This week, we continue our series, Quest for a King, in the book of 1 Samuel. In chapter 14, Saul’s son Jonathan and his armor bearer take on several Philistines. Saul forbids his soldiers from eating, but Jonathan doesn’t know and disobeys his father, which usually would mean death for Jonathan. However, the soldiers defend him, and Jonathan’s life is spared.

Michael highlights three aspects of the text:

1) The People of Saul and Jonathan

2) The Postures of Saul and Jonathan

3) The Foolishness of Saul and Jonathan

This week, we continue our series, Quest for a King, in the book of 1 Samuel. In chapter 13, God’s people face the Philistines, and we see a variety of responses to this threat, from the men of Israel hiding in any place they can find to Saul offering an unlawful sacrifice.

Pastor Eric highlights three responses from the text that we can have when we are challenged to wait on the Lord:

A) The Breaking Point

B) The Response

1. Flight

2. Fight

3. Faith

This week, we continue our series, Quest for a King, in the book of 1 Samuel. In chapter 12, Samuel gives his final speech. He cautions God’s people against turning away from God, and prays that they would fear the Lord and serve Him faithfully.

Pastor Ryan highlights five elements of a faithful life from the text:

1) Integrity

2) Remembrance

3) Service & Obedience

4) Repentance

5) Prayer

This week, we continue our series, Quest for a King, in the book of 1 Samuel. In chapters 9-11, we are introduced to Saul, whom God has chosen as king for His people. Saul embarks on a journey to find his father’s donkeys but ends up meeting Samuel, who anoints Saul as king. The Spirit of God rushes upon King Saul, and his humble beginning as Israel’s new king starts with defeating the Ammonites.

Pastor Eric helps us to consider whose kingdom we are building by summarizing today’s text into three points:

Chapter 9: The call of Saul

Chapter 10: The anointing and confirmation of King Saul

Chapter 11: Saul’s early success

This week, we continue our series, Quest for a King, in the book of 1 Samuel. In chapter 8, God’s people are unhappy with Samuel and his sons, and they make a request for a king. God uses Samuel to warn them of the consequences that will come with an earthly king, but ultimately grants their request.

Pastor AJ highlights two takeaways from the text:

1) The subtle rejection of God

This week, we continue our series, Quest for a King, in the book of 1 Samuel. In chapters 4 and 5, the Philistines defeat Israel and capture the Ark, leading to Eli and his sons’ deaths. When the Philistines place the Ark in their temple, their god Dagon falls and plagues strike their city, revealing God’s power.

Pastor Eric highlights three key takeaways from the text:

1) God is powerful, but he’s not our genie.

2) God’s power is for his own glory.

3) God’s power prevails against the enemy.

This week, we continue our series, Quest for a King, in the book of 1 Samuel. In chapter 3:1-21, God calls Samuel and reveals a message of judgment against Eli’s household. Samuel obeys, and as he grows, he is recognized as a true prophet of the Lord.

Pastor Eric highlights four key takeaways from the text:

1. The silence of God (vs. 1-3).

2. The pursuit of God (vs. 4-9).

3. The Word of God (vs. 10-14).

4. The call of God.

This week, we continue our series, Quest for a King, in the book of 1 Samuel. In chapter 2, Eli’s sons dishonor their priestly role, so God declares judgment on Eli’s family and promises to raise up a faithful priest, ultimately pointing to Jesus. Pastor Eric highlights four key takeaways from the text:

1) We ignore God by ignoring his instruction.

2) Blessing comes with obedience to God.

3) We ignore God by ignoring counsel to kill sin in our life.

4) Don’t ignore Jesus.

This week, we continue our series, Quest for a King, in the book of 1 Samuel. In chapter 2, Hannah offers a prayer that praises God for His power and sovereignty. Pastor Eric highlights three key takeaways from the text:

Praise the Lord

Praise God for His Power

Praise Leads to the Purposes of God