Christ 2R Culture

1 Samuel
Christ 2R Culture - Sermons

1 Samuel 31 - The King Is Dead

November 27, 2022 - 08:42 PM


Queen Elizabeth died on September 8, 2022. She was the longest-reigning British monarch. An estimated 250,000 people visited her casket, and representatives from 168 countries attended her funeral. The queen’s funeral was the most-watched television event in the twenty-first century. It is an understatement to say the queen’s death was a big deal. As we finish 1 Samuel, we come to the death of King Saul. After a 40-year reign, his death led to a national crisis. Join us as we look at King Saul’s death and what we can learn about living and dying well.

1 Samuel 31 - The King Is Dead - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - MP3
1 Samuel 31 - The King Is Dead - Manuscript - PDF
1 Samuel 31 - The King Is Dead - Sermon Handout Viewable - PDF
1 Samuel 31 - The King Is Dead - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
1 Samuel 31 - The King Is Dead - Sermon Handout Booklet With Blanks - PDF
1 Samuel 31 - The King Is Dead - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX Read More...

Topics, , , ,

Comments

1 Samuel 29-30 - God's Grace For The Backslidden

November 20, 2022 - 09:24 PM


Robert Robinson is the author of the hymn “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing.” After writing the hymn, he walked away from God. While traveling in his elderly years, he met a woman who was reading the hymn he wrote! When she asked him about the hymn, his eyes flooded with tears as he told her that he was the author but walked away from God. The young woman reassured him of God’s love for him, no matter what he had done. He turned his heart back to the Lord and was restored as a Christian. As we continue our study in 1 Samuel, we see how God’s grace restores backslidden David. God’s amazing grace is eager to restore any of us who have wandered away from Him.

1 Samuel 29-30 - God's Grace For The Backslidden - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Samuel 29-30 - God's Grace For The Backslidden - Manuscript - PDF
1 Samuel 29-30 - God's Grace For The Backslidden - Sermon Handout Viewable - PDF
1 Samuel 29-30 - God's Grace For The Backslidden - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
1 Samuel 29-30 - God's Grace For The Backslidden - Sermon Handout Booklet With Blanks - PDF
1 Samuel 29-30 - God's Grace For The Backslidden - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX Read More...

Topics,

Comments

1 Samuel 28:3-25 - Seance In Endor

November 13, 2022 - 09:55 AM


We live in a world filled with fear. There is fear of war in Europe, fear of inflation, and fear of COVID. As we continue our study in 1 Samuel, we see Saul lived his life and final days in fear. The good news is we do not need to be that way! Join us as we learn how to live life without fear.

1 Samuel 28:3-25 - Seance In Endor - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - MP3
1 Samuel 28:3-25 - Seance In Endor - Manuscript - PDF
1 Samuel 28:3-25 - Seance In Endor - Sermon Handout Viewable - PDF
1 Samuel 28:3-25 - Seance In Endor - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
1 Samuel 28:3-25 - Seance In Endor - Sermon Handout Booklet With Blanks - PDF
1 Samuel 28:3-25 - Seance In Endor - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX Read More...

Topics, , , , ,

Comments

1 Samuel 27:1-28:2 - Wandering From God

November 06, 2022 - 09:45 PM


In 2010, the journal of Cognitive Therapy and Research examined the way depression changes the decision-making process. The researchers concluded that the likelihood of someone making a poor decision increased with the number of depression symptoms one develops. As we return to 1 Samuel, we find David battling depression as he is exhausted after running from Saul for years. In desperation, he stops relying on God to protect him. He relies on himself and makes poor decisions. Join us as we learn what can happen in our life when we wander from God.

1 Samuel 27:1-28:2 - Wandering From God - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - MP3
1 Samuel 27:1-28:2 - Wandering From God - Manuscript - PDF
1 Samuel 27:1-28:2 - Wandering From God - Sermon Handout Viewable - PDF
1 Samuel 27:1-28:2 - Wandering From God - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
1 Samuel 27:1-28:2 - Wandering From God - Sermon Handout Booklet With Blanks - PDF
1 Samuel 27:1-28:2 - Wandering From God - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX Read More...

