1 Samuel

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A series on the book of 1 Samuel.

And now behold the king whom you have chosen, for whom you have asked; behold, the Lord has set a king over you.
1 Samuel 12:13

December 02, 2018

Speaker: Kevin Shoemaker // Series: 1 Samuel // Passage: 1 Samuel 28

Saul, facing imminent death, seeks out the counsel of a medium.

God Forsaken
Kevin Shoemaker

November 25, 2018

Speaker: Kevin Shoemaker // Series: 1 Samuel // Passage: 1 Samuel 25

David, having recently refused taking vengeance into his own hands, is now prepared to unleash his vengeance on Nabal.

Abigail Saves David from Himself
Kevin Shoemaker

November 18, 2018

Speaker: Kevin Shoemaker // Series: 1 Samuel // Passage: 1 Samuel 24

David refuses an opportunity to take vengeance on Saul, but instead he leverages his opportunity to make peace.

Vengeance Belongs to the Lord
Kevin Shoemaker

November 03, 2018

Speaker: Kevin Shoemaker // Series: 1 Samuel // Passage: 1 Samuel 18:1-16

Jonathan and Saul serve as contrasts as Jonathan loves David while Saul envies David.

Love & Envy
Kevin Shoemaker

October 28, 2018

Speaker: Kevin Shoemaker // Series: 1 Samuel // Passage: 1 Samuel 17

David saving Israel from the Philistines and Goliath is a foreshadowing of Jesus saving his people.

David & Goliath
Kevin Shoemaker

October 21, 2018

Speaker: Kevin Shoemaker // Series: 1 Samuel // Passage: 1 Samuel 16:1-23

The Lord tells Samuel that he does not look on outward appearances as man does, but on the heart.

The Heart
Kevin Shoemaker

October 07, 2018

Speaker: Kevin Shoemaker // Series: 1 Samuel // Passage: 1 Samuel 14:1-15

Jonathan attacks the Philistines believing that nothing can hinder the Lord from saving by many or few.

Expect Great Things from God
Kevin Shoemaker

September 30, 2018

Speaker: Kevin Shoemaker // Series: 1 Samuel // Passage: 1 Samuel 13:1-15

As Saul feels pressure due to Samuel's delay he makes an unlawful sacrifice that ultimately disqualifies his kingdom from being established.

The Necessity of Delay
Kevin Shoemaker

September 23, 2018

Speaker: Kevin Shoemaker // Series: 1 Samuel // Passage: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Israel rejects God as king over them.

Give Us A King
Kevin Shoemaker

September 16, 2018

Speaker: Kevin Shoemaker // Series: 1 Samuel // Passage: 1 Samuel 7:3-12

The people of Israel repent and depend on the Lord in a battle with the Philistines. God gives them victory and Samuel sets up a stone to remember how the Lord has helped.

Remembrance
Kevin Shoemaker

September 09, 2018

Speaker: Kevin Shoemaker // Series: 1 Samuel // Passage: 1 Samuel 4:1-11

The people of Israel wrongly assume that the ark's presence will bring them military victory.

The Power of the Ark and the Problem with Israel
Kevin Shoemaker

September 02, 2018

Speaker: Kevin Shoemaker // Series: 1 Samuel // Passage: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

In 1 Samuel 2 and 3 we see a contrast between those who ignore God's word and those who are attentive to God's word.

Humility & Hearing God's Word
Kevin Shoemaker

August 26, 2018

Speaker: Kevin Shoemaker // Series: 1 Samuel // Passage: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Hannah's deep pain is transformed into praise.

From Pain to Praise
Kevin Shoemaker