The Sermon Podcast with Allen Nolan

In 1 Samuel 25, the death of Samuel marks the end of an era. From hearing God's voice as a child to leading Israel, confronting Saul, and anointing David, Samuel lived with remarkable courage, integrity, and obedience.Yet Samuel died before seeing David crowned king. His story reminds us that God's servants may faithfully begin a work without living to see its fulfillment. Our responsibility is obedience—the outcome belongs to God. We may not see every harvest, but no act of faithfulness is wasted, and God's purposes continue beyond our lifetime.#Samuel #1Samuel #BibleStudy #Faithfulness #Obedience #PastorAllen

Not every open door is God's will.In 1 Samuel 24, David is given what appears to be the perfect opportunity to kill Saul, end his years as a fugitive, and take the throne God had promised him. David's men believed God had delivered Saul into his hands—but David recognized that the opportunity was actually a test.In Episode 20 of this verse-by-verse series on the life of David, Pastor Allen Nolan explains why David refused to sin in order to obtain what God had promised. David was willing to wait for God to give him the kingdom rather than take it through disobedience.

Have you ever faced a situation in which every visible avenue of escape seemed closed? In this message from 1 Samuel 23, we continue our study of David's fugitive years and discover how God remained at work even when David could not see a way forward.

Have you ever faced a situation in which every visible avenue of escape seemed closed? In this message from 1 Samuel 23, we continue our study of David's fugitive years and discover how God remained at work even when David could not see a way forward.

David's years as a fugitive were formative years in which God prepared him to become Israel's king. Even when David had opportunities to kill Saul, he chose to wait for God to fulfill His promise.

In the latest episode on Pastor Allen's series on the life of David, Pastor Allen explores what we can learn from David's years on the run from an angry and jealous King Saul. Get ready to hear how this powerful story can help impact your life for the best.

In David Part 13, Pastor Allen Nolan continues the story of David by showing how God uses hidden seasons, hardship, waiting, and uncertainty to prepare His people for what comes next. The wilderness may feel like delay, but God can use it as preparation. What looks like isolation may actually be formation.

In 1 Samuel 19, Saul's jealousy turns deadly as he openly plots to destroy David. From secret conspiracies and a spear thrown in rage to assassins surrounding David's home, this chapter reveals what happens when fear and envy are allowed to rule the heart.Join Pastor Allen Nolan as he walks through David's escape, Jonathan's integrity, Michal's intervention, and the unmistakable truth that God remains in control—even when His people are under pressure.

When God is with you — you cannot fail. Join Pastor Allen Nolan LIVE as he opens 1 Samuel 18 and reveals how David went from national hero to Saul's most wanted enemy, and why God's presence made every scheme against him backfire.

David's victory over Goliath made him a national hero—but it also made him a target. In this message, Pastor Allen Nolan walks through the moment Saul's jealousy turned deadly and David learned the price of popularity. Discover how David responded to rejection, danger, and demotion with wisdom, humility, and faithful service to God.

 What Everyone Gets Wrong About David and Goliath: David 8 with Pastor Allen Nolan

This message traces the tragic decline of King Saul and answers a crucial question: if David sinned just as badly as Saul, why was Saul rejected by God and David called “a man after God's own heart”?

This message traces the tragic decline of King Saul and answers a crucial question: if David sinned just as badly as Saul, why was Saul rejected by God and David called “a man after God's own heart”? Drawing from 1 Samuel 10–16 and 28, as well as Deuteronomy and 2 Chronicles, Pastor Allen walks through three major failures in Saul's life:- Offering sacrifices his own way instead of God's way  - Partially obeying God's command to destroy the Amalekites  - Turning to a forbidden necromancer when God stopped answering him  We see how Saul's disobedience, excuses, blame-shifting, and refusal to fully submit to God's authority led to the Spirit departing from him and God choosing David instead.

What if the only way to step into God's calling… was to make it impossible to ever go back? In this episode, we look at the early days of King Saul—not the paranoid, jealous Saul we usually remember, but a humble farmer who had to make one shocking decision.

In this message, Pastor Allen Nolan explores Israel's demand for a king and shows how their reasons—Samuel's age, his corrupt sons, the desire to be like other nations, and the need for defense—were mostly excuses masking a deeper lack of trust in God. Pastor Allen walks through God's warning in 1 Samuel 8 about conscription, property seizure, and taxation, revealing the high price of “being like all the other nations,” and how this applies to our lives, warning that when we insist on our own way, God may sometimes grant our demands as a form of discipline.

Discover how one of the Bible's greatest heroes was also one of its biggest “screw-ups” – and why that should give you incredible hope. In this new series on the life of David, we'll look honestly at his failures, his family dysfunction, and his darkest moments, and see how he was still called “a man after God's own heart.” Join us and learn how God can use deeply flawed people—people like us—for His greatest purposes.

