Sermon 2026.03.22 (Pastor Tim Lindner)

SERMON NOTES – March 22, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 7:1-17Topic: Spiritual Revival in IsraelAttribute: Praise Christ as the Savior and Leader You Need!GOD’S DM: “Yes, you are a sinner unfit to stand in My presence, but if you cry out to me, repent of your sins, and commit your heart and life to Me alone, I will save you and lead you in righteousness!” Notes: Twenty Y_______ and then T_______ (vs. 1-2)1 Samuel 6:19R_____________ and R_____________ (vs. 3-9)F___________, R____________, and M__________ Peace (vs. 10-14)“All that was lost through sin in the first Ebenezer event was restored through repentance in the second!” - Robert Bergen Samuel the J________ (vs. 15-17)“This chapter has displayed the kind of leader that Israel actually needed. Their need was not for a great military hero or genius. God had demonstrated unambiguously that he could deal with their enemies without such a champion. Their need was not for a brilliant political giant who could organize the nation efficiently. Israel’s need could not be met by management abilities. Israel’s great need was a leader who would bring them back to God. They needed a leader who would lead them in righteousness. They needed a Samuel. And God gave them Samuel!” -John WoodhouseIMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) The leader we need.Jesus is the leader Israel ultimately needed. Samuel and his ministry were meant to reveal this need to Israel and ultimately point them to Jesus. This story should do the same thing for you. Jesus and His ministry are the only things you really, truly need! Follow Him! 2) The response we need.Repentance is how God’s people respond to their sin. Repent and be saved! 3) We need reminders.Take Samuel’s example. Raise your own Ebenezers to remind yourself of God’s work in your life and family, so that you do not forget and learn to trust Him in all things!