Topics, , , , ,

Comments

1 Samuel 26 - The Spear Makes The Point

October 30, 2022 - 10:34 PM


In 1914, Wrigley introduced Doublemint gum. The name came from chemists who realized a double distillation process improved the flavor. Just as doubling the flavoring process made gum better, in the Bible sometimes repeats similar stories to drive its point home. In 1 Samuel 26, David has another opportunity to take Saul’s life, but he again chooses to respect Saul instead of killing him. Join us as we find out why choosing not to take revenge a second time made things better.

1 Samuel 26 - The Spear Makes The Point - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - MP3
1 Samuel 26 - The Spear Makes The Point - Manuscript - PDF
1 Samuel 26 - The Spear Makes The Point - Sermon Handout Viewable - PDF
1 Samuel 26 - The Spear Makes The Point - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
1 Samuel 26 - The Spear Makes The Point - Sermon Handout Booklet With Blanks - PDF
1 Samuel 26 - The Spear Makes The Point - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX Read More...

Topics, , , , , , , , , , ,

Comments

1 Samuel 25 - Vengeance Is Mine

October 23, 2022 - 09:35 PM


The people we choose to surround ourselves with are some of the most significant decisions we make. “Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future,” says motivational speaker Jim Rohn. A good Christian friend is better than a thousand followers on social media. As we continue our study in 1 Samuel, we find how God uses Christian friends that can speak candidly and lovingly to us when they see us making sinful or unwise choices.

1 Samuel 25 - Vengeance Is Mine - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - MP3
1 Samuel 25 - Vengeance Is Mine - Manuscript - PDF
1 Samuel 25 - Vengeance Is Mine - Sermon Handout Viewable - PDF
1 Samuel 25 - Vengeance Is Mine - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
1 Samuel 25 - Vengeance Is Mine - Sermon Handout Booklet With Blanks - PDF
1 Samuel 25 - Vengeance Is Mine - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX Read More...

Topics, , , , , , , , , ,

Comments

1 Samuel 24 - Love Your Enemies

October 16, 2022 - 08:10 PM


In the movie The Straight Story, 73-year-old Alvin Straight from Laurens, Iowa, travels to Mt. Zion, Iowa, to mend a broken relationship with his 75-year-old brother Lyle from whom he was bitterly estranged. Alvin’s legs and eyes are too compromised for him to obtain a driver’s license, so he hitches a trailer to his used John Deere 110 tractor and sets off on the 240-mile six-week journey to restore the broken relationship with his brother while they are still alive. It is an amazing story of forgiveness and loving an enemy. 1 Samuel 24 is another story of the power of forgiveness as David finally has the chance to kill Saul. Instead of killing Saul, he chooses to love and forgive him. Join me as we learn the power of forgiving our enemies.

1 Samuel 24 - Love Your Enemies - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - MP3
1 Samuel 24 - Love Your Enemies - Manuscript - PDF
1 Samuel 24 - Love Your Enemies - Sermon Handout Viewable - PDF
1 Samuel 24 - Love Your Enemies - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
1 Samuel 24 - Love Your Enemies - Sermon Handout Booklet With Blanks - PDF
1 Samuel 24 - Love Your Enemies - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX Read More...

Topics, , , , , ,

Comments

1 Samuel 23 - Hide And Seek

October 09, 2022 - 08:26 PM


Have you played Nascondino? That is the Italian name for the game hide-and-seek. Italy hosts the hide-and-seek world championship on a large playground each summer in the city of Bergamo with 70 teams from 11 different countries. In the Bible, hide-and-seek is more than a game. For David, hide-and-seek was a life-and-death struggle as he ran from King Saul. Join us as we learn the good God intends in our life when we endure difficulty.

1 Samuel 23 - Hide And Seek - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - MP3
1 Samuel 23 - Hide And Seek - Manuscript - PDF
1 Samuel 23 - Hide And Seek - Sermon Handout Viewable - PDF
1 Samuel 23 - Hide And Seek - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
1 Samuel 23 - Hide And Seek - Sermon Handout Booklet With Blanks - PDF
1 Samuel 23 - Hide And Seek - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX Read More...

