July 3, 2016

The Dangers of Success

Speaker: Chris Martin Series: Judges Passage: Judges 8:1– 9:20

Gideon led Israel in a great victory. He tasted wild success. God did the impossible and the people experienced forty years of peace.  But in Chapter 8, cracks appear in Gideon’s faith and leadership. By Chapter 9, Gideon’s inconsistencies blow up without restraint through the life of his son, Abimelech.  There are lessons here for everyone about leadership, humility, and integrity. This scripture challenges us to reflect on why we choose the leaders we do and the flawed criteria that guide our choices. From the family, to the church, to Washington D.C., our country is suffering from a leadership vacuum, and this passage speaks powerfully to it. 

other sermons in this series

Aug 14

2016

Pretzel Logic

Speaker: Chris Martin Passage: Judges 19:1– 21:20 Series: Judges

Aug 7

2016

Renegade Religion

Speaker: Chris Martin Passage: Judges 17:1– 18:20 Series: Judges

Jul 31

2016

Tragedy Pt. 3

Speaker: Passage: Judges 16:1–31 Series: Judges