Sermon 2026.03.15 (Pastor Tim Lindner)

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 mediator!”Notes: The Philistines’ P__________, S__________, and T_______ (vs. 1-12)The Ark’s R_________, a S__________, and a S_________ (vs. 13-21)Joshua 21:13-16Numbers 4:4 and 15 “Though this act was seemingly one of great reverence for Yahweh, it was actually a reckless one.” -Robert BergenIMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) God is infinitely holy and powerful. He will do everything necessary to be seen as glorious by the nations!All these years later, we are meant to see and believe these same truths about God, but as the Philistines and Israelites found out, this is both a wonderful and terrifying reality that must be reckoned with. 2) Only in Jesus Christ can you stand before the Lord!It is only in Christ that we can stand before the Lord and receive life and blessing from His presence, instead of death and wrath.