1 Samuel 24:1-24
Rev. Barr Overcast
David's day of deliverance is finally here! Or is it? From every earthly angle, this ought to be the moment when David executes judgment and rids himself and all of Israel of the rejected king. Yet he spares Saul, cutting off nothing more than a bit of Saul's robe. Why? Join us this week as we look at the God-centered perspective that prompts David to save his enemy.
1 Samuel 23:15-29
Rev. Charlie Phillips
Have you ever been through a season in life where you felt like you were barely hanging on?—Yes, you believed in Jesus and His death and resurrection—but you still felt like your hope was waning? Like David, we all experience seasons in the wilderness, and we long for comfort. Join us this Sunday as we learn where and how to seek the comfort we were made to receive and give.
1 Samuel 23:1-14
Rev. Charlie Phillips
As we jump back into our study of 1 Samuel we get a glimpse of David at his best—bravely leading his men to save the people of Keilah. But at his best David doesn’t lean on his personal gifting but rather on his sovereign God. By his leadership, he provides a model for Christians called to lead in troubled times in a rapidly changing culture. Join us this Sunday as we learn how to lead on the edge!
1 Samuel 22:1-23
Rev. Dr. Stephen Estock
In the face of life's trials, we often struggle to remain faith-filled people, and our hope is easily quenched by cynicism and faithlessness. But God is faithful. Join us this Sunday as we learn about the character of our King which invites us to trust in His deliverance.
1 Samuel 21:1-15
Rev. Charlie Phillips
No one who’s given a serious read of the Bible can make the claim that God’s people have it easy—that leaders like David had a trouble-free life. As any talented writer knows, drama makes for good story. It also reveals truths about our Creator. Join us this Sunday as we learn of God’s grace for His people on the run!
1 Samuel 20:1-42
Rev. Charlie Phillips
David has just escaped attack after attack on his life in chapter 19, ending with his seeking asylum in Ramah with Samuel. It’s clear that Saul will do anything to take David out. So, David flees once again. But where? And why? Come on Sunday ready to learn how a man of God’s own heart responds to fear.
1 Samuel 19:1-24
Rev. Charlie Phillips
The world is at war all around us—Russia vs Ukraine…Israel vs Palestine…Trump vs Biden…Democrats vs Republicans. But these are not simply wars between nations or political parties. All wars between people groups or each other begin with man’s war against God. The war began when Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit, and it continues to ripple out devastatingly today. Truth be told, we are living in a real-life war of the wills—of man desperately trying to will his way over God. Join us this Sunday as we encounter a desperate Saul attempting to will his way over God and David.
1 Samuel 18:1-30
Rev. Charlie Phillips
Just when things are going so well for David—he’s established himself as a servant of the king, he’s defeated Goliath, and he’s loved by everyone—everything seemingly unravels as Saul “eyes” him with the intent of destroying him. Come Sunday expecting the Spirit to move among us as we dig into 1 Samuel 18.
1 Samuel 17:1-37
Rev. Charlie Phillips
This Sunday we come to perhaps the most well-known and beloved story in the entire Bible. Given that we know it so well, it’s easy to assume that we’ve wrung all the truth and joy from it. However, there’s always so much more than meets the eye. Join us for worship as we seek the glory of Christ in the story of David and Goliath.
1 Samuel 16:1-23
Rev. Charlie Phillips
We don’t see things the way God sees them. By definition the finite doesn’t have the view of the infinite. Through Christ we are able to see things from a renewed perspective; He changes the way we view the world, our situation, others, and even ourselves. Come worship with us on Sunday as we seek to see the way He sees and glorify Him.
1 Samuel 14:47-15:1-35
Rev Charlie Phillips
One of my favorite times of the year is the very beginning. There’s all this energy swirling around our goals and vision for life. Everyone stops for a moment and considers how their present steps are affecting their future lives and aspirations. I love it! I would in fact argue that we’re called to do such reassessments throughout our lives, and not just because of our cultural drift (which we talked about this past Sunday), but because we’re called to be stewards of the gifts, talents, and resources God has given us. Join us this Sunday as we talk about living on vision as a church community.
1 Samuel 14:24-46
Rev Charlie Phillips
Just when things seemed to be going so well for the Israelites with the Philistines being routed mightily Saul once again shows his colors. Once again the contrast between Saul and Jonathan couldn’t be any greater-their perspective of God leading to a prescription for living. Join us as we gather one last Sunday before Advent to learn about the effects our view of God has on the way we live.
1 Samuel 14:1-23
Rev. Charlie Phillips
Have you ever felt like you play it too safe in life; that there’s a part of you that wants to do big things in this world in light of the fact that you serve big God? If so, 1 Samuel 14 is for you! In this passage we’ll encounter the king’s son, Jonathan, as he displays a daring faith for the Lord. See you on Sunday!
1 Samuel 13:1-23
Rev. Charlie Phillips
At just the beginning of the monarchy in Israel things hit an impasse when Israel’s first king made a sacrifice-a burnt offering to seek the favor of the Lord. How could a sacrifice to God cause an impasse? Why was Saul punished for doing what most would deem a good thing? Find out why this coming Sunday as we observe the sunset of Saul’s line as king.
1 Samuel 12:1-25
Rev. Barr Overcast
In our text this week, Samuel is stepping into his role as judge one last time, complete with a black robe, a white wig, and a gavel (okay probably not that last bit). Samuel is God's representative, bringing the case against Israel. What will the verdict be? What will the result of the trial be? Join us this Sunday as we see God's courtroom grace on display.
1 Samuel 10:1-27
Rev. Charlie Phillips
Coronation ceremonies in the United Kingdom receive wide fanfare across the world. In May of this year, King Charles III was coronated in front of a large audience with a further 30+ million in the UK and USA watching from home. The crowning took place at the beautiful Westminster Abbey and included a beautiful service filled with oaths and the anointing and robing of the new king. This week in our study of 1 Samuel we encounter quite a different crowning ceremony. Join us this Sunday as Saul is anointed and coronated.
1 Samuel 9: 1-27
Rev. Charlie Phillips
This Sunday we begin a new section in 1 Samuel as the sun rises on the monarchy. The scene unfolds with a search for donkeys and ends with the elevation of a nobody from the land of Benjamin named Saul. Come ready to observe the incredible ways God works in, through, and around His people to accomplish His purposes!
1 Samuel 8:1-22
Rev. Charlie Phillips
This past Sunday pastor Mark Bates encouraged us to live on mission—that we as a people set apart by God have an important role in reaching the world. But what happens when God’s set apart people no longer act set apart from the world? What happens when they instead prefer to be set apart from God? Join us this week as we encounter the dawn of the monarchy in Israel.