Saul’s beginning looked promising. He seemed to be a humble man (1 Samuel 9:21) who would courageously lead the people of Israel in battle against their enemies (1 Samuel 11). On top of that, he was tall and handsome – qualities that people naturally admire and feel inclined to follow. However, shortly after his reign began it became clear Saul was not…
Nondenominational
“WE EXIST TO PROCLAIM THE REIGN OF JESUS CHRIST OVER ALL THINGS; GLORIFYING AND ENJOYING GOD, NOW AND FOREVER!”
Sermons on I Samuel
When we say “God is in the details” we are talking about the doctrine of God’s providence. But how would you explain God’s providence? The word “providence” does not appear in the Bible but it is used to articulate a truth that is most certainly found in Scripture (this is true of other theological terms as well, e.g. the word “Trinity” is…
In Job 23:12 we read these profound words, “I have not departed from the commandment of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my portion of food.” The phrase “my portion of food” refers to the food Job needs to live. Ponder that! Job is saying he valued God’s Word more than the food he needed to…
Stand Alone Sermon Memorial Day began shortly after the Civil War to remember those who had died. Through the years it has been a “marker” to remember all those who have fallen in war, and some even use the day to remember other loved ones who have died, and to honor their memory. Remembering is an important part of the life of…
‘From Eden … to the Cross!’ Talking about LOVE in the context of the story of David and Goliath may sound absurd, but the truth is that the motivation for David’s willingness to fight Goliath was his heartfelt love for the God he knew. There are two opposing “forces” in this world: Good and Evil. We know that God is good and Satan and…
THIS Is Eternal Life! In the midst of the chaos of life in this world, GOD REIGNS! Not just any “god,” but the God of creation, who is at the same time the God of salvation, of eternal life. If this is not true, if there is not one true God who is ruling over all things, then nothing makes sense, then…