In this strange story, Saul consults with a medium and speaks with Samuel who is dead. The Bible gives us examples to follow and examples to avoid. We learn to avoid the path of Saul, and we discover the path that leads to life.

 

In this sermon we see the patience of God’s King.  His patience attracts us to Him, and it compels us to develop patience in our own lives.  We discover what it looks like to wait on the Lord, to be patient with one another, and to be patient when we are opposed.

 

 

 

In this sermon, we discover the two responses to God’s King. Saul represents those who reject God’s king, and we see several characteristics associated with this path: jealousy, anger, fear, and irrationality. Jonathan is an often overlooked Bible character who is a wonderful example of what it looks like to follow God’s king. The marks of a faithful follower are sacrifice, courage, allegiance, and a deep, lasting commitment. We see these same two responses to God’s King today.

 

In this sermon, we look at three encounters three different people had with Jesus and we discover the significance the resurrection had on their lives.  We learn what difference the resurrection can make in our lives.  The resurrection means my sin can be forgiven, we have a new purpose for living, and we have hope for the future.