We begin the book of Ruth and learn the story of Naomi and her daughters-in-law.

This story shows us how God's grace provides for us, even when it feels like He isn't near or there isn't any way He could possibly help us out of what we've gotten ourselves into. Remember God is faithful, God's grace covers all our sin and unwise choices.

This sermon concludes our series on the book of Judges. The reading from Judges starts with the sin against the Levite's concubine and then a war between the tribe of Benjamin and the other Israelites. There was no king at this time in Isreal and each person did whatever they thought was right.

Left to our own hearts we will live vile and ungodly lives. So be thankful for God's mercy who sent us Jesus to save us from ourselves. Choose to follow the Lord, ask for forgiveness, strive to be like Jesus and walk in the Spirit.

Today we hear the story of Micah who created is how style of worship and found his own priest, a homeless Levite. The tribe of Dan was seeking land, they stole the Levite priest from Micah and the land.

We learn from this story that we must not choose to make our own idols, religion or expectations for living. We should desire God's will, God's work, and God's purpose for our lives.

Do you strive to be like Jesus as ou walk in the Spirit? How closely do you walk according to the Scriptures? How does God and His Word impact your living?

Today we hear the end of the story of Samson. God was gracious over and over to Samson, but he was too entrenched in his fleshly desires, ignoring God and chasing what he wanted.

We need to heed the warning from Samson's story. We need to guard ourselves from our fleshly desires. Put on Christ and decide everyday that you're going to live for Christ. Make choices that keep you from giving in to your desires that will pull you away from God.

Brother Dave shares the message today out of Hebrews 10, he talks about the ineffectiveness of Old Testament sacrifices versus the effectiveness of Christ's sacrifice.

We continue in Judges and the story of Samson. In this portion of scripture we see Samson being ruled by his desires.

Do you ever struggle wanting something so much that the desire rules you? This is the everyday struggle for Christians.

Read, Memorize and Meditate on the Word of God. Understand your position in Christ and deny the desires of the flesh, put on Christ.

In the story of Samson we see the Lord use an imperfect couple to help make a way for the deliverance of the people of Israel.

We are all imperfect, however we should do our best to be theologically sharp and walk in Christ in order to be able to point others to God.

Can God use you if you're compromised or if you still need to grow and change? or repent?

Jephtha is the next Judge that the Israelites ask to lead them. He is not a perfect leader. He does things that are not smart, however, the Lord uses him.

We are all imperfect, yet the Lord uses us in many ways. Its our job to stay humble and meek and listen for His calling on our lives. We have to learn to trust the Lord and obey, ask the Lord to help our unbelief and repent when necessary.