Sermon Audio: LINK I. The Danger of Presuming on God's Presence (1 Samuel 4) In 1 Samuel 4, Israel makes a fatal mistake. They presume on God's presence without submitting to His authority. Facing the Philistines, a fierce warrior people from the island of Caphtor (modern-day Crete), Israel believes the battle can be won by... Continue Reading →
Faithful Love in Times of Darkness (Ruth 1)
Sermon Audio: LINK Opening: Today, we begin a new sermon series on the book of Ruth, a story set against the backdrop of one of Israel's darkest chapters; the time of the Judges. As we saw in our last sermon series, this was an era marked by turmoil, disobedience, and moral decay, summed up by... Continue Reading →
Sermon Manuscript: God Uses Moses’ Hands
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: In our scripture passage today, we join the Israelites on their journey through the harsh wilderness, having just escaped the bonds of Egyptian slavery. Initially filled with the joy of freedom, the Israelites soon struggled under the weight of hunger, thirst, and mounting doubts. As we’ve seen over the last... Continue Reading →