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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝘀𝗵?| 5-14-23 | 𝟙 𝕊𝕒𝕞𝕦𝕖𝕝 𝟛𝟙:𝟙-𝟙𝟛

May 14, 2023 • Dr. Ken Lang • 1 Samuel 31

My friend has a complex camera that auto focuses on faces - it is very helpful for the novice photographer. What are you focusing on? Paul said, "we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal." (2 Corinthians 5:18)

Why do you obey God? | 4-30-23 | 1 Samuel 30:1-31

April 30, 2023 • Dr. Ken Lang • 1 Samuel 30

Ever since the Garden of Eden, we have sought to go our own way thinking we know it all. Yet experience teaches us that we are often mistaken. So why not obey a God who actually does know it all??? Dietrich Bonhoeffer said, "One act of obedience is better than one hundred sermons." - Pastor Ken

How can you obey God today? | 4-16-23 | 1 Samuel 28:1-25

April 16, 2023 • Dr. Ken Lang • 1 Samuel 28

Obedience to God can be challenging because we sometimes think that he wants to keep us from something good for us. The opposite is true. George MacDonald said, "Obedience is the key to every door." - Pastor Ken

What if i make a mistake? | 3-12-23 | 1 Samuel 27:1-12

March 12, 2023 • Dr. Ken Lang • 1 Samuel 27

We all do things from time to time that are contrary to what we believe. The question emerges, “Can God turn it around in our lives and redeem it?” David said, The Lord will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy, O’Lord,endures forever; Do not forsake the works of Your hands.” (Psalm 138:3)

How is God testing you? | 3-5-23 | 1 Samuel 26:1-25

March 5, 2023 • Dr. Ken Lang • 1 Samuel 26

I remember my old football coach would train us, then he would test us to see if we learned the skills. Likewise, God will test us to develop us and encourage us. Passing the test moves us to the next grade so to speak. Test me, Lord, and try me; examine my heart and mind (Psalm 26:2)

What is the best revenge? | 2-12-23 | 1 Samuel 24: 1-22

February 12, 2023 • Dr. Ken Lang • 1 Samuel 24

There are some great college rivalries . When your rival beats you on the field, you think about it for a whole year thinking, "I can't wait to face them again - revenge will be sweet!!!" But as Christians, we are called to bless rather than seek revenge on our enemies. "Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, blessing." (1 Peter 3:9) - Pastor Ken

How is God helping you in your life? | 2-5-23 | 1 Samuel 23:15-29

February 5, 2023 • Dr. Ken Lang • 1 Samuel 23:15–29

We all encounter difficulties in our lives, but God gives us what we need to be overcomers in every situation. David said, "For he has delivered me from every trouble, and my eye has looked in triumph on my enemies" (Psalm 54:7) So, look for God in your life and you will see his victories over your circumstances. - Pastor Ken

Does prayer really work? | 1-29-23 | 1 Samuel 23:1-13

January 29, 2023 • Dr. Ken Lang • 1 Samuel 23:1–13

Prayer is an absolute ingredient to the Christian life. Becoming a Christian is an act of faith that puts trust in the God who is there and loves us (Hebrews 11:6) Martin Luther said, "To be a Christian without praying is no more possible than to be alive without breathing." Lord teach us to pray!!! (Luke 11:1) - Pastor Ken

What can we do when we experience the unexpected? | 1-22-23 | 1 Samuel 22:6-23

January 22, 2023 • Dr. Ken Lang • 1 Samuel 22:6–23

We can experience opposition sometimes because we did something to anger someone. Then, there are times when someone is angry with us for no reason at all. We can't always know the reasons, but we can entrust our lives to Christ to help us live at peace with others. "So far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all." (Romans 12:18) - Pastor Ken

Christ chose you; will you choose him? | 12-18-22 | 1 Samuel 22: 1-5

December 18, 2022 • Dr. Ken Lang • 1 Samuel 22:1–5

We live in a world where acceptance is almost the supreme ethic. The culture has set the criteria and any divergence from that list will get you banned or ostracized. The problem is most of the culture is against Christ; therefore, let's choose Christ and follow him regardless. - Pastor Ken

𝗚𝗼𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 | 12-11-22 | 𝟙 𝕊𝕒𝕞𝕦𝕖𝕝 𝟚𝟙

December 11, 2022 • Dr. Ken Lang • 1 Samuel 21

We can sometimes get caught up in the minutia of legalism. God is more concerned with our needs and our relationship with him than our perspectives on what is holy. "You have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness." (Matthew 23:23) - Pastor Ken

𝗜𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲? | 11-6-22 |𝟙 𝕊𝕒𝕞𝕦𝕖𝕝 𝟚𝟘:𝟚𝟜-𝟜𝟚

November 6, 2022 • Dr. Ken Lang • 1 Samuel 20:24–42

We all have non-negotiables in our lives. In our day to day lives, for some it's their children - they come first. For others, it's their job or maybe even their favorite sports team. Moses told us of the ultimate priority - he wrote, "You shall have no other gods before me or besides me." (Exodus 20:3) We all have priorities, but when we put Christ first, everything else comes in line. - Pastor Ken

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗼𝗳? | 10-23-22 | 𝟙 𝕊𝕒𝕞𝕦𝕖𝕝 𝟚𝟘:𝟙-𝟚𝟛

October 23, 2022 • Dr. Ken Lang • 1 Samuel 20:1–23

We all encounter fear from time to time in our lives. Sometimes, it's something substantial like a diagnosis and other times it can be something more irrational like a fear of spiders. There are some fears that are beneficial - Solomon wrote, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction." (Proverbs 1:7)

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱? | 10-16-22 | 𝟙 𝕊𝕒𝕞𝕦𝕖𝕝 𝟙𝟡

October 16, 2022 • Dr. Ken Lang • 1 Samuel 19

The truth is out there; men have to push it down and fight against it, yet it's a losing battle. God is going to win; it's time to say "Uncle!" "Now therefore, O kings, be wise; Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling." (Psalm 2:10-11). - Pastor Ken

𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀? | 10-2-22 | 𝟙 𝕊𝕒𝕞𝕦𝕖𝕝 𝟙𝟠

October 2, 2022 • Dr. Ken Lang • 1 Samuel 18

It’s been said, “There is no limit to the amount of good that can be done when no one cares who gets the credit.” King Saul had a hard time when David got the attention he thought he deserved. The solution, “Rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep.” (Romans 12:15) - Pastor Ken