In this sermon we look at Saul’s reckless words as he leads his army into battle. Instead of leading them into victory and obedience to God, he becomes a burden and almost takes the life of his son!
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We come to 1 Samuel 14 were God raises up Jonathan to deliver Israel from a crushing defeat at the hand of Philistia. We see how Jonathan’s understanding of who God is compels him forward to action and dependence. As a result the nation is saved and people’s eye turned again to the Lord.
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In 1 Samuel 13 we see things coming apart for Saul as soon as his role as king gets started. With threats all around and an ill equipped army, Saul decides to act contrary to God’s instruction to him through Samuel and as a result is warned that his throne will be removed! We too
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In this sermon we return to 1 Samuel 12 and look at Samuels response to the people when they were convicted in their sin against God. We see that Samuel committed to his work of teaching and delivers God’s message to them and also a warning.
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This past Sunday we were blessed to have pastor Cliff Kriz preach for us from Grace Community Reformed Baptist Church in Lethbridge, Alberta. In this sermon he opens up the institution of the Lord’s supper from Mark 14 for us and reminds us of Christ’s perfect work on the cross!
In this sermon we look at Samuel as the prophet of God. We see the foundation upon which he is standing and also the nature of his work as a prophet.
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In this sermon we look at Samuels word to Israel as they shift from the time of the judges to having a king. Though they sinned in demanding a king for themselves, Samuel points the way forward for them.
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In this sermon we look at the surprising deliverance at Jabesh Gilead. Though they have a past history of unfaithfulness, God moves through Saul to bring about deliverance and give us a picture of Christ who saves unworthy sinners!
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In this sermon we continue on into 1 Samuel 10 where we see Samuel privately anoint Saul and admonish him and give him three signs of confirmation, and then we also see the public coronation of Saul where his appointment as King is made known to all the tribes.
In this message we look at 1 Samuel 9 where God initiates the process for Israel’s first King to be established. Even through the ordinary events of life we see God providentially working and pointing a nation to the true King who is Christ the Lord.
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