And the people knew not that Jonathan was gone. And he gathered an host, and smote the Amalekites, and delivered Israel out of the hands of them that spoiled them. . We like labels. Pray for godly, motivated friendships, and take time to develop them. It's about seizing those opportunities God gives to us. So the LORD saved Israel that day: and the battle passed over unto Bethaven. Saul reigned one year; and when he had reigned two years over Israel, Saul chose for himself three thousand men of Israel. Choose from below or see additional sermons using our bible scripture sorting tool. Then said Jonathan, My father hath troubled the land: see, I pray you, how mine eyes have been enlightened, because I tasted a little of this honey. 15:33). 1 Samuel 14:6 And Jonathan said to the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over unto the garrison of these uncircumcised: it may be that the LORD will work for us: for [there is] no restraint to the LORD to save by many or by few. 28:18-20). 118:24). And the men of the garrison answered Jonathan and his armourbearer, and said, Come up to us, and we will shew you a thing. But, the sad reality is that the price of failure is far greater. But Jonathan accepts God’s judgment and later befriends David. Robert the Bruce was the Scottish noble who betrayed William Wallace (the character portrayed by Mel Gibson), but Sir Robert would eventually lead Scotland to freedom and become king of Scotland. We must learn to see each day as a precious gift. Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13. Throughout biblical revelation we find God calling the followers to GO! And Saul answered, God do so and more also: for thou shalt surely die, Jonathan. And they smote the Philistines that day from Michmash to Aijalon: and the people were very faint. (1Sam. Now it happened one day that Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man who bore his armor, “Come, let us go over to the Philistines’ garrison that is on the other side.” They make life easier. 1 Samuel 3:1-10 When God Speaks. II. (This sermon has been updated) For the God of heaven has given you a kingdom, power, strength, and glory;" (Daniel 2:37, NKJV) It Passes Away—"All flesh is as grass, And all the glory of man as the flower of the grass. Like the soldiers of Saul's army, our tendency is to retreat in the face of enemy threats and difficult trials. And Saul said, Let us go down after the Philistines by night, and spoil them until the morning light, and let us not leave a man of them. One day when you stop trying to destroy your life and start trusting a loving God who can deliver you form the pit of despair. One historic day Jonathan chose to become a Vertically Inclined person. From the east Field […] Text: I Samuel 31 - II Samuel 1 Sermon Series: Journey to the Throne: Meeting God in the Turning Points of Life (I Samuel 16 - II Samuel 1) Jeremiah said that God's plans were to prosper us not to harm us and to give us hope and a future. During his final battle, Douglas was surrounded by the enemy. Instead of dusty caves, we hide behind dusty traditions that choke the passion and vitality of any expression of radical faith. Searching for God can be difficult at times, but you don't have to do it alone. The heart of Robert the Bruce was embalmed, placed in a small container, and given to James Douglas, who wore the heart as a necklace. For more information, see our Privacy Policy. 13:14. (Read 1 Samuel 14:36-46) If God turns away our prayer, we have reason to suspect it is for some sin harboured in our hearts, which we should find out, that we may put it away, and put it to death. When Peter walked on water, he stepped out of the boat only after Jesus commanded him to come out on the water. Jesus began a revolution to secure our freedom. But when Samuel didn't turn up at the time that Saul expected him, Saul took matters into his own hands and offered sacrifices to seek the Lord's favor. There came a day in his life when Jonathan decided life was too precious to waste. I will follow my king's heart or die!" One day when you become sick and tired of being sick and tired. 4:9-10), and he declared that the wounds of a friend are better than the kisses of an enemy (Pvbs 27:6). Labels help us make quick decisions about certain things, and that … Friends who build up not tear down; friends who inspire confidence not inflict criticism; friends who encourage bold faith not discourage taking risks; friends who support with heart and soul; not just those who stick around for the party. And Saul built an altar unto the LORD: the same was the first altar that he built unto the LORD. Some followers fully embrace the barbarian call, and they live their lives moving forward with every fiber of their being fighting for the heart of their king." Jonathan steps out or climbs up to fight with confidence that he has received a word from God. 1 Samuel 8:1-7. a. The year was 1943. We were created to climb higher, run faster, and fly farther by the power and purpose of God. Dr. Steve Andrews is senior pastor Alabaster Baptist Church, Alabaster, Alabama. 