The defeat of the Israelites and the loss of the ark teach us two important realities about our relationship to God:

1). The God Who is Not Like Us (v.1-11)

2). The God Who is All We Need (v.12-22)

This sermon was first preached on 01-26-25 at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA. Visit ushere

Samuel's responses teaches us three important realties about speaking the word of the Lord to others:

1). Consider the Weight of God's Word (v.15)

2). Respond Faithfully as God's People (v.16-18)

3). Know the Promise of God's Presence (v.19-21)

This sermon was first preached on 01-19-25 at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA.

1). The Old Self (v.1-3)

2). The New Self (v.4-10)

This sermon was first preached on 01-05-24 at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA. For more information, visit us.

The Lord's calling of Samuel teaches us three important aspects of the Word of the Lord:

1). The Precious Value of the Lord's Word (v.1)

2). The Powerful Summons of the Lord's Word (v.2-8)

3). The Personal Entrusting of the Lord's Word (v.9-14)

This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 12-29-24. For more information, visit us here.

The word of the Lord to Eli shows us three ways that God will act for his glory:

1). The Priority of God's Glory (v.27-29

2). The Prophecy of God's Judgment (v.30-34)

3). The Promise of God's Priest (v.35-36)

This sermon was first. preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 12-22-24. For more information, visit us here.

Hannah's prayer teaches us four reasons for adoring our God:

1). The Holiness of the Lord (v.1-2)

2). The Judgment of the Lord (v.3-5)

3). The Sovereignty of the Lord (v.6-8)

4). The Faithfulness of the Lord (v.9-10)

This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 12-08-24. For more information, visit us here.

Elkanah and Hannah show us the three necessary steps for faithfulness:

1). The Cost of Faithfulness (v.21-22)

2). The Lord of Faithfulness (v.23)

3). The Response of Faithfulness (v.24-28)

This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 12-01-24. For more information, visit us here.

Hannah's life teaches us three important realities about prayer:

1). Prayer Trusts the Lord's Providence (v.1-6)

2). Prayer Traces the Lord's Purposes (v.7-16)

3). Prayer Turns to the Lord's Power (v.17-20)

This sermon was first preached on 11-24-24 at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA. For more information visit us.

Paul shows us the glory of God in the Trinitarian act of salvation:

1). The Father's Sovereign Love (v.3-6)

2). The Son's Securing Redemption (v.7-12)

3). The Spirit's Sealing Promise (v.13-14)

This sermon was first preached on 11-17-24 at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA. For more information, visit us

Paul shows us four demonstrations of the supremacy of Christ:

1). Christ's Supremacy as Creator (v.15-16)

2). Christ's Supremacy Over Creation (v.17)

3). Christ's Supremacy Over the Church (v.18)

4). Christ's Supremacy in the New Creation (v.19-20)

This sermon was first preached at Southwest Christian Church in Temecula, CA on 11-10-24. For more information, visit us here.