1 Samuel: Prophet, Priest and King!

Intro to Samuel: A Plea in Barren Times

This is our second sermon in our study in 1 Samuel, and we see Hannah fulfill her vow to God and God establish His Word in the life of young Samuel.

Hannah Fulfills Her Vow

In this sermon we begin to look to Hannah's Prayer in 1 Samuel 2.  We see that she looked to God as her saviour and also saw God as the matchless one who is holy and above all others.

Hannah's Song (part 1)

In this sermon we continue to look at Hannah's hymn and prayer to God.  We see that God is the Sovereign creator and judge over all the earth who will execute perfect justice and righteousness, a promise fulfilled in Christ our glorious King!

Hannah's Song (part 2)

In this sermon we finish up our three part series on Hannah's prayer.  Hannah praised God because He guards the feet of His faithful ones and also establishes His anointed and conquering King.

Hannah's Song (part 3)

In this sermon we see the sharp contrast between Elkanah and his son Samuel, who is devoted to the Lord, and then Eli and his wicked sons Hophni and Phinihas.  God is not mocked and will show himself holy to those who draw near to Him!

A Tale of Two Fathers (Part 1)

In this weeks sermon we see God's response to the sins of Eli and his house.  God is perfect in holiness and justice and though He is also patient and long-suffering, there comes a point when God desires to execute his justice upon unrepentant sinners.  And yet, even in the midst of this sobering word against Eli, God also holds forth a promise of a coming priest who is faithful and carries out God's will perfectly!

God's Word Against Eli

We come now to the third chapter of 1 Samuel where we find the well known account of Samuel's call.  We find that though Samuel was busy around the tabernacle, he did not yet know God, but God mercifully comes to Samuel and reveals Himself to him, and brings Samuel His Word.  And Samuel hears of the coming judgement upon Eli and his house and also is established as a prophet of God.

The Call of Samuel

In this sermon we look at the devastating account of 1 Samuel chapter 4.  All that God promised Eli comes to pass in a single day, the Lord brings swift judgement upon the house of Eli and even the ark of God is taken by the Philistines!  But, in the midst of dark times for God's people, we see that God is still working His plan of redemption and showing Himself high above all the gods of the nations.

The Lord Departs! (1 Samuel 4)

Last week was a devastating time for the 12 tribes of Israel.  Their priests were killed in battle, 44,000 soldiers lost, and even the ark of God was taken by the Philistines and put in the temple of Dagon.  But the story does not end there, God single handedly brings the nation of Philistia to its knees and displays that He is the God of the nations!

Philistia Bows Before Yahweh

In this sermon David leads us through 1 Samuel chapter 8, where Israel demands a king so that they might be like all the other nations around them.  We see Samuels response to this demand and also the stern warning.

Israel Demands a King

Samuel the Prophet of God

In this message we look at 1 Samuel 9 where God initiates the process for Israel's first King to be established.  Even through the ordinary events of life we see God providentially working and pointing a nation to the true King who is Christ the Lord.

Saul the Waiting King (1 Samuel 9)

In this sermon we continue on into 1 Samuel 10 where we see Samuel privately anoint Saul and admonish him and give him three signs of confirmation, and then we also see the public coronation of Saul where his appointment as King is made known to all the tribes.

The Anointed King

In this sermon we look at the deliverance of Jabesh Gilead under the leadership of King Saul.  It is a picture of an undeserving people receiving help and deliverance through God's appointed saviour, which also gives us a picture of what Christ does for us!

A Surprising Delierance (1 Samuel 11)

In this sermon we look at Samuels word to Israel as they shift from the time of the judges to having a king.  Though they sinned in demanding a king for themselves, Samuel points the way forward for them.

Samuel Points The Way (1 Sam. 12)

In this sermon we look at Samuel as the prophet of God.  We see the foundation upon which he is standing and also the nature of his work as a prophet.

The Praying Prophet (1 Samuel 12)

In this sermon we return to 1 Samuel 12 and look at Samuels response to the people when they were convicted in their sin against God.  We see that Samuel committed to his work of teaching and delivers God's message to them and also a warning.

The Teaching Prophet (1 Sam. 12 - 20)

In 1 Samuel 13 we see things coming apart for Saul as soon as his role as king gets started.  With threats all around and an ill equipped army, Saul decides to act contrary to God's instruction to him through Samuel and as a result is warned that his throne will be removed!  We too can learn from the pitfalls of Saul and see God's goodness despite his failure.

Pitfalls Of Compromise

In this sermon we look at 1 Samuel 14 where God uses Jonathan to deliver his people from the looming threat of the Philistine army.  Jonathan knows God to be a God who is mighty to save, and that truth compels him forward to action.

1 Samuel: Prophet, Priest and King!

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