Sermons - ZION BK

In 1 Samuel 10, Saul is anointed as Israel’s first king, but he’s not sent out on his own. God confirms the call, empowers him with signs, and transforms his heart by the Spirit. When God calls, He also equips. Trust His hand on your life, yield to His Spirit, and walk boldly in the mission He’s given you.

Saul thought he was just chasing donkeys, but God was directing every step. In 1 Samuel 9, we see how God speaks to Samuel and sets Saul apart as Israel’s first king. Even with Saul’s flaws and failures, God still worked out His will. That’s good news for us, too: God is always working, even in spite of us.

In this week’s message, Israel demands a king to be “like the nations,” rejecting God as their true King. But even in their rebellion, God’s redemptive plan keeps moving forward. Substitutes always disappoint, but Jesus, the true King, gives freedom, life, and leadership we can trust. Surrender fully to Him; He’s the only one worthy of the throne.

In this week’s message, we see Israel experience real spiritual renewal. Under Samuel’s leadership, they cast away idols, return to the Lord, and watch as God delivers them and restores peace. True victory still comes the same way today, when we repent fully, trust deeply, and remember His faithfulness every step of the way.

In 1 Peter 1:3-9, we’re reminded that our hope in Jesus isn’t just something we understand, it’s something we live. Hope should shape how we speak, how we carry ourselves at home and at work, and how we respond when life gets hard. Real hope doesn’t just look good on paper; it’s meant to be seen, heard, and felt by the world around us.