90:12). 2 He had two wives; one was called Hannah and the other Peninnah. The rest of the army had resorted to using farm tools for weapons. Success has a price, but so does failure. There came a day in his life when Jonathan decided life was too precious to waste. And Saul said unto Ahiah, Bring hither the ark of God. The one word motto of the Douglas family is FORWARD. Listen to or download for free sermons from 1 Samuel by Alistair Begg. In every battle, Douglas carried the heart of his king close to his own heart. The Birth of Samuel. See our holiday shipping schedule to receive your gifts on time. wilt thou deliver them into the hand of Israel? Samuel had told Saul to wait seven days and that at the end of seven days he would surely come to him and sacrifice burnt offerings and fellowship offerings and tell him what to do. He desired a life of excellence and success. And the men of Israel were distressed that day: for Saul had adjured the people, saying, Cursed. For the ark of God was at that time with the children of Israel. Change begins and hope erupts one day when you realize like Jonathan that God does not dwell in the cave of arrogance, disobedience, and cowardice. 1 There was a certain man from Ramathaim, a Zuphite [] from the hill country of Ephraim, whose name was Elkanah son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite. Some events are triumphant - the birth of a child, a significant accomplishment, or the surprise of an IRS refund. 1 Samuel 1:1-28. SermonAudio.com - 1 Samuel 14 Sermons. May we never waste a single day. They had several "legitimate reasons" for staying stuck in a cave of defeat and despair. Erwin McManus defines this victory mindset as barbaric in his book The Barbarian Way. 1 Samuel 15 Sermon — The Disobedience of Saul – Sermon outline by Tom Moore on King Saul’s disobedience to God and the consequences. I am sure that everyone has seen the television commercial about E.F. Hutton. Among Saul's troops Saul and Jonathan each had a sword. Peninnah had children, but Hannah had none. 1. 1 Samuel 14 | Search Results | Sermon and Worship Resources This Week May we never waste a single day. INTRODUCTION: 1 Samuel 15:1-31. Find answers to some of the more asked questions. What is the cost of a 15-20 minute daily walk compared to a heart attack.? Eli was lying down in his usual place, and Samuel was lying down in the temple, close to the room where the ark was. Victory is rarely a spontaneous event. ◄ 1 Samuel 14:6 ► Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, "Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Jonathan clearly states that he will not fight unless he perceived, "that the Lord has given them into our hands." 1 Samuel 14:1–15. Sermons by Topic View ... On one hand, topical and felt-needs preaching gives significant attention to application, but it fails to expound the text and provide the necessary biblical and theological grounding for the application. The Moors proved to be a difficult opponent. 1. Often the company we keep determines success or failure. And there was sore war against the Philistines all the days of Saul: and when Saul saw any strong man, or any valiant man, he took him unto him. Jonathan's climb paints a powerful picture of victory being available to those who are willing to move to a higher level of faith, those who are willing to leave a comfort zone, those who are willing to risk being different from the crowd, and those who embrace the call of God upon their life. Personally, I have been disappointed on a few occasions because things did not happen the way I expected them to happen. But he told not his father. I. SAUL, THE MAN GOD REJECTED. Saul's soldiers knew they were over-matched, and they "quaked with fear" (1 Sam. 1 Samuel 12:1-25 . God is on the mountain. 4. Listen to the audio. It extracts nuggets of information about Jonathan's victory over the Philistines found in 1 Samuel 14. In human terms, it is a tragedy that Saul’s sin prevents Jonathan from coming to Israel’s throne. Twenty-five years ago I was part of the barbarian invasion. What is the cost of some night classes to complete your degree compared to the nagging guilt of not finishing what you started? He and his wife Karen have four children. (1-3) Jonathan’s proposal. Now it came to pass upon a day, that Jonathan the son of Saul said unto the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over to the Philistines' garrison, that, And Saul tarried in the uttermost part of Gibeah under a pomegranate tree which. Ezekiel speaks of a time of national apostasy when "God sought for a Man." The armor bearer’s words recorded in 1 Samuel 14:6-7 shows the extent of his loyalty C. Armor Bearers in ancient times had to be unusually brave and loyal since the lives of their masters depended on them 13:14). He is inviting you to meet Him there, so CLIMB! 