2 Samuel 21. Saul’s past comes to haunt his descendants, while David’s past gives evidence of continued blessing.
Making and maturing disciples of Christ
Making and maturing disciples of Christ
Sermons by Brad Franklin
John 1:14. Jesus took on flesh and dwelt among his people
1 Samuel 17:1-58. David shows himself to be God’s anointed servant when he responds to a pagan threat to God’s people.
1 Samuel 16:1-23. David is anointed as king in place of Saul, yet he must still wait until God’s time before he can take the throne.
1 Samuel 12 – Samuel’s tenure as Israel’s leader is ending, but before he goes, he has an accusation and some assurance.
1 Peter 1:8 – Christians don’t see Jesus (few have), but we love Him.
1 Samuel 11 – Saul’s first official acts as king are brilliant. Through Saul, we see how God saves. Will Saul maintain this standard? When things are going well, be careful.
1 Samuel 9-10. Life can be very confusing. Thankfully, God provides help. If we turn to him…
1 Samuel 8 – Israel asks for a king. What’s the problem with that? In Israel’s asking, we learn something about ourselves.
Mark 3:11. Demons respond to Jesus with fear and worship. What does this tell us about demons, Jesus, and us?
1 Samuel 3:1-4:1 – If the word of God is rare, that’s not a good thing. God speaking changes everything.
1 Samuel 2:11-36 – Israel’s in a dark place, and her religious leaders are making things worse. Thankfully, God is still gracious, and He has a good priest to lead His people.
1 Samuel 1:1-2:10 – It’s not by strength that one prevails. And praise God this is the case! We’re helpless, but God is strong.
Philippians 4:13 – Christians really can be content. They can glorify God in all circumstances. How? Through Him who strengthens them.
Acts 19:28-32. The reaction of the Ephesian silversmiths to Paul’s preaching gives us an explanation for why the nations choose to rebel against God.
Isaiah 45:5. I am the Lord, and there is no other.
Psalm 58 – David knew a lot about injustice. So too did Jesus. This Psalm gives us a way forward – a song to sing.
1 John 5:13-21. Certainty in life is hard to come by, but Christians can be absolutely certain about their salvation and safety in Christ.
1 John 4:1-6 – Gulliblity can be cute in young children, but not in Christians. We must test ‘the spirits’. Are you as good at this as you should be?
1 John 3:11-24 – Normally siblings don’t get on. It ought not to be the case in the church! Christian love is strange, but it also reassures the Christian.