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A. Rapport for the time Remembering to Forget How are we to move forward as a christian in God’s kingdom? Sanctification by the Spirit of God in our life to live a life that is pleasing before the Lord. B. Reading of the text Read Passage... C. Review of the text 7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not…

A. Rapport for the time Faith—Swindoll.. B. Reading of the text Roger will read at the beginning C. Review of the text New section that started in chapter 13. Cast of characters in 1 Samuel Jonathan was introduced to us in: 2 Saul chose three thousand men of Israel. Two thousand were with Saul in Michmash…

5 Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all…

Song of ascents – songs that helped them prepare and re-orient themselves to the purpose of the journey and the expectation of the destination. Sometimes it reminded them of the past that helped shaped their perspective on the future; to remind them of who God was, what He had done, and what He could…

False Worship can be characterized as any forms of worship that are not worthy of God, especially worship offered without sincerity and obedience or that is contrary to the commands of God. Contrary Worship Then Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, each took his censer and put fire in it, put incense…

God’s will is identical with his being, his wisdom, his goodness, and with all his attributes. And it is for this reason that man’s heart and mind can rest in that will, for it is the will not of blind fate, incalculable fortune, or dark energy of nature, but of an omnipotent God and merciful Father”…

Good Morning, turn in your Bibles with me to Luke chapter 2. Today we are going to look at the birth of Christ and even more strategically that God was providentially at work behind the scene of all of this. Would you stand with me today for the reading of God’s Word. 1 In those days a decree went out…

The Rebellion Against the Philistines The Philistines had Israel under occupation They had garrisons in Israelite cities They restricted weapons in Israel Saul was elected to lead a rebellion He was appointed “leader” He ruled in secret, from his home He fought off the Ammonites first Saul launched his…

Intro; One of the most influential Jazz musicians [ trumpeter ] and vocalist whose career covered a span of 50 years, had one of the most recognizable voices ever heard. That man was Louis Armstrong. Born in New Orleans in 1901, he dropped out of school in the 5th grade and went to work for a Jewish…

Review Tanakh Brit Hadoshah Eber (ebur) I AM (grafted) Brit Chadasha will have life Brit Chadashah: Introduction 18 Then Jonathan said to David, “Tomorrow is the New Moon; and you will be missed, because your seat will be empty. A New Moon 36 His seed shall endure forever, And his throne as the sun before…

A. Rapport for the time As you sit here this morning do you feel under qualified for the kingdom of God? It’s OK! This is a safe place you can admit it to yourself and to the Lord. How under qualified we feel as believers that walk by faith. But at the same exact time a failure to understand the depth…

A. Rapport for the time Have you ever pursued something that you thought you really desired only to find that it was empty in the end and not at all what you thought you were gonna get? B. Reading of the text Will be done at the beginning of the service. C. Relevance of the text Conclusion: Beloved you…

How many here today have ever wanted to get revenge for something that someone did to you? Most of us right… the others are lying. Sometimes, revenge is sought after by those who have been hurt by someone else… or even spouses. One older lady in life who was dumped by her husband – poured gallons of…

7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one…

Faith looks like following God’s gracious lead.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle studied to be a physician. After completing his studies, he established a medical partnership with a friend. It did not go well, and they soon parted ways. Shortly afterward, he opened his own practice. Initially, he had very few patients, and to pass away the long, boring days,…

David Losses In Order To Gain 2 Samuel 1:19 ““The beauty of Israel is slain on your high places! How the mighty have fallen!” David’s reaction to learning the death of Saul and Jonathan. David suffers a number of losses in 1 Samuel 21 and 22 There were things he was leaning on He had established a large…

When the sin of pride and arrogance have run their course, the final stage is to be helpless yet unwilling to cry out for God’s help. This persistent refusal of God’s help had become a habitual pattern. This is a malady that has contemporary manifestations today. Our problem today is that we tend to…

Bullies are everywhere. at work, at home, your neighbor, in church, in your head and heart. Don’t let situations put you back in bondage. 2 Corinthians 3:17 “Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” You are free indeed. Aggressive behavior Passive aggressive…

Gods ministry to David for Israel Saul was given an evil spirit because of his unfaithfulness. He is angry, depressed 1 Samuel 16:23 , saucers violent mood swings, is jealous, paranoid, and a spiritual hot mess. Calls for someone to help. Enter David God uses this situation to train David to reign. This…

God Himself There are many words of comfort found in scripture. This morning, I am going to focus on two words found together often in scripture, “but God”. Now these two words at times indicate God was ruling against humanity, and in other cases they show his great mercy towards humanity. The Bible…

2,400 people a day die from it. 80 million people in the United States live with it. The cost of preventing it was $48 billion in the U.S. alone in 2008. 17 million people around the world die from it each year. Strangely, much of it is preventable. What is it? It’s heart disease . It is largely preventable…

23 For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you. 24 God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with…

Torah Portion: Genesis 1:1-6:8 Haftarah: Isa 42:5-43:10 Brit Chadashah: John 1:1-17 Review Torah Portion: Genesis 1:1-6:8 Haftarah: Isa 42:5-43:10 Brit Chadashah: John 1:1-17 Introduction Torah Portion: Genesis 1:1-6:8 Haftarah: Isa 42:5-43:10 Brit Chadashah: John 1:1-17 Gibson Which Jesus? Combative…

An Eternal Kingdom And in the days of these kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed; and the kingdom shall not be left to other people; it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever. I a dream given to King Nebuchadnezzar, God…