David Escapes (22:1-23) Chapter 22 opens with David leaving Gath and hiding in a cave in Adullam, which is just inside of Israel’s borders. David’s family hears that he is in the cave and his family comes to him (22:1). Listen to verse 2. Everyone who was in distress, everyone who was in debt, and […]

This morning we return to our theme for this year called Overflow. We stopped the series as the pandemic broke out and we needed to look at having faith in these difficult times. But I want us to continue moving forward in our faith. As we adapt to this new normal we need to continue […]

We have been studying 1 and 2 Samuel and seeing pictures of the anointed and how God is going to save the world. In 1 Samuel 20-21 we will see David experience all kinds of difficulties and the pursuit of Saul intensifies. As we read we are going to consider two teaching pictures as we […]

Genesis 9 opens with a new hope. Remember that the world has been completely flooded as a judgment for the people’s wickedness. The only creatures who survived this judgment were Noah and his family along with the animals that were taken on to the ark with them. Now Noah and his family have exited the […]

David has defeated Goliath, leading to Israel’s victory over the Philistines. David’s success as given to him by the power of the Lord will change David’s life. First, we see Jonathan, the son of Saul builds a relationship with David. Jonathan becomes so connected to David that he loves him like he loves himself. Now […]

On many occasions throughout his sermon, James addresses Christians who are going through suffering. James has taught Christians to embrace suffering as a way to let God produce endurance within us so that we can become spiritually mature. He has taught Christians to be patient as they wait for the coming of the Lord. Embrace […]

A Fearful Opponent (17:1-11) As 1 Samuel 17 opens we see that the Philistines are deep into the territory of Judah. The Philistines are nowhere near their border or land. They have made their way deep into the land of Israel. With Philistines bringing their armies deep into Israel’s land, it is time for a […]

When we think of having patience we can have the tendency to think about being patient toward people who are annoying or upsetting. Having patience is often framed in this light. Be patient with this person because they received bad news or are having a bad day. Be patient with this person because they are […]

The reign of Saul began with such hope for Israel. The king of Israel was supposed to lead the people in righteousness and turn the hearts of the people away from wickedness. However, Saul, the king of Israel, has been refusing to do the will of the Lord even though he thinks he is obeying. […]

How are we supposed to hold on when times are tough? We are experiencing a time right now where life as we know it has been thrown upside down. No one could have imagined four months ago that this would be the way the world would look. What are we supposed to do during such […]