Sermon text: 1 Samuel 19:18-24 This week we look at the legacy of Samuel. What legacy did he leave with his life and service? In the same way, what kind of legacy do our lives make? NOTE: We had some audio glitches in the first half of the sermon. We recovered some audio, but the […]
Month: October 2017
Trust and Obey
This week’s sermon text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 We look at the interaction between Samuel and God, as God commands Samuel to anoint a new king. How is it God approaches Samuel, who is grieving? What can we learn about how God instructs Samuel? We then look at the process as Samuel is guided to anoint […]
What God Desires
Sermon text: 1 Samuel 13-15 This week we look at Samuel and Saul, at the times when Saul fails. How do we respond to God’s commands? How much do we value obedience? […]
Be Careful What You Celebrate
This week we look at the anointing of Saul, and what the story of Israel choosing a king. Israels holds a large celebration when Saul is crowned, but Samuel rebukes them. How often do we celebrate getting what we desire? […]
The Search for Peace
Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 8 We look at the end of Samuel’s time as a judge, to when Israel asks for a King. We look at what this meant, both to the people and to God. In a time of peace, they ask for a King to bring peace. How is it we seek peace? […]