Sermons on Judges 11:1-31:

Jephthah For President

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 5, 2010

A statesman makes decisions based on what’s best for the next generation...a politician on what’s best for the next election. Jephthah-Character in the face of difficulty, and Courage in the face of danger. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerP

Jephthah for President Judges 11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Jephthah.html This 9th judge of Israel was a man of impeccable character and integrity. He stood out among his brethren because they had little or no character. And oh how people of character stand out in our society today, even in ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Bad Promises. Jepthath

Contributed by Peter Sapp on Jan 16, 2013

God does not want to bargain with us. He's looking for our faithfulness, not our deals.

Judges 11:4-5, 29-37 Pray Well I certainly picked out another one of those pick me up stories for you this morning, now didn’t I. “Hey what’d you talk about in church today?” “Oh the usual...a guy killing his daughter for God.” “Your pastor is kind of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:4-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who By Faith…jephthah

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

Who by faith…Jephthah. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Hebrews chapter 11 verses 32-34. • Hebrews chapter 11 is God’s hall of fame; • It is a list of people who are honoured because of the faith. • As you read the chapter what surprises you is who is left out and who is included! • In verse 32 we are ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-33

Denomination: Brethren

You Promised Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 1, 2015

From Jephthah the Gilead we learn an important lesson: Keeping Your Promises-- Even When It Costs You

You Promised! The book of Judges (chapters l0—12) includes a strange story about keeping your promises and not breaking your vows. It’s the story of Jephthah the Gileadite—a most unusual hero. The Bible says, “Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty warrior. His father was ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The Spirit Of Rejection Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Apr 4, 2016

Rejection can have a devastating effect upon the lives of people with scars that they will carry as they mature. In this message, we will learn how Jephthah overcame rejection and rose up to be the next Judge of Isarel.

Rejection means to cast aside; to throw away; to put side. It can refer to a person or a thing as if not up to some standard. When you reject a person, it shows him or her that he is unacceptable, of no value, doesn't belong, unwanted, can't fit in and unloved. Rejection communicates this message ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Should Christians Make Vows? Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Apr 11, 2016

We will learn from the life of Jephthah in the book of Judges that it is not not good to make foolish vows that we will eventually regret, but we are encouraged to deepen our commitment through godly vows made before God that we are able to fulfill.

There was this story of a wealthy oil tycoon that one day lay on his deathbed. His pastor talked to him of God's healing power. "Pastor," he gasped, "if God heals me, I'll give the church a million dollars." The pastor prayed for him and anointed him with oil. Miraculously, the man revived and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:29-40

Denomination: Nazarene

The Rose That Grew From Concrete! Series

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 25, 2019

Roses are literally the queen of flowers. God created you great, therefore you cannot die unfulfilled and unknown. It's time to rise above limitations.

THE ROSE THAT GREW FROM CONCRETE! Judges 11:1-6. "Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty man of valor, but he was the son of a harlot; and Gilead begot Jephthah. 2 Gilead’s wife bore sons; and when his wife’s sons grew up, they drove Jephthah out, and said to him, “You shall have no ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-6, Luke 1:37, Song of Songs 2:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sermon On The Mount (Part Eleven) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 11, 2019

Today, Jesus deals with the issue of making promises. Let's see what we can take away from it.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part eleven) Matthew 5:33-37 A pilot and his navigator had been shot down and were adrift at sea in their tiny lifeboat. After several days without food, water and any hope of rescue, the pilot began to pray. "God, you know I haven't lived a very good life. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37, Exodus 20:7, Leviticus 19:12, Numbers 30:2, Ecclesiastes 5:4-5, Proverbs 20:25, Judges 11:30-35, James 5:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Years Resolution: A New Beginning

Contributed by Greg Moller on Jul 29, 2019

A New Years Resolution

Judges 11:29-40 James 5:15 John 3:1-15 Isaiah 43:18-19 Ezekiel 11:18-22 Rev. 21:5-7 Opening We are about to start a new year in the next few days. Where does the time go? 2019 already. It seems the older I get the faster the time goes. I remember as a child, we’d open presents on Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:29-40

Denomination: Bible Church

Here Comes The Judge – Dealing With Rejection

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 29, 2019

The story of Jephthah is one of the most interesting in the Old Testament. It is really told from Judges 10:6 - 12:7. And I believe this story has a definite message for all of us today, but especially, those who believe and know they have been call to a higher purpose in life.

Subject: Here Comes the Judge – Dealing with Rejection Text: Judges 11:1-11 Introduction: The story of Jephthah is one of the most interesting in the Old Testament. It is really told from Judges 10:6 - 12:7. And I believe this story has a definite message for all of us today, but especially, those ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Story Of Jephthah And His Daughter - Pride And Prejudice

Contributed by Sinisa Horvat on Apr 15, 2020

Did Jephthah sacrifice his daughter and how did he end up in the Hebrew 11 as a pillar of faith?

Pride and Prejudice- The story of Jephthah and his tragic wow Pray before you start The judges 11 is one of the most difficult stories to comprehend. The story is a confusing, seemingly inconsistent theological nightmare. purpose: Today, I would like us to study the text and to understand the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:30-32

Jepthah-- A Hero Or A Zero?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 26, 2015

Have you ever had a person in your life who made you wander if he was a good influence or a bad influence? There are things that have to be weighed out to make a right judgment. Some things may not be as they seem to the casual observer. God knows.

JEPHTHAH- "whom God sets free" No time to be idle or enveloped in a pity party. Heb. 11:32 ¶ And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets: Central Reading ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Flaws, Failures And Faith Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 11, 2015

Our past does not define us, God redeems us. Our mistakes do not define us, God teaches us. Our faith in God defines us, God uses us.

All of us have them. Some of us have more than others. • There are those who are crippled by them, others can rise above them and continue to live with confidence. But all of us have them. • What am I talking about? Flaws and failures. Our imperfections and mistakes. Flaws ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-11, Judges 11:30-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No One Is More Understanding And Willing To Wait Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 16, 2015

To prepare to witness to others, we should engage in the practice of lectio divina.

Thursday of 20th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel The Book of Judges is not an easy read. The stories of the years between Joshua and the Israelite king Saul are full of blood and gore–mutilations, treachery, and repeated violation of the Law by the people He chose. Here we see ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:29-39

Denomination: Catholic

A Tough Promise To Keep Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 7, 2016

This message looks at the story of the Vow of Jephthah, what he could learn looking back, and what we can learn looking ahead.

A Tough Promise to Keep Have you ever made a promise you regretted? Given your word and then realized the price was way too high but couldn’t find a graceful way to back out? Happened different times in the bible. Herod had John the Baptist arrested because John wouldn’t stop harping ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:29-40

Denomination: Wesleyan