In this instalment of Pastor Matthew's series on the book of 1 Samuel, we see the root of Saul's sinful disobedience to God: Fear of men. We are also reminded by Samuel that the Lord desires obedience more than sacrifice. For more information about the heart of our church, please visit: https://www.effectivelifechurch.org To hear more sermons from Pastor Matthew, be sure to visit: https://www.effectivelifeministry.com #pastormatthewguest #effectivelifechurch #bibleteaching #sermon #jesuschristislord

After Jonathan's victory against the Philistines, Saul enforces a foolish oath upon the rest of his army. However, when Jonathan eats honey, unaware of his father's oath, it will continue to reveal Saul's weaknesses. For more information about the heart of our church, please visit: https://www.effectivelifechurch.org To hear more sermons from Pastor Matthew, be sure to visit: https://www.effectivelifeministry.com #pastormatthewguest #effectivelifechurch #bibleteaching #sermon #jesuschristislord

In the face of insurmountable odds, Jonathan and his armour bearer embark upon an adventure of faith in Israelites battle against the Philistines. What can we learn from the godly courage they displayed, and what was the importance of the role of the armour bearer? Watch this sermon from Pastor Matthew and find out. For more information about the heart of our church, please visit: https://www.effectivelifechurch.org To hear more sermons from Pastor Matthew, be sure to visit: https://www.effectivelifeministry.com #pastormatthewguest #effectivelifechurch #bibleteaching #sermon #jesuschristislord

Our journey through the book of 1 Samuel continues as King Saul's reign begins! In this sermon from Pastor Matthew, learn about Saul's first victory as king, Samuel's departing speech as Israel's leader, and a fatal mistake from Saul which would cost him his kingdom. For more information about the heart of our church, please visit: https://www.effectivelifechurch.org To hear more sermons from Pastor Matthew, be sure to visit: https://www.effectivelifeministry.com #pastormatthewguest #effectivelifechurch #bibleteaching #sermon #jesuschristislord

Despite Samuel's faithful service, the Israelites wanted a king like all the other nations. This demand from the people leads to the introduction of Israel's first king: Saul, son of Kish. Join Pastor Matthew in the third part of our sermon series on David. For more information about the heart of our church, please visit: https://www.effectivelifechurch.org To hear more sermons from Pastor Matthew, be sure to visit: https://www.effectivelifeministry.com #pastormatthewguest #effectivelifechurch #bibleteaching #sermon #jesuschristislord

In the second part of our David series, we will be looking at how Eli failed to restrain the wickedness of his two sons, the affect their conduct had upon Israel, and how God raised Samuel to become Israel's attested prophet. For more information about the heart of our church, please visit: https://www.effectivelifechurch.org To hear more sermons from Pastor Matthew, be sure to visit: https://www.effectivelifeministry.com #pastormatthewguest #effectivelifechurch #bibleteaching #sermon #jesuschristislord

We are so excited to begin our in-depth series on the life of King David! Join Pastor Matthew as we look at the significance of the birth of Samuel and the key lessons we can learn from the faithfulness displayed by his mother: Hannah. For more information about the heart of our church, please visit: https://www.effectivelifechurch.org To hear more sermons from Pastor Matthew, be sure to visit: https://www.effectivelifeministry.com #pastormatthewguest #effectivelifechurch #bibleteaching #sermon #jesuschristislord

In this informative sermon from Pastor Matthew, we will be seeking to answer the question: What is the purpose of church membership? For more information about the heart of our church, please visit: https://www.effectivelifechurch.org To hear more sermons from Pastor Matthew, be sure to visit: https://www.effectivelifeministry.com #pastormatthewguest #effectivelifechurch #bibleteaching #sermon #jesuschristislord