Sermon Series on 1 Samuel 1-7 – Morning Service: 5/10/2009 – 8/16/2009

 

1 Samuel 1:1-3                                  “Something Out of Nothing”                                     5/10/09

Theme: Our faithful Lord prepares the way for extending His undeserved grace.

I.   In a barren setting.

II. Via a certain family.

III.Unto a new beginning.

 

1 Samuel 1:1-28                                “God’s Care for His People”                                     5/17/09

Theme: Our God challenges us to trace the plot line of Hannah’s story.

I.   By looking a Hannah’s family.

II. By seeing Hannah’s flight.

III.By beholding Hannah’s face.

IV.By considering Hannah’s faithfulness.

V. What is the point for you?

    A. WWED? What would Elkanah do? No.

    B. DDWPD? Don’t do what Peninah did? No.

    C. WWHD? What would Hannah do? No.

    D. WDGD? What does God do? YES.

            1. God is the God who cares for His people – here and in years to come.

            2. God is the faithful God – the one who can and must be trusted at all times.

            3. God is the God who never forsakes His people – no matter what.

 

1 Samuel 2:1-10                                “Oh, Sing a New Song”                                              5/24/09

Theme: The Lord exercises His mighty power for the good of His people. He does so…

I.  Narrowly – considering Hannah’s particular circumstances.

II. Characteristically – considering God’s governing of the world and His call to His people and His warning of His enemies.

III.Climactically – considering God’s overarching plan to save His people.

    A. A bookend with the end of 2 Samuel 22-23

    B. A bookend with Luke 1

    C. A bookend with Revelation 5

 

1 Samuel 2:11-26                              “Corruption in the Camp”                                        5/31/09

Theme: God exposes and deals with corruption in His people.

I.   The mess – Hophni and Phinehas.

II.The solution – part 1: God is still at work behind the scenes. Believe it!

II. The solution – part 2:

    A. God’s purpose is to destroy all corruption

    B. God’s provision is to give life in place of death

 

1 Samuel 2:27-36                              “He Who Honors Me…”                                                6/7/09

Theme: The Lord secures His honor among His people. How so?

I.  By confronting those who abuse His benefits.

II. By punishing those who treat Him lightly.

III.By providing one who will honor Him.

 

 

1 Samuel 3:1-4:1a                             “The Famine Ends”                                                   6/14/09

Theme: God graciously provides His word to His undeserving people.

I.   In a time of famine.

II. In an unmistakable manner.

III.Unto the good of His people.

 

1 Samuel 4:1-22                                “A Weighty Departure”                                             6/21/09

Theme: The Lord God shows that His every word must be trusted. We see this…

I.   In the folly of half-belief.

II. In the fulfillment of judgment.

III.In the removal of His people’s glory.

 

1 Samuel 5:1-6:18                             “God in the Hands of His Enemies”                         6/28/09

Theme: God manifests His glory in the face of apparent defeat.

I.   By showing who alone is God.

II. By marching unto victory.

III.By returning to His people.

 

1 Samuel 6:19-7:1                             “Our God Is Holy”                                                     7/26/09

Theme: The Lord reminds His people that He is holy. We see this in…

I.  A shocking judgment.

II. A shallow solution.

III.A searching application.

 

1 Samuel 7:2-6                                  “Serve the Lord and Him Only”                                 8/2/09

Theme: The Lord graciously brings His people to genuine repentance.

I.   Note the circumstances.

II. Hear the summons.

III.Observe the response. (They listen; they act tangibly)

 

1 Samuel 7:7-13                                “Help!”                                                                          8/9/09

Theme: The Lord tests the repentance of His people.

I.   With an all-too-familiar scenario. (The Philistines are coming!)

II. Unto an utterly different response. (See the contrast with chpt. 4: humility, helplessness, desperation and dependence)

III.Unto a victory to be remembered. (Ebenezer)

 

1 Samuel 7:15-17                              “From the Extraordinary to the Ordinary”            8/16/09

Theme: The Lord displays His ongoing care for His people.

I.   In extraordinary times. (Revival at Mizpah; Ebenezer)

II. In ordinary times. (20 years prior and 20 years after Mizpah)

III.Application.

    A. The features of God’s care are the same in both the extraordinary and the ordinary.

    B. The evidence of God’s care is seen in both the extraordinary and the ordinary.

    C. The call to faith for you is unmistakable in both the extraordinary and the ordinary.

 

Sermon Series on 1 Samuel 8-17 – Morning Service: 1/10/2010-6/27/2010

 

1 Samuel 8:1-22                                “But It Seems So Reasonable”                                  1/10/10

Theme: The Lord sometimes gives us what we want (but this may not be good). Consider…

1. The “reasonable” request asked for

2. The real request exposed

3. The rebellious request granted

 

1 Samuel 9:1-10:1                             “Contrasts (or Lost Donkeys and the Word of God)”1/17/10

Theme: The Lord challenges us to wrestle with three unique contrasts.

