In I Samuel 12 we experience the height of Samuel's priestly ministry to God's people. Samuel explains God's faithfulness and brings the Hebrew nation to their knees in repentance and regret. But it's what he shares with them after this moment

1 Samuel 11 || A Savior-King!

9 days ago 44m 11s

Samuel has anointed Saul and announced him to the twelve tribes as Israel's first king. "Long live the king!" But last week's passage ended with an ominous cliffhanger:But some worthless fellows said, "How can this man (Saul) save us?"Chapter 1

1 Samuel 10 || Long Live The King!

16 days ago 46m 43s

Saul has been called and identified to kingship by the prophet of God. So now Samuel shares a path with Saul that will bring him more personal confirmation of his calling, and also provide an opportunity to initiate his role of protector, capta

1 Samuel 9 || Donkeys Gone Missing, A King is Found

23 days ago 45m 34s

"God moves in a mysterious way, his wonders to perform; he plants his footsteps in the sea, and rides upon the storm.Deep in unfathomable mines, of never-failing skill; he fashions up his bright designs, and works his sovereign will." William C

1 Samuel 8 || A King Like The Nations

Apr 21st, 2024 44m 28s

In chapter 8 of I Samuel the people and the leaders of Israel come to Samuel and request a King to rule over them. Samuel doesn't like this request. God doesn't seem to like it either. And yet, God tells Samuel to obey the voice of his people a

1 Samuel 7:2-17 || A Stone Named Ebenezer

Apr 14th, 2024 47m 26s

The Ark has been traveling and creating a debris field of trouble, among both the Philistine and Israelite people. The idea is to hide it away and go about life. But that doesn't work either.So, Israel begins to lament into repentance.Chapter 7

The Final Victory | Easter Sunday

Mar 31st, 2024 33m

The Final Hour | Good Friday

Mar 29th, 2024 30m 36s

1 Samuel 5 || Dagon and the Ark

Mar 24th, 2024 41m 56s

The God of Israel has been conquered because His people have been defeated and the Philistines have His place of mediation, the Ark of the Covenant. But God has not been defeated, and it will become clear over the next 7 months that the Philist

1 Samuel 4:12-22 || Never Name Your Child Ichabod

Mar 17th, 2024 44m 10s

In 1 Samuel 4:12-22, we get the concluding portion of the stolen Ark narrative, and the response of the people of Israel, and specifically Eli and his daughter-in law, to that horrible news.But the awful and horrifying response, in our context,

1 Samuel 4:1-10 || Impotence of Religion

Mar 10th, 2024 40m 55s

God's Words are more than words. They are actions. When we say words, they may have emotional impact, but they don't have the power to act. If you have ever walked into a room and said, "let there be light," you have discovered that you still h

1 Samuel 3:11-21 || Let God Do What Seems Good to Him

Mar 3rd, 2024 43m 4s

This Sunday we will look at the rest of I Samuel 3, and the call that God has placed upon his life to deliver His Words to Eli. What is happening here in Samuel's life and why is this so significant for Israel. And just as importantly, what is

1 Samuel 3:1-10 || The Call of Samuel

Feb 25th, 2024 35m 10s

This Sunday the sermon is about God’s Call to Samuel in 1 Samuel 3:1-10. We will explore the progression from the LORD not speaking and revealing Himself to Samuel to Him standing near and speaking to Samuel. Since Samuel was not familiar with

1 Samuel 2:27-36 || God Cleans His House

Feb 18th, 2024 1h 25m

In I Samuel 2:27-36 we will see that the Word of God finally speaks over the sins of Eli and his detestable sons. The grace of God over Eli's life has been generations in the making, and the judgment of God will extend, likewise, to generations

1 Samuel 2:11-26 || Religious Beauty or Abuse

Feb 11th, 2024 41m 17s

Our story takes a dark turn this week as we begin to see the full effects of a people who have drifted so far from God that they have become rotten to the core. At the very center of worship where a relationship with God is possible and mediate

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

Feb 4th, 2024 46m 21s

Hannah gives away her child, and she praises the Lord. She isn't praising the Lord because her child has been taken. She is singing because she has discovered something about her God...about our God!She wants everyone to listen, and all through

I Samuel 1:19-28 || A Sacrifice of Praise

Jan 28th, 2024 38m 15s

Hannah has worked through her lament and then a baby will soon arrive. This is what she had been hoping and waiting for her entire adult life, what she dreamed about as a little child. It's one thing to make promises to God, but it's another to

1 Samuel 1:3-18 || Praying Through Pain

Jan 21st, 2024 45m 29s

We will be discussing what God has for us in I Samuel 1:3-18.What is going on here with Hannah? Why is she in such a critical emotional, spiritual and mental state? God's Word will ask us to understand and empathize with Hannah's lament, and t

1 Samuel 1:1-2 || Introduction to 1 Samuel

Jan 14th, 2024 44m 8s

I am excited to enter into our next book in the Bible, 1st Samuel. This is one of the most important books in the Bible as it transitions Israel from tribal states led sporadically and temporarily by Judges, to a Monarchy and the 1st (Saul) and