I. Overcome by Fear of Enemies (vv. 1-7) A. Legitimate War and Courage B. Are We Really Outnumbered and Overmatched?
II. Disobedient Leaders Lead to Loss (vv. 8-14) A. Saul Unable to Keep Army Together: God Not His Strength B. Saul Acted Presumptuously: God Manipulated Not Trusted C. Saul Excused and Blamed: God Not a Reality to Him
III. Then, Dispirited, Diminished, and Disarmed (vv. 15-23) A. Nothing Worse than Facing Distress ALONE B. Loss of Faith, Loss of Courage C. Since We Have the Captain of Our Salvation, Jesus Christ 1. Disobedience to the Lord's Will Never Justified 2. Self or God Our Consuming Reality? Never Helpless, Hopeless 3. Wait upon the Lord: Good Armor, Good Word, Good Hope 4. "If Your Presence Go Not Up with Us" – Matthew 28:20
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Chris began preaching and pastoring at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Buford, Georgia, in 1994. He and his wife, Elizabeth, have been blessed with 5 children and four grandchildren. Chris continues to preach, write, and pastor at Covenant Presbyterian.
