1 Corinthians

Passage: 1 Samuel 7

Join us as our lead pastor, Jonathan Brooks, teaches on 1 Samuel 7. This chapter teaches us that faithful leaders are a gift from God.

Under corrupt leadership early in 1 Samuel, God's people were in rebellion and chaos. But, God had been faithfully preparing Samuel so that he could lead His people toward repentance and restoration.

We will learn the three characteristics of a faithful leader:

Call us to repentance. (1-6)

Intercede for us through trials. (7-11)

Remind us of God's Faithfulness.

(12-17)

Passage: 1 Samuel 6

Join us as our lead pastor, Jonathan Brooks, teaches on 1 Samuel 6. In this chapter, the Philistines and the people of Israel are both shown the power and presence of God among them. But neither responds as they ought to

This passage should leave us with the lingering question: Why not? Why wasn't overwhelming proof enough for the Philistines to worship the one true God? What wasn't the powerful presence of God among Israel enough for them to humbly bow before him in repentance?

We need to see how both the Philistines and Israel come out of these situations essentially unchanged. This is meant to be a warning to us about the depth of the darkness of the human heart and our desperate need for the power of the Gospel to rip the veil off our blinded spiritual eyes. Powerful Proof wasn't enough nor was his Powerful Presence. We will be looking at His Powerful Proof Rejected and His Powerful Presence Profaned.

Passage: 1 Samuel 5

Join us as our lead pastor, Jonathan Brooks, teaches on 1 Samuel 5. This chapter demonstrates God's sovereignty and power over all nations.

In this sermon, you will see God as the One and Only God, and as the One and Only Judge. God is the supreme Creator, King, and Sovereign Ruler of every inch of the universe and every kingdom, country, city, tribe, and village on planet Earth.

We will remember and see in a very powerful way the first commandment in Exodus 20:3 "You shall have no other gods beside (before) me". The scene in this passage is just one small taste of eternal destiny for everyone who dares place anything a God's side.

Passage: 1 Samuel 4

Join us as our lead pastor, Jonathan Brooks, teaches on 1 Samuel 4. We will see the word of the Lord coming to pass as he carries out his sovereign judgment on his people.

In this sermon, you will learn that God’s judgment and wrath take two different forms. There is the Passive Wrath of God, where he doesn't intervene and allows people to continue to spiral downward in their sin. And, there is the Active Wrath of God, where he carries out divine punishment.

It may not be pleasant to think or talk about, but it's necessary so that we avoid walking down the same path they did. As 1 Corinthians 10:6 tells us, “Now these things took place as examples for us, that we might not desire evil as they did." So, let us be warned and not desire evil as they did as we meditate on the passive and active wrath of God.

Passage: 1 Samuel 3

The word of the Lord calls us to a response. 1 Samuel 3 shows us the difference between responding with selfishness and apathy or responding with humility and passion. This story also points us to the ultimate Word of the Lord: Jesus Christ.

Passage: 1 Samuel 2:27-36

Even though God judges the wicked leaders of his people for rejecting his generosity toward them, he continues to be generous by providing a priest who will be faithful forever.

Passage: Luke 23:44 - 24:12

Luke 23:44 - 24:12 provides clear evidence that the work of Christ on the cross achieved our salvation.

Passage: 1 Samuel 2:11-26

1 Samuel 2:11-26 shows us that God remains faithful even in the midst of unfaithful leadership.

Passage: 1 Samuel 2:1-10

In Hannah's prayer in 1 Samuel 2:1-10, we are reminded of how God sovereignly rules over His world for the glory of His name.

Passage: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

1 Samuel 1 shows us that God faithfully keeps his promises by working through the humble.