Does defying God really matter?

Looking at the world, it seems that people who don’t care about what God has to say are far more successful than those who God do… so why bother taking God seriously at all?

In one Samuel chapter 5 we have a case study..

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Where is the glory? Where do you seek it?

When a sports team has won the cup it’s glorious, but it’s devastating to lose it next time.

As 1 Sam 4 concludes, Israel have lost a battle, but it’s the sign of something even worse!

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Most religions offer techniques to persuade God to use his power for our benefit. The right prayer, to this saint, on the right day, and the right sacrifice with the right deal.

In 1 sal 4, Israel take the Ark of the covenant itself into battle… how does that turn out?

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With Israel’s leaders corrupt and God’s word “rare,” Samuel’s story shows that the Lord's lamp has not gone out in Israel. God answers the leadership crisis by speaking His word. We learn that the experience of hearing is not as important as the content of God's word. Join us as we discuss how the gracious provision of Samuel’s as God's mouthpiece reminds us of the terrifying power and necessity of God’s word, both then and now.

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This week, we look at an ancient story with striking relevance today. In 1 Samuel 2, young Samuel’s growth as a servant of God is set against the corruption of Israel's religious leaders, Eli’s sons. As scandal and greed mar the priesthood at Shiloh, Samuel’s quiet, faithful service hints at God’s response to broken leadership. Through this lens, we’ll explore how God reveals his work behind the scenes of history, raising up new leaders amid darkness, and how Samuel’s life ultimately points us to a much greater figure—one overlooked yet central to God’s purpose. Join us as we explore the subtle ways God brings light through unlikely people and unexpected circumstances.

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A touching tale of a sad, childless, hopeless woman is where the narrative of 1 Samuel begins.

Hannah is taunted by her rival and her husband cannot comfort her.

A strange story to begin God's answer to the crisis of leadership for His people!

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The sermon on 1 Samuel 1-2:11 explores the theme of divine leadership through the story of Hannah, who suffers from childlessness and societal stigma. It draws a parallel between Israel’s need for a godly king during the time of the Judges and Hannah’s longing for a child. In her deep sorrow, Hannah’s faith leads her to pray fervently to God, who ultimately “remembers” her and grants her a son, Samuel. Samuel’s birth signals God's plan to provide Israel with righteous leadership. The sermon emphasizes how God’s choices often upend human expectations, starting with humble beginnings to fulfill His promises. It also connects this story to the New Testament, noting parallels between Hannah’s story and the births of John the Baptist and Jesus, both of whom play pivotal roles in God’s salvation plan. Ultimately, the sermon highlights God’s faithfulness in remembering His people and providing leaders who transform lives and nations.

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In our introduction to our new series in 1 Samuel we don't just get an overview, we begin to learn how to read the Old Testament as Christian people.

"The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is the God and Father of the Lord Jesus Christ!"

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Everyone needs to hear the message of Jesus death and resurrection!

But whose job is it to tell them?

This week we look at Acts and other parts of the New Testament that answer this question.

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What does the resurrection mean?

When we look at what the apostles sent by Jesus taught, we might be surprised!

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Good news is something we love to tell people… but in the very last words of Mark’s biography of Jesus we hear of the very best news that makes people fearful, makes them run away.

Its obvious they got over it… will we?

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