1 John 4:9-11 CSB 9 God’s love was revealed among us in this way: God sent his one and only Son into the world so that we might live...

What is JOY? What does it mean to REJOICE? We invite  & allow  the world to define JOY for us…instead of God’s Word. It’s so important to...

John 14:27 27  Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be...

Biblical HOPE is not a shallow optimism or ignorant positivism. HOPE is alive His name is JESUS 1 Peter 1:3-9 CSB A Living Hope 3 Blessed...

1 Samuel 31:1-6 CSB The Death of Saul and His Sons 1 The Philistines fought against Israel, and Israel’s men fled from them and were...

1 Samuel 29:1-11 CSB Philistines Reject David 1 The Philistines brought all their military units together at Aphek while Israel was...

1 Samuel 28:1-10 “In those days the Philistines gathered their forces for war, to fight against Israel. And Achish said to David,...

1 Samuel 27:1-12 CSB David Flees to Ziklag 27 David said to himself [ Then David said to his heart ], “One of these days I’ll be swept...

1 Samuel 26:1-25 CSB David Again Spares Saul 1 Then the Ziphites came to Saul at Gibeah saying, “David is hiding on the hill of Hachilah...

1 Samuel 25:1-44 CSB 1 Samuel died, and all Israel assembled to mourn for him, and they buried him by his home in Ramah. David then went...

1 Samuel 24:1-22 ESV 1 When Saul returned from following the Philistines, he was told, “Behold, David is in the wilderness of Engedi.” 2...

1 Samuel 23 The God of Deliverance Context   of 1 Samuel 23 : Chapter 22 reports the horrific slaughtering of 85 priests of the Lord...

1 Samuel 22:1-23 CSB 22 So David left Gath and took refuge in the cave of Adullam. When David’s brothers and his father’s whole family...

1 Samuel 21:1-15 CSB David Flees to Nob 21 David went to the priest Ahimelech at Nob. Ahimelech was afraid [ trembling ] to meet David,...

1 Samuel 20:1-42 CSB Jonathan Protects David 1 David fled from Naioth in Ramah and came to Jonathan and asked, “What have I done? What...

1 SAMUEL 18:28-30 CSB 28 Saul realized [saw and knew] that the LORD was with David…29 and he became even more afraid of David. As a...

Mark 12:28-31 ESV The Great Commandment 28 And one of the scribes came up and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he...

Mark 12:28-31 ESV The Great Commandment 28 And one of the scribes came up and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he...

Mark 12:28-31 ESV The Great Commandment 28 And one of the scribes came up and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he...

1 Samuel 17:1-4 1.   The Champion & the Challenge Now the Philistines gathered their armies for battle. And they were gathered at Socoh,...

Discover why the heart matters more than appearances in God's Kingdom. Learn how to see beyond the surface when sharing the Gospel and...

1 Samuel 15:1-35 CSB Saul Rejected as King 15 Samuel told Saul, “The LORD sent me to anoint you as king over his people Israel. Now,...

1 Samuel 14:24-52 Context: 1 Samuel 14 marks the beginning of Saul’s demise as king of Israel. Last week we saw Jonathan placing complete...

1 Samuel 13:12-14 1 Samuel 13:12-14 12  I said, ‘Now the Philistines will come down against me at Gilgal, and I have not sought the favor...

1 Samuel 13:1-23 CSB Saul’s Failure 13 Saul was thirty years[a] old when he became king, and he reigned forty-two years[b] over...

1 Samuel 12:1-25 | Part 19 1 Samuel 12:1-25 CSB Samuel’s Final Public Speech 12 Then Samuel said to all Israel, “I have carefully...

1 Samuel 11:1-15 CSB Saul’s Deliverance of Jabesh-gilead 11 [DSS, LXX read About a month later, Nahash ] the Ammonite came up and laid...

1 Samuel 10:17-27 CSB Saul Received as King 17 Samuel summoned the people to the LORD at Mizpah 18 and said to the Israelites, “This is...

Are we listening to what God says is right or man?

1st Samuel Part 14 It’s the start of a conference I’m at. Leadership conference. I’m ready to learn and grow in my knowledge in that...

1st Samuel 7:1-17 So the people of Kiriath-jearim came for the ark of the Lord and took it to Abinadab’s house on the hill. They...

1 Samuel 6:1-21 | Part 12 1st Samuel Part 12 Matthew 6:9b-13 Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. 10 Your kingdom come. Your will...

1 Samuel 5:1-12 ESV The Philistines and the Ark 1 When the Philistines captured the ark of God, they brought it from Ebenezer to Ashdod....

Matthew 6:9-13 Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. 10 Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give...

1 Samuel 4:1-11 | Part 9 1st Samuel 4:1-11 And Samuel’s words came to all Israel.   The Ark Captured by the Philistines   Israel went out...

Romans 12:17-21 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it...

1st Samuel 3:1-10 The boy Samuel served the Lord in Eli’s presence. In those days the word of the Lord was rare and prophetic visions...

1 Samuel 2:18-36 CSB 18 Samuel served in the Lord’s presence—this mere boy was dressed in the linen ephod.  Hebrew word: “ na’ar ” can be...

1st Samuel 2:12-17 Eli’s sons were wicked men; they did not respect the Lord  The high priest’s sons…did not respect the Lord 13 or the...

Hannah prayed:   My heart rejoices in the Lord; my horn is lifted up by the Lord. My mouth boasts over my enemies, because I rejoice in...

1st John 4:7-10 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who...

1st Chronicles 29:10a-13 And David said: “Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of Israel our father, forever and ever. 11 Yours, O Lord, is...

2nd Timothy 3:14-17 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it 15 and...