Sermons by Scott Childs (PM)

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Uniting Israel – 2 Samuel 4-5

Ishbosheth, Saul’s son, was little more than a puppet king. His only strength was the support of his captain Abner. Now that Abner was dead, he was in trouble. Then two of his captains conspired against him and killed him while he slept (4:1-8). They took the news to David and David had them put […]

Leadership Qualities – 2 Samuel 2

After Saul’s death, David moved to Hebron and was anointed king over Judah only. Abner, Saul’s captain made Ishbosheth, Saul’s son king the rest of Israel. For seven years civil war kept David from being king over all Israel. During those years of conflict, though David was far from perfect, he displayed several qualities that […]

Overcoming Discouragement – 1 Samuel 30:1-31

Jeremy Taylor was a 17th-century English cleric [preacher] who was severely persecuted for his faith. But though his house was plundered, his family left destitute, and his property confiscated, he continued to count the blessings he could not lose. He wrote: “They have not taken away my merry countenance, my cheerful spirit, and a good […]

When Trust is Lacking – 1 Samuel 27

Trust is an important part in any relationship. Faithfulness builds trust. Prudence builds trust. Communication builds trust. Loyalty builds trust. Experience builds trust. True change can heal broken trust. God is absolutely trustworthy in every way. He always does right. He is always faithful. He always knows what is best for every situation. Both the […]

A Selfish Fool – 1 Samuel 25

Our dog Libby is very selfish. She lies in the path and does not want to move when she sees us coming. She pushes up against us for attention and gets jealous if we give someone attention instead of her. She thinks only of herself. In 1 Samuel 25:1, we read that Samuel the prophet […]

David the Deliverer – 1 Samuel 23

David’s life was filled with stress. Hiding from the king was no easy task. Narrow escapes and dangerous trips were frequent events. Having been a shepherd, he was used to the rough wilderness. It was there that he and his company took refuge. Transition This evening, I borrowed the headings in my outline come from […]