God is NOT on Your Side

Series: You Need a King

Title: God is NOT on Your Side

Passage: 1 Samuel 4-6

Speaker: Ricky Alcantar

Sermon Summary: In this message from 1 Samuel, Pastor Ricky unpacks how Israel’s attempts to control God through the Ark of the Covenant revealed His true nature—holy, sovereign, and deeply committed to His people. We’re reminded that God can’t be used, ignored, or defeated, yet He still shows mercy to His people through Christ. This message invites us to stop trying to get God on our side and instead join His, finding both reverence and confidence in who He is.

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