Topics, , , , ,

Comments

1 Samuel 22:6-23 - The Antichrist

October 02, 2022 - 07:13 PM


Bryan Brown is a Christian attorney licensed to practice law in Kansas and has been admitted to the bar of the U.S. Supreme Court. His application to the Indiana Board of Law Examiners was denied based on his admitted adherence to God’s laws above human laws. He was required to receive a psychological assessment after they asked him about his views regarding the final judgment, sexual morality, and gender roles. The Letters of John remind us we should not be surprised when the spirit of the antichrist shows up around us and we are hated like Jesus. Join us in our study as we meet an Old Testament antichrist and learn how to avoid his seductive work to destroy God’s people.

1 Samuel 22:6-23 - The Antichrist - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - MP3
1 Samuel 22:6-23 - The Antichrist - Manuscript - PDF
1 Samuel 22:6-23 - The Antichrist - Sermon Handout Viewable - PDF
1 Samuel 22:6-23 - The Antichrist - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
1 Samuel 22:6-23 - The Antichrist - Sermon Handout Booklet With Blanks - PDF
1 Samuel 22:6-23 - The Antichrist - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX Read More...

Topics, , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Comments

1 Samuel 21:1-22:5 - The Fugitive

September 25, 2022 - 04:16 PM


In 1993 Harrison Ford starred in The Fugitive. In the movie, Harrison Ford played Dr. Richard Kimble, a man who was wrongfully accused of murdering his wife. He escaped from custody and put the U.S. Marshalls on a wild chase as he narrowly and often creatively slipped from the grasp again and again. As we continue our study in 1 Samuel, David has become a fugitive. He is on the run. He is also narrowly escaping attempts on his life. The stress of his world falling apart gets the better of him, and he starts relying on himself instead of turning to God for strength, wisdom, and rescue. Join us as we learn the danger of relying on ourselves instead of God and how to return to God after we have walked away from Him.

1 Samuel 21:1-22:5 - The Fugitive - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - MP3
1 Samuel 21:1-22:5 - The Fugitive - Manuscript - PDF
1 Samuel 21:1-22:5 - The Fugitive - Sermon Handout Viewable - PDF
1 Samuel 21:1-22:5 - The Fugitive - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
1 Samuel 21:1-22:5 - The Fugitive - Sermon Handout Booklet With Blanks - PDF
1 Samuel 21:1-22:5 - The Fugitive - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX Read More...

Topics, , , , , , , ,

Comments

1 Samuel 20 - Getting Behind God's Work Is More Important Than Me

September 18, 2022 - 04:51 PM


34-year-old Joaquin Romero was helping a woman get hooked to a zip-line platform when she started sliding out on the line. He grabbed her harness to stop her but couldn’t hold her back. Both slide to a position of about a hundred feet above the ground. Fearing the woman would fall because of his extra weight, he made the heroic decision to put her life before his own and let go, plunging to his death. In 1 Samuel 20, we meet Jonathan and learn how God used him when he put God’s plan to save David’s life in front of his own. We learn why God loves to use people who are willing to give up their own will to get behind God’s will for the future.

1 Samuel 20 - Getting Behind God's Work Is More Important Than Me - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - MP3
1 Samuel 20 - Getting Behind God's Work Is More Important Than Me - Manuscript - PDF
1 Samuel 20 - Getting Behind God's Work Is More Important Than Me - Sermon Handout Viewable - PDF
1 Samuel 20 - Getting Behind God's Work Is More Important Than Me - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
1 Samuel 20 - Getting Behind God's Work Is More Important Than Me - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX Read More...

Topics,

Comments

1 Samuel 19 - David's Nine Lives

September 11, 2022 - 07:42 PM


Cats are said to have nine lives for their uncanny ability to survive near-death circumstances. As we continue our study of David in 1 Samuel, we learn that David is like a cat. Saul couldn’t kill him, no matter how hard he tried! God helped David escape death more than nine times! Join us as we learn how God’s hand of protection works not just in David’s life but in our own.

1 Samuel 19 - David's Nine Lives - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - MP3
1 Samuel 19 - David's Nine Lives - Manuscript - PDF
1 Samuel 19 - David's Nine Lives - Sermon Handout Viewable - PDF
1 Samuel 19 - David's Nine Lives - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
1 Samuel 19 - David's Nine Lives - Sermon Handout Booklet With Blanks - PDF
1 Samuel 19 - David's Nine Lives - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX Read More...

