Open Bible Church of Kingsville Sermons

SERMON NOTES – September 20, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 21:10-15Topic: Deadly Decisions & Deceitful DeliveranceAttribute: Praise Christ as your DelivererGOD’S DM: “Against all odds, I have saved you from eternal death! In any and all your times of need, cry out to Me, trust Me, and praise Me!” Notes: F___________ to Gath (vs. 10)1 Samuel 1...

SERMON NOTES – September 13, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 21:1-9Topic: God’s Surprising and Double ProvisionAttribute: Praise Christ as God’s Ultimate Provision and Protection GOD’S DM: “In every hour, but especially in your hour of need, come to Me! I have already provided everything you need.”Notes: Petrified ____________ (vs. 1)Deceitful D___...

SERMON NOTES — September 6, 2026Series: 1 Samuel: Shadows of the King & His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 20:24-42Topic: God’s IM: Life does not consist in achieving your goals but in the fulfilling your promises and walking in convenant with Me. Notes:1. Costly Commitment (20:24-34)Matthew 6:33Luke 14:262. Peace in the Middle of Confusion (20:35-42) IMPLICATION FOR LIFE RESPONSE1. At the highest leve...

SERMON NOTES — August 23, 2026Series: 1 Samuel: Shadows of the King & His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 19:11-24Topic: God’s IM: My protection is instructive, diverse and ironic, and is meant to assure you that I have your back until your work on earth is done. The ProtectorNotes:1. God’s protection is to instruct Psalm 2:10 Psalm 2:4 Ezekiel 34:23-242. God’s protection is diverse3. God’s protection i...

SERMON NOTES — August 23, 2026Series: 1 Samuel: Shadows of the King & His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 19:11-24Topic: God’s IM: My protection is instructive, diverse and ironic, and is meant to assure you that I have your back until your work on earth is done. The ProtectorNotes:1. God’s protection is to instruct Psalm 2:10 Psalm 2:4 Ezekiel 34:23-242. God’s protection is diverse3. God’s protection i...

SERMON NOTES – August 16, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 19:1-10Topic: Attempted Murder and God’s ProtectionAttribute: Praise Christ as the Anointed KingGOD’S DM: “No one can harm My Anointed One! Everyone who is in Him is safe and secure forever!”Notes: An O____________, an O____________, and an O____________ (vs. 1-7)More W______, S____________,...

SERMON NOTES – August 9, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 18:17-30Topic: Crazy Things People Do For Love and HateAttribute: Praise Christ as the Anointed KingGOD’S DM: “Choose this day whether you will love or hate My Anointed One, but know all plots and schemes leveled against him will fail!”Notes: F____________ Marriage Proposal (vs. 17-19)1 Samue...

SERMON NOTES – August 2, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 18:1-16Topic: You've Got A FriendAttribute: Praise Christ as Your Savior and KingGOD’S DM: “There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother, and who gives you a Spirit that is just like his so that you might kill the jealousy that is in you and enjoy a life of true blessing.”Notes:1. T...

SERMON NOTES – July 19, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 17:31-40Topic: The Savior (and King!) Has ComeAttribute: Praise Christ as Your Savior and KingGOD’S DM: “Knowing that I have fought for you and delivered you in the past should give you confidence that I will fight for and deliver you in the present and future!”Notes: Royal S____________ (vs....

SERMON NOTES — July 12, 2026Series: 1 Samuel: Shadows of the King & His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 17:12-30Topic: The Difference MakerNotes:1. Meanwhile back at the ranch Ruth 4:21-222. The Original DoorDash3. The Difference Maker4. A Big Brother’s Snobbery Mathew 13:54-57IMPLICATION FOR LIFE RESPONSE1. What is God doing in your life right now in the place where you live?2. Remember that God is us...

SERMON NOTES – July 5, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 17:1-11Topic: Sizing Up the Enemy and the OddsAttribute: Praise Christ as Your Representative and KingGOD’S DM: “Don’t be too quick to judge by appearances. I am working, moving, and saving, even when things look impossibly dark. I have already provided a Representative and King to defeat your...

SERMON NOTES – June 28, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 16:14-23Topic: The God of the UnlikelyAttribute: Praise Christ as the True King and SaviorGOD’S DM: “I choose to use unlikely individuals in unlikely ways to do what are often unlikely things.”Notes: The SourceIsaiah 45:7Job 2:10The Symptoms The SolutionZechariah 4:6Acts 1:8IMPLICATIONS FOR LI...

