The Kings & Characters series explores key figures of the Books of 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings.
The story of the character Elijah in the Old Testament is a story of the making of a man of God in the secret place. God used trials and difficulties to forge in Elijah character that God would later use. This message will encourage you that God works in us that He...
The story of King Josiah is a story of revival, of following conviction to repentance. Do you need revival in your life? This message will be an encouragement to you. How do we prepare for revival? We: RESPOND TO CONSCIENCE. REDISCOVER GOD’S WORD. RESTORE THE FEAR OF...
In this fifth message of the Kings & Characters series, Benjamin Shanks explores the story of King David's life alongside the theme of THE SECRET PLACE. All of us have a 'front stage' that is visible to other people, and a 'back stage' that is between us and God. The...
"In self-deception, a person is both the deceiver and the deceived." In this fourth message of the Kings & Characters series, Jonathan Shanks explores the life of King Saul, highlight his (many) character flaws which stem from one thing–SELF-DECEPTION. This message...
The Philistines were the nemesis of the people of Israel—a constant threat in battle after battle after battle. The overarching story of the Old Testament tells us that "the axis on which the battle against the nemesis is won or lost is the FEAR OF GOD." In this...
"We are made for the presence of God." In this message, Jonathan Shanks unpacks the Ark of the Covenant and reflects on the importance of the encountering the presence of God in our lives. The presence of God brings: REVELATION TRANSFORMATION PROCLAMATION
Words have power. 1 Samuel 3:19 says "The LORD was with Samuel as he grew up, and he let none of Samuel’s words fall to the ground." In this first message of the Kings & Characters series, Jonathan Shanks unpacks the story of Samuel around the theme of WORDS. 1. BREAK...