SERMON NOTES – March 1, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 4:12-22Topic: Ichabod! Where is the Glory?Attribute: Praise Christ as the Glory and Presence of GodGOD’S DM: “The gracious gift of the presence of My glory is reserved only for those who love, trust, and obey Me!”Notes: The D_________ of Eli (vs. 12-18)Judges 2:18a“After forty years of Eli’s leadership, the Israelites had suffered a crushing defeat, and for the first time ever the ark of God has been taken from them. That is the kind of “judge” Israel could do without.” - John WoodhouseThe B_________ of Ichabod (vs. 19-22)“She taught more theology in her death than Phinehas had done in his whole life.” - Dale Ralph DavisIMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) Jesus Christ is the fullness of the glory of God! If you want to see, experience, and dwell in God’s glory and presence in this life and continue in it for all eternity, look to Jesus and behold the glory of your God! John 1:14 and 16-182) Feel the horror of Ichabod!Don’t leave this passage without feeling the horror of Ichabod and God’s glory departing from Israel. Then, allow those thoughts, feelings, and fears drive you to and stir up your love and affections for Jesus.Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License Kaleb Brasee - https://www.youtube.com/@kbrasee for the piano accompaniment:Come Thou Almighty King (RED 120)Jesus What a Friend for Sinners (RED 121) Higher Ground (RED 357)

SERMON NOTES – February 22, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 4:1-11Topic: God’s Presence in JudgementAttribute: Praise Christ as the One Who Brings God’s Judgement and Mercy!GOD’S DM: “I am not a god you can use and manipulate for the success of your own agenda! The blessings of the covenant are reserved for those who love, trust, and obey Me faithfully.”Notes: Romans 1:18-23Right Q______________, but Wrong A______________ (vs. 1-4)Leviticus 26:14-17“To think that the presence of the ark with them would reverse their fortunes without any change of heart in Israel’s leaders was a measure of their insensitivity to spiritual things.” - Joyce Baldwin Vastly Different R______________ (vs. 5-9)1 Samuel 2:2-3 and 9-10Predictable R______________ (vs. 10-11)“In the Old Testament it is equalled only to the fall of Jerusalem in 587 BC. The very foundations of the world were shaken.” - Joyce BaldwinIMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) There is only one way to be saved from God’s judgment and wrath and receive His salvation and blessing!There is no other way to escape God’s judgment and wrath than by repenting of your sin and trusting in Jesus Christ and His work for you on the cross, and there is no other way to secure God’s blessing and salvation except by hiding yourself in Christ! 2) Religion is no substitute for loving relationship and obedience. Don’t settle for the cheap substitute of religion that cannot save or satisfy. We were made for a relationship with God in and through Jesus Christ! He is the greatest gift and blessing God could give us.

SERMON NOTES – February 15, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 3:1-21Topic: God Calling, Speaking to, and Establishing SamuelAttribute: Praise Christ as God’s Word!GOD’S DM: “My Word changes everything and brings hope and salvation to even the darkest of places!” Notes: P______________ & S______________ (vs. 1-3)The Lord’s C__________ & Samuel’s R______________ (vs. 4-10)Genesis 22:1 & 11Exodus 3:4“It has taken half the chapter for the word of the Lord to be heard. But at last there was a servant in Shiloh who was hearing.” - John WoodhouseR______________ & S______________ God’s Word (vs. 11-18)E______________ & C______________ as prophet (vs. 19-21)IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) God has spoken!Jesus is the living Word of God! Only He can change your heart and life. Receive and respond to Him with faith and obedience. Hebrews 1:1-32) God is speaking!To hear God speak today, read the Bible and sit under His preached Word! 3) Everything can (and will!) change overnight!Don’t lose heart, brothers and sisters, over the present darkness of this world! In an instant, it will be cast out by the light and Word of Christ!