Are you ever tempted to be angry with God if He removes something from your life? Whether it's a person, a job, or a possession. The feeling to blame God for your unhappiness is tempting, but don't do it! Trust Him that He knows what's best for you, even if it makes you uncomfortable or sad, trust Him! Today in his message, pastor Johnny uses the story of Samuel to illustrate our need to depend on God's plan and His knowledge of what's best for your current situation.

As Pastor Johnny continues his teaching series through the book of 1 Samuel, he'll be reminding you that delayed obedience is disobedience. God desires obedience and not sacrifice. You can't obey God in some areas of your life and remain in deliberate disobedience in other areas and God will turn a blind eye. God wants you to repent of those very things you hold onto that you know are sinful. Saul made the mistake of disobeying God, and thinking offering some sacrifices would make it better.

As a Christian, you have victory in Jesus! Even when you feel distressed and discouraged, you still have victory in Jesus. You have victory not only over the grave, but you have victory over the sin in your life as well! Pastor Johnny will be reminding you that sin no longer has dominion over you, and you have the power of the Holy Spirit to say no to sin. You've died to your old life, and have been resurrected into a new life in the Lord. Walk in that resurrection power, and don't allow the enemy to lie to you!

Very often it's hard to focus on the voice of the Lord when you're too concerned with what other people think. Saul became focused on pleasing man, so much so that he lost sight of what really mattered. Today, Pastor Johnny will be explaining how important it is to heed the voice of the Lord and obey Him even when it's not the most popular opinion of those around you. Throughout all of church history, the world has hated believers. Don't be surprised when people don't like you for following Jesus.

Taking steps of faith isn't always easy, it's almost like muscle memory. You find it slightly easier each time you take a step while you trust in the Lord. Pastor Johnny will be reminding you today that God's peace should be guiding your decision-making. When you remain in prayer, and you seek the Lord's help in making a decision, He'll always provide you with peace in the right direction. If you are troubled and confused, remain still and wait for that peace of God to rule in your heart before moving.

As Pastor Johnny continues his teaching series through the book of 1 Samuel, he'll be challenging you to take steps of faith in obedience to God's Word. It's easy to give lip service and say you trust God and have faith in Him. It's a whole other thing to actually walk out that faith by your actions and behavior. It's only when pressure is applied, that you truly know what you are made of. When trials come, are you trusting God or do you fold under the pressure? You can experience His peace even in the midst of troubles.

The story of Saul serves as a warning to all Christians who are in any type of position of authority. Saul allowed his position and power to corrupt him, and he became exceedingly proud and arrogant. Today, Pastor Johnny will be encouraging you to remain humble, especially if you are in any type of leadership position. Saul slowly became ruled by his flesh, and the Bible says that the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul. You are either ruled by the flesh or you're ruled by the Spirit, there is no in between!

As Pastor Johnny continues his teaching series through the book of 1 Samuel, he'll be exhorting you to repent of any sin you've been holding onto. The world, the flesh, and the devil are always at work trying to make you believe that carnal pleasures can satisfy your soul. This is a lie that has been told from the very beginning. Only God Himself can satisfy the longing of your soul, and only He can bring freedom from the bondage of that sin. As a Christian, sin no longer has dominion over you!

The devil roams around like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour. This is why it's so important for you to remain sober and vigilant because you have an enemy that's trying to destroy your walk with the Lord! Pastor Johnny will be exhorting you to remain in fellowship and not fall into the temptation of isolating when you fall. The enemy loves nothing more than to isolate you because this is the most vulnerable place a Christian can be in. Stay connected to the Body of Christ, and remain accountable.

One of the most tragic stories in the Bible is that of King Saul. Saul was used by God in a mighty way, and he was chosen by God because he was small in his own eyes and humble. Unfortunately, Saul grew proud and became jealous and sin took over his life. Today, Pastor Johnny will be warning you against growing comfortable in your walk with the Lord and to repent of pride before it spreads. It's possible to have a saved soul and a wasted life. Remember, God wants you to have a life of abundance!