Sermon 2026.03.01 (Pastor Tim Lindner)

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 leadership, the Israelites had suffered a crushing defeat, and for the first time ever the ark of God has been taken from them. That is the kind of “judge” Israel could do without.” - John WoodhouseThe B_________ of Ichabod (vs. 19-22)“She taught more theology in her death than Phinehas had done in his whole life.” - Dale Ralph DavisIMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) Jesus Christ is the fullness of the glory of God! If you want to see, experience, and dwell in God’s glory and presence in this life and continue in it for all eternity, look to Jesus and behold the glory of your God! John 1:14 and 16-182) Feel the horror of Ichabod!Don’t leave this passage without feeling the horror of Ichabod and God’s glory departing from Israel. Then, allow those thoughts, feelings, and fears drive you to and stir up your love and affections for Jesus.Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License Kaleb Brasee - https://www.youtube.com/@kbrasee for the piano accompaniment:Come Thou Almighty King (RED 120)Jesus What a Friend for Sinners (RED 121) Higher Ground (RED 357)