Mechanicsville Church of Christ Audio

This week, Rich Pannell reminds us of the importance of relationships. We see Samson butcher relationships over and over again. With his parents, his friends, and with women. Rich reminds us of our born with calling to be in relationship with Jesus. He died on the cross so all would call on his name and be saved. 

This week we finish up Gideon and see a shift in Israel's problems from outside to within. The nations around Israel used to be Israel's greatest problem, but now their greatest problems are from within. Their own selfishness, pride, and completely turning away from God. The biggest downfall we see of Israel is that they have allowed the cultures around them and religions around them influence their understanding of God and their relationship with God. 

This week we look at the battle between Israel and Midian. Sometimes God brings us to a postion of weakness before he uses us so he gets the credit and glory. 

This week we look at the beginning part of Gideon's life when God calls him to save Israel from the hand of Midian. We see that God calls Gideon, not as he is, timid and scared, but as God is making him into, a mighty man of valor. Trusting in God is not easy, but sometimes that's all we have. 

This week we continue our Broken Heroes series as we look at Deborah and Barak. What we see is how God has gifted women for leadership roles in the church and how when men fail to lead, people suffer. Thank God there is grace to get back to using the gifts God has given us. 

The first broken hero we look at in the book of Judges is Ehud. Ehud's weakness became an invitation for God's strength. We see that God cares much more about our avalibility than our ability. 

This week we begin a brand new sermon series through the book of Judges. We begin by looking at the nation of Israel after the death of Joshua and get a glimpse at the Israel God intended. But it doesn't last long. 

This week we look at the final Gospel in our come to worship series. This week we look at Mark and how Mark begins his Gospel and introduces the character of Jesus. Mark doesn't start with his birth, he starts with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. What's the difference? Listen to find out! 

As we continue our Christmas series, we look at how Luke introduces the Christ child in his gospel account. We see how Luke focuses on the birth announcement of John and Jesus to their parents and how God blesses those who believe him. 

This week we continue our Christmas series called Come to Worship as we look at how the Gospel writers introduced Jesus. Each needed to choose a beginning place and it speaks volumes to how the writers are portraying Jesus. This week we look at Matthew as he brings out the humanity and geneology of Jesus throughout Old Testament scriptures.