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Why God Picked the Most Fearful Man to Lead an Army

September 30, 2026

Summary

We hide, hedge, and demand proof, sure we’re too weak to be of any use. God finds Gideon cowering, then calls this fearful man a mighty warrior. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller shows how God draws out our insecurity to heal it. Discover why God shrank an army to 300 so the victory could only be His.

This is part two of the sermon, “Gideon: Seeking Security Through Power.”

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