18th June 2017 - Gideon - A Great Example To The Church
18th June 2017 - Gideon - A Great Example To The Church
Summary
The speaker leads the congregation in several songs of praise, focusing on Jesus's majesty, the cleansing power of His blood, and the hope of heaven. The message culminates in a prayer of thanksgiving, acknowledging God's forgiveness, provision, and the promise of eternal life through Christ.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Opening worship and praiseThe service begins with a call to stand and sing hymns that glorify the triumphant name of Jesus.
Celebrating the name of JesusThe congregation celebrates through energetic songs that honor Jesus as the majestic King above all names.
Continuing in song and praiseThe worship continues with songs about heaven being our true home and praising God for His faithfulness and the cross.
Opening prayer and worshipThe service begins with a prayer of thanksgiving for God's mercy, forgiveness, and the strength provided by the Holy Spirit.
The pattern of Israel's historyIn Judges chapter 6, the speaker notes that Israel's stability depended on their leaders; when leaders died, the people turned to idols.Judges 6:1
God's patient encouragement of GideonDespite Gideon's doubts and his repeated requests for signs like the fleece, God patiently spoke to him and strengthened him for battle.Judges 6:11
God's patience with our doubtsEven when Gideon requested repeated signs to prove God's help, the Lord responded with amazing patience toward his slowness.
The Lord filters out the fearfulGod told Gideon his army was too large because He did not want people to claim their own strength saved them; He sent home those who were afraid.
A call to be part of the overcomersThe speaker encourages believers to repent of passivity and seek a life of true commitment so that they may be counted among those God uses to defeat sin.
God provides strength by calling us who He callsJust as God changed Simon's name to Peter and called Gideon a mighty warrior, the Lord gives us the strength we need through His calling.
Defeating enemies as one manThe Lord promises to defeat Midian as one man, a concept reflected in the dream of the single loaf of barley bread that represents many grains becoming one.
God strengthens us to overcomeThe Lord commands Gideon to go in his might and promises to strengthen him to deliver Israel from the hand of Midian.Judges 6:14
God's power to deliver usThe speaker reflects on how God demonstrated His power by delivering the Israelites from Egypt and asks why we sometimes doubt His ability to save us today.
King Asa's prayer for helpUsing the example of King Asa in 2 Chronicles, the speaker shows how a leader can cry out to God when facing an overwhelming army, trusting that nothing is too difficult for God.2 Chronicles 14:9
The treasure in jars of clayDrawing from 2 Corinthians, the speaker explains that we carry God's glory in earthly vessels, and like Gideon smashing the jars, we must allow our earthly selves to be broken so the light of Christ can shine through us.
