Sermons About Saul
Being MIssional: Step One
History redirected. Proof of Christianity. A reminder that God hangs a sign over your life, my life, and the lives of everyone we want to see converted.
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The Marks of a God Approved Leader - A Good Lesson From a Bad Leader
How do we fix society? Leadership! But what is leadership? Influence! Each of us is a leader for God has placed each of us in relationships where we have influence. King Saul was a leader however, instead of using his influence for good, he used it for evil. Instead of fixing society he was making it worse. And so God rejected him as king. From this bad example we learn four marks of a God approved leader.
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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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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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Whom Do You Fear?
After Saul met Jesus on the road to Damascus, the scattered believers eventually shifted their focus on the Lord; experiencing peace, comfort in the Holy Spirit, and in growth. “Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. It was strengthened; and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord.†(Acts 9:31 NIV)
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The Life of David - VIII
3 STEPS in David’s discouragement & backsliding … Introversion … Pessimism … Carnality.
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