Main Service Sermons
Loss: Saul's Death
In this sermon, the LORD brings about the final judgment of Saul, who falls in battle to the Philistines. His refusal to truly repent and seek the LORD ends in disaster for the entire nation.
We Missed Halloween by Only Two Weeks
In this sermon, Saul and the nation of Israel are encamped against the Philistines. When the LORD refuses to answer Saul’s prayers, he turns to a familiar spirit who summons Samuel from the dead. The prophet rebukes Saul’s wickedness and eerily pronounces his final judgment before disappearing once more.
One More Try at Killin' David
In this sermon, Saul makes a final attempt to hunt down David in the wilderness. This vain and prideful attempt only ends with David showing Saul mercy by refusing to slay him once again.
Escape, pt.2
In this sermon, David finds refuge with the prophet Samuel. When Saul and his messengers chase after him, they are sidelined by the Spirit and begin prophesying.
Persecution, pt.2
In this sermon, the Philistines have encamped against Israel, led by their champion - the giant Goliath. As the entire host of Israel cowers in fear, a young David rises to the occasion, demonstrating his great faith in the LORD.
Persecution, pt.1
In this sermon, we examine one of the most iconic passages in all of scripture. Young David, armed with a sling and with mighty faith in the LORD, brings down the Philistine giant Goliath!
God Provides Himself a King, pt.2
In this sermon, we examine the stark contrasts between David, a type of Christ, and Saul, a type of the anti-christ. As David is anointed to replace Saul as king, the Spirit of the Lord comes upon him - and an evil spirit comes upon Saul.
Saul's Rebellion Against God's Word, pt.3
In this sermon, we see Saul’s feigned repentance before Samuel. Instead of humbling himself before the LORD, King Saul is more concerned with his reputation before the people. For his continual disobedience and wickedness, he is rejected as king of Israel.
Saul's Rebellion Against God's Word, pt.2
In this sermon, Samuel confronts King Saul for his wicked rebellion against the commandment of the LORD. Instead of responding in humility, he attempts to explain away his disobedience.
Saul's Rebellion Against God's Word, pt.1
In this sermon, Samuel calls King Saul to lead the armies of Israel to utterly destroy the Amalekites. But Saul disobeys the commandment of the LORD, once again succumbing to his fleshly instincts as a leader. This act of rebellion against God is the final straw: he has been rejected as king over Israel.
Crazy in Control
In this sermon, Saul declares a curse upon any soldier who would eat during the battle. This foolish fast causes the people to stumble and further reveals Saul’s prideful insecurities.
Saul's Wickedness
In this sermon, we continue the fallout of Saul's great sin in rebelling against the word of the Lord. The remnant of Saul's army is a meager six hundred men. Worse yet, they are terribly under-equipped for the battle to come. While this provokes fear and doubt for King Saul, we will see how it only stirs the great faith of his son, Jonathan.
Saul's Disobedience
In this sermon, Saul must lead the nation of Israel in war once again. However, the sight of the overwhelming Philistine armies causes panic among the people, who scatter from Saul. Desperate to save face, he rebels against the commandment of Samuel and performs an unlawful sacrifice to the LORD. Samuel arrives and rebukes Saul sharply for his pride and arrogance.
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