1. A contrast with the eye of sight

2. A contrast with the kings of the nations

3. A contrast with the heart of rebellion

1 Samuel 10:1-16                              “Set in Motion”                                                          1/24/10

Theme: The Lord sets in motion His plan to rescue His people.

1. By proclaiming His word

2. By confirming His word

3. Unto the confirming of our faith

 

1 Samuel 10:17-27                            “God’s Choice”                                                            2/7/10

Theme: The Lord makes public His choice for His people.

1. In the face of the decision of His people

2. By the directing of His people

3. Unto the dividing of His people

 

1 Samuel 11:1-13                              “How Can This One Save Us?”                                 2/14/10

Theme: The Lord equips His king to save His people.

1. In the face of desperation and arrogance

2. By providing an answer from an unlikely place

3. By showing where our confidence must be

 

1 Samuel 11:14-15                            “Covenant Renewal – Part 1”                                   2/21/10

Theme: The Lord leads His people to renew their full submission to Him.

1.Via the word of His prophet

2. At the place of His choosing

3. Unto the fullness of joy

 

1 Samuel 11:14-12:25                       “Covenant Renewal – Part 2”                                   2/21/10

Theme: The Lord unfolds His call to covenant Renewal.

1. Here is what I’ve done.

2. Here is what you’ve done.

3. Here is where we stand.

4. How will you respond?

 

1 Samuel 13:1-23                              “Reasonable Disobedience”                                       2/28/10

Theme: The Lord puts to the test the head of His people.

1. Via fearful circumstances

2. Unto a royal failure

3. Unto a hopeful hopelessness

 

1 Samuel 14:1-23                              “Put Not Your Trust in…”                                            3/7/10

Theme: The Lord shows us where our confidence must be.

1. In the face of insurmountable odds

2. Via an example of immovable faith

3. Because of His unmistakable victory

 

1 Samuel 14:24-46                            “The Problem of Self”                                                3/14/10

Theme: The Lord shows us the problem of self.

1. Its motives are all wrong.

2. Its eyes are all blind.

3. Its prayers are not heard.

4. Its folly will be made known.

 

 


1 Samuel 14:47-52                            “A Seeming Success”                                                 3/21/10

Theme: The Lord challenges us to carefully consider the value of outward appearances.

1. A surprising assessment (of Saul)

2. A deafening silence

3. A searching application

 

1 Samuel 15:1-11                              “A King who Judges in Righteousness”                   5/16/10

Theme: The Lord shows us the type of King that we need.

1. We see it positively.

2. We see it with some difficulty.

3. We see it by way of contrast.

 

1 Samuel 15:11-33                            “Sin Evasion”                                                             5/23/10

Theme: The Lord unmasks the ugliness of sin evasion.

1. In terms of blame-shifting

2. In terms of shallow repentance

3. In terms of saving face

 

1 Samuel 15:19-35                            “What Shall We Think of Saul?”                             5/30/10

Theme: Our God challenges us to carefully consider Saul’s relation to the Lord.

1. Consider his outward privileges.

2. Consider his persistent religiosity.

3. Consider his manifold opportunities.

4. Consider his latter end.

 

1 Samuel 15:29 (15:11, 35)               “Does God Ever Change His Mind?”                         6/6/10

Theme: Proposition: The One True God never changes – He is immutable.

1. What does this mean? (15:29)

2. How does this line up? (15:11, 35b)

3. What is the payoff for you?

 

1 Samuel 16:1-12                              “How Does it Look to You?”                                     6/13/10

Theme: The Lord opens our eyes to see.

1. His purpose (and plan) is not thwarted.

2. His Word must be obeyed.

3. His way is often not our way.

 

1 Samuel 16:13-23                            “No Threat to Me”                                                     6/20/10

Theme: The Lord shows us that His choice is what we really need.

1. In our dire straits

2. In our daily needs

 

1 Samuel 17:1-54                              “The Battle Belongs to the Lord”                             6/27/10

Theme: The Lord publicly reveals our need and His provision.

1. In the face of a covenant crisis

2. Via the sending of His man

3. As He provides the victory

4. Application for you

            a. Fear in the face of God’s enemies = no faith in the living God

            b. Faith in the face of God’s enemies = a willingness to risk all for the honor of God

            c. You need God’s chosen one: (1) to stand for you (2) to obtain the victory for you (3) to enable you to arise in faith.

            d. You need to see God’s provision: (1) of His man (2) of victory (3) of His faithfulness to His covenant promise.