Archive for June 4th, 2009

04
Jun
09

Storyline #47: 1 Samuel 1-3 “The Rise of The Kingdom: Answer Every Call”

1 - introFree files for youth pastors:
1 – 1 Sam 1-3 – Samuel (game: kingdom text mix)

1 – 1 Sam 1-3 – Samuel (pulpit)

1 – 1 Sam 1-3 – Samuel (Scripture)

1 – 1 Sam 1-3 – Samuel (service order)

1 – 1 Sam 1-3 – Samuel (fillout sheet)

1 – 1 Sam 1-3 – Samuel (mp3)

1 – 1 Sam 1-3 – Samuel (ppt)

            “Kingdom” is a word that everyone gets and wants if they know it or not.  When I was around 7, my cousin and I would hangout a lot to set up our G.I. Joes like a kingdom battle.  In the next room, my sister would set up her Barbies like a peaceful kingdom-home.  All kids freak out when they get to experience the Magic Kingdom at Disneyworld.  Even elderly people love to join a kingdom-like retirement village with their own chariot-golf carts, dwell in their own castle-apartments, etc.  A kingdom is a place were people life live together ruled by a king.  Our culture and we as humans seem to both understand and desire a kingdom, but why?  Everyone sets-up their own kind of kingdom.  Why?  It’s because God created us for an eternal and powerful kingdom.

            Leading up to the book of 1 Samuel, God is moving Israel into the kingdom phase of their history. Continue reading ‘Storyline #47: 1 Samuel 1-3 “The Rise of The Kingdom: Answer Every Call”’

04
Jun
09

Storyline #46: Ruth 4 “All the Single Guys: How to get your Ruth”

loveconnectionFree files for youth pastors:

3 – Ruth 4 – Single Guys (Scripture)

3 – Ruth 4 – Single Guys (mp3)

3 – Ruth 4 – Single Guys (Service Order)

3 – Ruth 4 – Single Guys (sermon outline)

The issue of God’s sovereignty can always be so confusing in premarital relationships.  Are singles supposed to sit back and wait on God to bring along the right person, or are we supposed to find them ourselves?  It can get real tricky late in the relationship when you’re trying to figure out if God wants you married or if you’ve made everything happen yourself.  Nevertheless, we desperately depend on His control! Continue reading ‘Storyline #46: Ruth 4 “All the Single Guys: How to get your Ruth”’




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