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This week, we explore what it truly means to be made new in Christ and to live as His people in the world.
In week two of our series, we turn our attention to the story of humanity’s brokenness and God’s incredible plan to restore it.
When Saul is rejected, God chooses someone no one expected — a shepherd boy from Bethlehem. In 1 Samuel 16, Samuel anoints David as the next king of Israel, reminding us that God doesn’t look at outward appearance but at the heart. This week, we’ll explore how God’s choice of David shows us His priorities, how He prepares us long before we step into our calling, and what it means to live as people after God’s own heart. Join us as we continue The Life of Samuel and discover how God sees beyond what others see — and how His anointing equips us for His purposes.
When Saul chose disobedience over obedience, God sent Samuel to confront him. In one of the most sobering moments of 1 Samuel, we see the danger of partial obedience and the cost of placing our will above God’s. This week, we’ll look at Samuel’s rebuke of Saul and what it teaches us about humility, repentance, and the seriousness of God’s Word. Saul’s failure reminds us that leadership without surrender leads to downfall — but faithfulness to God always brings life. Join us as we continue The Life of Samuel and consider how we respond when God’s truth challenges our choices.
The word prodigal means wasteful, reckless, or extravagant. At some point in life, all of us wrestle with the tension between wasted opportunities and the chance for redemption.
In this standalone message, we’ll look at what it means to live wisely with the life we’ve been given, to recognize where we’ve wandered, and to discover how God meets us with grace and purpose right where we are.
Prodigal isn’t just a label for the lost — it’s a reminder that God can take what’s been wasted and turn it into something whole, meaningful, and new.
After years of serving as prophet, priest, and judge, Samuel steps back from leadership — but not from faithfulness. In his farewell address, he reminds Israel of God’s goodness, calls them to remain faithful, and commits to continue praying for them. This week, we’ll look at Samuel’s retirement in 1 Samuel 12 and learn what true faithfulness looks like over a lifetime. Samuel’s story reminds us that leadership is temporary, but devotion to God never ends. Join us as we continue The Life of Samuel and discover how to finish well, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, prayer, and trust in the Lord.
Israel’s desire for a king has now become reality. In this week’s message, we see Saul officially take the throne — a moment of celebration, yet also a reminder of the cost of rejecting God’s leadership. Through 1 Samuel 11–12, we’ll explore Saul’s rise and Samuel’s farewell speech, which calls the people back to faithfulness. Even as Saul takes his place as king, Samuel reminds Israel that their true security will never rest in a crown, but in the Lord. Join us as we continue The Life of Samuel and reflect on what it means to place our trust in God’s rule above all earthly leaders.
God answered Israel’s request for a king — but the choice came with both promise and warning. When Samuel anointed Saul, it marked a turning point in Israel’s history: a shift from God’s direct rule to human kingship. This week, we’ll look at 1 Samuel 9–10 and the calling of Saul. What does this moment teach us about God’s sovereignty, our desires, and the danger of settling for less than His best? And how do we recognize God’s anointing and calling in our own lives? Join us as we continue The Life of Samuel and uncover what it means to walk in God’s call with humility, obedience, and dependence on Him.
Israel had a King — but they wanted one they could see. In this pivotal moment, the people reject God’s leadership and ask Samuel for a human king, “like all the other nations.” This week, we explore 1 Samuel 8 and the tension between God's best and our desires. What happens when we trade God’s authority for what looks appealing? And how does God respond when His people choose something less than His perfect will? Join us as we continue The Life of Samuel and wrestle with the same question Israel faced: Will we trust God to lead, or look for someone else to take His place?
In this heartfelt standalone message titled “God’s Picnics”, the message turns a familiar spiritual concept upside down: God doesn’t only call us to serve—He calls us to be with Him. Through the metaphor of a picnic, the speaker invites us to shift from obligation to relationship, inviting believers to savor the presence of God in tranquility and intimacy, not merely fulfilling religious tasks. Join us as we're encouraged to embrace spiritual refreshment, reminding us that God longs for closeness and peaceful communion with us above all.
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