Saul sets off on a quest for wayward donkeys but finds himself in the middle of Samuel's quest for God's appointed king.

1st Samuel 8 gives us a glimpse into both the failings of leaders and the people they lead. When read in context of other scriptures describing the role of judges and kings in ancient Israel, a fuller picture of biblical leadership forms.

1st Samuel 7:2-17 is an interesting mirror to the book's earlier chapters. From rebellion to repentance, from destruction to victory. Israel's longing heart is poured out like water.

Today's message explores what happens when the Lord's ark ends up in the enemy's hands and what happens when God's people devalue God's holiness.

The ark of the covenant is in the Philistine's hands. But did they capture the ark of the Lord or has God captured them?

This morning's message is out 1st Samuel 4:1-22. Superstitious faith puts our hope and trust in something or someone who is powerless to fulfill hope. Praise God our faith in Him isn't empty but is set on His power to save!

Scriptures: 1st Samuel 3:1-4:1a, Psalm 34:8, 2nd Timothy 3:16, John 6:63, Ephesians 6:17-18, Various Other Scriptures

Scriptures: Romans 3:23, 1st Samuel 1:3, 1st Samuel 1:9-16, 1st Samuel 2:12-17, Leviticus 7:28-38, 1st Samuel 2:22-36 and 2nd Corinthians 13:13

This morning’s message, Turn to Where God Dwells, begins a new series through 1st and 2nd Samuel.

Scriptures Referenced: Joshua 18:1, Deuteronomy 12:2-7, 1st Samuel 1:1—2:11, 18-21, and Psalm 37:4.

This morning’s message, I Will Dwell in the House, concludes our series through Psalm 23.

Scriptures Referenced: Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 27:4, John 10:27-30, and Psalm 84:10.