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The Lord commands Saul to completely and utterly destroy the Amalekites. Amalek was the grandson of Esau, and Esau is often used as a picture of the non-elect, whose lineage produced wicked nations. Elder Chris points out that in Exodus, the Amalekites attacked the Israelites from the rear. Now that Israel had a king and had become strong, the Lord commanded Saul to destroy them. But Saul did not fully carry out the Lord’s commandment. Elder Chris considers the nature of Amalek as a picture of wickedness, while also showing that the children of God must deal with the nature of sin within themselves. We are commanded to mortify our carnal desires and the deeds of the body. The problem with Saul was that his ego got the better of him. Elder Chris encourages us to always see ourselves as little, and to let the Lord exalt.
With the story of David and Goliath, today’s society can use it during sporting events, etc, to put man above God. But this story is not about man, it is about God and our eternal salvation. Brother Paul reminds us that God, the Lord of hosts, has won the battle, and encourages us to be strong in His might.
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Elder Adam turns to 1 Samuel where we read that Samuel delivers a difficult message to king Saul that he had sinned by not wiping out the Amalekites and keeping king Agag alive. Samuel told Agag come here and he met vengeance. Elder Adam points out that God has every right to demand obedience, but when Jesus says come here to me, we are changed. It is comforting to hear Jesus say come here, and enjoy His presence of peace.
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After the ark of God was restored from being captive with the Philistines, the children of Israel began to acknowledge their sin and put away other strange gods. Israel raised up a stone as a memorial where the Lord had helped them. Elder Chris explains that it is sweet when the Lord hears our cry and we can recognize when he hears us. We can draw strength by looking at the memorials setup throughout our lives. Those unique experiences prove that we can trust the Lord both now and in the future.
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Elder David points out that not all experiences in life are mountaintop experiences, we also have valley experiences. While we deal with dark things from this broken world, Elder David reminds us we are not home yet. He gives us three things that he uses to encourage himself.
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Elder Chris looks at a passage of scripture where Saul is looking to war against David. David, a servant of the Lord, inquires of the Lord on His direction and will. Elder Chris encourages us to turn to the word … Read More
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As David escapes, he could not find refuge anywhere in this world to deliver him from the hand of Saul. He didn’t find refuge in his king, his brother-in-law, his wife, or the priests. David learns he can only find … Read More
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Elder Chris continues his series on David and looks this week at David’s mistakes. He lets fear guide him and will later reap the consequences of his actions. But Elder Chris encourages us to learn from David’s mistakes, to come … Read More
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1 Samuel chapters 19 and 20 we read a great change in David’s life. Saul’s anger towards David in chapter 18 and Elder Chris recaps last weeks sermon on “Saul’s Attempts,” which were under the cover of darkness. But Saul … Read More
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Elder Chris preaches on Saul’s attempts to destroy David. The tactics used resemble Satan. Elder Chris points out how we all have Saul’s in our lives. He looks at how David did nothing against the king and did work to … Read More
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David and Jonathan loved one another greatly, but Saul hated David. Jonathan was a faithful and true friend to David until his death. Elder Chris brings to mind many Jonathan’s in his life, but none greater than the Lord Jesus … Read More
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Elder Chris continues his series on David and turns to the account of David vs Goliath. He looks at the great faith of David when facing an adversary that no-one in all of Israel would face. David was viewed here … Read More
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The spirit of the Lord departed Saul and an evil spirit from the Lord troubled him. Evil in this case is an afflicting spirit, which Saul deserved. Elder Chris encourages us to always walk humbly with the Lord. He cautions … Read More
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Elder Chris continues looking into the life of King David. Israel wanted a king to be like other nations who would fight their battles for them. The Lord tells Samuel that the people had rejected God and he would give … Read More
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Elder Chris begins a series on the life of king David, an outstanding character in the word of God. He did not worship false Gods and participate in the wickedness that other kings did. But he was of God’s own … Read More
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Elder Chris reads in 1 Samuel where David faced Goliath. The Israelites had chosen Saul who stood head and shoulders above everyone else, and efficient in battle. But God had departed from Saul and he was unwilling to face the … Read More
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Brother Ray turns to 1 Samuel and looks at the end portion of Saul’s life. There is a belief that one must get better and draw closer to God in order to go to Heaven, the doctrine of perseverance. Brother … Read More
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Elder Chris describes the story where Saul was constantly in pursuit of David. In 1 Samuel 30, David was greatly distressed as the people spoke of stoning him because they were greatly grieved. Considering there appeared to be no hope for the … Read More
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Elder Chris examines the Lord of hosts (or the God of armies). He gives several examples of where we can find the Lord of hosts in the Bible. Hannah recognized she had an adversary and called on the Lord of … Read More
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Elder JC builds on Elder Mike’s Discouragement sermon and starts in 1 Samuel 14:4: “And between the passages, by which Jonathan sought to go over unto the Philistines’ garrison, there was a sharp rock on the one side, and a … Read More
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Elder Chris preaches on 1 Samuel 12:20-25: “And Samuel said unto the people, Fear not: ye have done all this wickedness: yet turn not aside from following the Lord, but serve the Lord with all your heart; And turn ye … Read More
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Brother Randy shares the time with brother Chris and talks about friendships. He hi-lights how Jonathan was David’s best friend and shares 1 Samuel 18:1 “And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the … Read More
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Elder Chris turns to James 5 and points out the phrase “the Lord of sabaoth”. He explains that it means the Lord of hosts or the Lord of armies. Elder Chris examines several scriptures where the Lord of hosts comes to … Read More
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Elder Philip preaches on David and Goliath where David slew the giant with a single smooth stone. He parallels David to Jesus and just as David was, Jesus is the rightful king. Download Audio File or listen:
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Elder Philip preaches on John 13: “Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the … Read More
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Elder Chris gives several examples of the Lord remembering His children and explains that because He remembers His covenant, He remembers us. However, He doesn’t just remember His people, but He remembers His promises. Elder Chris encourages us to remember … Read More
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Elder Chris Crouse preaches from 1st Corinthians 1:27-31. He reviews several biblical examples of where the Lord uses the weak to confound the mighty or where God takes foolish things of the world to confound the wise. These examples are … Read More
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Elder Chris begins this sermon with the last words of David and then takes a look at his life offering many lessons for our own walks. He examines David’s respect, honor, and patience. How he was not afraid to stand … Read More
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There are many things we can become addicted to in this world that are negative. But there are also many good things that we can become addicted to and Elder Jeremiah asks if we need hope so much that we … Read More
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Elder JC Stanaland gives several examples of where the Lord spoke, and it was so, demonstrating that all things are possible through God. He encourages us in that God is able to bring spiritual life with His voice and proclaims … Read More
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In Matthew 1:23, we find the passage “and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us”. Elder Ronald examines God being with us by giving several detailed accounts of God’s providential care in the lives … Read More
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Elder Ronald bases this sermon on Matthew 21:12. “And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.” He gives many scriptures to prove that we have nothing to exalt ourselves for or … Read More
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This is the first part of a three-part service where three brothers speak before the church. Brother Matthew provides a few thoughts with regards to comparisons that we often find ourselves in from day-to-day. Whether comparing possessions, appearances, or performance, … Read More
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Elder Chris preaches on prayer from James 5:13-15 and indicates that in times of trouble we are to turn to the Lord in prayer. In 1 Samuel David encouraged himself in the Lord during great tribulation. But we should not … Read More
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