April 27, 2025

To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice

Preacher: Jonny Smart Series: 1 Samuel—Preparing for a King Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1–35

Reflection Questions

1. Jonny talked about the fear of making your christianity too “extreme”...but then challenged us to do just that. What are ways that you can make your christianity more “extreme”?

2. A portion of the sermon was surrounding pride. “If the devil can’t make you disobedient, he’ll make you proud of your obedience.” Where do you see pride creep into your life? Why is this so damaging?

3. Have you considered that the Lord will test you? What are ways that the Lord has tested your faith?

4. How do we listen to the voice of the Lord over the voice of the people?

5. Have you believed the lie that the harm done to you has been forgotten? What is the truth about this?

other sermons in this series

Jul 20

2025

This Is David's Spoil

Preacher: Brad Lucht Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1–31 Series: 1 Samuel—Preparing for a King

Jul 13

2025

The Dark Night of the Soul

Preacher: Duane Otto Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:1– 28:25 Series: 1 Samuel—Preparing for a King

Jul 6

2025

A Near-Death Experience

Preacher: Brad Lucht Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1–44 Series: 1 Samuel—Preparing for a King