It was the late Donald Gray Barnhouse, who once commented concerning compromise. “Some people have just enough Christianity to be miserable in the nightclub and not enough to be happy in a prayer meeting”. Well, today on Hope From the Word Pastor Bill Luebkemann will explain just what it is that leads people to fall into compromise and how to avoid it. We're continuing our study in the Old Testament book of First Samuel. Today we'll consider the upbringing of Samuel, and we can't help but notice a few mistakes made by his adoptive father Eli. Pastor Bill begins by showing us how to get on the road to success, as we look at chapter three.

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What a blessing it is to be raised by godly parents, and maybe that's been your experience. Hannah raised her son Samuel to serve the Lord. And today we will see Samuel as a child continue to grow in the Lord. He was in the middle of God's will! What a great example for us to follow! Pastor Bill is in chapter two…

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Welcome to Hope From the Word. Consider these words from Malcolm Muggeridge, “Contrary to what might be expected, I look back on experiences that at the time seemed especially desolating and painful with particular satisfaction. Indeed, I can say with complete truthfulness that everything I have learned in my seventy-five years in this world; everything that has truly enhanced and enlightened my experience has been through affliction and not through happiness”. Today Pastor Bill Luebkemann continues his new study of the book First Samuel. And we'll be looking at chapter two, learning from the painful experiences of another. As we look at the life of Hannah, her response to suffering, and her love for God, we can't help but be impressed and blessed.

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Thank you for being with us today for Hope From the Word. Pastor Bill Luebkemann will join us in a moment and continue his new study of First Samuel. You know there are many wonderful people to learn about in God's word, great men of faith and action that God used like King David and the Apostle Paul. Men who gave their lives for the gospel like Stephen. Today, we'll again look at a woman of God named Hannah. She had some serious trials in her life, not the least of which was her inability to have a child. But her faith in God never wavered. Here's Pastor Bill in First Samuel one with the story of Hannah and the birth of Samuel.

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Think a moment about a water-saturated sponge. If we push down on it, water runs out onto the table. We immediately know what fills the interior pockets of the sponge. The same is true of us. We can tell what fills us on the inside by what comes out under pressure. Today on Hope From the Word, Pastor Bill Luebkemann takes us to First Samuel. This story we're about to look at not only illustrates God's sovereignty but it shows how He uses difficulties in our lives to accomplish His will. So, if this is a difficult time for you, receive wonderful words of encouragement from First Samuel one. Here's Pastor Bill to encourage us to trust in God through the ups and downs of life.

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Calvary Chapel of Marlton welcomes you to Hope from the Word with Pastor Bill Luebkemann. It's good to have you with us as we wrap up a series in the Old Testament book of Ruth. Been to a wedding or two this year? What a blessing it is to see two lives joined together, committing to a lifetime of love in Christ. Well, we're about to witness another wedding ceremony between Ruth and Boaz. As we get into the Christmas season and look back to the time when Jesus was born, we can also look back to the faithfulness of Ruth and Boaz. They are named in the genealogy of Christ! Here's Pastor Bill with all the details.

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Calvary Chapel of Marlton welcomes you to Hope from the Word with Pastor Bill Luebkemann. It's good to have you with us as we get back into the Old Testament book of Ruth. Many of you are gathering together with family and friends to share a meal this Thanksgiving Day. In Ruth chapter four, Ruth and Naomi had a lot to be thankful for – their family was being redeemed and restored through the love and kindness of Boaz. And Boaz was thankful because he found a virtuous woman and he knew the value of such a woman. Here's Pastor Bill.

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Calvary Chapel of Marlton welcomes you to Hope from the Word with Pastor Bill Luebkemann. It's good to have you with us today as we continue a series in the Old Testament book of Ruth. Today Pastor Bill highlights chapter three. The story of Ruth and Boaz is much more than just a beautiful love story. It's amazing to see how Christ is intricately woven into the pages of this beloved book. Join us now in Ruth chapter three as Pastor Bill brings Hope from the Word.

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Is there anything you wouldn't do for God? Would you be willing to obey Him if He called you to the mission field? Would you be willing to stay at a job where you are treated unfairly and paid inadequately if that was God's will? And would you be willing to make God the Lord over your bank account? Ruth stands out in scripture as one who put her faith in God first. She was willing to make God the Lord of her life in spite of the costs. Pastor Bill Luebkemann is sharing a series in Ruth and today we turn to chapter three. Here he is now with today's message.

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Thanks for tuning in to Hope from the Word. When reading Scripture, it's wise to look for Christ. He is found throughout scripture and that includes the Old Testament. Today on the program, we'll be looking at God's redeeming plan for our lives, as seen through the story of Ruth. This book offers a beautiful portrait of redemption, as we'll soon see. Ruth and Boaz are much more than a couple of people who fell in love and got married. Their story reminds us all that God has an amazing plan for our lives and He loves and redeems us. Here's Pastor Bill Luebkemann…

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