Who Is Your King Week 5

🔴 LIVE: HE LOOKED LIKE A KING 👑 | 1 Samuel 9–12 In this 1 Samuel sermon, Randy explores the rise of King Saul to reveal the danger of confusing charisma with character. Discover how to keep your gifts submitted to the true King. This week, the passing of televangelist Jim Bakker—a man who once reached millions before losing his massive platform to scandal and fraud—reminds us of a critical lesson: our culture is fascinated by impressive people. We love big personalities, platforms, and success, and Christians can easily fall into the trap of confusing outward gifting with inward maturity. Today we are diving into 1 Samuel 9–12 to look at Israel’s first king, Saul. If Israel had held open auditions for a king, Saul would have gotten the job the moment he walked into the room. He was tall, handsome, chosen, anointed, and genuinely empowered by the Spirit. But as Saul’s complicated life shows us, a good beginning does not guarantee a faithful ending. We’re breaking down: ✅ Charisma is Not Character: Why we cannot confuse spiritual gifting with spiritual maturity, and why Jesus evaluates our fruit, not our followers. 🍎 ✅ Calling is Not Immunity: How God can choose and empower you for a role, but that authority actually increases your accountability to Him rather than giving you a free pass. 🛡️ ✅ The Danger of Insecurity: How Saul, the tallest man in Israel, was found hiding behind the luggage, proving that gifting can get you in the room, but character keeps you there. 🧳 ✅ Success vs. Allegiance: Why defeating the enemy isn't enough if you don't remain submitted to the true King. Success is dangerous when it makes us forget where our success came from. ⚔️ If a gift becomes your identity, eventually you will protect the gift instead of obeying the Giver. We have to look past what impresses everyone else and stop assuming that "impressive" automatically means "godly." Jesus is King when nobody notices you, and He is King when everybody applauds you. The more influence God gives you, the more important surrender becomes. 📖 Key Scriptures Covered: • Matthew 7:20 – "Thus you will recognize them by their fruits." • 1 Samuel 9:2 – "There was not a man among the people of Israel more handsome than he. From his shoulders upward he was taller than any of the people." • 1 Samuel 10:6 – "Then the Spirit of the Lord will rush upon you, and you will prophesy with them and be turned into another man." • 1 Samuel 12:24 – "Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you." 👇 We’d love to hear from you! What is one area of success or gifting in your life that you need to intentionally submit to Jesus today? Let us know below so our team can pray with you. If this message brought you value, please hit the LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE to our channel, and SHARE this video with someone who needs it today! 📍 Join Us In Person! Life Church is located in New Braunfels, Texas and serves families from Comal County, Canyon Lake, and San Antonio. Come join us Sundays at 8:30, 10:30, or 12.