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 […]
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? […]
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? […]
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? […]
Sermon text: 1 Samuel 4-7 This week we review the circumstances leading from the time of the judges up to the time of Samuel. We look at what leads to the capture of the Arc of the Covenant, then its return and the repentance of the people of Israel. How is it we see God […]
Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 2:11-4:1 This week we look at the story of Samuel’s childhood. We look at the story of God’s visitation of Samuel, as well as the circumstances around Samuel’s early life. We look at how God’s words finally come to Israel. What effect does having God’s word have on us? […]
Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 1-4 This week we start by talking about what it mean in scripture to “honor.” We then focus on the story of Eli, and what honor was given to God through the story of Eli’s line. […]
Sermon text: Romans 8:28 This week Jon talks about the experiences he had in his internship in Kenya, then gives a challenge on transformations based on the passage in Romans. […]
This week: recap of the book of Judges This week we look at the themes and patterns seen in the the times of the Judges. What cycles do we see in the nations of Israel over this period? We look at the process by which they turn from God, and then compare. Where and when […]
This week’s sermon text: Judges 19-21 In today’s message we look at the story of Gibeah. We see how God’s law is diregarded, and the way Israel had slipped away from God’s direction. We see how those involved see and plan for their own choices, often without considering God’s authority. […]
