Hannah’s Prayer
April 19, 2026
Doug Virgint teaches from 1 Samuel 1 that God often works through human suffering, using Hannah’s story to show that brokenness can lead to deeper dependence on God and spiritual transformation. He highlights how Hannah responds to her pain by pouring out her heart in prayer, surrendering her deepest desire back to God, and finding peace even before her circumstances change. The message emphasizes that true faith entrusts both our longings and God’s answers to Him, leading to a life marked by gratitude, surrender, and worship.
Samuel’s Calling
April 26, 2026
Louis Bridgman traces 1 Samuel 3 as a moment in Israel’s spiritual darkness where God initiates contact, crossing the distance his people created to call Samuel and reestablish his voice among them. He highlights that God is the central actor who consistently speaks across generations, ultimately through Christ and Scripture, inviting a response shaped by humility and attentiveness.
God is to be Revered
May 24, 2026
Stephen McHarg spends time in 1 Samuel 4-6, showing how God defends His own glory, humbling idols and nations alike, and revealing that both irreverence and casual familiarity with God carry serious consequences. Ultimately, he points to Jesus as the one who makes it possible for people to stand in the presence of a holy God, restoring what was lost and inviting us to respond with reverence and wholehearted devotion.
Repentance and Renewal
May 31, 2026
Nathaniel Nurse explains that true repentance begins with a deep, relational grief over distance from God, not just regret over consequences, and is grounded in God’s prior faithfulness in pursuing His people. He shows that repentance involves both turning away from idols and returning wholeheartedly to God, resulting in humble dependence, honest confession, and renewed trust in Him alone for salvation and security.
Saul is Chosen
June 7, 2026
Dave Brereton traces how God was at work in the ordinary and frustrating details of Saul’s life, using something as mundane as searching for lost donkeys to orchestrate a divine appointment and call him as king. He emphasizes that God similarly shapes our character through everyday interruptions and invites us to respond with curiosity, humility, and obedience rather than frustration. The message challenges listeners to recognize God’s hand in daily circumstances, listen to His prompting, and faithfully obey rather than resisting or taking control.
Saul’s First Failure
June 14, 2026
Louis Bridgman examines Saul’s first failure as an act of disobedience rooted not just in impatience but in presumption, as he oversteps his God-given role under pressure and reaches for control. He broadens the lens to show how this same impulse runs through all humanity, yet emphasizes that God’s greater work of restoring the world continues and that the true tragedy is forfeiting the invitation to partner with Him. The message ultimately points to Jesus as the only faithful partner and invites listeners to repent of self-reliance and actively join God’s ongoing work of restoration.
Saul’s Rejection
June 28, 2026
Nick Azzuolo explores 1 Samuel 15 by examining Saul's rejection as king, showing how partial obedience is ultimately disobedience when it places personal judgment, reputation, or convenience above God's clear commands. He challenges listeners to honestly examine areas where they may be rationalizing compromise, emphasizing that God desires wholehearted obedience flowing from a humble and repentant heart rather than outward religious performance.
David Anointed King
July 5, 2026
John Marcogliese presents 1 Samuel 16 as the pivotal turning point in Israel's story, where God rejects Saul and chooses David, demonstrating that the true Kingmaker is God himself. Contrasting the world's focus on outward appearance, power, and ambition with God's priorities, he explains that the Lord looks at the heart and delights in people who pursue him with humility, obedience, and trust. The message ultimately points beyond David to Jesus, the true King, showing that God's sovereign plan of redemption unfolds through his surprising choices rather than human expectations.
David and Goliath
July 12, 2026
Andrew Dawson explores the story of David and Goliath by showing that the central issue is not courage or overcoming personal obstacles, but where faith is placed. David's trust in the living God shaped his identity, courage, and purpose, standing in sharp contrast to Saul, the Israelites, and Goliath, whose misplaced faith led to fear and failure. The sermon ultimately points beyond David to Jesus, the true Champion whose victory over sin and death gives believers lasting confidence, even when faith is tested through suffering rather than immediate earthly victory.