Raising godly, independent children requires intentional, repeated conversations—not just one-time talks. From identity to faith, sex to money, parents must shape their kids' worldview before culture does. Mark 8:36: "What benefit is gaining the world but losing your soul?"

In this episode of the Spiritual Gifts series, Pastor Allen discusses how Christians can better discern between what's right and what's almost right.

In this eye-opening message, Pastor Allen Nolan unpacks the spiritual gift of interpretation—a powerful but often misunderstood gift of the Holy Spirit. Learn what the Bible really says about interpreting tongues, how it should function in a biblical church setting, and why it still matters for believers today. Whether you're curious, cautious, or seeking clarity, this message will ground you in truth and grow your understanding of spiritual gifts.

In this eye-opening message, Pastor Allen Nolan unpacks the spiritual gift of interpretation—a powerful but often misunderstood gift of the Holy Spirit. Learn what the Bible really says about interpreting tongues, how it should function in a biblical church setting, and why it still matters for believers today. Whether you're curious, cautious, or seeking clarity, this message will ground you in truth and grow your understanding of spiritual gifts.

Join Pastor Allen and uncover why prophecy is more than just a supernatural utterance and learn how it can edify, exhort, and comfort us today. Dive into the meticulous distinctions between revelation and private interpretation in prophecies. Join us in understanding how God's personal messages can transform and guide our lives.

Join Pastor Allen and uncover why prophecy is more than just a supernatural utterance and learn how it can edify, exhort, and comfort us today. Dive into the meticulous distinctions between revelation and private interpretation in prophecies. Join us in understanding how God's personal messages can transform and guide our lives.

Pastor Allen's sermon this week explores the distinction between Old Testament prophets and New Testament apostles, highlighting how God communicated His messages through them. It delves into the nature of prophecy in biblical times, explaining the infallibility of Old Testament prophets who received God's words directly and contrasted them with the New Testament prophets who express divine revelations in their own words. The sermon also discusses the transition from prophets to apostles, emphasizing that New Testament apostles held an equivalent role, ensuring the inerrancy and inspiration of Scripture.

In this small group video, Pastor Allen unpacks the fascinating world of Old Testament prophecy—revealing what made these prophets unique and why their words carried divine authority. Discover how they served as God's direct messengers, speaking His exact words under the power of the Holy Spirit. This powerful teaching will deepen your appreciation for Scripture and remind you that the same God who spoke through the prophets still speaks to us today.

What is the gift of miracles, and how does it operate through the Holy Spirit? In Part 9 of his Spiritual Gifts series, Pastor Allen Nolan unpacks this powerful and often misunderstood gift, showing how it goes beyond natural laws to reveal God's supernatural intervention. Learn how miracles differ from healings, why they still happen today, and how God may use this gift through ordinary believers. This message will build your faith and expand your understanding of how God works in extraordinary ways.

What is the gift of miracles, and how does it operate through the Holy Spirit? In Part 9 of his Spiritual Gifts series, Pastor Allen Nolan unpacks this powerful and often misunderstood gift, showing how it goes beyond natural laws to reveal God's supernatural intervention. Learn how miracles differ from healings, why they still happen today, and how God may use this gift through ordinary believers.

In part two of this week's small group guide, Pastor Allen continues unpacking the beautiful truth of the “gifts of healings,” helping us see how these gifts are meant to bring hope and wholeness today. We'll look deeper into how the Holy Spirit distributes different gifts for different needs, explore how our faith partners with God's power, and learn practical ways to walk in expectation of His healing touch.

What is the true nature of the biblical “gifts of healings”—and why is it often misunderstood? In Part 8 of the Spiritual Gifts series, Pastor Allen Nolan takes a deep dive into this unique manifestation of the Holy Spirit, clarifying what the Bible actually teaches about divine healing. Learn how this gift differs from natural recovery, how it operates through individuals, and how it reveals God's compassion and power. This sermon brings clarity, encouragement, and a greater expectation for God to move in miraculous ways.

What is the supernatural gift of faith—and how is it different from saving or everyday faith? In Part 7 of his Spiritual Gifts series, Pastor Allen Nolan unpacks this powerful manifestation gift of the Holy Spirit, showing how it operates beyond human confidence and taps into divine assurance. Learn how this gift fuels bold action, miraculous trust, and unwavering confidence in God's promises. This message will challenge and inspire you to walk in deeper spiritual authority and dependence on the Spirit.

What is the supernatural gift of faith—and how is it different from saving or everyday faith? In Part 6 of his Spiritual Gifts series, Pastor Allen Nolan unpacks this powerful manifestation gift of the Holy Spirit, showing how it operates beyond human confidence and taps into divine assurance. Learn how this gift fuels bold action, miraculous trust, and unwavering confidence in God's promises. This message will challenge and inspire you to walk in deeper spiritual authority and dependence on the Spirit.