Topics, , , , ,

Comments

1 Samuel 18 - David, Love Him Or Hate Him

September 04, 2022 - 07:08 PM


The news is hard to watch. Politics and manipulation are everywhere we look. The Internet filters the news. The media spins the news. Underhanded schemes to smear political opponents surface all the time. This is nothing new. In 1 Samuel 18, we look at God’s involvement in politics and how God has a good plan that will succeed, no matter how hard people fight against it.

1 Samuel 18 - David, Love Him Or Hate Him - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - MP3
1 Samuel 18 - David, Love Him Or Hate Him - Manuscript - PDF
1 Samuel 18 - David, Love Him Or Hate Him - Sermon Handout Viewable - PDF
1 Samuel 18 - David, Love Him Or Hate Him - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
1 Samuel 18 - David, Love Him Or Hate Him - Sermon Handout Booklet With Blanks - PDF
1 Samuel 18 - David, Love Him Or Hate Him - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX Read More...

Topics, , , , , ,

Comments

1 Samuel 17 - David and Goliath

August 28, 2022 - 05:10 PM


In 2015, Malcom Gladwell wrote his book David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants. He claims David and Goliath is a lesson on how to handle obstacles, disadvantages, disabilities, and other setbacks in life. Is the story of David and Goliath nothing more than a lesson on how to face hard times and find victory when you are the underdog? Join us in this study as we learn what David and Goliath teach us about God and the confidence we can have in him.

1 Samuel 17 - David and Goliath - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - MP3
1 Samuel 17 - David and Goliath - Manuscript - PDF
1 Samuel 17 - David and Goliath - Sermon Handout Viewable - PDF
1 Samuel 17 - David and Goliath - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
1 Samuel 17 - David and Goliath - Sermon Handout Booklet With Blanks - PDF
1 Samuel 17 - David and Goliath - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX Read More...

Topics, ,

Comments

1 Samuel 16:14-23 - The Holy Spirit Changes Lives

June 12, 2022 - 10:40 PM


An Internet survey claims being eaten by sharks, burned to death or buried alive are considered some of the people’s worst fears. What is your worst fear? This week, as we continue in 1 Samuel, we will learn what the Bible says about the Holy Spirit and why its absence in life is one of the worst things that can happen but its presence is the best. Join us as we learn how the Holy Spirit changes lives.

1 Samuel 16:14-23 - The Holy Spirit Changes Lives - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - MP3
1 Samuel 16:14-23 - The Holy Spirit Changes Lives - Manuscript - PDF
1 Samuel 16:14-23 - The Holy Spirit Changes Lives - Sermon Handout Viewable - PDF
1 Samuel 16:14-23 - The Holy Spirit Changes Lives - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
1 Samuel 16:14-23 - The Holy Spirit Changes Lives - Sermon Handout Booklet With Blanks - PDF
1 Samuel 16:14-23 - The Holy Spirit Changes Lives - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX Read More...

Topics,

Comments

1 Samuel 16:1-13 - God Looks At The Heart

June 05, 2022 - 09:55 PM


In any group, people have different points of view. In our postmodern society, we are taught all points of view are equally valid. Our opinions are just products of our experiences so no point of view is better than another. Does that work? Join me as we discover why truth does exist and how we can find it.

1 Samuel 16:1-13 - God Looks At The Heart - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - MP3
1 Samuel 16:1-13 - God Looks At The Heart - Manuscript - PDF
1 Samuel 16:1-13 - God Looks At The Heart - Sermon Handout Viewable - PDF
1 Samuel 16:1-13 - God Looks At The Heart - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
1 Samuel 16:1-13 - God Looks At The Heart - Sermon Handout Booklet With Blanks - PDF
1 Samuel 16:1-13 - God Looks At The Heart - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX Read More...

Topics, , ,

Comments

1 Samuel 15 - Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice

May 29, 2022 - 09:15 PM


The YouTube Channel “Caught in Providence” are the real-life cases of Judge Frank Caprio who is a judge in Providence Rhode Island. It is the real-life story of people with their traffic tickets, speeding tickets, and parking tickets and the excuses they give to try to get out of them. As we continue our study in 1 Samuel, we are looking at five excuses we give to justify sin and why none of them work.

