I. vv47-48 Saul's success and the trustworthiness of God's promises. II. vv49-51 Saul's family and the mystery of God's providence. III. v52 Saul's kingship and the protection of God's people.

The failures of the first King of Israel. I. vv24-30 Failure as commander of the army - he's cruel and mean. II. vv24-35 Failure as a religious leader - he's calculating and manipulative. III. vv36-46 Failure as a father - he's cold and merciless.

I. The giving Father. II. The forgiving Father. III. The delivering Father.

How can leaders be bold, without arrogance? Step out in faith, without playing God? Press forward, without paralyzing indecision? I. The daring courage of Jonathan, vv1-15. II. The wise caution of Jonathan, vv1-15. III. The sad confusion of Saul, vv16-23

A sermon on worship by Rev. Tim McClymonds.

I. vv1-7 The failure in leadership duties. II. vv8-15 The folly of reasonable disobedience. III. vv16-23 The hope in helpless desperation.

If you've thrown off the Lord's kingly rule, what does the renewal of your relationship look like? I. Own up to your idolatry, vv1-12. II. Tremble before a jealous God, vv13-18. III. Walk forward in his faithful grace, vv19-25.

I. The hostility God's people suffer, vv1-4. II. The savior God's Spirit empowers, vv5-11. III. The kingdom God's people renew, vv12-15.