Message: “The God You Worship” from Rev. Tom Hathaway

This sermon explores the story of Gideon and the surprising truth about idolatry—not as abandoning God, but as quietly adding other gods alongside. From national loyalty to work, family, politics, and pride, we examine the altars we build without realizing it and ask what it means to tear them down so that love—and God—can take their rightful place.

Scripture References: Judges 6:1-40, Judges 7:1-25, Judges 8:1-35

From Series: Legends | More Messages from Rev. Tom Hathaway

From Series: "Legends"

They’re called legends, but not because they had it all together. The judges of ancient Israel were a wild bunch: prophets, warriors, outsiders, and deeply flawed human beings. Their stories are full of bloodshed, bravery, foolishness, and faith. In this series, we’ll explore these messy figures not as moral examples to copy but as reminders that God works through imperfect people to bring courage, justice, and unexpected hope. These aren’t fairy tales. They’re gritty, complicated, and oddly familiar. And through them, we’ll discover a God who still shows up in the chaos.