1 Samuel 15 - Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - MP3
1 Samuel 15 - Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice - Manuscript - PDF
1 Samuel 15 - Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice - Sermon Handout Viewable - PDF
1 Samuel 15 - Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
1 Samuel 15 - Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice - Sermon Handout Booklet With Blanks - PDF
1 Samuel 15 - Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

Topics, ,

Comments

1 Samuel 14:24-52 - Snatching Defeat From The Jaws Of Victory

May 22, 2022 - 08:51 PM


If you love the game show Jeopardy, you are familiar with Mattea Roach. She was on a 23-game winning streak and well ahead of the second-place contestant when she wagered $1 too much in the Final Jeopardy round bringing her reign to a crashing end. She is not the only one to snatch defeat from the jaws of certain victory. As we continue our study in 1 Samuel, we see how King Saul snatched defeat from a certain God-given victory and what lessons we can learn to not follow in his footsteps.

1 Samuel 14:24-52 - Snatching Defeat From The Jaws Of Victory - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - MP3
1 Samuel 14:24-52 - Snatching Defeat From The Jaws Of Victory - Manuscript - PDF
1 Samuel 14:24-52 - Snatching Defeat From The Jaws Of Victory - Sermon Handout Viewable - PDF
1 Samuel 14:24-52 - Snatching Defeat From The Jaws Of Victory - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
1 Samuel 14:24-52 - Snatching Defeat From The Jaws Of Victory - Sermon Handout Booklet With Blanks - PDF
1 Samuel 14:24-52 - Snatching Defeat From The Jaws Of Victory - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

Topics,

Comments

1 Samuel 14:1-23 - Faith That Dares

May 08, 2022 - 07:42 PM


In June of 2017, Alex Honnold climbed El-Capitan in Yosemite park using a style of climbing known as free-soloing. Climbing the 7,573 granite rock without safety equipment was a feat most considered impossible. His astounding climb was filmed with cameras and drones to produce the stomach-churning movie “Free-Solo”. Daunting rock cliffs and fearless climbers are nothing new. This weekend, as we study 1 Samuel 14, we find a daring free-solo rock climb in the Bible.

1 Samuel 14:1-23 - Faith That Dares - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - MP3
1 Samuel 14:1-23 - Faith That Dares - Manuscript - PDF
1 Samuel 14:1-23 - Faith That Dares - Sermon Handout Viewable - PDF
1 Samuel 14:1-23 - Faith That Dares - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
1 Samuel 14:1-23 - Faith That Dares - Sermon Handout Booklet With Blanks - PDF
1 Samuel 14:1-23 - Faith That Dares - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

Topics,

Comments

1 Samuel 13 - The Fool

May 01, 2022 - 08:18 PM


When Elon Musk bought Twitter he paid a premium on the stock giving shareholders more than the stock was worth. Was that a foolish decision or was Elon wiser than we realize? As we continue our studies in 1 Samuel, we learn about foolish choices and how to avoid making them.

1 Samuel 13 - The Fool - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - MP3
1 Samuel 13 - The Fool - Manuscript - PDF
1 Samuel 13 - The Fool - Sermon Handout Viewable - PDF
1 Samuel 13 - The Fool - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
1 Samuel 13 - The Fool - Sermon Handout Booklet With Blanks - PDF
1 Samuel 13 - The Fool - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

Topics, , , ,

Comments

1 Samuel 12 - Samuel's Farewell Address

April 25, 2022 - 07:31 PM


How do you finish a career? Steven Slater, a former JetBlue flight attendant, made a dramatic exit. A passenger refused to stay seated while the plane was taxing to the gate. The passenger removed her luggage from an overhead bin striking Slater in the head. She then cursed Slater out for getting in her way. Fed up with his job, Slater grabbed a beer from the beverage cart, called out, “It has been great!” then activated the emergency evacuation shoot sliding his way to freedom. This weekend, in 1 Samuel 12, we find an even more dramatic career exit by the prophet Samuel as we learn how God uses repentance and obedience to take our worst sins and use them in ways we don't expect for good.

