Before There Were Kings: The Cost of Compromise

Before There Were Kings: The Cost of Compromise

10 Messages

The Book of Judges is a sobering reminder of what happens when people reject God’s truth in favor of their own desires. Judges records the repeated cycles of compromise among God’s people—and compromise always brings disaster. Yet, even in the mess, God raised up imperfect, unexpected leaders to deliver Israel and call the people back to the Lord. Compromise has a great cost attached to it, but it can all be avoided with faithfulness to God. In this series, Pastor Jeff Schreve unpacks the lessons of Judges—warnings against apathy, the dangers of compromise, and the hope of redemption. The truth of it is clear: when you stray from God’s way, life unravels—but when you turn back to Him, He is always faithful to restore. 

Message 1

Iron ChariotsParts 1 & 2

Are you living in spiritual victory or spiritual defeat? We are all fighting the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the boastful pride of life. What is a sin that you have tried and tried to overcome but you can’t seem to get victory over? In this message, Pastor Jeff Schreve shares three truths about how we can overcome iron chariot sins in our lives.

Judges 1-2

Message 2

The Danger ZoneParts 1 & 2

Are you heeding the warnings from the Lord that are given to us through the Old Testament? In this message, Pastor Jeff Schreve shares four warnings from Judges chapter 2 that serve to keep Christians accountable and on guard against apathy, complacency, and wandering away from the faith.

Judges 2:6-3:8

Message 3

Can God Use Someone Like Me?Parts 1 & 2

Do you have what it takes for God to use you? Of course you do! In this message, Pastor Jeff Schreve shares from Judges chapter 3 about three different judges, with different talents and abilities that God used to deliver Israel. If God can use them, He can use you too as you trust and yield yourself to Him!

Judges 3:1-31

Message 4

The Difference MakerParts 1 & 2

In Judges chapter 4, we are introduced to Deborah, one of the greatest women in scripture. She was wise, operated within the role God set up for her, encouraged others and trusted in the Lord. How can you be a person like Deborah? In this message from Pastor Jeff Schreve discover how, like Deborah, you can rise to the challenge and make a difference for Jesus.

Judges 4-5

Message 5

The Goodness of GodParts 1 & 2

What comes into your mind when you think about God? Do you see a compassionate, gracious, patient and encouraging God? Have you tasted the goodness of the one true God who is revealed in Scripture? In this message, Pastor Jeff Schreve shares four attributes and facets of God’s goodness displayed in the life of Gideon.

Judges 6-7

Message 6

From Conqueror to CompromiserParts 1 & 2

God took Gideon, a coward of a man and made him a courageous conqueror. But sadly, towards the end of his life he became a compromiser. In this message, Pastor Jeff Schreve shares three lessons from the compromise of Gideon, to help us honestly evaluate our lives and yield fully to God.

Judges 7:22-8:35

Message 7

Selfish AmbitionParts 1 & 2

Ambition is defined as: “An earnest desire for some type of achievement or distinction.” Ambition can be good, or ambition can be very bad. The Bible warns us about selfish ambition. When it’s all about you and not bringing glory to God, it can be deadly. In this message, Pastor Jeff Schreve shares three lessons from the story of Abimelech that serve as a warning for us today.

Judges 9:1-57

Message 8

Overcoming ObstaclesParts 1 & 2

When faced with obstacles in life, it’s easy to want to throw in the towel and quit, but God enables us to overcome the obstacles. In this message, Pastor Jeff Schreve shares from the life of Jephthah, a judge who faced many obstacles in his life, but overcame them with a heart full of faith. Discover how like Jephthah, you can overcome whatever life throws at you as you whole-heartedly trust in the Lord.

Judges 10-11

Message 9

When You Play with FireParts 1 & 2

Samson would have been the greatest of all the judges had he kept his eyes on the Lord and not played around with sin. Playing around with sin is like playing around with fire, eventually you will get burned. In this message, Pastor Jeff Schreve shares five lessons from the life of Samson that are incredibly relevant for us today.

Judges 13-16

Message 10

When Right is WrongParts 1 & 2

“There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.” Are you doing what is right in your own eyes, or what is right in God’s eyes? In this message, Pastor Jeff Schreve shares how important it is to make sure your life aligns with the Word of God and not with the world around you.

Judges 21:24-25

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