The Day the Philistines Gave Glory to God

INTRODUCTION – At times, even the world gives glory to God. Surely, the people of God ought to give Him glory.

1. They Realized the Power of God  (1 Samuel 6:1-2; 1 Samuel 5:1-5, 11)
1. Upon the gods  (1 Samuel 5:1-5; Exodus 12:12; Exodus 14:24-25)
2. Upon themselves  (1 Samuel 5:11; 1 Samuel 6:1-2)
3. Through wrath  (Romans 1:18)
4. Illustration:  Acts 4:13-16
2. They Realized the Praise of God  (1 Samuel 6:3-5)
1. They gave Him an offering  (1 Samuel 6:3-4)
2. They gave Him glory  (1 Samuel 6:5)
1. Seen in Gods deliverance  (Psalms 126:1-2)
2. Seen in Gods work  (Nehemiah  6:15-16)
3. They Realized the Purpose of God  (1 Samuel 6:6)
1. They realized Gods judgment
2. They realized Gods mercy
3. Illustration: Rahab  (Joshua 2:9-13)
4. They Realized the Providence of God  (1 Samuel 6:7-9)
1. They tested the providence of God  (1 Samuel 6:7-8)
2. They accepted the providence of God  (1 Samuel 6:9, 12, 16; Daniel 3:28)

CONCLUSION – If the world can so proclaim the glory of God, surely we, as His people, can give Him glory.