The Leader From the Wong Side of the Tracks

The Leader From the Wong Side of the Tracks
Judges 11:29-40


THEME: Jephthah is a message to everyone of us that God can use us in spite of the difficulties of our life.   {Past, Present or Future}

Statement of Truth:
When you abandon the true God you fall into the hands of the false gods.

1. HIS DIFFICULT PAST   Verse 1-28


Statement of Truth: 
Quit blaming the past. God has a wonderful plan for your life and you can have victory in your life as a believer.


II.  HIS DEFINITE POWER


Statement of Truth:
Becoming a real leader is not doing what others think you should do. It’s doing what you know you can achieve through God’s divine will, and leading others to do the same.

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