We believe it is important to go through all the types of literature in the Bible: New Testament letters and gospels and Old Testament poetry and prophets. In this sermon series we are going through 1 Samuel, which is part of the historical narrative section of the Bible. The history books are the largest type of literature in the Bible, and they tell the story about God and His people. 1 Samuel is important because we learn how the kingdom was established. In this series, we are focusing on the important truths and lessons we learn about the king and the kingdom and what difference this makes for us today.
In this final sermon in the 1 Samuel series, we discover several keys for taking the path of David that leads to life. First, learn how to strengthen yourself in the Lord. Second, use God-ordained methods for making decisions. Third, be quick to bless others. Fourth, live so that you leave a great legacy.
In this final sermon in the 1 Samuel series, we discover several keys for taking the path of David that leads to life. First, learn how to strengthen yourself in the Lord. Second, use God-ordained methods for making decisions. Third, be quick to bless others. Fourth, live so that you leave a great legacy.
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 are reminded that as disciples of the King we are always learning and growing. We discover several key areas where we should be maturing. A growing disciple of the King is teachable, convictional, and wise.
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 God’s King is not only powerful but humble and vulnerable. We see why this should attract us to Him and why it should compel to live like Him.