University Baptist Church-Houston

God’s glory was gone. The Israelites had been defeated. The people had turned to idols. Samuel—the priest, the leader of the people—stepped up to address the situation. Boldly, he confronted the people with their sinfulness and urged repentance. That...

"You wouldn't like me when I'm angry."

The story of the Ark of the Covenant, which began in 1 Sam. 4, continues in chapters 5–6. Situated in a block of stories, illustrating all types of leaders and moving Israel toward...

"You wouldn't like me when I'm angry."

The story of the Ark of the Covenant, which began in 1 Sam. 4, continues in chapters 5–6. Situated in a block of stories, illustrating all types of leaders and moving Israel toward...

Opportunities to make a difference are plentiful in the American church today. Talents, resources, leadership skills, and knowledge are just a few of the “opportunities” we have to change our own world, along with the world as a whole. Sadly, many in...

Opportunities to make a difference are plentiful in the American church today. Talents, resources, leadership skills, and knowledge are just a few of the “opportunities” we have to change our own world, along with the world as a whole. Sadly, many in...

Word of God takes a very active role at this point in the life of Israel, informing Eli of a change in leadership, and placing a call on Samuel’s life to step into a new place of influence. For those who listen carefully to God’s Word in their own...

Word of God takes a very active role at this point in the life of Israel, informing Eli of a change in leadership, and placing a call on Samuel’s life to step into a new place of influence. For those who listen carefully to God’s Word in their own...

Great stories come from ordinary people doing extraordinary things. And those stories are made even greater when those ordinary people overcome staggering obstacles in order to achieve those results. Hannah was a woman who emerged from loneliness and...