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Looking at Saul in the OT to teach us about the right confidence to have
“Saul: Do I trust in God?” - 1 Samuel If you have your bibles with you this morning, I invite you to turn with me to the book of 1 Samuel. If you’re using one of the Bibles in the seat racks, it will be on page ___. Hopefully you have had the chance to read through this book the last two weeks. ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:1-22
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
We look at some of the ways Saul played the fool so we can learn how NOT to go the direction Saul went.
The Ways of a Fool 1 Samuel 31 Like most of you, I have spent time walking in the cemetery. I like to look at the gravestones and their dates. I like to imagine what these people were like and how they lived a hundred or more years ago. What did they do for a living? Where in town did they live? ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-13
Denomination: Pentecostal
This week we begin to examine the Old Testament character of Saul.
Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: Why Good People Go Bad Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 1: Saul’s Confirmatory Signs September 7, 2008 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. ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:1-27
Denomination: Baptist
Jesus turns Saul around
A. INTRODUCTION: PAUL’S BACKGROUND 1. Perfect birth. “Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of the Hebrews” (Phil. 3:5). 2. Perfect life. As touching the law, a Pharisee . . . touching righteousness which is in the law, blameless” (Phil. ...read more
Scripture: Acts 9:3
Saul! Saul! Why are you persecuting me?
October 14, 2023 After the stoning of Stephen, Saul was out for blood. When his bloodlust could not be satisfied by simply persecuting the Believers in Jerusalem, he expanded his search. Eventually, he focused on Damascus ---- 200 miles away! He went with the intent of bringing back the ...read more
Scripture: Acts 9:1-2, Acts 22:6-11, Acts 26:16-18, 2 Corinthians 11:23-27, Philippians 3:4-8, 2 Timothy 4:7-8 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist
Saul seeks the counsel of Samuel by seeking out a witch in the city of Endor
In first Samuel 28 we see that David and his 600 men are hiding out in the land of the Philistines. King Saul has stopped looking for David, because he’s left the country, but now, things are changing. The Philistines are again gathering for war to invade Israel. Now the only mention we get of ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:1-2
Denomination: Salvation Army
2nd in a series on King Saul, "Portrait of a Politician" -- looking at Saul’s failed leadership.
June 29, 2008 Portrait of a Politician The Arrogant King 1 Samuel 13:5-15 Robert Clinton has studied and written a great deal about leadership. Clinton has come to the conclusion that over 70% of leaders don’t finish well. For Christian leaders, he offers six factors that contribute to leadership ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:5-15
3rd in a series on King Saul, "Portrait of a Politician" -- looking at Saul’s failed leadership.
Trinity Baptist Church July 13, 2008 Portrait of a Politician The Lyin’ King 1 Samuel 15:1-34 Norman Schwarzkopf called leadership a potent combination of strategy and character. But, then he said -- if you have to be without one, be without strategy. It would seem that far too many ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-34
Final message in a series on King Saul, "Portrait of a Politician" -- looking at Saul’s failed leadership.
Trinity Baptist Church July 20, 2008 Portrait of a Politician The Deposed King 1 Samuel 15-31 In tough economic times maybe you’re thinking about polishing your resume and applying for a different job. If you find yourself looking, let me give you a little help. I ...read more
What can we learn from the death of Saul and the demise of Anakin Skwalker.
Along time ago in a galaxy far, far away a young Jedi Knight by the name of Anakin Skywalker a talented and gifted young man was mislead by a Sith Lord, he then became Darth Vader, This had a fair bit to do with fear because of his desire to save his beloved. l could tell you the whole story but ...read more
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 10:1-14
Saul's conversion
Saul on the road to Damascus (v.1-9) When was our Damascus experience? Ananias healed Saul (v.10-22) Will we say "Here I am, Lord?" Our changed lives will be a witness. Can we prove Jesus is the Christ? The plot against Saul (v.23-31) Christ brings peace and the Holy Spirit ...read more
Denomination: Vineyard
Lessons from Saul’s visit to the witch of Endor
When God is Silent I Sam. 28:3-19 INTRO.: There was a time just after the terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2001, when we were unable to communicate with our son in NY and his family. There were a lot of others in the same position. It is terrible to be out of communication with those who are important ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:3-19
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
This is the 11th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 1st King". This Series is about King Saul.
Series: Israel’s 1st King [#11] ACT #1- SAUL LOVED DAVID 1 Samuel 16:13-23 Introduction: Has anyone in your life ever broken your heart because they rebelled against God? You did your best for them, prayed for them, and encouraged them; but they failed. If you’ve had that experience, then you ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:13-23
This is the 12th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 1st King". This Series is about King Saul.
Series: Israel’s 1st King [#12] ACT #2- SAUL ENVIED DAVID 1 Samuel 18:5-29 Introduction: Saul sent for David and brought him into his court. This was the beginning of a lot of drama between Saul and David. This type of drama still exists today- When you find someone who is being blessed by God ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:5-29
This is the 13th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 1st King". This Series is about King Saul.
Series: Israel’s 1St King [#13] ACT #3- SAUL EXILED DAVID 1 Samuel 23:14 Introduction: Saul sent for David and brought him into his court. This was the beginning of a lot of drama between Saul and David. This type of drama still exists today- When you find someone who is being blessed by God ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:14
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