sermon from Jeff Newman on February 17, 2024

sermon from Jeff Newman on February 17, 2024

Dr. Jeff Newman speaks at Bible Conference 2024 on the importance of seeing the goal of our relationships in relation to the glory of God instead of living for ourselves.

Dr. Jeff Newman speaks at Bible Conference 2024 on the foundation of edifying relationships being the gospel which saves us and transforms us. Edifying relationships are for our spiritual growth and maturity, and we will only find success in our relationships when we yield to that purpose.

Gideon's "battle" against Midian wasn't much of a battle for him; instead, it was God's strength that won the victory. Pastor Rory explains from Judges 6:36-7:25 how Gideon's story reminds us that God's strength is made perfect in our weakness.

It's easy to forget that God is the One Who makes us what we are. We are all tempted to forget that it is God's power that saves us and to start thinking that we are bit more important than we really are. Pastor Rory explains from Judges 8:1-27 how Gideon's story provides us a humbling reminder of who really deserves the glory.

How does the presence of God with us change us? Pastor Nate explains from Judges 6:1-35 and the beginning of Gideon's story how God's presence works to transform us from doubters to at least more boldness.

God demonstrates His power in Judges 4 despite evil's oppression, despite man's might, and despite the passive obedience of his people. Pastor Rory explains from the story of Barak and Sisera how our faith can rest in the power of God to save and sanctify regardless of how grim and hopeless life may seem.

God truly works in mysterious ways. The story of Ehud is no exception. Pastor Rory explains from Judges 3 how God's will is often accomplished by the most unexpected people in the most unexpected ways. He does not work according to human convention but in ways that require faith.

The short account of Othniel is unique in the book of Judges with no drama, no character, development, etc. Pastor Nate explains from Judges 3:7-11 that this important narrative defines Israel's destructive cycle more clearly and makes the hope of deliverance more powerful.