Bound by Self

Gideon [Part 2]: Toxic Failure

October 13, 2024 • Pastor Jon • Judges 10—12, Judges 7:2, Genesis 1:28, Mark 10:42–44

The way Gideon ends his story leads us to consider three things to be cautious of: 1. The toxicity of revenge 2. The toxicity of success 3. The toxicity of power

Gideon [Part 1]: Faith or Fear?

October 6, 2024 • Pastor Jon • Judges 6—7, Romans 5:8

Our belief that our idol is essential + Fraility of idols= Fear that our idol will fail us Instead of trusting God: -We trust in things/ stuff: “political programs, economic theories, career options, philosophies, lifestyle options, entertainment programs…” -We trust others: In their power, security, promises, charisma, etc. -We trust ourselves: In our own ability, strength, knowledge, etc. Why can we trust God? Because he won’t fail us! -God is gracious -God is powerful -God is with us

Deborah: Willing People, Mighty God

September 29, 2024 • Pastor Jon • Judges 4—5, Matthew 28:18–20, 2 Corinthians 3:5–6

1. Rest in God's Power 2. Join God's People in God's Mission Join with Seaside in God’s Mission: -Join regularly on Sundays -Invest intentionally in community -Serve sacrificially -Give generously

Ehud: A Swift End to Oppression

September 22, 2024 • Pastor Jon • Hebrews 12:5–6, Judges 3:12–31, Psalm 94, Revelation 1:16

1. Respond to God's Discipline 2. Rest in God's Power to End Evil 3. Rely on God's Power!

Othniel

September 15, 2024 • John Kiess • Judges 3:7–11, Leviticus 26:23–25, Psalm 34

Outline of Judges: -Chapters 1-2 (Part 1)  -Chapters 3-16 (Part 2)  -Chapters 17-21 (Part 3) Key Takeaways • God disciplines those He loves  • God uses evil for good purposes  • God rescues us from our sin  • God doesn’t treat us as our sins deserve  • God gives us His Spirit to serve Him and others  • God gives us eternal peace and rest

Intro [Part 2]: Renewal or Decline?

September 8, 2024 • Pastor Jon • Judges 2:6—3:6, Joshua 1:7–9

As we continue our introduction to this sermon series, Pastor Jon offers three reasons why this book is good to read (even though it is hard to read): This book is valuable for us because: 1. God is the hero of these stories 2. It is honest about the good, the bad, and the ugly. 3. It reinforces the only way forward The main question we are faced with in this introduction and throughout Judges: Will we join God in continual renewal or will we remain in perpetual decline?

Intro [Part 1]: From Triumph to Sorrow

September 1, 2024 • Pastor Jon • Judges 1:1—2:5, Joshua 23

Lifelong Disciples of Jesus… 1. Radically depend on God’s power and presence. 2. Wholeheartedly obey God’s commands. 3. Continually repent of sin. Things to Keep in Mind Throughout Judges: 1. This book is hard to read (and hard to apply). - It is rooted in a foreign culture, time, and place - It is R rated (bloody violence, graphic sexual situations, horrible oppression, etc.) - What do we do with Holy War? - It quickly goes from good, to bad, to worse 2. God is the hero of this story **A Way Through the Problem of Holy War (From Tim Keller)** 1. This holy war is not carried out based on race. 2. This holy war is not carried out based on imperialistic expansion. 3. This holy war is carried out as God’s judgment and through direct revelation.

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