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Levi Matteson - June 1, 2025

Cumulative Steps

In The Next Right Steps sermon series, Pastor Levi Matteson talks about how Samuel didn’t chase greatness; he walked in faithfulness, including:
1. If you’re not dead, you’re not done,
2. Obedience Often Comes Before Clarity,
3. God Doesn’t Choose Based on Appearance, and
4. Faithfulness in the Field Still Matters.
The scripture text is from 1 Samuel 16:1-13. This podcast episode is a Sunday message from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, June 2, 2025.

Scripture References: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

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We live in a culture that craves clarity. We want the five-year plan. We want the GPS voice telling us every turn before we put the car in drive. But when it comes to following God, that’s not how it works. Samuel was just a kid when God called his name. He didn’t have all the facts. He didn’t ask for a sign. He just said, “Speak, Lord. Your servant is listening.” That simple act of obedience—before he even knew what God was asking—set the direction of his life. Here’s the truth: God rarely gives us the whole picture up front. But He always gives us the next step. Faith says “yes” before the details are clear. Obedience opens the door to clarity—not the other way around. So, what about you? Are you waiting for clarity before you obey? Or are you ready to take the next right step?

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Levi Matteson - June 1, 2025

Cumulative Steps

In The Next Right Steps sermon series, Pastor Levi Matteson talks about how Samuel didn’t chase greatness; he walked in faithfulness, including:
1. If you’re not dead, you’re not done,
2. Obedience Often Comes Before Clarity,
3. God Doesn’t Choose Based on Appearance, and
4. Faithfulness in the Field Still Matters.
The scripture text is from 1 Samuel 16:1-13. This podcast episode is a Sunday message from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, June 2, 2025.

Scripture References: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

More Messages from Levi Matteson | Download Audio

From Series: "The Next Right Steps"

We live in a culture that craves clarity. We want the five-year plan. We want the GPS voice telling us every turn before we put the car in drive. But when it comes to following God, that’s not how it works. Samuel was just a kid when God called his name. He didn’t have all the facts. He didn’t ask for a sign. He just said, “Speak, Lord. Your servant is listening.” That simple act of obedience—before he even knew what God was asking—set the direction of his life. Here’s the truth: God rarely gives us the whole picture up front. But He always gives us the next step. Faith says “yes” before the details are clear. Obedience opens the door to clarity—not the other way around. So, what about you? Are you waiting for clarity before you obey? Or are you ready to take the next right step?

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Past Sermon Series

Levi Matteson - April 27, 2025

Run to God

Pastor Levi Matteson kicks off our new sermon series, The Next Right Steps, with the story of Samuel's mother, Hannah, who ran to God when she was childless with an insensitive husband and a mean sister wife, and how she began with prayer, kept her vow, and left a legacy. The Scripture text is from 1 Samuel 1:1–28. This podcast episode is a Sunday message from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, April 27, 2025.

Scripture References: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

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From Series: "The Next Right Steps"

We live in a culture that craves clarity. We want the five-year plan. We want the GPS voice telling us every turn before we put the car in drive. But when it comes to following God, that’s not how it works. Samuel was just a kid when God called his name. He didn’t have all the facts. He didn’t ask for a sign. He just said, “Speak, Lord. Your servant is listening.” That simple act of obedience—before he even knew what God was asking—set the direction of his life. Here’s the truth: God rarely gives us the whole picture up front. But He always gives us the next step. Faith says “yes” before the details are clear. Obedience opens the door to clarity—not the other way around. So, what about you? Are you waiting for clarity before you obey? Or are you ready to take the next right step?

Notes and Study Guide

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