The King of Kings or the Fool of a King (1 Sam 7:13-9:17) - 1 Samuel: The Rise of the Shepherd King

God Turns Every Tide (1 Sam 14:1-46) - 1 Samuel: The Rise of the Shepherd King

Pastor Ben Tellinghuisen - There is only one true God and as we'll see from 1 Samuel 14, He turns the tides according to His perfect plan. As we study this text we'll consider how to depend on Him more, every day.

When Fear Takes Over (1 Sam 13:1-23) - 1 Samuel: The Rise of the Shepherd King

Pastor Ben Tellinghuisen - Fear can be crippling at times, but God does not leave us to flounder without hope. He reminds us that He is just as sovereign in the hard times as in the good.

Half-Hearted Faith is Not Faith (1 Sam 12:1-25) - 1 Samuel: The Rise of the Shepherd King

Pastor Ben Tellinghuisen - As Samuel preaches a final sermon at Saul's formal coronation, he reminds the people that halfhearted faith - is not genuine faith. That God requires full-hearted faith, that serves Him alone as King, no matter who sits on the throne in the city of man.

The Cowering King Conquers (1 Sam 10:14-11:15) - 1 Samuel: The Rise of the Shepherd King

Pastor Ben Tellinghuisen - In 1 Samuel 10 and 11 we see both the kindness and severity of God designed to lead the nation of Israel back to the One True God. Since God remains the same forever, we too are motivated to turn and trust in God.

Meticulous Sovereignty (1 Sam 9:15-10:13) - 1 Samuel: The Rise of the Shepherd King

Pastor Ben Tellinghuisen - God's meticulous sovereignty is detailed in 1 Samuel 9-10 as Saul is anointed king of Israel. Listen as we discover 3 reasons to stand amazed at how God works.