1 Samuel 7:2-12 Matt Todd May 29, 2011 ... sir,your sermon is awesome. To experience the power of God you must sever ties with those who prefer to hide in dusty caves and join heart and soul with those who will climb mountains for the glory of the God. Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, and Ishui, and Melchishua: and the names of his two daughters. But if they say thus, Come up unto us; then we will go up: for the LORD hath delivered them into our hand: and this. And he said, Ye have transgressed: roll a great stone unto me this day. Chuck Smith :: Sermon Notes for 1 Samuel 13:14 ← Back to Chuck Smith's Bio & Resources "THE MAN GOD SEEKS" Intro: God seeks for men to accomplish His purposes in the earth. But Jonathan heard not when his father charged the people with the oath: wherefore he put forth the end of the rod that, Then answered one of the people, and said, Thy father straitly charged the people with an oath, saying, Cursed. What is the cost of winning a soul to Christ compared to an occasional act of ridicule? Where does my help come from? What I think is often overlooked is that both Jonathan and Peter knew the call of God because they had spent time listening to His voice. And Ahiah, the son of Ahitub, Ichabod's brother, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eli, the LORD'S priest in Shiloh, wearing an ephod. Sermon Bible 1 Samuel 14:1 Now it came to pass upon a day, that Jonathan the son of Saul said unto the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over to the Philistines' garrison, that is on the other side. And Jonathan climbed up upon his hands and upon his feet, and his armourbearer after him: and they fell before Jonathan; and his armourbearer slew after him. * Indicated Required Field See our Privacy Policy. And the people said unto Saul, Shall Jonathan die, who hath wrought this great salvation in Israel? The Beginning of Saul's Fall, Chapter 13-14. by Chester McCalley. Sermon 1 Samuel 3:1-10 When God Speaks. My help comes from the Lord, maker of the heaven and earth" (Ps 121:1-2). Woven in the fabric of this story is the importance of selecting or choosing friends wisely. 1 Samuel 13 1 Samuel 14:24-52 1 Samuel 15 Return to the Main Player Favoriting is a great way to keep a list of sermons, programs, and ministry resources in your account. Other Bible passages stress the importance of selecting friends wisely, "Bad company corrupts good morals" (1 Cor. A. And Jonathan said unto his armourbearer, Come up after me: for the LORD hath delivered them into the hand of Israel. Those can never think themselves safe that see themselves cast out of God’s protection. (14:10), but he also understands that he has a role to play in the defeat of the Philistines. "And Saul tarried in the uttermost part of Gibeah under a pomegranate tree which [is] in Migron: and … In 1 Samuel 8 we find an incident that forever changed Israel’s course – and it was a change for the worse. Is Given By God—Daniel said to Nebuchadnezzar "You, O king, are a king of kings. Beware of those who drive in the Exscuse Expressway with no intention of using the exit ramp.". 14:6). And the people flew upon the spoil, and took sheep, and oxen, and calves, and slew. One man in the camp recognized true courage, godly leadership, and triumphant faith. While some days may not be as memorable as others, the Bible says, "This is the day the LORD has made. The account of 1 Samuel 14 begins with Israel's army hiding among the caves of Gibeah after having been defeated in battle by the Philistines. Samuel’s call (4-14) So the nation of Israel was in a time of spiritual darkness. As a Christian be kind to everyone in your path, but in relationships share like values and passions. Want to get in touch? Solomon said "two are better than one for they have a good return for their labor" (Ecc. God told Joshua to follow closely because they were going a way they had never been before. And that first slaughter, which Jonathan and his armourbearer made, was about twenty men, within as it were an half acre of land. We're sorry, an error occurred. .your kingdom will not endure; the LORD has sought a man after His own heart." One historic day Jonathan chose to become a Vertically Inclined person. In 1 Samuel 14, we discover that Jonathan was an incredible soldier who possessed an amazing faith in the LORD. 29 Then Jonathan said, “My father has troubled the land. (McManus, p. 6). Then said he unto all Israel, Be ye on one side, and I and Jonathan my son will be on the other side. Please see below for details. The grass withers, And its flower falls away, " (… But he answered him not that day. The Bible promises that God is always working (John 5:15-20), but we must be willing to go in order to participate with His divine activity. We must be willing to go, look and search for divine activity. In 1 Samuel 14, we discover that Jonathan was an incredible soldier who possessed an amazing faith in the LORD. Unwilling to wait for the prophet Samuel, the arrogant King Saul foolishly offered a sacrifice. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Select an option and chat directly with a member of our support team. While Saul's army was hiding, the Philistines raided the neighboring villages confiscating all weapons. In this defeated, depressed, and discouraging circumstance, Jonathan made a choice to search for God. What most remember about this man is that he befriended David and humbly acknowledged David's calling to be the next king of Israel. And the people said unto Saul, Do what seemeth good unto thee. When God first revealed Saul to Samuel, God said, (1 Samuel 9:16) "Anoint him leader over my people Israel; he will deliver my people from the hand of the Philistines. When form replaces faith and pattern substitutes for power, Christianity becomes another world religion designed to keep us in line with everybody else in the cave. One man who understood the principle of numbering his days was Jonathan, the son of King Saul. Jonathan never demanded that the throne be passed down to himself as the reigning prince. Allow the convicting testimony McManus to challenge you as it did me. 18:24), but everyone does not have to be your friend. And they said, Do whatsoever seemeth good unto thee. When we come to Chapter fourteen, the Bible says that only two swords remained. "Yet Christianity over the past two thousand years has moved from a tribe of renegades to a religion of conformists...A quick survey of the modern Church would lead you to believe that Christ's invitation was Come and Listen instead of Go! God told Abraham to go to a new land. I was amused and inspired a few years ago when former president George H. Bush went sky diving on his 80th birthday. Ordering Christmas Gifts? The main point of the story is not to propose a military strategy of picking a fight with a superior enemy, but Jonathan's actions reveal the godly principle of "going with God.". He needed to go where God was working. (2 Tim. 1 Samuel 14:1-14.JONATHAN MIRACULOUSLY SMITES THE PHILISTINES' GARRISON. 1. the Philistines' garrison--"the standing camp" ( 1 Samuel 13:23, Margin) "in the passage of Michmash" ( 1 Samuel 13:16), now Wady Es-Suweinit. Some days may not make national headlines, but the impact upon an individual or family can produce significant alternations, like the day my daughter had her first epilepsey seizure. Leeroy Ganduri October 14, 2017 at 5:11 am | Reply. ", We are called to be vertically inclined followers of Christ who look to the mountains and set our minds on things above. 1 Samuel . (14:7). If it says gluten-free, then it is safe for some people. THE MAN WHO WOULDN'T BE KING I want us to meet a person who teaches us to be Godly in spite of a change in plans. This sermon is taken from the Latin expression, "Carpe Diem," or "Seize the Day." Which price do you want to pay? And between the passages, by which Jonathan sought to go over unto the Philistines' garrison, And Jonathan said to the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over unto the garrison of these uncircumcised: it may be that the LORD will work for us: for, And his armourbearer said unto him, Do all that, Then said Jonathan, Behold, we will pass over unto. If a jar says poison, it can quickly save my life. Then said the priest, Let us draw near hither unto God. To be painfully honest, most people refuse to pay the price for victory. Israel's army retreated to the caves of Gibeah. The Philistines are too strong. Some of the most recognized are the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ, Martin Luther's nailing his 95 Theses on Castle Church door, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Armstrong's walk on the moon, and the 9-11 terrorist attack. Climbing is a matter of attitude not age, academic training, or some external circumstance. Before his death, Robert the Bruce requested that his heart be removed and taken on crusade by a worthy knight. Jonathan's motto and our challenge is simply CLIMB. Dr. Keith Wagner. 1 Samuel 13 – Saul’s Disobedience A. Some families have experienced the tragedy of an unexpected death caused by an auto accident or heart attack. 2 Saul was staying on the outskirts of Gibeah under a pomegranate tree in Migron. And Jonathan told him, and said, I did but taste a little honey with the end of the rod that. Bush said, "I wanted to let the world know that life beings at 80! God forbid: Then Saul went up from following the Philistines: and the Philistines went to their own place. Plain Sermons by Contributors to "Tracts for the Times". We find the "go principle" in the final instructions given by the Lord Jesus who promised to be with us always, when we "go into all the world to make disciples" (Matt. 1 Samuel 17:1-58 . Let us rejoice and be glad in it" (Ps. 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