Sermons by David Possinger

Sermons by David Possinger

When There is No King

Broken People, Faithful God A Journey Through Judges Bible Scholars believe these stories were added: Epilogue of judges The Levite & His Concubine (Chapter 16) “Notice how the biblical authors rarely give direct moral commentary on people…Instead, we’re invited to assess a person’s behavior by seeing the consequences of their decisions.” The Bible Project Does your life reflect the name of Jesus or the nature of the world? Can anyone tell that Christ lives in you? Civil War (Chapter 20)…

When God becomes whatever we want Him to be 

Broken People Faithful God Do you choose convenience over faithfulness?Do you choose comfort over obedience? Judges Rebellion – Defeat – Conviction – Deliverance – Peace – Rebellion… RebellionThe Israelites did evil in the Lord’s sight.In those days Israel had no king; all the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes. -Judges 17:6 (NLT) Epilogue of JudgesBible scholars believe these stories were added:-To highlight the spiritual confusion and sinful condition of Israel.-Not necessarily in chronological order Micah’s Idols &…

When compromise cost everything but God’s grace is found

Broken People Faithful God When compromise cost everything but God’s grace is foundJudges 16 SamsonBirth Announced by the Angel of God; “’For your son will be dedicated to God as a Nazirite from the moment of his birth until the day of his death.’” -Judges 13:7b A Nazarite; Numbers 6 (to dedicate himself to the Lord)-No Alcohol-Nothing from the Vine-No cutting of their hair-No touching dead bodiesHow much more do I need to say? It would take too long to…

Mercy Meets the Broken and the Cost of Rash Decisions

Broken People, Faithful God A Journey Through Judges Judges 10-12 The Cost of Rash Decisions God doesn’t want promises of future sacrifices; what God desires is faithful obedience today. The Constant State of Being Offended Judges 10-12 (cont.) Is your regret over sin driven by a desire to avoid consequences (Worldly Regret) or by a sincere willingness to remove idols and fully return to God (Godly Repentance)? Where in your life do pride, insecurity, or a desire to prove yourself…

When Ambition Replaces a Calling

Broken People, Faithful God Fearful Faith and a Faithful God Judges 6 & 7 43 “When an evil spirit leaves a person, it goes into the desert, seeking rest but finding none. 44 Then it says, ‘I will return to the person I came from.’ So it returns and finds its former home empty, swept, and in order. 45 Then the spirit finds seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they all enter the person and live there. And…

Fearful Faith and Faithful God

Broken People, FAithful God Judges 6 Setting the Scene A Prophet Obedience Alone is Never Enough Gideon Worship isn’t based on our circumstances. It’s based on God’s character. Craig Groeshel | “Winning The War in Your Mind“ What step of faith do you need to take?

Sorry enough to cry, Not enough to change

Broken People, Faithful God – A Journey Through Judges In those days Israel had no king; all the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes. -Judges 21:25 Themes-Decline / Compromise-Decay / Rebellion-Defeat / Oppression-Repentance-Deliverance / Heroes   Sorry enough to cry, Not enough to changeJudges – Chapter 2-Emotional Conviction (Judges 2:1-5)-A Generation away (Judges 2:6-10)-The Cycles of Judges (Judges 2:11-23) Emotional Conviction is NOT REPENTENCE -Judges 2:1-5‘The Israelites did evil in the Lord’s sight and served the images…

Almost Faithful (The Danger of Partial Obedience)

Broken People, Faithful God – A Journey Through Judges Almost Faithful: The Danger of Partial Obedience In those days Israel had no king; all the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes. -Judges 21:25 Themes-Decline / Compromise-Decay / Rebellion-Defeat / Oppression-Repentance-Deliverance / Heroes Almost Faithful (The Danger of Partial Obedience)After the death of Joshua, the Israelites asked the Lord, “Which tribe should go first to attack the Canaanites?”The Lord answered, “Judah, for I have given them victory over…

I AM

I AMFor a child is born to us,a son is given to us.The government will rest on his shoulders.And he will be called:Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. -Isaiah 9:6 YHWH “Yahweh” HebrewJHVH “Jehovah” Latin Moses and the Burning BushGod replied to Moses, “I am who I am. Say this to the people of Israel: I am has sent me to you.” -Exodus 3:14 I AM “Being”“I AM WHO I AM”“I WILL BE WHAT I WILL BE”“I AM…

Everlasting Father

Everlasting Father Isaiah 9:6The Parable of the Lost Son; Luke 15:11-24Jeremiah 29:11-13Luke 19:10Romans 5:82 Corinthians 5:212 Corinthians 5:16-171 John 3:1

“Wonderful Counselor”

“Wonderful Counselor” For a child is born to us,a son is given to us.The government will rest on his shoulders.And he will be called:Wonderful Counselor,[a] Mighty God,Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. -Isaiah 9:6 Pele’ “beyond understanding” “hard to be understood” Ya’ats “one who instructs or guides from a position of authority” Hebrews 4:12-16 The sick man’s response:“I can’t, sir,” the sick man said, “for I have no one to put me into the pool when the water bubbles up. Someone…