He Caused Havoc - Earthly Kings Pt 3 (1 Samuel 14:24-52)

What is your need for control costing you? This week, we continue our "Earthly Kings" series with  1 Samuel 14. Guest preacher Matt Swaringim contrasts King Saul's chaotic, control-driven leadership with Jonathan's faith-filled surrender—and reveals what happens when we choose control over trust in God. If you struggle with anxiety, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or just trying to hold everything together, this sermon offers biblical wisdom on surrender, rest, and letting God be God.  In This Episode: Why control creates chaos in our lives and relationships The spiritual danger of looking religious without genuine relationship How exhaustion leads us to compromise our values The gospel contrast: Saul sacrificed his son to save himself; God sacrificed His Son to save us Three powerful questions to evaluate the cost of control in your life Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:24-52