Advent begins with longing—with God’s people sitting in the dark and remembering what it means to wait. And when we look back through the
First Samuel 11 drops God’s people into a moment of real vulnerability: a city surrounded, a nation unsure, and a threat far greater than
There’s a kind of judgment in the Bible that doesn’t come as fire or thunder. It comes when God steps back and lets people
We all want clarity in a confusing world—leaders we can trust, plans that make sense, and some sign that God is still in control.
In 1 Samuel 8, Israel asks for a king “like all the nations,” revealing a temptation that still confronts us today: to trust what
We live in a world that doesn’t like kings. We prefer freedom, autonomy, and the right to rule ourselves. We want control—over our choices,
If the “fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” (Prov. 9:10), then we must admit: sometimes we act like fools. Many believers
Sermon from October 05, 2025 service. Cliff Donaldson preaching.
Imagine carrying a golden box, believing it alone could guarantee your victory. Silly, right? Yet in 1 Samuel 4, Israel treated the ark of
Intimacy requires communication. On one hand, words need to be offered. If friends don’t talk, if families don’t share, and if spouses stop discussing—those
Before the monarchy was established, Israel was surrounded by threats to its national prosperity, integrity, and identity. Foreign nations advanced, false gods enticed, and