1 Samuel 12 - Samuel's Farewell Address - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - MP3
1 Samuel 12 - Samuel's Farewell Address - Manuscript - PDF
1 Samuel 12 - Samuel's Farewell Address - Sermon Handout Viewable - PDF
1 Samuel 12 - Samuel's Farewell Address - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
1 Samuel 12 - Samuel's Farewell Address - Sermon Handout Booklet With Blanks - PDF
1 Samuel 12 - Samuel's Farewell Address - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

Topics, ,

Comments

1 Samuel 11 - Saul's Finest Hour

March 27, 2022 - 08:13 PM


On June 18, 1940, Winston Churchhill delivered a speech to Britain after the fall of France to the Germans. Churchhill braced England for a battle upon which he believed the survival of Christian civilization now stood. He believed that if England did not successfully hold off the Germans, the whole world, including the United States, would plunge into the abyss of a new Dark Age made more sinister by Hitler’s perverted science. If England lasted a thousand years, he was sure history would look back on their defense of freedom in the face of Hitler’s fury as the nation’s finest hour. This weekend, we look at King Saul’s finest hour as he rallies a nation in a last-ditch effort to defend freedom and stop an evil tyrant.

1 Samuel 11 - Saul's Finest Hour - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - MP3
1 Samuel 11 - Saul's Finest Hour - Manuscript - PDF
1 Samuel 11 - Saul's Finest Hour - Sermon Handout Viewable - PDF
1 Samuel 11 - Saul's Finest Hour - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
1 Samuel 11 - Saul's Finest Hour - Sermon Handout Booklet With Blanks - PDF
1 Samuel 11 - Saul's Finest Hour - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

Topics,

Comments

1 Samuel 10:17-27 - Be Careful What You Ask For

March 20, 2022 - 08:11 PM


Porch pirating is a popular business. In New York City alone 90,000 packages go missing daily. What can people do to fight back against the thieves? Homeowners have come up with creative ways of payback. One inventor created a package called “the blank box”. It sets off a blank shotgun shell when the package is taken from the porch. Another created a package filled with manure that explodes when opened after being stolen by a thief. In those neighborhoods, porch pirates are thinking twice since packages are not turning out to be what they expect. This week, as we continue our series of 1 Samuel, the people of God get the king they asked for, but like a porch pirate opening a bait package, the king didn’t turn out the way they expected.

1 Samuel 10:17-27 - Be Careful What You Ask For - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - MP3
1 Samuel 10:17-27 - Be Careful What You Ask For - Manuscript - PDF
1 Samuel 10:17-27 - Be Careful What You Ask For - Sermon Handout Viewable - PDF
1 Samuel 10:17-27 - Be Careful What You Ask For - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
1 Samuel 10:17-27 - Be Careful What You Ask For - Sermon Handout Booklet With Blanks - PDF
1 Samuel 10:17-27 - Be Careful What You Ask For - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

Topics, , ,

Comments

1 Samuel 9:1-10:16 - Saul, The King People Want

March 13, 2022 - 07:07 PM


How much control does God have over the details of our day? When the alarm doesn’t go off, our car tire goes flat, or the grocery store is out of our favorite peanut butter, are those details of life God is orchestrating for a good purpose or just annoying inconveniences? As we continue our study of 1 Samuel we find how God shaped the ordinary events of one man’s life to move him from a country farmer to the king of a nation.

1 Samuel 9:1-10:16 - Saul, The King People Want - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - MP3
1 Samuel 9:1-10:16 - Saul, The King People Want - Manuscript - PDF
1 Samuel 9:1-10:16 - Saul, The King People Want - Sermon Handout Viewable - PDF
1 Samuel 9:1-10:16 - Saul, The King People Want - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
1 Samuel 9:1-10:16 - Saul, The King People Want - Sermon Handout Booklet With Blanks - PDF
1 Samuel 9:1-10:16 - Saul, The King People Want - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

Topics, ,

Comments

1 Samuel 8 - Give Us A King!

March 06, 2022 - 06:51 PM


This week the war on Ukraine dominated headlines. Behind the death of thousands and destruction of the second-largest nation in Europe is one man, Vladimir Putin. He has unchecked authority in Russia and enough power to destroy the world in war. How do tyrants like Putin come to power? What will they always do once in control? These are some of the questions we will cover this weekend as we continue our studies in 1 Samuel and look at the problem with a king.

