Sermons on Judges 7:16-23:

God's Purpose In Deliverance

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 4, 2005

We usually want deliverance, but God has an additional purpose beyond just rescuing us. In this famous battle passage, the purpose of God is clear.

Passage: Judges 7:1-22 Intro: As we have followed the faith adventure of Gideon, we have seen something. 2. God’s purpose was much more than the deliverance of Israel from the Midianites who visited annually like unwelcome in-laws 3. it was to deliver them with the goal of teaching a positive ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Trumpet, A Torch, And A Glass Jar

Contributed by Sam Tollison on Aug 11, 2008

God calls Gideon to defeat the Midianites

A Trumpet, A Torch, and a Glass Jar Judges 7:13-21 <Review Story> 1) A Trumpet • The trumpet was used to signal something of importance. • It was used to signal attack or retreat for the army • It was used as a call to worship • It was used to announce the arrival of someone important. What ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:13-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sound Of Faith Series

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Feb 5, 2009

Gideon and his 300 men won a great battle against the Midianite army, but it came because of the sound of faith. Regardless of the battle(s) we may be facing, when we exercise faith, God will respond.

Sounds in the Camp Series: The Sound of Faith Judges 7 “Jerub – Baal” = Let Baal contend – given to him by his father when he destroyed the altar of Baal. “Gideon” = Hewer or one who cuts down n Gideon had shown himself to be zealous for the things of Jehovah. Gideon had shown himself to be a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sword Of The Lord

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008

What the Word of the Lord is tothe believer

THE SWORD OF THE LORD Ezek. 21:1-16 Judges 7:16-22 KJV Introduction: The sword of the spirit is the spiritual “offensive” weapon that God has provided for His believers. The Roman soldiers wore on there sides a short sword, which could be used for close fighting and combat. Hebrews 4:12 ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 21:1-16, Judges 7:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Trumpets, Lamps And Clay Pots

Contributed by James May on Jun 4, 2003

The story of Gideon’s army has a lot to say for those who would serve in the Lord’s army.

TRUMPETS, LAMPS AND CLAY POTS In the 6th and 7th chapters of the Book of Judges we find the familiar story of Gideon, who God called “a mighty man of valor”. His story is almost unbelievable simply because Gideon was not a warrior or a great military commander. He was farmer who was hiding his ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sword Of Deliverance Part 1

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 14, 2004

Do not retire in order not to give devil a chance but rather refire.

This is the first of a two-part teaching on what I call the "Sword of Deliverance," and our working scripture will be taken from Judges 7:16-23. This is the story of Gideon. “And he divided the three hundred men into three companies and he put a trumpet in every man’s hand with empty pitchers and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:16-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gideon's Victory Series

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

God gives Gideon the victory over the enemy after reducing his army to 300. God displays His power and will in Gideon’s life. Part 4 in a series of 5 sermons on Gideon.

Gideon’s Victory Judges 7 Intro: Review Judges 6 -Israel was under the oppression of Midian because of their sin. Judges 6:1-10 -God calls Gideon to deliver his people. Judges 6:11-40 -The battle alarm had been sounded. Vs 6:34 -No the armies are in place for the battle to begin. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting His Way

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Aug 26, 2009

Regardless of the situation or circumstance we all have this tendency to fight first and hope we win. Unfortunately, what ends up happening is we all have had to come to others asking for help on the bad side of a good old-fashioned defeat. We come out li

Who here has ever watched an action flick and felt like you were involved in the fight scene? You know, like when you’re watching Jackie Chan and it’s so intense that you start sweating. You finish watching the movie and you feel like, “watch out anyone who tries to get in my way, I could take on ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-22

Time To Shout

Contributed by Kevin Jones on Sep 11, 2009

The time to shout victory is before you even enter the battle.

In Judges 7 Gideon is facing a Midian army and armies from the east that was as many as a swarm of locust, their camels were too many to count. This was huge army of the enemy camped against them. Now the natural tendency would be to increase your own army, to gather every able body for war, but ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Lessons From Gideon

Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 7, 2006

Gideon’s life offers some interesting insights on how we are submit to God’s desires and blessings for our lives.

1. God not interested in your strength or your abilities. Judges 7:2 2The LORD said to Gideon, "You have too many warriors with you. If I let all of you fight the Midianites, the Israelites will boast to me that they saved themselves by their own strength. (NLT) A. God is interested in your ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:2-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hands

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 21, 2009

To a church which has prided itself on its accumulated resources, but which now faces austerity, God says that if we do not fear but trust Him, we are enough to get Him the victory.

Hands. You have two hands. A right hand and a left hand, two hands. They are the most versatile parts of the human body, the places where our creativity is expressed, the instruments through which we register emotions, the tools we use to earn our daily bread. Hands. What a wonderful gift are our ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

"The Might Of The Faithful Few"

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

"The Might of the Faithful Few"

Judges 7 "The Might of the Faithful Few" 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 ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-23

Denomination: Holiness

300 Trumpets !

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 25, 2015

Have you tried blowing the trumpet – I mean blowing the ‘trumpet of prayer’ when your life is in shambles? When Gideon and the 300 men blew their trumpets, God started moving on their behalf.

Blow your trumpets! Judges 7:22”When they blew the 300 trumpets, the LORD set every man’s sword against his comrade and against all the army…..” Have you tried blowing the trumpet – I mean blowing the ‘trumpet of prayer’ when your life is in shambles? ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Victory Can Come By Obedience To The Lord Series

Contributed by Johnny Moore on Sep 28, 2014

The battles we face in life are won by trusting God and being completely obedient to His direction. To lead others we must have a contagious faith, and be willing to use what we have now. Gideon needed constant reassurance by God, but he never gave up.

Persistent Obedience to the Lord Brings Victory by the Lord Judges 7:15-25 I. Have a Contagious Active Faith (15-16) A. Gideon recognized God's involvement (he heard and worshiped) B. He believed in and trusted God¡¦s power to deliver C. His wisdom by faith showed him that he could ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Reluctant Warrior Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 26, 2014

This is a first person portrayal of the life of Gideon. What was it like to become the man that God used to free Israel from their enemies? What changes did God bring into his life, and what struggles did he face in his journey to becoming a hero of God?

(Props: Ram’s Horn; Fleece - obtained at “Joanne Fabric”. I dressed in Old Testament clothing and wore a convincing wig and fake beard. I began the sermon by singing two verses and the chorus from “He Is Jehovah” by Betty Jean Robinson.) "He is Jehovah, God of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:9-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