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Why Good People Go Bad
Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2026 (message contributor)
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1. Saul’s Confirmatory Signs Lesson 1
Contributed on Mar 12, 2026
God is in the details.
A. SAUL HAD A GOOD BEGINNING: I SAMUEL 10:1-16 1. Influential father from the tribe of Benjamin. “Kish was a rich, influential man” (9:1, LB). 2. Humble son. “Saul answered . . . am I not a Benjamite, of the smallest of the tribes . . . my family the least of all the families of the tribe?” ...read more
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2. Saul Begins To Go Bad Lesson 2
Contributed on Mar 12, 2026
To ignore God’s word is to break God’s law.
A. INTRODUCTION (I SAMUEL 10:1- 11:15) At the beginning of his life, he seeks a prophet. At the end of his life, he seeks a witch. 1. Saul was chosen to be king. a. Samuel anointed Saul. “The Lord has anointed you to be the leader of his people” (10:1, LB). b. The people accepted Saul. “God ...read more
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3. Knowing How To Fight Keeps You Sharp Lesson 3
Contributed on Mar 12, 2026
You know you are backsliding when you try to do God’s work by rules.
A. DIDN’T HAVE WEAPONS ( I SAMUEL 14:1-52) “So it came about, on the day of battle, that there was neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people who were with Saul and Jonathan. But they were found with Saul and Jonathan his son” (13:22). One of Satan’s primary strategies is to ...read more
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4. What Must Backsliders Do? Lesson 4
Contributed on Mar 12, 2026
Most backsliders do not understand biblical obedience.
A. HOW A PERSON APPROACHES BACKSLIDING 1. You usually backslide after being faced with God’s Word and God’s will. “Harken thou unto the voice of the words of the Lord . . . go and smite Amalek and utterly destroy all” (I Sam. 15:1-3). 2. Most backsliders try to do something towards obeying God. ...read more
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5. Backsliding In Ministry Lesson 5
Contributed on Mar 12, 2026
Backsliders shrink from the spiritual responsibilities.
A. WHEN YOU BACKSLIDE 1. Backsliders stop walking in the Spirit. “Let us walk in the Spirit” (Galatians 5:25). “The Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul” (1 Samuel 16:14). “The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways” (Proverbs 14:14). How to Walk in the Spirit ? Learn how to ...read more
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6. What To Do When You Hit Bottom Lesson 6
Contributed on Mar 12, 2026
When you don’t want anyone knowing what you are doing.
A. YOU KNOW YOU ARE ON THE BOTTOM: 1. When everything turns against you. “The Philistines gathered their armies” (I Sam. 28:1). 2. When spiritual help is not available. “Now Samuel had died” (I Sam. 28:3). 3. When you are terrified by circumstances, people, or things. “When Saul saw the army . ...read more
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7. Dealing Practically With Backsliding Lesson 7
Contributed on Mar 12, 2026
Is the unpardonable sin the final rejection of a backslider?
A. NEVER SAVED IN THE FIRST PLACE – JUDAS 1. They may follow Jesus. “Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil” (John 6:70)? 2. They may do many religious works. “Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name? . . ...read more