1 Samuel 8 - Give Us A King - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - MP3
1 Samuel 8 - Give Us A King - Manuscript - PDF
1 Samuel 8 - Give Us A King - Sermon Handout Viewable - PDF
1 Samuel 8 - Give Us A King - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
1 Samuel 8 - Give Us A King - Sermon Handout Booklet With Blanks - PDF
1 Samuel 8 - Give Us A King - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

Topics, , , ,

Comments

1 Samuel 7 - The Power Of Repentance

February 27, 2022 - 09:46 PM


William Leverett barged into a Connecticut church and confessed to worshippers that he was the man who killed a Harford jogger and mother four years before. Prior to his confession, the homicide had no leads. The pastor and a handful of parishioners knew what they had to do. They took him to the police and helped him turn himself in. William Leverett knew he could never begin to heal from his pain until he confessed and repented of what he had done. As we turn to 1 Samuel 7, we find the power of repentance to experience God’s forgiveness and favor in our lives.

1 Samuel 7 - The Power Of Repentance - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - MP3
1 Samuel 7 - The Power Of Repentance - Manuscript - PDF
1 Samuel 7 - The Power Of Repentance - Sermon Handout Viewable - PDF
1 Samuel 7 - The Power Of Repentance - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
1 Samuel 7 - The Power Of Repentance - Sermon Handout Booklet With Blanks - PDF
1 Samuel 7 - The Power Of Repentance - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

Topics, , , ,

Comments

1 Samuel 5:1-7:2 - The Ark Returns

February 20, 2022 - 07:57 PM


If you have a relative that served in a war, chances are they came home with something from the front lines. While most war trophies are a privilege to possess, some people wish they never brought them home. Danny Nightingale was jailed for 18 months after he plead guilty to possessing an unregistered 9mm pistol that he was given to him after his 2007 tour in Iraq. This week, as we return to the book of 1 Samuel, we will look at the ultimate trophy of war — the ark of the covenant — and we will learn why the Philistines regretted bringing it home.

1 Samuel 5:1-7:2 - The Ark Returns - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - MP3
1 Samuel 5:1-7:2 - The Ark Returns - Manuscript - PDF
1 Samuel 5:1-7:2 - The Ark Returns - Sermon Handout Viewable - PDF
1 Samuel 5:1-7:2 - The Ark Returns - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
1 Samuel 5:1-7:2 - The Ark Returns - Sermon Handout Booklet With Blanks - PDF
1 Samuel 5:1-7:2 - The Ark Returns - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
Comments

1 Samuel 4 - The Ark Is Captured

February 13, 2022 - 06:16 PM

In the movie Raiders of the Lost Ark, Harrison Ford was in search of the long-lost ark of the covenant. It was a race between Indian Jones and the Nazis. They believed the army that found the ark first would become invincible. Was that true? Join us this weekend in 1 Samuel 4 as we search for the ark and learn the danger of trying to make God serve us.

1 Samuel 4 - The Ark Is Captured - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - MP3
1 Samuel 4 - The Ark Is Captured - Manuscript - PDF
1 Samuel 4 - The Ark Is Captured - Sermon Handout Viewable - PDF
1 Samuel 4 - The Ark Is Captured - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
1 Samuel 4 - The Ark Is Captured - Sermon Handout Booklet With Blanks - PDF
1 Samuel 4 - The Ark Is Captured - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

Topics, , ,

Comments

1 Samuel 3 - The Call Of Samuel

February 06, 2022 - 07:15 PM


The leadership challenges of our time are enormous. Russia is preparing to invade Ukraine. ISIS is reconstituting in the Middle East. China is destabilizing the world. What is the answer to the leadership challenges of our nation? As we continue our study in 1 Samuel, we see God’s answer to the leadership challenges in Israel and what they teach us about facing the leadership challenges of today.

1 Samuel 3 - The Call Of Samuel - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - MP3
1 Samuel 3 - The Call Of Samuel - Manuscript - PDF
1 Samuel 3 - The Call Of Samuel - Sermon Handout Viewable - PDF
1 Samuel 3 - The Call Of Samuel - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
1 Samuel 3 - The Call Of Samuel - Sermon Handout Booklet With Blanks - PDF
1 Samuel 3 - The Call Of Samuel - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

Topics,

Comments

1 Samuel 2:11-36 - Eli's Wicked Sons

January 30, 2022 - 07:18 PM


Statistics tell us that social media is putting teenagers under more cultural pressure. This results in over half of teenagers drinking alcohol and over forty percent of teenagers trying drugs. How should parents handle rebellion in the lives of their teenage and adult children? Join us this weekend as we continue our study in 1 Samuel and meet Eli’s rebellious sons. We will learn lessons on how to parent children who refuse to listen and the responsibility children have for making wise choices.

