Why Israel Lost, 1 Sam 4:1-11

1 Sam 4:1-11 Why Israel Lost CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO After all the victories Israel had in its history up to now, it might surprise you that they lost to the Philistines so convincingly and particularly since they had the ark with them when they lost.  But there are some excellent practical and spiritual reasons […]

Favor with the Lord Versus Favor with Men, 1 Sam 2:26

1 Sam 2:26 Favor With the Lord CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO 1 Sam 2:26 says that Samuel was in favour both with the Lord and also with men.  This is a very important verse of scripture with very important implications for us.  The brief outline of this very important broadcast is: As a Christian: Favour […]

Peace in the Middle East, 1 Sam 7:13-17

Peace in the Middle East CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Sam 7:14, the Bible says that “there was peace between Israel and the Amorites.”  This is what the politicians say they are trying to accomplish in the Middle East right now; they want peace in the Middle East.  However, they are not able to accomplish […]

Dagon 1 Sam. 5:1-5

 Dagon 1 Sam. 5:1-5  CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Dagon is the fish god of the Philistines.  It is interesting when the ark is put in the house of Dagon that the statue falls to the ground before the ark.  And on the next day it is on the ground again but this time the head and palms are […]

The Word of God

1 Sam 3:1-21 The Word of God CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO 1 Sam 3 is one of the great chapters in the Bible on the word of God.  In this chapter we see a number of things concerning the word of God that are very instructive to us today. The word of God must be: […]

Saul’s Spiritual Character Flaws, 1 Sam 13:11-16

1 Sam 13:11-16 Saul’s Spiritual Character Flaws CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Saul did something very foolish when he offered a burnt offering.  His foolish decision revealed some spiritual flaws in his character that plagued him for the rest of his life.  These flaws were that: He knew what he was doing was wrong – 1 Sam 13:12 […]

Great Sins, 1 Sam 2:17

Great Sin 1 Sam 2:17 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Sam 2:17, the sin of Eli’s sons was very great.  They caused the men of Israel to abhor the offering of the Lord.  In the Bible there are several great sins and today we are going to see what they are.  Keep in mind that all […]

The Character of Abigail, 1 Sam 25:1-31

1 Sam 25:1-31 The Character of Abigail CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Abigail is a wonderful woman and her character is the kind that should be emulated by women and desired by men.  The character of Abigail is seen in her: Understanding – 1 Sam 25:3 – this is best demonstrated in v.28-31, so we will cover […]

Getting Right and Staying Right

1 Sam 12:16-25 Getting Right and Staying Right CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Have you ever gotten out of fellowship with the Lord and then come back to him?  I have.  Are you out of fellowship with him now?  Well, let me tell you that there are some definite things involved in getting right and those things […]

The Word of Samuel

1 Sam 4:1 The Word of Samuel CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We’re studying the first sentence of 1 Sam 4.  This little understated sentence in 1 Sam 4:1 is one of the most profound statements ever made about a man.  The Bible says, “And the word of Samuel came to all Israel.”  What you and I […]