It takes just one person to make a first decision that can change the world. This morning we’ll be looking at Samuel as he takes over for Eli. As we do we’ll consider how God brought about transformation in his life and how He calls us to a same level of obedience. May we live […]
As we heard the gut wrenching news this week that shattered a family’s well-being, we were forced to cling to God’s truth. God tells us that in our greatest times of distress, He is not distant. In those times of deepest discouragement God is not silent. This morning we see that even as spiritual darkness […]
1 Samuel 2:11 – 26
How can we have joy in the midst of crisis? On the heels of leaving her son at the Temple to be raised by Eli and his wicked family, ow do we see Hannah responding? 1 Samuel 2:1 – 10 details the peace she experiences as her heart has its hope fixed on God. May […]
Can I trust you to do what you say? Sadly, this is a question that many in our culture fail to fulfill. It is easy to look at others and see failure, but what about yourself? As followers of Jesus we need to be known as a people characterized by our fulfillment of commitments. How […]
As we continue examining the family situation into which Samuel is born, this morning we focus on his mom – Hannah. Much is happening which would tempt her to forsake the Lord. But in the midst of all this chaos, we see Hannah’s heart and hope renewed as she seeks the Lord. May we do […]
Too often we’re completely unaware of the dangers that surround us and the sins that deceive us. This morning we begin a new study in 1 Samuel chapters 1 – 8. In these verses we will see the life of Samuel and how God began a spiritual rescue in the life of His people through […]
Parenting is a difficult job that requires stamina and submission to God’s plan for doing it. Spiritual parenting is just as hard and also requires an ongoing submission to God’s plan for accomplishing His purposes. This morning we wrap up our study in discipleship by examining how the Apostle Paul utilized the discipleship process in […]
Many consider the sprint relay races taking place in professional track and field to be a work of art. From the perfectly timed takeoffs to the split second hand-offs, the baton makes it around the track in a world record time of 37:04. In the same way, God has designed the baton of discipleship to […]
With the advent of smart phones, getting lost is much harder to do. All you have to do is use google maps and you can see your exact location with the blue dot. Getting from point A to point B is much easier. Travel has been made much easier but we all need to be […]