Sermons by Brent Smith
Trusting God Beyond The King | 1 Samuel 11-12 | Brent Smith
As we continue on in our study, we’ll see the character flaws start to unfold which led to Saul’s downfall. It doesn’t matter how you begin, it matters how you finish. And Saul’s is a life of squandered potential.
From Brokenness to Blessing | Ruth 1 | Brent Smith
The passage narrates Ruth’s courageous decision to follow her mother-in-law Naomi back to Bethlehem after the death of their husbands, showcasing themes of loyalty, faith, and God’s providence in times of uncertainty.
Help for a Downcast Soul | Psalm 42 | Brent Smith
Psalm 42 teaches us that even amidst despair and feelings of depression, we are called to seek God, for He alone is our true source of hope and refreshment.
Distressed or at Rest? Psalm 37 | Brent Smith
Psalm 37:1-8 encourages believers not to fret over evildoers but to trust in the Lord, delight in Him, and commit their ways to Him, promising peace and righteousness for those who choose to rest fully in Him.
Flourishing or Fading? Psalm 92 | Brent Smith
Psalm 92 serves as a reflection on the nature of God’s goodness and eternal faithfulness, emphasizing the importance of continual praise and worship. It presents a contrast between the flourishing of the righteous and the ultimate downfall of the wicked, illustrating the assurance found in living a life rooted in God’s love and righteousness.
Why Do the Wicked Get All the Breaks? Psalm 73 | Brent Smith
Though there are seeming inconsistencies of life that may challenge our faith in God, He is good and all things will come to their right conclusion. We must not let our faith be troubled but rather remain focussed on God where our faith triumphs.
Lead Me to the Rock Higher Than I: Psalm 61 | Brent Smith
In times of trouble or distress we need to go to the One who is above our problems and greater than our circumstances. We must look to God who has been faithful and who continues to be a faithful rock in times of need.
The Return of the King: Matthew 28:1-20 | Brent Smith
The Resurrection of Jesus was the single greatest event in history. This chapter highlights the witnesses at the resurrection (1-8), the wonder accompanying the resurrection (9-15), and the way after the resurrection (16-20).
The Selection of Saul: 1 Samuel 9-10 | Brent Smith
We left off last time with Israel demanding a king to rule over them, that they may be like all the other nations. They wanted a king to go out before them and fight their battles for them. This is not God’s will for them at this time, but He’s going to give them what they want, and it’s going to be to their detriment and judgment. In our study today we look at the selection of Israel’s first king.
The Darkness Before the Dawn: Matthew 27:45-66 | Brent Smith
The events surrounding the crucifixion of Jesus were profound and purposeful. They depict for us what was being accomplished in the redemptive plan of God. We see in our passage the reason for the cross, the results from the cross, and the response after the cross.
The King on the Cross: Matthew 27:27-44 | Brent Smith
Even in the depths of humiliation, God orchestrates redemption. Though Jesus was mocked, suffered, and rejected, He demonstrates that the real work of the Lord lies in grace and sacrifice.
The Demand for a King: 1 Samuel 7-8 | Brent Smith
In 1 Samuel 7-8, the Israelites, after years of oppression, repent and turn back to God, seeking His help against the Philistines. Samuel, a prophet and judge, leads them in prayer and sacrifice, and God answers with a resounding victory. However, the people then demand a human king, rejecting God’s rule, a request Samuel reluctantly fulfills, but warns them of the consequences of their choice.