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Saul And The Encounter At The Cave Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 27, 2026

While chasing David, Saul found a cave near En-gedi. After he left the cave, Saul found out who had been there, including David himself!

Saul and the encounter at the cave (Full disclosure: this message is based on a sermon I preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO on January 11, 2026, but is not an exact transcription. Some of the material covered is also in the message, “Saul’s First Attempt to Kill David” available ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Saul And The Massacre Of The Priests Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 21, 2026

David had approached Ahimelech, one of the LORD's priests, for some food and a weapon. Ahimelech did so, but someone else saw this and reported this to Saul. The results? Death for 85 priests and their families.

Saul and the massacre of the priests Introduction: Saul had tried to kill David the first time by throwing a spear or javelin at him. David survived this and even other attempts on his life. Saul is furious at this time, and proceeds in a rage to find and kill David, even at a city of the LORD’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:6-23

Denomination: Baptist

Saul's First Attempt To Kill David Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 12, 2026

Saul was plagued by an evil spirit. On this occasion, he was angry and afraid of David that Saul wanted to kill him! Fortunately, the LORD was with David and protected him.

Saul's first attempt to kill David Introduction: Saul, first king of Israel, was truly in an awkward situation. He had partly obeyed and mostly disobeyed the LORD’s command to completely destroy everything belonging to the Amalekites, and the LORD told him your sons will never be king because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:5-16

Denomination: Baptist

Saul's Worst Blunder Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 1, 2026

The LORD gave Saul one simple command: destroy everything belonging to the Amalekites. Did Saul fully obey that command?

Saul's worst blunder (Full disclosure: this message is based on a sermon I preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO on November 30, 2025, but this is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: The Amalekites had been Israel’s enemies for many years. They first attacked Israel not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Saul’s First Blunder Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 23, 2026

Saul was human and, like us, made any number of mistakes. This passage illustrates his first blunder. Saul tried to make excuses but Samuel, and the LORD, saw through everything.

Saul’s First Blunder (Full disclosure: this message is based on a sermon I preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO on November 23, 2025. It is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Saul had begun his reign as king over Israel and had experienced a great start. The LORD had given ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Saul's First Opportunity Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 17, 2026

Saul had only recently been presented as king when troubling news arrived. One of Israel's cities had received an ultimatum: surrender to us and let us gouge out your right eye, or else. What would Saul do?

Saul's First Opportunity (Full disclosure: this message is based on a sermon I preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO on November 16, 2025. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Saul had just been recognized as king of Israel, but went back home to Gibeah for the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Saul's Coronation As Israel’s First King Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 15, 2026

Samuel had anointed Saul to be Israel's first king. Now it was time to make this a public celebration.

Saul's coronation as Israel’s first king (Full disclosure: this message is based on a sermon I preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO on November 9, 2025. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Saul, son of Kish, from the tribe of Benjamin, had before this gone ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

Saul: Selected To Be King Of Israel Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 8, 2026

Saul, son of Kish, from Benjamin, went to look for missing donkeys. Instead, he found something that changed his life forever!

Saul: Selected to Be King of Israel (Full disclosure: this message was edited from a sermon I preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO on November 2, 2025. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: The LORD had been the official leader of Israel for generations. Moses led them ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Tragedy At The Tabernacle, The Ark Was Captured And The High Priest Died Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 23, 2026

1 Samuel 4 records one of the darkest days in Israel's history. Over 30,000 soldiers were killed, the Ark of the Covenant was stolen, and the high priest died--all in the same time period.

Tragedy at the Tabernacle, the Ark was captured and the high priest died Introduction: The Tabernacle was central and sacred to Old Testament worship, especially under the Law. The books of Exodus through Deuteronomy describe the Tabernacle in detail, such as the materials used to construct it and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Tragedy At The Tabernacle, Korah, Dathan, And Abiram's Rebellion Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 11, 2026

There were three men, plus a group of others, who openly challenged Moses and Aaron. Their actions resulted in a great tragedy, not just at the Tabernacle.

Tragedy at the Tabernacle, Korah, Dathan, and Abiram's Rebellion Introduction: The Bible records events of people and nations at their best—and at their worst. Numbers 16 has a story that frankly didn’t have to happen. The LORD had already said who could do what in regards to the worship ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Tragedy At The Tabernacle: Miriam’s Punishment Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 20, 2026

Miriam and Aaron were sister and brother to Moses. There was one time, though, when Miriam experienced a severe punishment because of her attitude and speech towards Moses.

Tragedy at the Tabernacle: Miriam’s Punishment Introduction: The Tabernacle was also known as the “tent of meeting” and the place of worship for Israel during the Old Testament era. The Israelites also came there to present their various offerings to the LORD. Yet there was another side to the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline For Tragedy At The Tabernacle: Nadab And Abihu Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 17, 2026

Two of Aaron's sons, just anointed and appointed to the priesthood, lost their lives needlessly.

An Outline for Tragedy at the Tabernacle: Nadab and Abihu Introduction: In the immediate context, Israel had left Egypt and they were now heading towards the Promised Land. The Law was now in effect, the Tabernacle was built, and Aaron plus his four sons had been formally appointed to the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Behind John 3:16

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 12, 2026

John 3:16 is one of the most loved verses in all the Bible. There's more to the story, though.

The Story Behind John 3:16 Introduction: There’s no greater love anyone can express beyond what our Lord Jesus Christ did for us. “John 3:16” has been used as a graphic (remember seeing football and other fans wearing vests with that reference on them?) and a quote. But there’s more to the story, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline For The Proverbs 7 Woman

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 26, 2026

In contrast to the virtuous "Proverbs 31" woman is the "strange woman" of Proverbs 7. The contrast between these two types of women couldn't be more obvious!

An Outline for The Proverbs 7 Woman Introduction: Many of us have heard about the “Proverbs 31 woman” whom Lemuel described so elegantly. Just as influential, for all the wrong reasons, is the Proverbs 7 woman whom Solomon described in vivid terms: this, coming from a man with 700 wives and 300 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline For A Sermon From Proverbs 4:20-27

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 25, 2026

This is part of an outline for a sermon preached by Dr. Jerry Falwell at the Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg, VA sometime around 1975. Students at Liberty Baptist College needed to attend services there. I'm sure there was more but this is about all I can remember.

An Outline for A Sermon from Proverbs 4, 20-27 Introduction: This outline is based on a sermon preached by Dr. Jerry Falwell at Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg, VA sometime in the 1975-76 timeframe. I was a student at Liberty University (then known as Liberty Baptist College) in those days ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Baptist