In this kickoff message to our new youth group series on the Book of Judges, we dive into the story of Othniel—yep, we still aren’t totally sure how to pronounce his name either.

Preached on May 27, 2025, this sermon explores how even when God's people are unfaithful, He remains faithful. Through the repeating cycle of rebellion and rescue, we see how God raises up Othniel as a deliverer—and how that points us to the ultimate Deliverer, Jesus Christ.

This was the start of our summer deep dive into Judges, filled with humor, conviction, and an invitation to cry out to the God who still delivers.

In this sermon from Luke 24, we walk alongside two disciples on the road to Emmaus—disappointed, disillusioned, and walking away. But Jesus meets them there, listens to their sorrow, explains the Scriptures, and finally reveals himself in the breaking of bread. What does this mean for us today?

Gabriel Roman unpacks the beauty of this resurrection encounter and challenges us to:

• Meet people where they are

• Speak the gospel clearly in relationships

• Practice simple hospitality as sacred mission

Jesus is alive—and that changes everything.

Delivered 6/1/25 at The Table Church