Sermons on Shofetim 6:17:

(Lesson 2) Gideon: A Weak Self-Image

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003

Gideon was at the bottom of the social ladder and filled with self-doubt when he encountered God. Because of that experience, Gideon was able to drive the enemy out of his homeland.

A. INTRODUCTION: JUDGES 6:11-23 1. Poor. Gideon was the youngest son, of the poorest family, of the weakest tribe in Israel. "My family is poor in Manasseh, and I am least in my father’s house" (I Judges 6:15). 2. Weak Name. Gideon was also called Jerubbal (Baal fighter) after confronting idol ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-23

Denomination: Baptist

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

God Encounters: Gideon Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jul 3, 2004

This is about Gideon’s God encounter.

Have you ever felt inadequate for the task at hand? When I was a kid, a professional carpenter helped us re-roof our house. I took ten swings of the hammer to the nail in, but he only took two. Once my boss asked me to take a look at her care engine. Then there was the time that our kids were ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

All The Power You Need

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 16, 2005

God is calling people to rise above who they think they are, and become more in His power.

April 17, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Judges 6:11-27 Subject: Gideon’s Call Title: All the Power You Need I want to begin today by telling you good news. God is in this church today. And because He is here, there is no obstacle big enough to keep us from becoming what He has expressly called us ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trusting God Series

Contributed by Yu Chai Tan on Dec 27, 2004

A challenge to all Christians to live lives full entrusted to our Almighty God

Talk 1 : Living in Liberty - The Beginning Place 1. Introduction : a. Theme : Saved to Serve. Being a Christian is a joyful and purposeful life, the reason for being left on earth by our Saviour and Master – John 17: 15, “My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but …”, primarily we ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-24

Denomination: Brethren

The Reluctant Hero

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. In our study last week we met B __ __ __ __, one of those less-than-perfect "heroes" that appear here and there in the Bible. His careful and cautious approach to the revealed will of God stood in sharp contrast to both the confident assurance of Deborah and the opportunistic ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-40

A Matter Of Trust Series

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Nov 6, 2002

Part 2of 4. We have leaned well how to Lean Against God. But we hestitate to Lean on Him. We Lean on what we Trust in. Stewardship is a matter of Trust and the principle of Learning To Lean on God!

Learning to Lean - Part 2 - Stewardship, A Matter of Trust Text: Judges 6:1-32 Intro: This morning I would like to continue on with our series on Stewardship. The title of our series is “Stewardship…Learning to Lean” Illus: A man died and went to heaven. He was met at the Pearly Gates by ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Interpretting The Input Series

Contributed by Chris Stephens on May 2, 2002

Distinguishing the voice of God and determining what He is saying are essential to living in the power and purspose of God

Interpreting the Input Judges 6 December 2, 2001 Last Wednesday, I was in the office preparing for last week’s sermon about inviting God to Shatter the Silence, and this man literally just busted into the room. No telephone call, no knock, no announcement of his intentions he just barged in. If ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

"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

The Lord Is With Us Series

Contributed by William Groover on Oct 2, 2001

Gideon asked, "If the Lord is with us, why did this happen?" I believe his answer today is, "I AM with you!"

I. Many are asking the same question today Gideon asked then: "Lord, if you are with us, why did this happen?" A. The answer then had already been given: because of the sin of the people (6:8-10). That was then. B. One prominent preacher went on national TV recently to interpret Sept. 11 ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Making Of A Godly Man

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 16, 2002

The church, the family this society needs Godly Men who are willing to be made in the image of their Creator God. How about you? Do you have the courage to be apart of God’s Army and face the greatest adventure of your life?

The Making of A Godly Man! Video Clip – From Promise Keepers in 1997, “ The Making of a Godly Man!” promo video. Texts: Judges 6:12-16 12When the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon, he said, “The LORD is with you, mighty warrior.” 13“But sir,” Gideon replied, “if the LORD is with us, why has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, Judges 6:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting For God's Salvation Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

A spectacular mystery is the apparent truth that God uses the least likely and yet the most available person to actively become a part of His work of salvation and deliverance

Great mysteries abound when it comes to the things of God. A spectacular mystery is the apparent truth that God uses the least likely and yet the most available person to actively become a part of His work of salvation and deliverance. We see this over and over in scripture. The least becomes ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Got Faith?

Contributed by Jack Valentino on Aug 4, 2004

The sermon deals with how God won four battles through for distinctly different men with four different levels of faith, and experience with God.

Got Faith? The four battles Your degree of faith (How Hot) is measured by your emotions, feelings, and Actions! The level of your faith (How solid) is based on your experience with God! If the mountain you are facing is too big, maybe it’s God who put it there. Judges 6:11, 12, 14, 15, 16, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Names Of God - Devotion No.1 - Jehovah-Shalom: The Lord Is Peace Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Aug 24, 2004

Gideon was fearful, but discovered that “The Lord Is Peace” (Hebrew – Jehovah-Shalom); he therefore built an altar to the Lord with that very name.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-24

Denomination: Charismatic

Gideon: The Proof Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 7, 2007

Series on men and women’s prayers in the Bible that made a difference and how prayer truly is the difference maker in our lives. I borrowed the outlines from SermonCentral Pro Contributor Tim Byrd

Gideon: The proof of prayer Judges 6:1-18 A Farmer felt called to preach by God and asked God for a sign. Sitting under a tree one day he sees the letters P and C in the clouds. The farmer decides it means “Preach Christ.” So he sells the farm and equipment and goes to preach. Needless to say ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist