Sermons - Calvary Community Church

1 - In verses 1-7, what was David's first action prior to moving back to Judah? What does this tell us about him? What example does this leave for us? Why did the men of Judah anoint David their king? How and why did David thank the men of Jabesh Gilead? 2 – In verses 8-11, what was Abner's motivation in resisting David's kingship? 3 – In verses 12-13, what was Abner's motivation for meeting Joab...

1. What benefit is there in being shown examples of enduring faith from the past?2. Read Hebrews 10:26-31, 10:37-39, 3:14, Matt. 24:13 and Rev. 14:12. Why is enduringfaith an important topic for the author and professing Christians?3. What is the difference between weights and sins? What are some examples of both?4. In Philippians 3:7-4:1, quoted in the sermon, how was Paul an example of laying as...

Sermon starts at about 1:30 "Nunc Dimittis" / Luke 2:21-35 Jim Rosenquist Download

"Angels From the Realm of Glory" / Luke 1:5-23 / Jim Rosenquist Jim Rosenquist Download

1 – In verse 2, why did the messenger have dirt on his head? Why did he pay homage to David? What did that mean? 2 – In verse 3, what did the messenger mean when he said that he had "escaped" from the camp of Israel? 3 – In verse 6, what did the messenger mean that he was on Mt. Gilboa, "by chance?" 4 – In verses 7-10, the messenger claimed to have killed Saul. Why do we expect he was telling a li...

1 – In verses 1-6, what are the Philistines hoping to accomplish? How? Why was Jonathan's death both sad and victorious? Why was Saul's death only grievous? Why does Saul kill himself? How does scripture deal with Saul's method of death? How does suicide relate to the sanctity of life? 2 - In verse 7, why do the Israelite non-combatants panic? What do they do? 3 – In verses 8-10, why do the men of...

1 – In verses 1-6, why did David's men blame the catastrophe of Ziklag on David? Why is it his fault? Both David and Saul at this time find themselves in distress, in a tight spot. How do they each handle it? Compare 1 Sam 28:7 with 1 Sam 30:7 2 – In verses 7-10, why was one-third of David's force left behind at the Brook of Besor? How is David's final condition better than before? Why is it impor...

1 – In verses 1-5, why are the Philistine commanders alarmed and angry regarding the presence of, "The Hebrews?" Why does Achish defend David? What do the commanders think of Achish? What do they suspect David will do in a war with Israel? Are they right? 2 – In verses 6-11, Achish is apologetic and conciliatory. Why? What does he think of David? Why? What is true about David? How is it dangerous...

1 – In verses 1-2, what was David's predicament when Philistia went to war against Israel? Who did he have allegiance to? What could he do? 2 – In verse 3, what is the point of telling us again that Samuel died? 3 – In verse 6, when Saul seeks direction from the Lord, He does not answer; why? Could this happen today? To Christians? How? Why? 4 – In verse 7, when God does not answer, Saul resorts t...

1 – In verse 1, "David said in his heart." Can the heart be trusted? Why or why not? David said, "There's nothing better for me," - but was there? 2 – In verse 2, David goes to Gath. Has he been there before? (see 21:10 and following) With what results? Why should he expect a different outcome this time? What is different? Who else is from Gath? 3 – What had the prophet Gad told David in 22:5? Why...

1 – What did David learn from Abigail that helps him here? 2 – Why did David take such a big risk? What was his mission? Why did David take Abishai with him on this dangerous mission? What did David expect? What did Abishai expect? 3 – How is this account similar to what happened in 1 Samuel 24 in the cave of Engedi? 4 – What does David say to Saul's army? Why does he say they all deserve to die?...

1 - In verse 1, what is significant about Samuel's death to David? To Israel? To the story of redemption? Why is it so understated? 2 – In verses 1-9, What is the essence of David's request from Nabal? Why is this request not extortion, racketeering, or a protection payment? 3 – In verses 10-12, why is Nabal harsh? What does he say that insults David?4 – In verse 13, why is David so angry? What do...

In this passage the author of the book of Hebrews impresses upon his readers the essentiality offaith for a relationship with God and perseverance in this life. He does this by providing multipleexamples of faith from the Old Testament. Keep this context in mind as you discuss thesequestions.1. What are some definitions of faith you've heard people give? How would you describeChristian faith in yo...

1 – In 23:19-29, why might have David expected the Zephites to protect him? Why did they betray him? What do we see in Saul's relentless pursuit of David? How is God's sovereignty displayed? 2 – In 24:1-7, why did David's men encourage David to kill Saul? What did they say in verse 4? Did God say that? (See 23:4) Why might David be tempted to kill Saul? Why might he see this as God's provision and...

1 - In verses 1-5, why were David's men afraid to fight to save Keilah? How is David's direction becoming more godly? How does David give assurance to his men? How does David behave, "kingly," in saving Keilah? Why doesn't Saul? 2 – In verses 6-14, Why might David think he is safe in Keilah? Why does Saul think he has David trapped? After saving them from the Philistines, why would the people of K...

1 – In verses 1-2, what problems might be associated with building a following among the discontent? What problems might David experience being on the run with over 400 people? 2 – In verses 3-5, why would David seek sanctuary for his parents? Why in Moab? Why might the king of Moab agree? Why might Gad, the prophet, direct David to return and remain in Judah? 3 – In verses 6-10, what clues are gi...

1 – In verses 1-3, why does David flee Gibeah and run only 2 miles to Nob? Why was Ahimelech alarmed to see David? What explanation does David give? Was David trying to protect Ahimelech with a lie? 2 – In verses 4-5, why would the priest give holy bread to men who were not allowed to eat it? Would he give it to anyone? How do we know that David's arrival at Nob was on a sabbath? 3 – Read Luke 6:1...

1 – In verses 1-7, how does Jonathan exemplify true friendship to David when confronting his father? How does he confront respectfully, tactfully, and effectively? Why was this risky? What was the result? 2 – In verses 8-10, once restored to Saul's favor, David was again successful in battle. How did this benefit Saul? How did Saul react? Why? 3 – In verses 11-17, Saul sends "hit-men" to stake out...

In this small letter, Paul writes to a slave owner imploring him to be reconciled with his runwayslave because in the Lord Jesus Christ they are both brothers. Keep this context in mind as youdiscuss these questions.1. What are some examples of broken relationships in our society?2. What are the causes of these broken relationships? (Be specific. Don't just say "sin." What sins?)3. What fruits of...

1a – If Saul hates David and fears him, then why does he want his daughter, Merab, to marry him? (v 17)1b – In verse 18, why does David turn down an offer to marry the king's daughter?2 – In verse 21, why might Michal be, "a snare," for David? See 1 Sam 19:13.3 – In verse 25, whose idea was it to take the Philistine's foreskins? What reason is given? Why this particular trophy? Why might it be dif...

1 – In verses 1-3, verse 1 says the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David. What does that mean? How does that happen? Why did it happen?2 – In verse 4, other than material things, what was Jonathan conveying to David? What does it mean?3 – In verses 6-9, what are the women celebrating? What were they trying to say in their singing? Why does it anger Saul? What does this say about Saul?4 –...

In this passage the author of the book of Hebrews encourages his readers to keep faith, endure suffering, and to sacrifice for the sake of Christ, knowing there is a greater reward in heaven. Keep this context in mind as you discuss these questions.1. In what ways is life harder since becoming a follower of Jesus Christ? What are some examples of hardships you've experienced because you are in Chr...

In this passage the author of the book of Hebrews continues his teaching on the necessary responses to the truths he's been teaching, which includes meeting together as a church. He also issues a severe warning for those who reject the gospel and continue in sin. Keep this context in mind as you discuss these questions.1. What are different responses people have to God's Word? Is it possible to ha...

1 - In verses 38-40, Saul had David try on his armor. He was trying to help David have the best chance for success. Besides not fitting him, why were Saul's armor and weapons not useful to David? In what ways does the church today try to fight the Lord's battles with the world's weapons? 2 – In verses 41-44, why was Goliath angry to be challenged by David? What result does he expect? 3 – In verses...