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For the Church of the Lord Jesus, hostility and opposition from the unbelieving world is always a possibility. However, a greater threat to the saints is that of compromise with the culture, idolatry, and even falling away or apostasy. In this text, we see that Israel's main threat comes, not from the pagan nations, but from her own unbelief and faithlessness. Through this passage, let us be reminded of the ever-present danger of apostasy, and may we humbly submit to the Lordship of Christ. 
 
Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is a Reformed Baptist Church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention. https://cfclawton.org/

For the Church of the Lord Jesus, hostility and opposition from the unbelieving world is always a possibility. However, a greater threat to the saints is that of compromise with the culture, idolatry, and even falling away or apostasy. In this text, we see that Israel's main threat comes, not from the pagan nations, but from her own unbelief and faithlessness. Through this passage, let us be reminded of the ever-present danger of apostasy, and may we humbly submit to the Lordship of Christ.

Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is a Reformed Baptist Church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention.  https://cfclawton.org/

Sermon on Judges 17:1-13 "Religious Insanity" (Part 1)

WE come to the end of Samson's story. The one-might man now blind and chained, led around by a child. A sad ending to a promising deliverer. Yer in his tragedy lies hope -- God will accomplish all of His saving purposes. despite the failure of Israel and its leaders. And so it is that in Samson's captivity and death that we get a glimpse of a greater redemption for God's people to be accomplished in the future. 
 
Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is a Reformed Baptist Church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention. https://cfclawton.org/

WE come to the end of Samson's story. The one-might man now blind and chained, led around by a child. A sad ending to a promising deliverer. Yer in his tragedy lies hope -- God will accomplish all of His saving purposes. despite the failure of Israel and its leaders. And so it is that in Samson's captivity and death that we get a glimpse of a greater redemption for God's people to be accomplished in the future.

Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is a Reformed Baptist Church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention.  https://cfclawton.org/

Sermon on Judges 16:23-31 "Bringing Down the House" Christ's Fellowship Church

The opportunity is everywhere. Whether it is the movies we watch, the music we listen to, or the company we keep, if we do not maintain a close watch on our lives each compromise will bring us one step closer to disaster. That is what we see in the episode of Samson before us today: the strongest man undone by compromise and an unchecked appetite for pleasure. May we be found wise and attentive to the warnings found in this passage. 
 
Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is a Reformed Baptist Church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention. https://cfclawton.org/

The opportunity is everywhere. Whether it is the movies we watch, the music we listen to, or the company we keep, if we do not maintain a close watch on our lives each compromise will bring us one step closer to disaster. That is what we see in the episode of Samson before us today: the strongest man undone by compromise and an unchecked appetite for pleasure. May we be found wise and attentive to the warnings found in this passage.

Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is a Reformed Baptist Church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention.  https://cfclawton.org/

Sermon on Judges 16:1-22 "Samson Undone" Christ's Fellowship Church

Secrets. Everybody's got some and everybody wants to be in on one. Judges 14 is filled with secrets. Sampson is a secret-keeper, and most of his secrets are in direct violation of his Nazarite vow. What are we to do with Samson? How can a man like this ever deliver God's people? Here is the biggest secret: God can and will sovereignly accomplish all of His good purposes for His people despite, and even though, their weaknesses and sins. And the great secret we'll see in this passage is that God can bring good even out of Samson. 
 
Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is a Reformed Baptist Church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention. https://cfclawton.org/

Secrets. Everybody's got some and everybody wants to be in on one. Judges 14 is filled with secrets. Sampson is a secret-keeper, and most of his secrets are in direct violation of his Nazarite vow. What are we to do with Samson? How can a man like this ever deliver God's people? Here is the biggest secret: God can and will sovereignly accomplish all of His good purposes for His people despite, and even though, their weaknesses and sins. And the great secret we'll see in this passage is that God can bring good even out of Samson.

Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is a Reformed Baptist Church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention.  https://cfclawton.org/

Sermon on Judges 14:1-20 "The Secret of Samson's Success" Christ's Fellowship Church

As we've made our journey through the book of Judges we have witnessed time and again as the Lord has faithfully raised up deliverers for His people. This time, however, we see something new: God doesn't' simply raise up a deliverer—He grows one from the womb of a barren woman! This judge will be different! But as we study, we'll see how once again the judge is simply a precursor to the One born of another woman—this time a virgin—and to the salvation found in Christ. 
 
Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is a Reformed Baptist Church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention. https://cfclawton.org/

As we've made our journey through the book of Judges we have witnessed time and again as the Lord has faithfully raised up deliverers for His people. This time, however, we see something new: God doesn't' simply raise up a deliverer—He grows one from the womb of a barren woman! This judge will be different! But as we study, we'll see how once again the judge is simply a precursor to the One born of another woman—this time a virgin—and to the salvation found in Christ.

Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is a Reformed Baptist Church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention.  https://cfclawton.org/

Sermon on Judges 13:1-25 - "Born To Set thy People Free" - Christ's Fellowship Church

HOW MUCH EVIDENCE WOULD IT TAKE FOR YOU TO BELIEVE? After the resurrection of Lazarus from the dead we find that everyone believed that a great sign had taken place. Many people responded in belief. Surprisingly however, many who believed that He raised Lazarus hardened their hearts in unbelief and plotted to kill Jesus. God was sovereignly working all things according to plan. The high priest that year even prophesied unknowingly that Jesus would die a substitutionary atoning death in the place of His people. 
 
Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is a Reformed Baptist Church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention. https://cfclawton.org/

HOW MUCH EVIDENCE WOULD IT TAKE FOR YOU TO BELIEVE?  After the resurrection of Lazarus from the dead we find that everyone believed that a great sign had taken place.  Many people responded in belief.  Surprisingly however, many who believed that He raised Lazarus hardened their hearts in unbelief and plotted to kill Jesus. God was sovereignly working all things according to plan. The high priest that year even prophesied unknowingly that Jesus would die a substitutionary atoning death in the place of His people. 

Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is a Reformed Baptist Church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention.  https://cfclawton.org/

Sermon on John 11:45-57  "Undeniable Evidence" - Christ's Fellowship Church

Humanity has accomplished much — medical breakthroughs, computer technology, even walking the moon! Yet for all our accomplishments, we are still utter failures. We may progress in science and technology, but spiritually we progress from bad to worse. Exhibit A: Jephthah and Israel. What should have been a celebration becomes a landscape filled with blood, sorrow, and death. Neither Jephthah, nor any of the judges, can ultimately save Israel from what truly plagues it—sin and separation from God. As we see in our passage, if true peace, blessings, and life are to come, they will have to come through a Savior greater than Jephthah. 
 
Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is a Reformed Baptist Church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention. https://cfclawton.org/

Humanity has accomplished much — medical breakthroughs, computer technology, even walking the moon! Yet for all our accomplishments, we are still utter failures. We may progress in science and technology, but spiritually we progress from bad to worse. Exhibit A: Jephthah and Israel. What should have been a celebration becomes a landscape filled with blood, sorrow, and death. Neither Jephthah, nor any of the judges, can ultimately save Israel from what truly plagues it—sin and separation from God. As we see in our passage, if true peace, blessings, and life are to come, they will have to come through a Savior greater than Jephthah.

Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is a Reformed Baptist Church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention.  https://cfclawton.org/

Sermon on Judges 12:1-15 - "Mankind's Total Failure" Christ's Fellowship Church

We come to the most difficult verses in the book of Judges: 11:29-40. In them we see the Lords' anointed judge acting with extraordinary zeal, but in that zeal he also forgets sound doctrine. It's a warning to us: excitement and zeal are not enough. Without sound doctrine our zeal becomes dangerous, and as our story reveals, even deadly. 
 
Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is a Reformed Baptist Church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention. https://cfclawton.org/

We come to the most difficult verses in the book of Judges: 11:29-40.  In them we see the Lords' anointed judge acting with extraordinary zeal, but in that zeal he also forgets sound doctrine. It's a warning to us: excitement and zeal are not enough. Without sound doctrine our zeal becomes dangerous, and as our story reveals, even deadly.

Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is a Reformed Baptist Church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention.  https://cfclawton.org/

Sermon on Judges 11:29-40 - "Zeal Without Doctrine" Christ's Fellowship Church

Most of us have a very narrow view of history, a history that begins when we are born and ends when we die. But history is not ultimately about us; history is ultimately about God and His purposes to save a people for Himself through the Messiah. Jephthah understood this profound truth, and in his dispute with the king of Ammon masterfully shows that all history is about the saving work of God and how all nations must submit to this reality. May we too listen to the words of Jephthah and humble ourselves before this sovereign God of history. 
 
Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is a Reformed Baptist Church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention. https://cfclawton.org/

Most of us have a very narrow view of history, a history that begins when we are born and ends when we die. But history is not ultimately about us; history is ultimately about God and His purposes to save a people for Himself through the Messiah. Jephthah understood this profound truth, and in his dispute with the king of Ammon masterfully shows that all history is about the saving work of God and how all nations must submit to this reality. May we too listen to the words of Jephthah and humble ourselves before this sovereign God of history.

Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is a Reformed Baptist Church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention.  https://cfclawton.org/

Sermon on Judges 11:12-28 "A God-Centered Theology Lesson" - Christ's Fellowship Church

The history of the Judges is the history of Israel's idolatry. This is made vividly clear in the story of Abimelech, as Israel rejects God as their King in order to follow a wicked, Baal-worshipping king. But disaster follows. While it is easy to read this passage and mock the folly of such a deceision, how often do our own lives go down the same path, rejecting the One true God and replacing Him with pretender kings? As we consider the sudden rise and fall of Abimelech may we also be forced to consider the idols we have established in our own hearts. 
 
Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is a Reformed Baptist Church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention. https://cfclawton.org/

The history of the Judges is the history of Israel's idolatry. This is made vividly clear in the story of Abimelech, as Israel rejects God as their King in order to follow a wicked, Baal-worshipping king. But disaster follows. While it is easy to read this passage and mock the folly of such a deceision, how often do our own lives go down the same path, rejecting the One true God and replacing Him with pretender kings? As we consider the sudden rise and fall of Abimelech may we also be forced to consider the idols we have established in our own hearts.

Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is a Reformed Baptist Church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention.  https://cfclawton.org/

Sermon on Judges 9:1-57 "The Pretender King" - Christ's Fellowship Church

We are in danger of getting so excited about Gideon's victory over Midian in Judges 7 that we fail to remember how Israel's sin is still a serious problem. Therefore, we need the reminder found in Judges 8. It is precisely when Israel experiences military victories and ought to be rejoicing that we actually see them losing because of continued covenant faithlessness to God. May we heed the warnings found in this text lest we too find ourselves losing to sin in our lives and in the church. 
 
Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is a Reformed Baptist Church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention. https://cfclawton.org/

We are in danger of getting so excited about Gideon's victory over Midian in Judges 7 that we fail to remember how Israel's sin is still a serious problem. Therefore, we need the reminder found in Judges 8. It is precisely when Israel experiences military victories and ought to be rejoicing that we actually see them losing because of continued covenant faithlessness to God. May we heed the warnings found in this text lest we too find ourselves losing to sin in our lives and in the church.

Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is a Reformed Baptist Church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention.  https://cfclawton.org/

Sermon on Judges 7:24-8:35 "From Victory to Defeat" - Christ's Fellowship Church

The world is constantly clamoring for more power, more prestige, more influence, which means that anything that appears weak is despised and ridiculed. However, if we're not careful Christians can adopt this same mindset, looking to worldly power and wisdom to accomplish spiritual goals. But while the world seeks power, God actually delights in using weakness to show His strength. A prime example of this truth is found in the story of Gideon, and from our text, we'll see how God is able to use what is considered weak, insignificant, and foolish by the world in order to reveal His own power, all for His own glory. 
 
 Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is a Reformed Baptist Church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention. https://cfclawton.org/

The world is constantly clamoring for more power, more prestige, more influence, which means that anything that appears weak is despised and ridiculed. However, if we're not careful Christians can adopt this same mindset, looking to worldly power and wisdom to accomplish spiritual goals. But while the world seeks power, God actually delights in using weakness to show His strength. A prime example of this truth is found in the story of Gideon, and from our text, we'll see how God is able to use what is considered weak, insignificant, and foolish by the world in order to reveal His own power, all for His own glory.

 Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is a Reformed Baptist Church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention.  https://cfclawton.org/

Sermon on Judges 6:33 -7:23 "God's Power in Human Weakness" Christ's Fellowship Church

We all experience fear: everything from fear of spiders to fear of heights to fear of death. What do we do when we feel afraid? There is hope. The bible says a lot about fear and how we can overcome it. 
 
In Judges 6:1-32, we begin the story of Gideon. It is a story about fear, weakness, and grace. God's amazing grace in the face of our fears. if we will heed the Word of God, we will find that there is grace enough even for us, though we live in a scary world. 
 
 Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is a Reformed Baptist Church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention. https://cfclawton.org/

We all experience fear: everything from fear of spiders to fear of heights to fear of death. What do we do when we feel afraid? There is hope. The bible says a lot about fear and how we can overcome it. 

In Judges 6:1-32, we begin the story of Gideon. It is a story about fear, weakness, and grace. God's amazing grace in the face of our fears. if we will heed the Word of God, we will find that there is grace enough even for us, though we live in a scary world.

 Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is a Reformed Baptist Church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention.  https://cfclawton.org/

Sermon on Judges 6:1-32 "God's Grace for Fearful Saints "  Christ's Fellowship Church

Many are in great danger today because they live in a self-deceived feeling of security. This great sense of security always prevents men and women from seeing their need of Jesus. In this passage, Jesus drops a surprise truth bomb on the leaders of the Jews regarding their unbelief. If your understanding of Jesus and Christianity is based upon human philosophy and not the foundation of God's Word, Jesus' answer about unbelief will shake your theological foundations to the core. 
 
Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is a Reformed Baptist Church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention. https://cfclawton.org/

Many are in great danger today because they live in a self-deceived feeling of security. This great sense of security always prevents men and women from seeing their need of Jesus. In this passage, Jesus drops a surprise truth bomb on the leaders of the Jews regarding their unbelief.  If your understanding of Jesus and Christianity is based upon human philosophy and not the foundation of God's Word, Jesus' answer about unbelief will shake your theological foundations to the core.

Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is a Reformed Baptist Church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention.  https://cfclawton.org/

Sermon John 10:22 26 "The Seduction of Self Security" Christ's Fellowship Church

In Judges 4 we witnessed the salvation of God as Deborah and Barak led the people into battle. Now in chapter 5, these same two lead the people in singing the triumphs of Yahweh. He is the only one true and living God; He is a God who powerfully rescues His people! But if this is the case, then there are only two possible responses to this great God—fight with Him or fight against Him. And only two possible outcomes for friends and His enemies— life and glory or death and shame. On which side will you find yourself? This question is at the heart of the song of Deborah and Barak. 
 
Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is a Reformed Baptist Church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention. https://cfclawton.org/

In Judges 4 we witnessed the salvation of God as Deborah and Barak led the people into battle. Now in chapter 5, these same two lead the people in singing the triumphs of Yahweh. He is the only one true and living God; He is a God who powerfully rescues His people! But if this is the case, then there are only two possible responses to this great God—fight with Him or fight against Him.  And only two possible outcomes for friends and His enemies— life and glory or death and shame. On which side will you find yourself? This question is at the heart of the song of Deborah and Barak.

Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is a Reformed Baptist Church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention.  https://cfclawton.org/

Sermon on Judges 5:1-31 "The Triumph of Yahweh" - Christ's Fellowship Church

Many people might be tempted to overlook Judges 3:31. One verse about an obscure man with very few details? Why bother? God, however, does not waste words, and every verse of Scripture is intended for the benefit of His people, and so we come to this brief story about a man from nowhere who accomplishes salvation for Israel in a surprising way. As we examine the text we say that this one man who fought in the place of the nation actually tells us a lot about God's grace towards us in Christ. 
 
Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is a Reformed Baptist Church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention. https://cfclawton.org/

Many people might be tempted to overlook Judges 3:31. One verse about an obscure man with very few details? Why bother? God, however, does not waste words, and every verse of Scripture is intended for the benefit of His people, and so we come to this brief story about a man from nowhere who accomplishes salvation for Israel in a surprising way. As we examine the text we say that this one man who fought in the place of the nation actually tells us a lot about God's grace towards us in Christ.

Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is a Reformed Baptist Church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention.  https://cfclawton.org/

Sermon on Judges 3:31 - "The Mystery of Shamgar" - Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton

Judges chapter 2 dives deeper into Israel's sin, showing the theological problem behind the nation's failure: the next generation of Israelites don't know God! This failure to love and obey exposes the people to wrath, but Israel's God is still gracious, as He provides a series of saviors, or judges, to deliver them from their oppressors. But these judges cant free the people from their biggest problem -- their sin-sickened hearts. Ultimately, the cycle of Judges points forward to a Savior who can end the downward spiral of sin and death. 
 
Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is a Reformed Baptist Church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention. https://cfclawton.org/

Judges chapter 2 dives deeper into Israel's sin, showing the theological problem behind the nation's failure: the next generation of Israelites don't know God! This failure to love and obey exposes the people to wrath, but Israel's God is still gracious, as He provides a series of saviors, or judges, to deliver them from their oppressors. But these judges cant free the people from their biggest problem -- their sin-sickened hearts. Ultimately, the cycle of Judges points forward to a Savior who can end the downward spiral of sin and death.

Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is a Reformed Baptist Church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention.  https://cfclawton.org/

Sermon on Judges 2:6-23 "Stuck in a Sin Cycle" Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton

The word "revival" gets thrown around a lot in evangelical circles. We are always looking for revival. But what is it? If we looked at many modern examples of what is often called revival we would be tempted to say it's some kind of religious experience accompanied in many cases with excessive emotions. Is that genuine revival? In our passage, we see that Israel also had a religious experience, complete with tears and sacrifices, but that doesn't necessarily mean a revival occurred. We would do well to pay attention to their pseudo-repentance lest we deceive ourselves as well. 
 
Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is a Reformed Baptist Church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention. https://cfclawton.org/

The word "revival" gets thrown around a lot in evangelical circles. We are always looking for revival. But what is it? If we looked at many modern examples of what is often called revival we would be tempted to say it's some kind of religious experience accompanied in many cases with excessive emotions. Is that genuine revival? In our passage, we see that Israel also had a religious experience, complete with tears and sacrifices, but that doesn't necessarily mean a revival occurred. We would do well to pay attention to their pseudo-repentance lest we deceive ourselves as well.

Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is a Reformed Baptist Church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention.  https://cfclawton.org/

Sermon on Judges 2:1-5 - "A Two Verse Revival" - Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton

In this sermon, we examine in detail the healing of a man born blind. This miracle is a sign, meaning it points to a greater reality than simply the miracle itself. Upon examination, we find there are four comparisons between this blind man's healing and salvation through faith in Christ. 
 
Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is a Reformed Baptist Church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention. https://cfclawton.org/

In this sermon, we examine in detail the healing of a man born blind. This miracle is a sign, meaning it points to a greater reality than simply the miracle itself.  Upon examination, we find there are four comparisons between this blind man's healing and salvation through faith in Christ.

Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is a Reformed Baptist Church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention.  https://cfclawton.org/

Sermon on John 9:5-7 "We are the Blind" - Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton

In this text, we face the reality of suffering when Jesus encounters a man born blind from birth. The disciples ask the inevitable question we all ask when we face or witness suffering. They ask Why? Jesus' answer is paradigm shifting. 
 
Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is a Reformed Baptist Church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention. https://cfclawton.org/

In this text, we face the reality of suffering when Jesus encounters a man born blind from birth. The disciples ask the inevitable question we all ask when we face or witness suffering. They ask Why?  Jesus' answer is paradigm shifting.

Christ's Fellowship Church of Lawton is a Reformed Baptist Church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention.  https://cfclawton.org/

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