In the first chapter of 1 Samuel, we are faced with the story of Hannah’s confident trust in God and her courageous obedience. Where there …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Eli’s sons, priests who have been charged with the responsibility to stand in the gap between people and God, are living dishonorably by abusing their …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
In 1 Samuel 3, we are left in the wake of Eli’s sons’ wicked deeds as their family of priests does not faithfully stand in …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
After suffering a great loss in battle, Israel’s army decides to take things into their own hands and put hope in what God provided rather …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Even as we enter into a dark place in this story where the Israelites have overvalued the ark and undervalued God himself, we see that …
Downtown Campus Pastor
While God warns the people through Samuel that if he gives them the king they want then they will beg him for relief, they don’t …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
God delivered the king that the Israelites asked for as they neglected the kingship of our Creator and instead demanded the physical comforts of a …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Israel accepts Saul as their king. He has proven himself victorious, and they have not yet seen his failure for what it is; however, we …
Saul and Jonathan are left to fight the incoming army with 600 fragile men, two swords, an armor bearer, and a cursed priest. While Saul …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
When we allow our self-regard to consume us, becoming controlling and putting ourselves at the center, we put ourselves in opposition to what God is …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
God commands Saul to destroy the Amalekites to bring justice and for no selfish gain, but Saul disobeys and keeps for himself any animal of …
Harrison Bridge Discipleship & Groups
Saul has been rejected as king by God, so God instructs Samuel to go to Bethlehem to anoint the next king that God has chosen. …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
While the story of David and Goliath is a familiar one for most of us, God’s living Word reveals new convictions and truth for us …
Pelham Campus Pastor
Saul is on the decline, and David is on the rise. While it is obvious that God is with David in whatever he does, Saul …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
In 1 Samuel 20, Jonathan’s loyalty to God and humble submission to what he is doing in David’s life is the undertone for everything that …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
In 1 Samuel 21, David, who has shown that he is not afraid of those who oppose God, is now fearful and on the run …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
In 1 Samuel 22, Saul learns that David is gaining some traction, and he becomes unhinged. Saul’s fear and insecurity flare up in this perceived …
Downtown Campus Pastor
In 1 Samuel 24, David finds himself in a position of power with an opportunity to elevate himself to the position of king. However, he …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
In 1 Samuel 25, we see David in a time of weakness. When he is rejected and demeaned by Nabal, he acts rashly and takes …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
In 1 Samuel 31, we come to the conclusion of the book, which ends with Saul’s tragic death. As Saul’s battle for control reaches its …
