HCF Sermons

A.I. - its future impact on the Church and its significance in Scripture.

Mankind was born to walk his creator in the cool of the evening. We are born with an ache to communicate with the divine. This Sunday we will explore three prayers that model effective communication with our God.

An “Epitaph” is a life summarized into a simple phrase usually written on a tombstone. Both King Saul and King David were given epitaphs. Someday we will receive one, too. As we look back on this past year, what major lessons can we take away from 1 Samuel?

Throughout Scripture, we find the worst of circumstances brings out the best in God’s people. God uses the worst possible circumstances to bring out the best in David’s Mighty Men. God is committed to bring out the best in us, too!

Sorrow. We do everything to avoid it. Ironically, it’s the instrument God uses to make us most Christlike. As we explore 1 Samuel 29-30, we discover how sorrow prepared David to be a king.

Lies are told all the time and everywhere. Lies will be far more deceptive as we approach the end times. Can we identify a lie, and can we counter it with the Truth of Scripture? Let’s take a special Sunday and explore the nature of a lie, its consequences and effective ways to identify and defend the Truth.

Saul is at a loss to make a decision and performs all the acts of Christian living with none of the true meaning of obedience. The prophet Samuel makes an otherworldly appearance and a witch is shocked to learn that her charade is over. Sunday will explore what it takes to hear the voice of the Lord in your life.

In 1 Samuel 27, David is in “the pits!” He’s tired of fighting. He’s tired of running, and seeks relief from the heartbreak and pain. He runs away from God’s people. He runs from his calling. But no matter how far he runs, he can’t run from God and His amazing grace!

We all tend to get discouraged and lose heart, especially when you’re serving God. However, discouragement can be a good thing if we react to it according to the Word. Let’s watch how David reacted to it 1 Samuel 27. His reaction might surprise you!

All of us desire more faith. Ironically, it’s often produced by unanswered prayer, or “things not (yet) seen.” King David, like most Christians, are on a quest to know God’s will, but ironically, the knowledge of His will remain elusive at times. Let’s explore divine irony in 1 Samuel 26.