Encore

Sermon text: 1 Samuel 28:3 We review the life of Samuel, then look at his death, and his final appearance after death. […]

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Legacy

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 […]

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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 […]

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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? […]

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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? […]

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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? […]

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Lessons Learned

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 […]

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This Changes Everything

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? […]

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Count the Cost

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. […]

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Lessons Learned or Lost

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 […]

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