Verse by Verse with Pastor Kenn Hucks

Jesus shares parables of the lost sheep and lost coin, showing heaven’s great joy over one repentant sinner. God actively seeks and values the lost, going to extreme lengths—including Christ’s death—to rescue us. Repentance brings heavenly celebration.

Saul, a tall handsome Benjaminite, searches for lost donkeys. God directs Samuel to anoint him king. Samuel privately anoints Saul, gives confirming signs, and the Spirit comes upon him. Saul tells no one about the kingship.

Have you considered the way Jesus described being His disciple? Salvation is free to receive but will cost you everything to live it out. There is no such thing as cheap grace...only disciples who refused to pay the cost.

The people of Israel had turned away from God. Samuel told them to return to God with all their hearts, throw away their idols, and serve only Him. When they did, God helped them win a big battle against their enemies. They set up a special stone called “Ebenezer” to remember that God helped them. Later, the people demanded a king like other nations. God warned them it was a mistake, but they still wanted one. Sometimes getting what we want is not a good thing.

**Pentecost 2026 Sermon Summary** This Pentecost message connects the Old Testament feasts to Jesus’ work: Passover (His death), First Fruits (His resurrection), and the Feast of Weeks/Pentecost (the coming of the Holy Spirit and the beginning of the Church harvest). It emphasizes that the true purpose of Pentecost and the Church is soul harvest — empowered by the Holy Spirit to reach people with the Gospel. The sermon calls believers to participate in God’s harvest by sharing Christ’s love in everyday life.