Sound Doctrine

We're about halfway through the year 2026. Are you still following any of the resolutions you made last January? Many people make resolutions concerning consistency. They wish they could be more consistent in their relationships, in their work, in life in general. For the Christian, a consistent faith makes for a closer walk with The Lord. That should be our goal, no matter what time of year it is! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Pastor Jeff Johnson is currently leading us through the Old Testament book of First Samuel, and today we enter chapter twenty three. I'm sure you've heard this statement many times: “Without faith it is impossible to please God”. We all acknowledge the truth of that statement, but how often do we face adversity and forget to call on our faith in God to get us through? Living by faith is what it's all about! That's exactly the course God called David to. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

As you may recall, David knows he's going to be the next King of Israel, and he's running for his life. But all the way through this trial, God is reminding David that He's going to keep His promises and that He's with him and for him. Today we will take a look at the suffering David experienced in his life, and Pastor Jeff Johnson will relate this to what we are bound to experience as well. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

We are continuing our study of First Samuel today on Sound Doctrine, and we'll be looking at the life of David. Here was a man who was in God's training program to be the King that God intended for the nation of Israel. David was a man after God's own heart - but there was a time when he had a heart of deception. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

We're going to bring you the second half of pastor Jeff's message in First Samuel twenty-one, and it's a pretty amazing scene we see here. David is fleeing from his father, Saul, and he ends up in Gath, before King Achish. David was a pretty smart guy, and in order to buy some time as he fled Saul, what does he do? He acts like a deranged nut! Of course, there's a method to his madness, and here to tell us about it is pastor Jeff. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

We're going chapter by chapter through First Samuel and we'll meet up with Pastor Jeff Johnson in chapter twenty-one in just a moment. Here's the scenario we are observing today - David is on the run, fleeing from Saul. It's interesting to note that the first place David went was the house of God. Hopefully that's an encouragement to us to turn to the Lord first and foremost when we're in a difficult spot To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Jonathan and David certainly had a fabulous friendship. And in First Samuel twenty we get a glimpse of the last time they'd see each other. It's a touching scene, and a reminder of how God can use a friend in our life for good. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

God knew David needed an encouraging word, and so He sent Jonathan to remind David that God was faithful and He was going to keep His promises. That's a good friend to have, wouldn't you say? Pastor Jeff Johnson says we need friends like that. Let's join pastor Jeff in First Samuel twenty for a great lesson on the power of encouragement. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Whether we see it or not, God protects His children and restrains evil. We'll see a good example of that today on Sound Doctrine as we open First Samuel nineteen. If you'll recall, Saul is envious of David and wants to kill him. But the Lord restrains Saul from harming David. Just as He protected David, He can protect you too. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

How do you respond when you see something great happen to someone you know? Let's say you're passed over for a promotion at work, and your coworker receives it instead? It's about that time that envy so often invades our heart! Today on Sound Doctrine we'll notice Saul's envy, and it's not a pretty sight. It actually provoked him to want to kill David! We continue to take you through First Samuel, chapter nineteen. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Today on Sound Doctrine we'll draw your attention to one of the all time great friendships... David and Jonathan. And we'll see what we can learn and apply to our interpersonal relationships as we do. Pastor Jeff Johnson is in the midst of a series from the book of First Samuel right now. Today, we'll make a return visit to chapter eighteen To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Today on Sound Doctrine - Pastor Jeff Johnson will show us what God considers a true friend to be. Pastor Jeff is about to continue his verse by verse study in the book of First Samuel and we'll consider the value of godly friends. If asked to name one of the all time great friendships in the Bible, what names come to mind? I'd venture to say many of us would say Jonathan and David. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Today, Pastor Jeff takes us to first Samuel seventeen. The entire Hebrew army was frozen in fear - of one Philistine Giant. Here we find a young man who would not even be old enough to join the military, yet he stepped out to fight the most feared man in the Philistine army. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

. There are a lot of great stories in the Bible that we tell our kids. There is one however that I think young boys love more than almost any other. The story of David and Goliath. Here's a little teenaged kid named David who went to the battle front, choosing only to carry his favorite sling shot and some rocks. The result - he defeated a giant of a man trained for war. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Fear is easily transferable. It is amazing how fear and mass hysteria spreads through a crowd and can even affect the bravest of men. Well as we look into First Samuel seventeen, we find a King and his entire army trapped in fear because of a man so large you would have to stand on a ladder just to touch his head. But there was one young man who did not fear this giant, because of his trust in his God. Here is the story of young Kind David and his confrontation with Goliath. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

