Sermon 2026.03.08 (Pastor Dave McCurley)

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 upon the power of God in your life? Just because God does not need your help to accomplish His goals does not mean He does not want us. He does. 2. God is working behind the scenes, in the night. It will not become obvious until the morning. Wait patiently for the Lord. Just because you cannot see God at work does not mean that He is not working. He is.3. There is no refuge from this terrible God except the refuge that is found in this terrible God. Is your life hid in Christ? Christ is our only refuge and strength. It is because we are hid in Christ that we enjoy and know the blessing of the Lord Jesus.Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License Kaleb Brasee - https://www.youtube.com/@kbrasee for the piano accompaniment:Praise ye the Lord, the Almighty (RED 10)Love Divine (RED 351)Amazing Grace (RED 227)O Worship the King (RED 107)