Lenexa Baptist Church

Uncertainty often plagues life’s journey when you’re not sure where you’re going. Often times, it seems like aimless wandering. In 1 Samuel 16, Samuel had some concerns but God assured him, “…I will show you what you shall do.” If you’re unclear about the path you’re on, know that seeking God is the first step to finding direction. Join LBC this weekend and be guided by the truth and comfort of God’s Word.

Matthew 15:8 says, “‘These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.” In this text, the Lord describes those who say the right things, may even appear to do right, but the truth is everything else about them does not add up. In this week’s study from 1 Samuel 15, Saul seems to have turned from his sinful ways but has not. Samuel knows this and isn’t fooled by Saul’s pretending. Neither is God. Lip service is not what Jesus wants from us, He simply wants our heart.

Have you ever known someone who insists they have done right, but no matter how many times they’re told that’s not the case, it just never sinks in? They are wrong, yet it seems, they’re the only one who isn’t aware. Is it a close friend, family member, co-worker, or maybe it’s you? In 1 Samuel 15:23 Samuel told Saul, “Because you have rejected the word of the Lord, he has also rejected you from being king.” God calls us to obedience, not because He wants to take the “fun” out of things, but because He wants what’s best for us. This weekend, learn from Saul’s mistake so you can avoid making the same one.

A Church for all generations. Weekly Sermons from Lenexa Baptist Church.

Some people force their will instead of God's, placing unnecessary burdens upon others, only to succeed at the wrong thing. For others, as demonstrated in 1 Samuel 14, Jonathan surrenders to God's plans in what seems to be an almost effortless manor to accomplish the impossible. In your pursuits, are you seeking your will or God's?

A Church for all generations. Weekly Sermons from Lenexa Baptist Church.

Do you have a hidden fear, a big problem that scares you? This week in 1 Samuel 14 the son of Saul, Jonathan, finds himself at a crossroad which, at a glance, seems like an insurmountable obstacle. Discover how he overcame. God did the impossible when Jonathan felt trapped and he can do the same for you.

A Church for all generations. Weekly Sermons from Lenexa Baptist Church.

Coaches often come across athletes who are extremely gifted, seemingly the best qualified, only to be left disappointed by their lack of discipline and follow-through. In 1 Samuel 13:9-23, Saul’s sin and disobedience will have consequences for him and the nation of Israel. Pastor Chad will remind us that no matter how things appear from the outside, no one is too big to fail and sin always has consequences.

Staying in step with God during the journey of life is an opportunity for spiritual growth. Getting out of stride generally brings anxiety caused by impatience, and it can take its toll on us. In 1 Samuel 13, King Saul got ahead of God’s timing, and it cost him dearly. Join Pastor Chad this weekend as he breaks down this text and provides direction for how it applies to us today.