Throughout biblical revelation we find God calling the followers to GO! Find answers to some of the more asked questions. He is inviting you to meet Him there, so CLIMB! Israel's army retreated to the caves of Gibeah. 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. 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. Let us rejoice and be glad in it" (Ps. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. In this defeated, depressed, and discouraging circumstance, Jonathan made a choice to search for God. Climbing is a matter of attitude not age, academic training, or some external circumstance. And that first slaughter, which Jonathan and his armourbearer made, was about twenty men, within as it were an half acre of land. Those can never think themselves safe that see themselves cast out of God’s protection. 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.". In the spring of 1330, Douglas led a campaign against the Spanish Moors. 1 Now there was a certain man of Ramathaimzophim, of mount Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephrathite: 2 And he had two wives; the name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other Peninnah: and Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children. 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.” 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. 1 Samuel 14:1-14.JONATHAN MIRACULOUSLY SMITES THE PHILISTINES' GARRISON. 1 Samuel 14:28–30 ESV 28 Then one of the people said, “Your father strictly charged the people with an oath, saying, ‘Cursed be the man who eats food this day.’ ” And the people were faint. Choose from below or see additional sermons using our bible scripture sorting tool. Solomon said "two are better than one for they have a good return for their labor" (Ecc. Saul's soldiers knew they were over-matched, and they "quaked with fear" (1 Sam. 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. It seems fitting to conclude with another story of a warrior who left an inspiring legacy to those who bear his name. Victory is not for the tame and timid; it is reserved for those few who walk to the beat of a different drummer. It's about seizing those opportunities God gives to us. ◄ 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. God called Moses to go back to Egypt. The movie Braveheart made famous the Scottish struggle for independence. * Indicated Required Field See our Privacy Policy. I was a follower of Jesus, and for me there was no turning back. Instead of divine blessing, Samuel, who arrived just after Saul finished the offering, rebuked Saul saying, "You have not kept the command of the LORD . II. Instead of dusty caves, we hide behind dusty traditions that choke the passion and vitality of any expression of radical faith. With death closing in with unquestionable certainty, he tore the heart of his king from his neck, threw it into the advancing enemy, and shouted, "Fight for the heart of your king. When do you make necessary changes in your life? Pray for godly, motivated friendships, and take time to develop them. 1 Samuel 14 etc. We're sorry, an error occurred. 1 Samuel 12:1-25 . 1 Samuel 14 New International Version (NIV) 14 1 One day Jonathan son of Saul said to his young armor-bearer, “Come, let’s go over to the Philistine outpost on the other side.” But he did not tell his father. 1 Samuel 14 – Victory Over the Philistines A. Jonathan’s adventure in faith. Beware of those who drive in the Exscuse Expressway with no intention of using the exit ramp.". Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13. Unwilling to wait for the prophet Samuel, the arrogant King Saul foolishly offered a sacrifice. Jonathan says to his armor bearer, "Let's go over to the outpost of those uncircumcised fellows. 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. Want to get in touch? When Peter walked on water, he stepped out of the boat only after Jesus commanded him to come out on the water. Often the company we keep determines success or failure. CSB Holy Land Illustrated Bible (Hardcover), by Steve Andrews on Wednesday, January 01, 2014 at 7:00 AM. And the people knew not that Jonathan was gone. 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. Ver. Our day may not be historic, but each day is holy and significant. And the men of the garrison answered Jonathan and his armourbearer, and said, Come up to us, and we will shew you a thing. And Saul built an altar unto the LORD: the same was the first altar that he built unto the LORD. 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. 2 He had two wives; one was called Hannah and the other Peninnah. (McManus, p. 6). Perhaps the tragedy of our time is that most of us who declare Jesus as Lord have become two domesticated. Customer Service Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CT Monday - Friday Phone: (800) 458-2772. 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. The Moors proved to be a difficult opponent. I knew little about God, but I wanted nothing else. 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. What is the cost of some night classes to complete your degree compared to the nagging guilt of not finishing what you started? We must be willing to go, look and search for divine activity. 1 Samuel. 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 article helps alot for my preaching sermon.May God use ur preaching talent more for His Glory. 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. Jonathan clearly states that he will not fight unless he perceived, "that the Lord has given them into our hands." A. Samuel's Ministry. To be painfully honest, most people refuse to pay the price for victory. The motto of the Douglas clan preserves the spirit of their patriarch with a single word but unmistakable legacy. We should always first suspect and examine ourselves; but an unhumbled heart suspects every other person, and looks every where but at home for the sinful cause of calamity. But he answered him not that day. 4. 1 Samuel 3:1-10 When God Speaks. 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 asked counsel of God, Shall I go down after the Philistines? INTRODUCTION: 1 Samuel 15:1-31. So Saul took the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines: and whithersoever he turned himself, he vexed. 3. My help comes from the Lord, maker of the heaven and earth" (Ps 121:1-2). 1. We are just following our arrogant King. (1Sam. Bush said, "I wanted to let the world know that life beings at 80! Plain Sermons by Contributors to "Tracts for the Times". Among Saul's troops Saul and Jonathan each had a sword. See our holiday shipping schedule to receive your gifts on time. Listen to the audio. 1 Samuel 13 – Saul’s Disobedience A. Jonathan's motto and our challenge is simply CLIMB. Jesus began a revolution to secure our freedom. The Philistines are too strong. He holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Luther Rice Seminary, a Master of Divinity from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Georgia. 