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Apr 6, 2025
Whose Glory are you Seeking?
By: Jeff Riley
Series: 1st & 2nd Samuel
This sermon explores the concept of God's glory and our relationship with Him, emphasizing that God is not here to serve us, but we are here to serve Him. Pastor Jeff warns against treating God like a waiter or using religious objects and rituals as substitutes for a genuine relationship with God. He stresses the importance of repentance and living for God's glory rather than relying on empty traditions or misused spiritual phrases.
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- Apr 6, 2025Whose Glory are you Seeking?
Apr 6, 2025Whose Glory are you Seeking?By: Jeff RileySeries: 1st & 2nd SamuelThis sermon explores the concept of God's glory and our relationship with Him, emphasizing that God is not here to serve us, but we are here to serve Him. Pastor Jeff warns against treating God like a waiter or using religious objects and rituals as substitutes for a genuine relationship with God. He stresses the importance of repentance and living for God's glory rather than relying on empty traditions or misused spiritual phrases.
- Mar 30, 2025None of His words will Fall
Mar 30, 2025None of His words will FallBy: Jeff RileySeries: 1st & 2nd SamuelThis sermon explores the power and permanence of God's word through the story of Samuel's calling. It emphasizes that God's word never fails and has the power to shape reality. Pastor Jeff challenges believers to allow God's word to break their pride and sin, rather than having it break them in judgment. It also highlights the importance of submitting to all of Scripture, not just the parts we find agreeable, and encourages regular Bible reading as the primary way to hear from God.
- Mar 23, 2025Rejecting Passivity
Mar 23, 2025Rejecting PassivityBy: Jeff RileySeries: 1st & 2nd SamuelThis sermon addresses the issue of male passivity and its detrimental effects on families, churches, and communities. Drawing from the biblical account of Eli and his sons, Pastor Jeff emphasizes the importance of men taking active leadership roles in their spheres of influence. He challenges men to be engaged, disciplined, and spiritually proactive in their homes and relationships, setting a godly tone and protecting those under their care.
- Mar 16, 2025The Power of a Song
Mar 16, 2025The Power of a SongBy: Jeff RileySeries: 1st & 2nd SamuelThis message emphasizes the importance of singing in the Christian life, both individually and corporately. Pastor Jeff argues that singing is not just a musical activity but a spiritual discipline that helps believers remember God's truth, express emotions, and encourage one another. He challenges the congregation to make singing a regular part of their spiritual practice, regardless of musical ability or personal comfort.
- Mar 9, 2025Hannah’s Plight & Prayer
Mar 9, 2025Hannah’s Plight & PrayerBy: Jeff RileySeries: 1st & 2nd SamuelPastor Jeff explores the story of Hannah from 1 Samuel, using her struggle with infertility and cultural pressures to illustrate broader spiritual truths. It emphasizes the importance of surrendering our desires to God, recognizing Him as the true king of our lives, and finding peace through trust in His sovereignty. He also addresses the roles of spouses in pointing each other to Christ and the challenge of cultural pressures that can rob us of joy when we don't look to God as our ultimate source of fulfillment.