Open Bible Church of Kingsville Sermons

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...

SERMON NOTES – March 15, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 6:1-21Topic: The Best of Times and the Worst of TimesAttribute: Praise Christ as One Who Stands Before the LordGOD’S DM: “It should be clear by now, but you have not yet learned that I am a holy God who cannot be trifled with! No one can stand in My presence or look upon My glory without a me...

SERMON NOTES — March 8, 2026Series: 1 Samuel: Looking on the HeartText: 1 Samuel 5:1-12Topic: God is Bigger Than You ThinkGod’s IM: I am much bigger than you think, so do not pretend that I might need your help. Notes:1. He is not a tame lion Isaiah 46:1-42. He is a severe GodIMPLICATION FOR LIFE RESPONSE1. Without the power and presence of God, the people of God are powerless. How are you relying...

SERMON NOTES – March 1, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 4:12-22Topic: Ichabod! Where is the Glory? Attribute: Praise Christ as the Glory and Presence of GodGOD’S DM: “The gracious gift of the presence of My glory is reserved only for those who love, trust, and obey Me!”Notes: The D_________ of Eli (vs. 12-18)Judges 2:18a“After forty years of Eli’s...

SERMON NOTES – February 22, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 4:1-11Topic: God’s Presence in JudgementAttribute: Praise Christ as the One Who Brings God’s Judgement and Mercy! GOD’S DM: “I am not a god you can use and manipulate for the success of your own agenda! The blessings of the covenant are reserved for those who love, trust, and obey Me faith...

SERMON NOTES – February 15, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 3:1-21Topic: God Calling, Speaking to, and Establishing SamuelAttribute: Praise Christ as God’s Word! GOD’S DM: “My Word changes everything and brings hope and salvation to even the darkest of places!” Notes: P______________ & S______________ (vs. 1-3)The Lord’s C__________ & Samue...

SERMON NOTES – February 8, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 2:27-36Topic: God’s Judgment on EliAttribute: Praise Christ as the Promised Priest-KingGOD’S DM: “I will not let sinful men get in the way of fulfilling My promises and accomplishing My salvation. Through judgment, I will bring salvation!”Notes: O______________ Questions (vs. 27-28)I_______...

SERMON NOTES – February 1, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 2:11-26Topic: The Boy Priest and Eli's Worthless SonsAttribute: Praise Christ as the boy who came to save His people from spiritual darkness. GOD’S DM: “I will bring down those who oppose Me and My kingdom, and instead, I will silently go to work through those who grow in favor with Me!...

SERMON NOTES – January 18, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 2:1-10Topic: Hannah’s PrayerAttribute: Praise Christ as King, Judge, and SaviorGOD’S DM: “All of My works are glorious and worthy of praise, but especially the works of the coming King who will bring about the ultimate exultation of My people and judgment on My enemies!”Notes: Prayer of P__...

SERMON NOTES – January 11, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 1:3-28Topic: Provocation, Prayers, and ProvisionAttribute: Praise Christ as God’s Provision of a SaviorGOD’S DM: “No one cares about My people’s hopeless and helpless position more than I do! I will provide for them the Savior and Deliverer they need!”Notes: Unremarkable H___________ and F_...

SERMON NOTES – January 4, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 1:1-2Topic: Israel’s Leadership CrisisAttribute: Praise Christ as Your Leader, Deliverer, and Savior GOD’S DM: “I bring salvation for My people from the most unremarkable and unlikely of people and places.”Notes: Current C_____________Judges 21:25Unremarkable P___________ in Unremarkable P__...