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Judges 17-21 are some of the darkest and most disturbing stories in the Bible. They describe “Christian atheists” - people that believe in God, but live as atheists. In this message, we learn that in the absence of God the weak are abused and we live in despair. Through the darkness, though, Judges.

The story of Samson is a tale of the strong becoming weak and the weak becoming strong. Join us for part 2 of Samson’s story as Joel looks at how we sometimes become our own worst enemy.

Samson is one of the most interesting judges that God used to redeem Israel. In today’s sermon, Joel shows us that Samson’s life summarizes the message of Judges and points us beyond the book. Through Samson’s story, God gives us a picture of how He will save His people once and for all.

Joel continues the Summer Blockbusters series by looking at the story of Jephthah from Judges 10-12. Through Jephthah’s story, it becomes clear that the culture can influence us more than we realize.

In today's sermon, Joel takes a look at a good leader who turns sour. Through the story of Gideon and Abimelek (Judges 8-9), Joel gives us some signs to look for in our lives that reveal it has become all about us.

Joel continues the Summer Blockbuster series in Judges by pointing out several lessons in weakness found in the story of Gideon.

Fear of all kinds is a part of life and your success in large part is determined on how while you manage your fears. Courage is a virtue we should be talking more about as Christ followers! In today’s sermon, Joel discusses courage in today’s sermon as he looks at the story of Gideon.

Today’s sermon focuses on the only female judge, Deborah. In Deborah’s story, we see justice being served. As Christ followers, we can be certain that God is the perfect judge who will one day bring justice to all.

Joel spends time in Judges chapter 3 looking at the story of the lefty, Ehud. God is teaching us to rely on his strength and not our own.

Israel’s history is full of ups and downs. Our faith journey looks very similar. In today’s sermon, Joel discusses our spiritual rollercoaster as he turns to the book of Judges.