1 Samuel – Redeeming Grace Bible Church

The Tragic End of Disobedience 1 Samuel 31

aaron — Mon, 20 May 2024 15:34:51 +0000

In this sermon we consider the tragic end of Saul. As God said, his life is lost in battle against the Philistines and Israel is left with out a king and many lay slain. While we are encouraged by those who finish well, we must also heed the warnings from someone who did not finish well.

When God is Silent 1 Samuel 28

aaron — Thu, 02 May 2024 20:09:20 +0000

In this sermon David Bosma wrestles with the difficult narrative in 1 Samuel 28. We see the devastating effects of sin against God’s word and the desperate attempt of Saul to find his way around God’s plan.

From Exile to Exaltation

aaron — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 18:42:22 +0000

After many attempts on his life David decides to seek refuge among the Philistines at Gath. Though we could look at the foolishness of David’s choices, we also see God’s kindness and provision for David in this time.

Responding to Persecution

aaron — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:30:48 +0000

In our study of 1 Samuel we come to Saul’s final attempt to kill David and we see how God is shaping David to respond in a way that is honouring to the Lord. Though David doesn’t know the future, we see him continuing to trust in the Lord and to show mercy even when it is in his power to kill his enemy.

God Preserves His Kingdom

aaron — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 21:07:56 +0000

A Surprising Response to Suffering

aaron — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 16:16:34 +0000

In this sermon we first consider the unfolding story in 1 Samuel 21 where David flees for his life, and then we move over to Psalm 34 which was written after these events in David’s life and we consider his response to all that had happened.

Times of Unlawful Mercy

aaron — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 03:11:03 +0000

In this sermon we look at the difficult passage in 1 Samuel 21 where David misleads the priest and receives bread that is not lawful for him to take as well as a the sword of Goliath for defence. We look at Jesus’ words about this incident and see how a principle of mercy runs through out the passage.

David and Goliath

aaron — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 21:45:35 +0000

In this sermon, we look at the famous account of David and Goliath. Though David is unimpressive to his fellow man, we see that he trusts in the power of God to deliver Israel from her enemies, and God is pleased to work a great victory through David his anointed!

The Troubled King and the Singing Shepherd

aaron — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 18:12:48 +0000

In this sermon we see how God begins to establish David as the prince of Israel and not only presents him to the kings court but also affirms him by giving him success in his pursuits and tasks. In all this, we begin to see patterns develop in the life of the Prince that point us forward to Christ the ultimate King!

The Search for the true king!

aaron — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 16:22:06 +0000

In this message we meet David for the first time as Samuel is sent on a mission by God to find him and anoint him as the true King of Israel. We also see incredible clues that point us forward to the coming of Christ the King forever and ever!