Sermons from June 2025

Sermons from June 2025

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 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.

The Storms of Life: John 6:15-21 | Mike Vincent

John 6:15-21 describes the disciples’ struggle on the Sea of Galilee after Jesus sent them ahead. They were caught in a storm and were rowing with difficulty when they saw Jesus walking on the water. Terrified, they initially thought he was a ghost, but he reassured them, saying “It is I; don’t be afraid.” The disciples then took Jesus into the boat, and it immediately reached their destination.