Default Podcast

This Sunday, we’ll conclude our study in 1 Samuel for the year. We finish on a low note: God is no longer leading Saul, so Saul consults a medium with the hope of summoning his old prophet, Samuel, from the dead. But instead of helpful advice on the eve of battle, Saul is told he will die the next day. Saul’s long life and reign are coming to an end.

Although Saul is a cautionary tale for believers, he is also an object lesson bearing witness to God’s patience and faithfulness. If at any time, Saul had simply repented, he would have known forgiveness and grace. It’s never too late…until it finally is. Join us this Sunday as we conclude our study in 1 Samuel and the church year. Next Sunday is the beginning of Advent and the start of a new year in the church calendar.

Saul has been a constant presence for nearly half of David’s life by the time of their final confrontation in 1 Samuel 26. From a servant in the king’s house, to a champion warrior and royal son-in-law, to a rival king on the run—David has spent nearly all of his adult life revolving around Saul.

Their final confrontation is Shakespearean. Brave soldiers, dark nights, whispered conversations among the sleeping enemy, taunting, and crocodile tears—this passage has it all! And through it, we see a new David emerge from the near catastrophe with Nabal. Here he is honorable and godly, wise and reflective. But he isn’t the king all Israel, all humanity, has been waiting for.

Join us this Sunday as we listen in on David and Saul’s final conversation, drawing to a close a long period of David’s life and hearkening a new chapter in the story of God’s people.

In literature or in movies, the antihero is a flawed major character who, nevertheless, provokes some sympathy from the audience. Think of Han Solo or Professor Snape, Jack Reacher or Captain Jack Sparrow. In 1 Samuel 25, we see a different side of David. Instead of nobly suffering the injustices done to him by Saul, David seems petty and harsh, quick-tempered and prone to violence. What does "David as antihero” teach us about Old Testament characters and their need for the redemptive work of Jesus? How does the real hero of this particular chapter of David’s life point us to the hope of the gospel? All that and more this week as we turn to the story of David, Nabal, and Abigail in 1 Samuel 25.

"What happens when we die?" It’s a question that people both young and old have, when faced with a loved one’s impending death or your own mortality. The Bible only offers a few tantalizing clues and one is found in Revelation 7: the church triumphant gathered around the throne of God, a great multitude from every nation that no one could number. What does John’s vision of heaven tell us about our own eternal destiny? What comfort does it give us for those whom we love who have died in the Lord? Join us this All Saints Sunday to find out.

The image of a fortress or stronghold in relation to the Lord shows up in many passages in the Old Testament. It is a portrait of strength, security, and safety for the people of God. Indeed, the Lord is the only one who could provide such protection in times of trouble. He is the one who created all things and also controls all things.

Essentially, this word-picture of a fortress and stronghold teaches us the doctrine of the sovereignty of God. In other words, we can believe that when everything in our world seems to be falling apart we can take comfort from the fact that all things are firmly under the control of the Lord. Even when misfortunes come our way, or when wickedness is exalted, we can be confident that “The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble”.

Message from Rev. Danny Morgan on October 19, 2025

We return to 1 Samuel this Sunday, picking up the story of David in chapter 20. David’s great acts of heroism are behind him, he is married to the king’s daughter, but his place of privilege is shaky at best. Saul has conspired to kill David and this has sent David out of the king’s presence—David is a man on the run. To whom does David turn in this time of great trial? His beloved friend, Jonathan, Saul’s son. They reiterate the covenant they made together in chapter 18 and then David leaves Jonathan and the court of the king for good, embarking on what is probably a decade long exile. Join us this week as we consider David’s story as an analogy of our own trials and stresses. Is it really possible to be at peace while we’re on the run from the world, the flesh, and the devil? How can we live in anticipation of the fullness of God’s promises when we’ve been pushed into exile? All this and more as we consider again “the gospel according to Samuel."

This Sunday marks the beginning of a new fiscal year at Redeemer. Each year we set aside this first weekend of October to discuss Christian stewardship and consider our own giving as disciples of Jesus Christ. On Sunday we will examine the story of Barnabas and compare his story with that of Annanias and Saphira as we seek to uncover the heart of Christian giving.

Message from Rev. Eric Landry on September 28, 2025

Message from Rev. Eric Landry on September 21, 2025