THE BOY NOBODY VOTED FOR (1 Samuel 16:1-13)
Something:
1. HARROWING! (v1)
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Saul is rejected by God
2. HONOURING! (v2-4)
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Samuel serves the Lord even when he doesn’t feel like it
3. HUMBLING! (v5-13)
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Arise, anoint him, he is the one
1. In Christ we have: a) Fellowship – Forgiveness – The Advocate b) Propitiation – Power – Confidence c) Abundant Love – Adoption – Assurance d) The Conqueror – The Example – The Truth e) God with us – Nothing to Fear – Strength to Obey – Discernment – Protection f) The Transfer from DEATH…
Sermon not available. The King Who Comes In: 1. POWER! To raise the dead, To tame the untameable; The Messiah 2. PEACE! Humble and mounted on a colt 6, 451, 444, 325, 125, 601, 253, 342, 971, 930, 740, 920-1 3. PAIN! The pain of rejection, Weeping over Jerusalem
1. PRIVILEGED AND RESPONSIBLE (vs9-10) We have been given much and as a result have much to give. 2. REJECTING HIS AUTHORITY (vs10-14) Don’t reject Him, Jesus Christ is Lord, so rejoice in Him. 3. FACING THE CONSEQUENCES (vs15-18) Don’t be crushed. Revere and love the cornerstone Jesus Christ and build your life on…
1. AGITATION – among the guests 2. ADMIRATION – from the master of the feast 3. MANIFESTATION – of Christ’s power and glory 4. TRANSFORMATION – of the disciples
1. LOSS! (1:19-22) Of everything except God 2. LOVE! (2:1-16) A Sovereign lover (God) & An earthly lover (Boaz) 3. LIFE! (2:17-23) New security New hope
THE NEW WORLD MANIFESTO: Healing for the nations (v17) Restoration of joy and gladness (v18) Removal of all causes of tears and distress (v19) Guaranteed fulfilment (v20) Perfect justice – with no exceptions (v20) A satisfying and enjoyable society (v21) Stability to live life ‘to the max’ (v22) No more tragedy or terror (v23) Accessibility…