by mpalmer | Jul 7, 2025 | Jesse Richardson, Podcasts
This week, we delve into the story of Samson, a man called to be set apart for God from birth. The Nazarite vow, with its restrictions on wine, hair-cutting, and touching the dead, symbolizes a life of self-denial and devotion to God. Yet, we see how even those chosen...
by mpalmer | Jun 30, 2025 | Jesse Richardson, Podcasts
In this week’s message from Judges 13, we step into a story that begins in silence—Israel has been under Philistine rule for 40 years, and there’s no cry for help, no plea for deliverance. But even in the silence, God moves. He shows up to a barren woman with an...
by mpalmer | Jun 26, 2025 | Jesse Richardson, Podcasts
This week, we explore the tragic and complex story of Jephthah in chapters 10-12 of Judges—a man rejected for his past, yet chosen to lead Israel in their time of need. Pastor Jesse opens with a look at the recurring cycle that defines Judges: sin, oppression,...
by mpalmer | Jun 17, 2025 | Jesse Richardson, Podcasts
This week, we delve into the cautionary tale of Abimelech in Judges chapter 9, a man consumed by selfish ambition. Through his story, we’re reminded of the devastating consequences that arise when we prioritize our own desires over God’s will. The central...
by mpalmer | Jun 9, 2025 | Jesse Richardson, Podcasts
This week, Pastor Jesse continues through the life of Gideon in chapters 7 & 8 of Judges – a tale that resonates deeply with our own struggles and triumphs. As we witness Gideon’s journey from fearful hiding to victorious leadership, we’re...