1 Samuel

1 Samuel 1 presents a faithful but flawed family that God used for His glory. The sermon applies the account to mothers, fathers, and families while emphasizing the need for Spirit-filled life in the home.

FamilyHannahSpirit-Filled HomeFaithful Family

Working through the account of Hannah and Elkanah in 1 Samuel 1, the message traces how God used a barren, provoked, and broken woman and an imperfect husband to raise up a man of God, calling parents to godly, purposeful parenting rather

Hannah's BarrennessGodly ParentingProvision Through Trial

As Nola Baptist Church prepared for its final worship service before relocating, 1 Samuel 7 and Ephesians 3 framed the move as an Ebenezer testimony to God's help. The church is called to remember the Lord's work, tell the story faithfully,

EbenezerChurch RelocationRemembering God's Help

Studying Hannah's prayer in 1 Samuel 1-2, this message holds her sacrificial devotion and overflowing praise up as a pattern for worship, urging the church to prepare their hearts all week so that Sunday singing flows from genuine delight

Hannah's PrayerHeartfelt WorshipSacrificial Devotion

1 Samuel 2 warns through Hophni and Phinehas that corrupt leadership, impure worship, and public scandal dishonor God and wound his people. The church is called to put sin to death, protect its reputation, and pursue purity in worship and

Corrupt LeadershipImpure WorshipChurch Reputation

Examining Eli's failure in 1 Samuel 2 and 4, the message warns fathers that honoring children above God and tolerating sin at home will drive the next generation away from the Lord.

Eli's HypocrisyHonoring Sons Over God