Faithful in Enemy Territory When we step into 1 Samuel 27–30, we find David in one of the hardest seasons of his life. He is still running from Saul, and he is worn out. In 1 Samuel 27:1 we hear him say to himself, “Now I shall perish one day by the hand of Saul”(ESV). That... Continue Reading →
The Loss and Return of the Ark:
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 →
Samson: Strength and Weakness
Sermon Audio: LINK Opening: The account of Samson, begins with the promise of a man set apart by God from birth as a Nazirite, consecrated for holiness and service. Empowered by the Spirit of the Lord, Samson was granted extraordinary physical strength to deliver Israel from its enemies. However, in Judges 16, we witness the... Continue Reading →