3:5). 1 Samuel 7:2-12 Matt Todd May 29, 2011 ... sir,your sermon is awesome. They make life easier. Likewise all the men of Israel which had hid themselves in mount Ephraim. God told Joshua to follow closely because they were going a way they had never been before. And Saul said, Disperse yourselves among the people, and say unto them, Bring me hither every man his ox, and every man his sheep, and slay. 118:24). Some families have experienced the tragedy of an unexpected death caused by an auto accident or heart attack. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few." Then said he unto all Israel, Be ye on one side, and I and Jonathan my son will be on the other side. I was overwhelmed that someone as extraordinary as Jesus Christ would embrace someone like me. Jonathan realized the Lord was not in the caves of Gibeah where his father had set up camp. 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. Jonathan was surrounded by people with excuses. (2 Tim. I’m equiped with this sermon. One historic day Jonathan chose to become a Vertically Inclined person. 2. It is the government's fault. We should all heed the biblical warning found in Proverbs 12:26, "The righteous use caution when choosing friends because the way of the wicked leads them astray." Sermon 1 Samuel 3:1-10 When God Speaks. King Saul should have been the one who saved Keilah. 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. 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. Samuel’s call (4-14) So the nation of Israel was in a time of spiritual darkness. Mediocrity was never an option, so Jonathan climbed. Ezekiel speaks of a time of national apostasy when "God sought for a Man." They had several "legitimate reasons" for staying stuck in a cave of defeat and despair. In 1 Samuel 14, we discover that Jonathan was an incredible soldier who possessed an amazing faith in the LORD. CHAPTER 14. 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. As a Christian be kind to everyone in your path, but in relationships share like values and passions. Which price do you want to pay? The year was 1943. (1-2) Saul assembles Israel’s first standing army. 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. "And Saul tarried in the uttermost part of Gibeah under a pomegranate tree which [is] in Migron: and … For more information, see our Privacy Policy. SermonAudio.com - 1 Samuel 14 Sermons. We'd love to hear from you. There came a day in his life when Jonathan decided life was too precious to waste. The Paperback Bible presents the Bible by the Book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. Experiencing God author Henry Blackaby summarizes this principle of seeking the Lord with the statement, "You can't go with God and stay where you are." 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. Searching for God can be difficult at times, but you don't have to do it alone. 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. I would give my heart fully to whatever I would learn to be on God's heart. And there was trembling in the host, in the field, and among all the people: the garrison, and the spoilers, they also trembled, and the earth quaked: so it was a very great trembling. Personally, I have been disappointed on a few occasions because things did not happen the way I expected them to happen. (This sermon has been updated) 1. I have looked upon my people, for their cry has reached me." .your kingdom will not endure; the LORD has sought a man after His own heart." Select an option and chat directly with a member of our support team. The Beginning of Saul's Fall, Chapter 13-14. by Chester McCalley. Jonathan never demanded that the throne be passed down to himself as the reigning prince. Pastor and author Brian Harbor said, "The greatest indictment of Christians is not that we fall short of the mark, but we have quit striving to reach the mark." 28:18-20). While Saul's army was hiding, the Philistines raided the neighboring villages confiscating all weapons. How much more, if haply the people had eaten freely to day of the spoil of their enemies which they found? I am sure that everyone has seen the television commercial about E.F. Hutton. 29 Then Jonathan said, “My father has troubled the land. Perhaps the Lord will act on our behalf" (1 Sam. Your trusted source of Christian resources since 1891, Sermon: Climbing To New Challenges - 1 Samuel 14. 6. Two thousand were with Saul in Michmash and in the mountains of Bethel, and a thousand were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin. There came a day in his life when Jonathan decided life was too precious to waste. We like labels. Some events are triumphant - the birth of a child, a significant accomplishment, or the surprise of an IRS refund. Our day may not be historic, but each day is holy and significant. Before his death, Robert the Bruce requested that his heart be removed and taken on crusade by a worthy knight. The Bible says after Israel defeated the Amorites and Jonathan defeated a group of Philistines in a small skirmish, Saul foolishly declared war against the Philistines who were "as numerous as the sand" (1 Sam. Jonathan did not just want to escape the caves of Gilbeah; he wanted victory over the enemy. . That is why the Psalmist said, "I lift my eyes to the mountain. He desired a life of excellence and success. If they say thus unto us, Tarry until we come to you; then we will stand still in our place, and will not go up unto them. 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. God sends both a divinely-inspired panic into the enemy camp along with a well-timed earthquake. In his faith, courage, and willingness to wait on God, Jonathan compares favorably to Saul. So Saul said to the priest, “Withdraw your hand.” (1 Samuel 14:15-19) Jonathan and his armor-bearer attack in faith, but it is God who gives the victory. I. SAUL, THE MAN GOD REJECTED. Peninnah had children, but Hannah had none. If a jar says poison, it can quickly save my life. 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. Then they told Saul, saying, Behold, the people sin against the LORD, in that they eat with the blood. 1. But, the sad reality is that the price of failure is far greater. One day when you become sick and tired of being sick and tired. When we come to Chapter fourteen, the Bible says that only two swords remained. In 1 Samuel 14, we discover that Jonathan was an incredible soldier who possessed an amazing faith in the LORD. May we never waste a single day. In 1 Samuel 8 we find an incident that forever changed Israel’s course – and it was a change for the worse. Like the soldiers of Saul's army, our tendency is to retreat in the face of enemy threats and difficult trials. 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." Unto the garrison of these uncircumcised. 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