SERMON NOTES – June 21, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 16:1-13Topic: A New King AnointedAttribute: Praise Christ as the True King and SaviorGOD’S DM: “In addition to your expected obedience, you must understand that your heart is wicked, and needs to be saturated by the truth of my Word, and changing from a hard heart, which only my Spirit may wor...

SERMON NOTES – June 14, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 15:12-35Topic: Obedience is Better Than SacrificeAttribute: Praise Christ as Your Sacrifice and ObedienceGOD’S DM: “I want your whole heart and life, not just cheap confessions and perfunctory sacrifices!"Notes: Saul’s C______________ and Samuel’s C______________ (vs. 12-16)Exodus 17:15-1...

SERMON NOTES – June 7, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 15:1-11Topic: The Beginning of the End for King SaulAttribute: Praise Christ both Judge and SaviorGOD’S DM: “Nothing other than complete and total obedience is acceptable in the Lord’s sight, but the Judge can be your Savior!”Notes: 1 Samuel 13:13-14L_____________ to the Lord (vs. 1-3)Exodus 17...

SERMON NOTES – May 31, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 14:24-52Topic: The King’s Foolishness ExposedAttribute: Praise Christ as the True King and SaviorGOD’S DM: “King Saul’s foolishness led Israel into sin and would have resulted in the death of his own son, Jonathan, if the people had not ransomed and saved him. King Jesus’ wisdom allows him to s...

SERMON NOTES – May 24, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 14:1-23Topic: When God is for UsAttribute: Praise Christ as the Wise King and SaviorGOD’S DM: “When I am for you, you can scale walls and take on troops in the sure hope that I will again deliver you.” Notes: Psalms 18:291) The Setting- Audacity- Secrecy - Inactivity2) The Imagination of Faith...

SERMON NOTES – May 17, 2026 Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 13:1-23Topic: King Saul’s Foolish ActionAttribute: Praise Christ as the Wise King and SaviorGOD’S DM: “Despite how it looks and feels, choosing to trust and obey Me is always the wisest and safest action. Everything else is utter foolishness!” Notes: Rivalry R_____________ (vs. 1-4)1 Samuel 8:...

SERMON NOTES – May 10, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 12:1-25Topic: A Faithful God and Unfaithful PeopleAttribute: Praise Christ as King and ProphetGOD’S DM: “Despite your sin and unfaithfulness toward Me, I have been faithful to You! Even more, I will never forsake you, as My people! Consider all that I have done for you, and let it drive you to...

SERMON NOTES – May 3, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 11:12-15Topic: Israel’s Merciful King Attribute: Praise Christ as the Merciful King Who Brings Salvation! GOD’S DM: “Despite their sin and rejection of Me, I will not put My people to death because My Son, King Jesus, has worked salvation for them and removed their reproach!”Notes: The People&#3...

SERMON NOTES — April 26, 2026Series: 1 Samuel: Shadows of the King & His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 11:1-11Topic: The Sweet Song of SalvationGod’s IM: When times are changing, do not look to people or leaders for your salvation for they will fail you. I am the true King that you need and want. Notes:How can this man save us?1. The Bad News (11:1-3) John 15:18 John 15:14-152. The Good News (11:4-11)...

SERMON NOTES – April 19, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 10:17-27Topic: Saul Proclaimed as King Attribute: Praise Christ as the True King! GOD’S DM: “If you try to choose your own king, you will always end up with a hilariously bad ruler over your life. Instead, embrace King Jesus!”Notes: A Prophetic A________________ (vs. 17-19)Joshua 7:14-15A Los...

SERMON NOTES – April 12, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 10:1-16Topic: Saul Anointed as King Attribute: Praise Christ as the Anointed One and True King! GOD’S DM: “Even though there was nothing good or kingly about Saul, I equipped and used him to accomplish My plans and purposes for the kingdom of Israel. So, imagine what I can do in and through y...

SERMON NOTES — March 29, 2026Series: 1 Samuel: Shadows of the King & His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 8:1-22Topic: The Times They Are A Changin’God’s IM: When times are changing, do not look to people or leaders for your salvation for they will fail you. I am the true King that you need and want. Notes:Ignore at your peril!1. Time for a change (8:1-5)2. Time for a response (8:6-9)3. Time for a re-eva...

SERMON NOTES – March 22, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 7:1-17Topic: Spiritual Revival in IsraelAttribute: Praise Christ as the Savior and Leader You Need! GOD’S DM: “Yes, you are a sinner unfit to stand in My presence, but if you cry out to me, repent of your sins, and commit your heart and life to Me alone, I will save you and lead you in righte...