Tri-County Christian Center

“The Father Heart of God”

“The Father Heart of God” – “God has something planned for you!” - 1 Samuel 8:19-22 The Lord Grants Israel’s Request * The bible is God’s personal reference. * God does not change from the Old Testament to the New Testament. * God’s was are always best. - 1 Samuel 9 Saul Chosen to Be King * 1 Samuel 9:6 But the servant replied, "Look, in this town there is a man of God; he is highly respected, and everything he says comes true. Let's go there now. Perhaps he will tell us what way to take." - Everything happens for a reason, “NO”, there is a reason everything happens. - * God determines our steps but he does not determine how we will respond. * God askes us, how are you going to respond. * Be faithful where you are serving! God has something planned for you.

“Making America Good Again”

“Making America Good Again” – “Israel Demands a King” - Samuel's Warning Against Kings - 1 Samuel 8:9 Now listen to them; but warn them solemnly and let them know what the king who will reign over them will do." - Three Things 1. God is still with those children that are not right with God right now. * God will use your life to speak to your children. * You are not responsible for their choices. 2. The world is going to hate us just like they hated Jesus. 3. Political problems were rooted in their spiritual problem. * 1 Samuel 8:7-8 And the LORD told him: "Listen to all that the people are saying to you; it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected me as their king. As they have done from the day I brought them up out of Egypt until this day, forsaking me and serving other gods, so they are doing to you.

“Redeeming the Past”

“Redeeming the Past” – “Forgiveness vs. Redemption” – 1 Samuel 7 – Samuel Judges Israel * 1 Samuel 7:14 The towns from Ekron to Gath that the Philistines had captured from Israel were restored to her, and Israel delivered the neighboring territory from the power of the Philistines. And there was peace between Israel and the Amorites. - You can get buried by the things in your life. * Romans 4:7-8 "Blessed are they whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him." * Romans 8:1-2 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death. - What man needs is not the discharge of all conflict but to stand up and address it. * Don’t stop praying. * Don’t take a vacation, keep trusting God. * Allows the truth of God to transform our minds. * • You can’t afford to surrender. God is redeeming us for His purpose. -Don’t stop seeking Him, He will redeem our lives. * Ephesians 5:15 Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise,

“What It Says”

“What It Says” – “James 1:22 Hearing and Doing the Word” – James 1:22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. * Jesus in or life changes who we are. * Matthew 5:15-16 Salt and Light - What we hear is what we should do and it equals the testimony we have with those around us. * Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. 1 Be quick to listen 2. Be careful of what we say 3. Slow to become angry * Wisdom can be the category under which these thing fall. - Proverbs 8 The Blessing of wisdom * Proverbs 8:1 Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice?

”Walking in the Fear of the Lord”

"Walking in the-Fear of the Lord" – “We need to honor God” – 1 Samuel 5:1-5 The Philistines and the Ark. - 1 Samuel 5:3 When the people of Ashdod rose early the next day, there was Dagon, fallen on his face on the ground before the ark of the LORD! They took Dagon and put him back in his place. * We can become so committed to believing something that no matter what is in front of us, we will not believe it. * We need to seek God first, not the things of God. - Hebrews 3:12-13 See to it, brothers, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. (13) But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness. - 1 Samuel 6:10-12 The Ark Returned to Israel - 1 Samuel 6:12 Then the cows went straight up toward Beth Shemesh, keeping on the road and lowing all the way; they did not turn to the right or to the left. The rulers of the Philistines followed them as far as the border of Beth Shemesh. - Our ultimate purpose must be to let God get what He needs to from us.

“The Darkness Precedes the Dawn”

“The Darkness Precedes the Dawn” – “Darkness Can Not Prevent the Dawn" – The Philistines Capture the Ark * Man’s idea, not God’s * They wanted the Ark of God not God himself. - 1 Samuel 4:3 When the soldiers returned to camp, the elders of Israel asked, "Why did the LORD bring defeat upon us today before the Philistines? Let us bring the ark of the LORD's covenant from Shiloh, so that it may go with us and save us from the hand of our enemies." - The Death of Eli - 1 Samuel 4:18 When he mentioned the ark of God, Eli fell backward off his chair by the side of the gate. His neck was broken and he died, for he was an old man and heavy. He had led Israel forty years. - Deuteronomy 32:28 They are a nation without sense, there is no discernment in them. * Having a relationship with God is the only way you can win. - Judgment and redemption Isaiah 59:14-19 - God is still there: He looked and saw no one to intervene. * Isaiah 59:14 So justice is driven back, and righteousness stands at a distance; truth has stumbled in the streets, honesty cannot enter.

“Time is Up, Eli”

“Time is Up, Eli” – “The Lord Calls Samuel” – How do you know we are in God’s plan? - How do you know you are hearing from God? - 1 Samuel 3:7-8 Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD: The word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him. The LORD called Samuel a third time, and Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, "Here I am; you called me." Then Eli realized that the LORD was calling the boy. - God will always have a servant. How does God speak to us? - Some of the ways: * Through dreams and visions. * Through confirming prophecy. * Taking time with the Lord and listen. * In times of prayer. * Through the reading of the word. - God is moved by those who humble themselves before Him. - God expects you to be an adult.

“Raising a Consequential Generation”

“Raising a Consequential Generation” – “Game On!” – Eli's Worthless Sons 1 Samuel 2:12 Eli's sons were wicked men; they had no regard for the LORD. - We need to have: Intentional Parenting, Involvement Parenting, and Intuitive Parenting * You are not responsible for your adult children’s choices. * It is our responsibility, not God’s, to do the right thing. * It is our responsibility, when we see wrongs being done, to step up and confront them. - Judgment and Redemption – Isaiah 59:14-19 The Lord looked and was displeased that there was no justice. * Isaiah 59:14 So justice is driven back, and righteousness stands at a distance; truth has stumbled in the streets, honesty cannot enter.

“Look at What the Lord Has Done”

“Look at What the Lord Has Done” – “1 Samuel Chapter 2 Hannah’s Prayer” – The greatest vindication you can have against your enemies is to see God do powerful things in your life. - Psalms 119:67-68 Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word. You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees. - Samuel Given to the Lord - 1 Samuel 1:22 Hannah did not go. She said to her husband, "After the boy is weaned, I will take him and present him before the LORD, and he will live there always." - Nazirite - A nazirite is an Israelite who voluntarily takes a vow to abstain from wine, haircuts and contact with corpses for a specified period. Learn about the laws, sacrifices and offerings of the nazirite vow, and the biblical figures of Samson and Samuel who were nazirites. - Hannah’s Prayer - 1 Samuel 2:1 Then Hannah prayed and said: "My heart rejoices in the LORD; in the LORD my horn is lifted high. My mouth boasts over my enemies, for I delight in your deliverance. - The Lord Upholds My Life Psalms 54:6-7 I will sacrifice a freewill offering to you; I will praise your name, O LORD, for it is good. For he has delivered me from all my troubles, and my eyes have looked in triumph on my foes.

”Super Abundantly More!”

"Super Abundantly More!” – “This is not a Prosperity Message!” – God wants to give us so much more than gain. Invest in the Kingdom of God where you live. - 1 Samuel 1:1-21 The Birth of Samuel, the Hannah story. * With God, all things are possible. Mark 10:27 * Hannah stood up in her faith. - Faith is a Spiritual Gift 1Corinthians 12:1-11 * 1 Corinthians 12:9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, - The Serenity Prayer - God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; …