Seven Abimelech: The Toxic Thornbush Judges 8:29-9:56 →

The Unlikely: Part Six. Gideon: Rise and Fall-Judges 8

As we come to Judges 8, we are faced with a story of compromise, defeat, and backsliding—the last chapter in the life of a man who knew the greatest victory of faith set down in the Word of God.[1] Now the Ephraimites asked Gideon, “Why have you treated us like this? Why didn’t you call us … Continue reading The Unlikely: Part Six. Gideon: Rise and Fall-Judges 8 →

The Unlikely: Part Five. Gideon: Mighty Man of Valor Judges 6-7

I remember when I became a regular chaperone for band camp. It was exciting, fun, and something I enjoyed lending a hand in. Imagine my terror when the head chaperone was about to retire, and I was asked to take over! What? Be in charge of herding almost 200 kids for a week on a … Continue reading The Unlikely: Part Five. Gideon: Mighty Man of Valor Judges 6-7 →