There was a man whose height was somewhere between nine and a half to eleven feet tall, and his coat of armor alone weighed as much as a man. His name was Goliath, and he dared defy the army of God. Let's join pastor Jeff as he begins a look at this familiar story, from First Samuel Chapter seventeen. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

We will hear of two kinds of hearts. There's king Saul - his heart was for himself. Then there was David - who had a heart for the Lord. Saul learned too late that to obey is better than to sacrifice. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Today we begin a study in the second half of First Samuel sixteen. This is a really interesting time in Israel's history. Saul was the King, and he was a very troubled man. He was being troubled by an evil spirit. He was also a fan of good music, so he sent his servants off to find a musician to soothe his troubled soul. Who did they bring back? David - the man anointed by God to take Saul's place. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Today we'll return to a story probably familiar to most of you. When God was looking for the second king of Israel, He chose a sixteen year old shepherd boy Most folks thought this was a poor choice, but God saw a young man who was after His own heart. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Today on Sound Doctrine, Pastor Jeff Johnson will show us how to do that and maintain our sanity in the Christian life, even during those periods when it's easy to become frustrated. We are traveling through First Samuel at the present time, and today we'll be looking at chapter sixteen. It's here that the Lord anoints David to be King over Israel. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

We are currently focusing out attention on the Old Testament book of First Samuel. When you think of this book, you probably think first of the encounter David had with Goliath, in chapter seventeen. We'll be getting to that famous bout next week, but for today, we will be wrapping up our look at chapter fifteen, and the sad story of a man named Saul. King Saul had everything a man could want. He was handsome. He was powerful. He was wealthy. But he had one major flaw. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. We see it happen again and again, especially in politics. When a person suddenly assumes power or position - it can lead them to do many things they would have never dream of doing previously. That was the case with the first King of Israel, Saul. After some time in power Saul began to feel as though he was in control, and not God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

For the last few weeks we've been looking at First Samuel and as we continue this series today, we return to chapter fourteen. In this passage, we can't help but see King Saul display an outward expression of religion but an inward heart that was totally consumed with self. The same can happen to us if we're not careful. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Pastor Jeff Johnson will talk about the perils of self-centeredness and disobedience today, and the benefits of self- examination. This is Sound Doctrine. We're back at it in First Samuel here on this day, and we'll be in chapter fourteen. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Pastor Jeff will be continuing his study in First Samuel. You might find your place in chapter fourteen. Let's now meet a man who was not intimidated by the Philistine armies, and in the place of fear was a belief that God could use him in a great way. By the way, He can use you too! It's a great story of faith in action! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

As we look at the life of Jonathan today on Sound Doctrine, one could easily come to the conclusion that this is his finest hour by God's grace. Jonathan was a man who was not intimidated by the Philistine armies and believed that God could use him in a great way. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Know anyone who likes to be recognized and the center of attention? They might even take the credit for something they really didn't do! Today, we'll introduce you to a man from long ago that fits that description. His name is Saul, and his story is recorded for us in First Samuel thirteen. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

We've reached chapter thirteen in our verse by verse study of First Samuel. The center of attention once again is Saul. Saul is about to take credit for something his son actually did, and pastor Jeff Johnson doesn't want us to miss the many takeaway lessons! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

. There is one case however where compromise is simply unacceptable. That is in our relationship to God. In every case we're to obey Him. Today we'll meet a man that failed to do that, so let's head over to First Samuel chapter twelve. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Today on Sound Doctrine, pastor Jeff Johnson begins a study in First Samuel twelve, where Samuel gives a stirring final speech to the people. It's a challenging message for the people back then, and for us today as well. It shows us once again that humanity's problem with sin hasn't changed over these thousands of years. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Let's say someone lashes out in anger against you, and for no good reason! Or, someone falsely accuses you of something at work, and you end up losing your job as a result! When we're hurt like this, the world would say we have good reason to exact a little revenge. But pastor Jeff is going to suggest a much different approach, and that is to allow the Lord to fight your battles. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Samuel had been a faithful judge over Israel, and God had been nothing but good to His people. But the people of Israel lost sight of that, and cried out for a King. They rejected Samuel and the Lord without a legitimate reason, and in doing so they payed a heavy price. This is about to unfold before our eyes in First Samuel eleven. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

