Sovereign Grace Church - Aberdeen, Sd

1 SAMUEL - A look at what we can learn from both David's successes and failures.

1 SAMUEL - A look at why our lives must be defined by the presence of God.

1 SAMUEL - A look at hoping in God in all facets of life.

1 SAMUEL - A look at trusting God, even when we have the perceived power to carry out what we want.

1 SAMUEL - As we turn to chapter 23, with David still on the run from King Saul, we are reminded of the importance of God's word in all circumstances.

1 SAMUEL - A look at the wonderful and comforting nature of God's providence, in the life of David on the run from Saul.

A fundamental characteristic of the Christian is a refusal to boast in one's own goodness or works. Instead, we rejoice in God’s mercy, love, and grace.

1 SAMUEL -Returning to 1 Samuel, we find David on the run from King Saul. We find that gratitude and satisfaction in God's goodness is appropriate and particularly sweet, even through great trouble.

Fear is a universal human experience. But, what is "healthy fear?" A look at a warning from Isaiah, the fears that control us, and the fear that should control us.

After a week full of violence, particularly racial violence, both around the nation and even in Aberdeen, we look at how Jesus would answer the questions, "Why did this happen?" "Which side are you on?"

What does temptation look like? How should we think about it? What practical advice does the Bible offer for fighting temptation?

A look at the the heavenly blessings, outlined by Paul in Ephesians 1, to the praise of God's glorious grace.

A look at the importance of making every effort to live a godly life in the knowledge and power of Christ.

A look at the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus, that shows us both the quality and capacity of the power used by God to save people with dead hearts.

After returning from 10 days of gospel mission work in Africa, Pastor Sam look at the Parable of the Sower and the spiritual realities surrounding trampled, stoney, thorny, and good soil.

After the author of Hebrews describes the majestic glory of God's Son in Hebrews 1, he turns to a warning in chapter 2: Don't neglect this great salvation.

1 SAMUEL - In chapter 20 of 1 Samuel, we find that an understanding of God's covenant love provides stabilizing comfort in the midst of life's storms, and additionally frees us to put God's kingdom above our own in a way the world cannot understand.

1 SAMUEL - We often would not choose the difficult circumstances we face, let alone suffering. Yet, we gain great comfort from the narrative of David's life that God will not forsake us. Indeed, as Paul puts it in Romans 8, if God is for us who can be against us?

1 SAMUEL - In chapter 18 of 1 Samuel, we find that apart from God one will likely only find enslavement by one's enemies.

1 SAMUEL - This week, we zoom-out to take a look at 1 Samuel thus far, in chapters 1-17. We see that Hannah's prayer provides the backdrop summary for the events that take place in the book.