1 Samuel 2:11-36 - Eli's Wicked Sons - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - MP3
1 Samuel 2:11-36 - Eli's Wicked Sons - Manuscript - PDF
1 Samuel 2:11-36 - Eli's Wicked Sons - Sermon Handout Viewable - PDF
1 Samuel 2:11-36 - Eli's Wicked Sons - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
1 Samuel 2:11-36 - Eli's Wicked Sons - Sermon Handout Booklet With Blanks - PDF
1 Samuel 2:11-36 - Eli's Wicked Sons - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

Topics, , , ,

Comments

1 Samuel 2:1-10 - Hannah's Prayer

January 23, 2022 - 09:15 AM


On February 7, 2021, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs to win the Superbowl with a score of 31-9. A Superbowl victory deserves a celebration. How would the city of Tampa celebrate in a COVID world? To encourage people to keep their distance, the city celebrated with a boat parade down the Hillsborough River in downtown Tampa. In our study of 1 Samuel, we have seen God rescue Hannah from her barrenness by the birth of Samuel. How will she celebrate God's win in her life? Join us this weekend as we learn how she celebrated God’s victory and the promise she saw of a win for God’s people in the future.

1 Samuel 2:1-10 - Hannah's Prayer - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - MP3
1 Samuel 2:1-10 - Hannah's Prayer - Manuscript - PDF
1 Samuel 2:1-10 - Hannah's Prayer - Sermon Handout Viewable - PDF
1 Samuel 2:1-10 - Hannah's Prayer - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
1 Samuel 2:1-10 - Hannah's Prayer - Sermon Handout Booklet With Blanks - PDF
1 Samuel 2:1-10 - Hannah's Prayer - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

Topics, , ,

Comments

1 Samuel 1:21-28 - Dedicating Our Children To God

January 16, 2022 - 07:30 AM


First-time mom Hayley Sexton painted the nursery pink. She had a girl’s name picked out. All of the baby shower gifts were for a girl. In two different ultrasounds, the doctor assured her she was having a girl. To her surprise, she gave birth to a boy! Children don’t always turn out the way we planned. As we continue our study in 1 Samuel, we learn from Hannah about preparing our children for the future and dedicating them to God.

1 Samuel 1:21-28 - Dedicating Our Children To God - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - MP3
1 Samuel 1:21-28 - Dedicating Our Children To God - Manuscript - PDF
1 Samuel 1:21-28 - Dedicating Our Children To God - Sermon Handout Viewable - PDF
1 Samuel 1:21-28 - Dedicating Our Children To God - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
1 Samuel 1:21-28 - Dedicating Our Children To God - Sermon Handout Booklet With Blanks - PDF
1 Samuel 1:21-28 - Dedicating Our Children To God - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

Topics, ,

Comments

1 Samuel 1:1-20 - Does God Care?

January 09, 2022 - 12:56 PM


Did you have packages that did not arrive in time for Christmas because of supply chain issues? Can anyone untangle that mess? Who can solve the problem of soaring inflation? Can anyone get control of the coronavirus? Everywhere we look there is a leadership crisis. Everyone is looking for a decisive leader they can trust. Until we find that leader, everyone will do what is right in their own eyes. This weekend, we begin the book of 1 Samuel. It is a book on leadership. It will teach us what good leadership looks like and introduce us to the leader everyone of us desperately needs. Join us as we start the book of 1 Samuel, the search for a true king.

1 Samuel 1:1-20 - Does God Care? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - MP3
1 Samuel 1:1-20 - Does God Care? - Manuscript - PDF
1 Samuel 1:1-20 - Does God Care? - Sermon Handout Viewable - PDF
1 Samuel 1:1-20 - Does God Care? - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
1 Samuel 1:1-20 - Does God Care? - Sermon Handout Booklet With Blanks - PDF
1 Samuel 1:1-20 - Does God Care? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

Topics

Comments