In First Samuel chapter ten, Saul is anointed as Israel's first King. Now, at first, it seemed like a good choice, but as we progress through the next several chapters of First Samuel, we will see just what a mistake is was. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Today on Sound Doctrine, Pastor Jeff Johnson has framed his study around chapter ten. This chapter describes a key moment in the history of God's chosen people. They have demanded a King, despite knowing that God was truly their King. They wanted a King they could look at and serve. Here we see Saul become that King. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

We so often judge by appearances without knowing what's on the inside. But to judge a book - you have to read it - and that takes time. The same is true with a person. It takes more than a first impression to know what's on the inside. Today on Sound Doctrine, we take a second look at Israel's first king. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

We take you to First Samuel chapter nine on this broadcast - which is the beginning of the historical record of Israel's first king. Saul had the looks - but not the character. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Today Pastor Jeff Johnson takes us back to First Samuel where the people Israel want to make a change. They want a king. We might have a reaction to that like, “huh? You already have God as your King”! God was their king for sure, but now they wanted a man to fill those shoes! A big difference and a big mistake to be sure. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

The book of First Samuel speaks of a time when the Ark of God had returned, and the people were genuinely confessing and forsaking their sin. The prophet Samuel is back on the scene, and reassures them of the Lord's ability and His promise to deliver them from their enemies. Despite that reassurance, the people were still demanding a King! Why were these people demanding something they already had in God? Join us in First Samuel chapter eight. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

True repentance begins in the mind - moves to the heart - then gets to our hands and feet! It's admitting what God says is true, agreeing with it, and with His help, we do it! This is Sound Doctrine with pastor Jeff Johnson. To agree with God we must know what He thinks about things. Today we're in First Samuel chapter seven. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Repentance is important when dealing with the sin on our lives, but on Today's broadcast, we'll see God's people waiting twenty years before repenting. Now that's a long time! If we're wise we won't wait and waste the years God has given us! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

In the book of First Samuel, the ark of God was recovered. Though the people of God initially rejoiced, they did not want to bow to the holiness of God. Sound familiar? Let's get the story in chapter six of First Samuel. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Spiritually speaking, if the symptoms of our condition persist, It has to be God's mercy, designed to push us toward treatment and healing. Every human being is dying of a terminal disease called sin. And there is only one cure. Find your place in First Samuel six as we bring you Sound Doctrine. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

As we continue in First Samuel five today, we see the Ark of the Covenant being transported. Now, there aren't any snake pits, and Harrison Ford is nowhere to be found, but what we see here is a clear example of the folly of disobeying God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

When the Philistines had captured the Ark of the Covenant, God did something about it – and there are quite a few takeaway lessons we don't want you to miss. Join us in First Samuel chapter five, as we join pastor Jeff Johnson. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

When God makes a promise, you can be sure He'll keep His Word. And in First Samuel four, God is about to come through on a promise He made in chapter three. He's going to judge Eli and deal with his two sons. If you'll recall, Eli failed to discipline his sons, and they steered off in the wrong direction. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

These are difficult days, no doubt. Evil is on the rise, and those who stand for the truth are routinely ridiculed. But in the midst of the mess, God has an important mission and calling for us. Today you'll be encouraged to embrace God's call with open arms. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Our condition is not unlike the nation Samuel grew up in. The Word of God was often rejected in those days, due to the rebellion and unbelief of the people. We see that all around us today. In the midst of it all, Samuel received God's call for his life and experienced a fruitful ministry. The same can come true for you and me, if we're willing. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Pastor Jeff is currently leading us through a new verse by verse series in First and Second SamuelSamuel. This book describes a real transitional period for Israel. Samuel was a great man, and he came along at a time when Israel really needed one. Fresh off their journey out of Egypt and into the promised land, it was time for them to decide who was going to be their leader. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Last time we learned that God is worthy of honor, and then we went on to discover ways that He chooses to honor us. Well, today, we'll switch gears and check out some ways we can honor God in bigger and better ways. We all agree that God is certainly worth honoring, but we fall for the traps of the world and seek to honor God in some pretty dishonorable ways! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

If you were with us last trims you know that we begin a brand new series in First and Second Samuel. If you've never studied these great books, than I urge you to stay with us for the coming months, because they are filled with great accounts of people like David and Hannah, not to mention the great accounts of the Ark of the Covenant and David's battle with Goliath. We are in chapter one of First Samuel again today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

The people of God had been led into the promised land. Life was good. Were they satisfied? No. They didn't really know what they wanted. They wanted to be led by a Judge. Then they wanted a King. Sound familiar? Let's join pastor Jeff Johnson in First Samuel chapter one for today's introduction to First Samuel. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111