SERIES: The Book of Judges: Hearts of Iron, Feet of Clay
SERMON: Jephthah, the Comeback Player of the Year
SCRIPTURE: Judges 10-11
SPEAKER: Brad Harper
DATE: September 3, 1989
Note: We do not have a manuscript of this sermon, only of the outline.
Introduction: Have you ever felt like just when life was going along fine, that through no fault of your own, the roof caved in, and it seemed like you might never be able to crawl out from under it all? Indeed, most of us have faced such discouragement at one time or another and have wondered if even God has deserted us. It is for such times that the story of Jephthah’s comeback against overwhelming odds should be a great encouragement.
The Times of Jephthah (10:6‑16)
God reacts to Israel’s rebellion.
God responds to Israel’s repentance.
The life of Jephthah
His rejection
His survival
His comeback
His victory
His vow
The lessons of Jephthah
God delights in using what has been rejected by men.
God can use the hard times to prepare us for his unique purpose in our lives.
God will use us powerfully if we serve him faithfully, whatever our
situation.
God’s highest priority is always commitment to obedience, not vows of
sacrifice.