Sermons from 2025 (Page 2)
Jephthah
Judges 11-12 Pastor Doug Link guides us through chapters 11 and 12, where we delve into the disruption in the pattern of appointing new judges when the people of Israel choose their own.
The Surpassing Riches of His Grace
Ephesians 2:7 Paul explained our dire state before salvation and God’s intervention, but why did He do it? Pastor Rod Bunton explains the surprising first of three reasons behind God’s grace toward us.
Lessons in the Lord’s Judgment and Mercy
Judges 9:22-10:18 Pastor Ben Khazraee recounts the tyrannical reign of Abimelech and the peculiar circumstances surrounding his demise.
Raised Up and Seated With Him
Ephesians 2:6 Paul informs us that God, in His mercy, spared Christians from His wrath and spiritually regenerated them. Pastor Rod Bunton elaborates that, just as Jesus was resurrected and seated in Heaven, we too are raised up and seated with Him.
Gideon’s Foibles and the Rise of His Anti-Judge Son
Judges 8:4-9:21 Pastor Ben Khazraee concludes the Gideon story and introduces us to his son, Abimelech.
Made Us Alive Together with Christ
Ephesians 2:4-5 Paul taught us that our spiritual condition was hopeless due to our worldly environment, the influence of Satan, and our own fleshly desires. However, Pastor Rod Bunton teaches us that God, in His mercy, changed our fate, bringing our spirit to life.
Victory over the Midianites
Judges 7 Pastor Doug Link continues to look at Gideon as he reluctantly follows God’s command to lead a surprisingly small army against the Midianites.
Dealing with a Downcast Soul
Psalm 42-43 Can a Christian experience depression? The psalmist, in his introspection, finds solace in his faith in God. Pastor Ben Khazraee guides us through these psalms, offering practical guidance on overcoming the struggles of a depressed soul by praising the God who is our salvation.
The Call of Gideon
Judges 6 After forty years of rest, the people of Israel did what was evil in the sight of the Lord. Pastor Doug Link introduces us to the fifth judge, Gideon, who is visited by an angel of the Lord and entrusted with a special mission.
But God…
Ephesians 2:4 Having clearly outlined our spiritual state before salvation, Paul explains that God intervenes to accomplish what we cannot. Pastor Rod Bunton demonstrates that two crucial words lead to a divine initiative, a sovereign act that rescues us from God’s wrath.
Deborah and Barak
Judges 4-5 Pastor Ben Khazraee delves into Chapters 4 and 5, exploring a rare instance of a female judge and prophetess named Deborah. Deborah played a pivotal role in encouraging Barak to lead Israel in a war against oppression, with God taking the lead in the battle.
Two More Powerful Forces
Ephesians 2:1-3 Before salvation, Paul explains that we were spiritually dead due to three powerful forces that shape our lives. Last week, Pastor Rod Bunton delved into the first force, the influence of our sins. This week, he continues to explore the other two forces: the influence of Satan and the desires of our flesh.