Israel’s Demand In this message, we launch a new series in our study of the book of I Samuel, entitled, “The Call for a King.” Israel begins to turn from the leadership of the Judges and prophets to the monarchy – all while God tries to remind them that He is...
The Revival of the Ark In this message, as we conclude our six-week sermon series in the book of I Samuel, “The Ark of the Covenant,” we see one final completion of the cycle repeated throughout the time period of the Judges in Israel, rebellion, retribution,...
The Return of the Ark In this message, as we continue our six-week sermon series in the book of I Samuel, “The Ark of the Covenant,” we are given a vivid reminder that God’s children are held to a much higher standard than are those who do not know Him. The Return of...
The Philistines’ Plan In this message, as we continue our six-week sermon series in the book of I Samuel, “The Ark of the Covenant,” we see the foolishness of the worship of any god or anything other than the one true God. And we also see a sort of “second...
The Ark of Philistia In this message, as we continue our six-week sermon series in the book of I Samuel, “The Ark of the Covenant,” we are reminded of a truth that those who reject God will learn, sooner or later – God is the only true God, and He is always in...
Where is the Glory? In this message, as we continue our six-week sermon series in the book of I Samuel, “The Ark of the Covenant,” we finally see God’s judgment fall on the high priest, Eli, and his family. But we also are challenged to determine what we value in...
The Capture of the Ark In this message, we launch a new series in our study of the book of I Samuel, entitled, “The Ark of the Covenant.” As a nation, Israel has taken God for granted – and now He begins to move to discipline them, but His discipline, then and now,...
Wes Akers Young Adults & Families Weekly Sunday Morning Life Groups at 9:30am and 11:00am Two options: College and Young Adults (College, 20s, and 30s) at 9:30am and 11:00am in the Upper Room Two options: Young Adult and Families at 9:30am and 11:00am (20s and...
Samuel’s Ministry In this message, we conclude our nine-week sermon series in the book of I Samuel, “Samuel’s Call.” Samuel models a truism about God’s Word that still resonates today – God only gives a message in order for it to be shared. What kind of...
Samuel’s Message In this message, as we continue our nine-week sermon series in the book of I Samuel, “Samuel’s Call,” we finally come to a familiar text – Samuel’s childhood summons to ministry by God. But his call is best understood in light of God’s silence...
