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Todd Catteau
Contributing sermons since Oct 26, 2005
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Saul And The Medium Of Endor
Contributed on Jul 18, 2023
Saul sinks to new lows as he consults the medium of Endor.
Today we will be in 1 Samuel 28 The chapter begins with two announcements 1. Samuel has died 2. Saul has taken action against the mediums in the land. By expelling “mediums and spiritists,” Saul had obeyed Pentateuchal law (Lev. 19:31; 20:27; Deut. 18:10–11). So, good for Saul. After the two ...read more
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The Crown - David Has Killed His Tens Of Thousands
Contributed on Jun 17, 2023
David's success drives Saul into uncontrolled jealousy.
Today we will continue our series on the kings of Israel in 1 Samuel 18. The first king is Saul and he has not been doing well and this week we will see that things are just getting worse. Before that, here’s a little story: I was an average/mediocre athlete in high school. Good enough to make ...read more
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God Looks At The Heart
Contributed on Jun 13, 2023
Samuel anoints David as the successor to Saul after he has been rejected as king.
The Crown – Season One – Episode 5 The Lord looks at the heart Today we will continue in 1 Samuel where the story has centered around Saul – the first king of Israel. But in 1 Samuel 16 the story shifts away from Saul to another character. You may have heard of him, David. Samuel is sent on a ...read more
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You Have Done A Foolish Thing - 1 Samuel 11-13
Contributed on May 26, 2023
After being somewhat reluctantly anointed king of Israel, Saul faces his first two tests. How the new king handles these two encounters will set the tone for the rest of his reign.
The Crown – Season One – Episode 3 You have done a foolish thing We left chapter 10 a little confused. Saul seems to lack initiative. He doesn’t exhibit the skills associated with leadership. In some ways there is not a lot of hope for his reign. Yet, Samuel says some very encouraging things about ...read more
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Long Live The King
Contributed on May 24, 2023
Israel, in a most unconventional manner, gets the king they want in Saul, the son of Kish.
The Crown – Season One – Episode 2 Long Live the King . Today we will be in chapters 9-10 as Israel gets the king they wanted. But before we go there let’s take a look back at last week. It’s an odd story to say the least. I’m not going to read through the whole passage but here is a ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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The Crown
Contributed on May 20, 2023
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Jude - A Faith Worth Fighting For
Contributed on Apr 26, 2023
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Raised
Contributed on Mar 24, 2023
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Sincerely Yours
Contributed on Oct 6, 2009
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Possessing The Promises
Contributed on Oct 26, 2005
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A Good Start Matters
Contributed on Mar 19, 2024
I can remember it like it was yesterday. It was my sixth-grade field day when all the elementary schools gathered for a series of track and field events at the town’s high school track. It was a sunny New England spring morning and I was representing Glen Forest Elementary School in the 50-yard ...read more
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Rejoice With Those Who Rejoice. Easier Said Than Done.
Contributed on Jan 23, 2024
Do you ever find it hard to be happy for people when good things happen to them? I do. Someone gets a promotion and instead of being happy for them I’m envious. A friend’s child gets an award and jealousy is my first reaction instead of joy. Why can’t I just be happy when good things happen to ...read more
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Are You Tired? I Am.
Contributed on Dec 22, 2023
Can you believe it? Another year is in the books. I don’t know about you, but as magical and wonderful this time of year is, it is exhausting. I’m tired! And the fact is that it’s not just this time of year. I find myself getting weary and tired often. Life is like that. It can wear you down. ...read more
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A Beginners Guide To Giving Thanks
Contributed on Nov 21, 2023
You would think giving thanks would come easily and naturally but, for me and I suppose others, it often times doesn’t. So, with the season of Thanksgiving upon us I thought I’d write this little guide for my benefit and hopefully for yours. Give thanks for the good things This is the easy one. ...read more
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Black Eye Theology
Contributed on Sep 12, 2023
With football season in full swing, I often think of my high school football days. I wasn’t very good at all but, as the saying goes, the older I get the better I was. One of my few highlights from those days was a kickoff return. You may be thinking that my story is about a game winning return but ...read more