1 Samuel
Long Live The King

Long Live The King

You either follow God’s King or you don’t. Following God’s King does not mean no pain. This week we see from 1 Samuel 27-31 that we should follow God’s faithful King if you seek forgiveness of sins and the comfort of the Lord in times of trouble.

Passage: 1 Samuel 27-31

Recorded Service for Sunday 3 December 2023

You either follow God’s King or you don’t. Following God’s King does not mean no pain. Watch our in-person service from Sunday 3 December 2023 as we see from 1 Samuel 27-31 we should follow God’s faithful King if you seek forgiveness of sins and the comfort of the Lord in times of trouble.

Long Live The King

The King No One Asked For

Things aren’t always what they appear. Sometimes God is working in ways that we can’t see. This week we see from 1 Samuel 16 that we see the outward appearances, but God sees the heart and his faithful plans for his people.

Passage: 1 Samuel 16

Recorded Service for Sunday 12 November 2023

Things aren’t always what they appear. Sometimes God is working in ways that we can’t see. Watch our in-person service from Sunday 12 November 2023 as we see from 1 Samuel 16 that we see the outward appearances, but God sees the heart and his faithful plans for his people.

Recorded Service for Sunday 5 November 2023

How can the fall of an ancient Israelite king expose the darkness of our own hearts, show us what it looks like to really repent and point us to Jesus, the better king? Watch our in-person service from Sunday 5 November 2023 as we see from the Story of Saul in 1 Samuel 15 how because we and our leaders deserve God’s judgment for our failure to obey his commands, we need a better king.

Long Live The King

The King You Asked For

How can the fall of an ancient Israelite king expose the darkness of our own hearts, show us what it looks like to really repent and point us to Jesus, the better king? This week we see from the Story of Saul in 1 Samuel 15 how because we and our leaders deserve God’s judgment for our failure to obey his commands, we need a better king.

Passage: 1 Samuel 15

Recorded Service for Sunday 29 October 2023

We can’t always see what’s going on behind the scenes. When things seem out of control, God is still faithful to his promises and still working to save his people. Watch our in-person service from Sunday 29 October 2023 as we see from the Story of Saul in 1 Samuel 9-12 how even though we reject God’s rule, He is faithful to his promises and works to save his people for His name’s sake.

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The King Provided

We can’t always see what’s going on behind the scenes. When things seem out of control, God is still faithful to his promises and still working to save his people. This week we see from the Story of Saul in 1 Samuel 9-12 how even though we reject God’s rule, He is faithful to his promises and works to save his people for His name’s sake.

Passage: 1 Samuel 9-12

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Asking for a King

Would you trade in a brand new Ferrari for a beat up old Corolla? No way! But sometimes, we don’t realise how good we’ve got it and we trade what is good for something worse. But the ultimate tragedy is that we all do this with God. This week we hear from 1 Samuel 8 how rejecting God’s rule always leads to slavery, suffering and loss, but coming under the good rule of God’s king means life.

Passage: 1 Samuel 8

Recorded Service for Sunday 22 October 2023

Would you trade in a brand new Ferrari for a beat up old Corolla? No way! But sometimes, we don’t realise how good we’ve got it and we trade what is good for something worse. But the ultimate tragedy is that we all do this with God. Watch our in-person service from Sunday 22 October 2023 as we hear from 1 Samuel 8 how rejecting God’s rule always leads to slavery, suffering and loss, but coming under the good rule of God’s king means life.

Recorded Service for Sunday 15 October 2023

Do we treat God like a cosmic vending machine, existing to satisfy our desires, instead of the mighty creator of the universe? Ancient Israel did, and look where it got them… Watch our in-person service from Sunday 15 October 2023 as we hear from 1 Samuel 4:1-7:13 how the Lord is mighty in judgment against those who treat Him lightly, but mighty to save those who call on Him.

Long Live The King

The Glory of the King

Do we treat God like a cosmic vending machine, existing to satisfy our desires, instead of the mighty creator of the universe? Ancient Israel did, and look where it got them… This week we see from 1 Samuel 4:1-7:13 how the Lord is mighty in judgment against those who treat Him lightly, but mighty to save those who call on Him.

Passage: 1 Samuel 4:1-7:13

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The King’s Prophet

Why is it so important to listen closely to the Lord and hear what He says? This week we see from 1 Samuel 2:12-3:21 how God brings down the wicked who refuse to hear him but raises up his prophet, pointing us to the Lord Jesus and calling us to hear Him.

Passage: 1 Samuel 2:12-3:21

Recorded Service for Sunday 8 October 2023

Why is it so important to listen closely to the Lord and hear what He says? Watch our in-person service from Sunday 8 October 2023 as we hear from 1 Samuel 2:12-3:21 how God brings down the wicked who refuse to hear him but raises up his prophet, pointing us to the Lord Jesus and calling us to hear Him.

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Crying Out for a King

What do you do when you are helpless? This week we start our series through 1 Samuel and see from 1 Samuel 1:1-2:11 how God saves those who humbly cry out to Him.

Passage: 1 Samuel 1:1-2:11