Sermons About Samuel
2 Samuel 6:1-11 (PM)
Though not a popular subject, God's Word clearly defines and describes sin. This story painfully but honestly recounts David and Uzzah's sin, forever standing as an example of God's holiness and the sinfulness of sin.
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Fixing Society, Step Six: The Danger of Dealing with Failure
We have a choice when we are confronted with failure in ourselves or in San Diego. Jonathan shows that faith can reverse the worst of circumstances and make real the kingdom of God in our lives and in society. Saul shows that our jealousy and need for control can cause us to lash out and destroy the power of God in our lives and ruin the kingdom work of others. As we see Saul’s downward spiral continue, we are encouraged by Jonathan’s example and by Jesus, to whom Jonathan points.
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Fixing Society, Step Six: It's All About God
We have a choice when we are confronted with failure in ourselves or in San Diego. Jonathan shows that faith can reverse the worst of circumstances and make real the kingdom of God in our lives and in society. Saul shows that our jealousy and need for control can cause us to lash out and destroy the power of God in our lives and ruin the kingdom work of others. As we see Saul’s downward spiral continue, we are encouraged by Jonathan’s example and by Jesus, to whom Jonathan points.
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Fixing Society, Step Five: Love the One You’re With
During the election season, Christians need wisdom to know how to marry faith and politics. 1Samuel 12 brings a close to the political tension between Samuel and the People and God over whether or not Israel should have an earthly king. The conversation between Samuel and the people of Israel demonstrate the importance of character and a willingness to work together to navigate the messiness of life. The sermon ends with four practical steps that ought to govern our own political discussions and practices if we are to seek unity in the church and peace in the city.
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Fixing Society, Step Five: Love the One You're With
During the election season, Christians need wisdom to know how to marry faith and politics. 1Samuel 12 brings a close to the political tension between Samuel and the People and God over whether or not Israel should have an earthly king. The conversation between Samuel and the people of Israel demonstrate the importance of character and a willingness to work together to navigate the messiness of life. The sermon ends with four practical steps that ought to govern our own political discussions and practices if we are to seek unity in the church and peace in the city.
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Worldliness: Israel Asks for a King
Worldiness is contrasted with biblical spirituality. It is looking at the world through a cultural grid unillumined by the Holy Spirit and represents a view of life directly at odds with scripture. Worldliness causes one to look at men rather than God; it causes us to reject God and blinds us to what we truly need.
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Fixing Society, Step Four: National Repentance
As the fourth step toward healing the brokenness of society, we learn that when we or others fall away from God, God calls us to return to him by giving up our false worship, letting go of self-dependence, and confessing our sins. As we commit ourselves to him, our commitment will be tested, and we need Jesus to strengthen us to stay faithful
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Fixing Society, Step Four: Returning to the Lord
As the fourth step toward healing the brokenness of society, we learn that when we or others fall away from God, God calls us to return to him by giving up our false worship, letting go of self-dependence, and confessing our sins. As we commit ourselves to him, our commitment will be tested, and we need Jesus to strengthen us to stay faithful.
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Fixing Society, Step Two: Church Leadership
As the second step toward healing the brokenness of society, God confronts the hypocrisy of the church, bringing severe judgment against its leadership. Eli and his sons are confronted, convicted, and cast out for their flagrant abuses of religious power. Hope begins to emerge from the brokenness of Israel’s leadership as Samuel’s quiet but faithful service demonstrates that God has plans to bring about the longed for healing and redemption of the nation.
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