Do we often see repentance as a heavy burden, when in fact it can be a pathway into God's joy? In Psalm 51, David models heartfelt repentance following Nathan's rebuke in 2 Samuel 12. We look at 3 key lessons from David's example and how we can apply them in our own lives today.

Passage; Psalm 51

Series; The Psalms Summer Series

Speaker; Sam Neal

Date; 8/17/25

We all sometimes face seasons in our lives that feel dry and parched, like a desert. But where can we find sanctuary in the midst of these desert situations? Through Jesus, we are able to receive the gift of God’s sanctuary even whilst we are facing difficult things. He is waiting to welcome us into His sanctuary, and to lift our eyes to a future hope when every tear will be wiped away and there will be no more desert situations left to face!

Passage; Psalm 63

Series; Psalms Summer Series

Speaker; Emma Platt

Date; 8/24/25

David, fleeing Jerusalem because of Absalom's rebellion, meets Barzillai - a wealthy man who gives generously to keep David's weary men going. We look into the heart posture of Barzillai and the impact his generosity has on David, and how we might apply this in our lives today.

Passage; 2 Samuel 17:27-29; 2 Samuel 19:31-40; 1 Kings 2:7

Series; The Rise of King David

Speaker; Ed Farrow

Date; 08/10/25

We look at David’s interaction with Shimei and what it can teach us about God’s forgiveness for us and our forgiveness of others. Passage; 2 Samuel 16; 2 Samuel 19

Series; The Rise of King David

Speaker; Becky Webb

Date; 08/03/25

Nathan confronts David with his crimes, and we learn about the power of grace, the consequences of our treatment of others and the promise of a future King.

Passage; 2 Samuel 12

Series; The Life of King David

Speaker; Tim Jenner

Date; 06/29/25

External enemies (Goliath) are easy to identify; internal weaknesses or challenges need ruthless dealing with, too. Pride, sex and money are still challenges for us all!

Passage; 2 Samuel 11

Series; The Life of King David

Speaker; Steve Thomas

Date; 06/22/25

The rebellion of David’s son Absalom is one of the most dramatic stories in the Bible. Sin is rampant, rebellion rages and David’s kingdom is on the brink of collapse. However, the covenant promise given to David remains standing and we will explore how as Christian’s we can live with hope today despite the challenges of the world.

Passage; 2 Samuel 15:1 - 19:8

Series; The Life of King David

Speaker; Adrian Bairstow

Date; 07/20/25

2 Samuel 13 is a particularly dark chapter in the lives of King David's children. Amnon rapes his sister Tamar and is murdered by his brother Absalom. The Bible does not overlook people who have been hurt or abused: instead we see that God offers compassion, healing and restoration.Passage; 2 Samuel 13

Series; The Rule of King David

Speaker; Claire Wong

Date; 7/13/25

Zechariah’s prophetic declaration over his baby son, John, comes at a time when God seems to have been silent for so many years. As Luke recounts the events around the birth of John the Baptist, we get an interweaving of personal stories (personal hopes and fears of ordinary people) and the big picture of God moving and fulfilling the great promises of the Old Testament and on a scale no one had ever imagined. There are pointers in the passage for us today:• God is visiting our nation and it is a time to step out in faith• In the heartbeat of salvation breaking out, there is a call to step up into more of what God has for us together• And there is an invitation to step into what God has for us as individualsAll of this is for the glory of Jesus and the good of the people he loves and intends to rescue.Passage; Luke 1:67-79

Speaker; Rich Colbrook

Date; 7/6/25

As we start a new series, we introduce:

- The National, Local and Biblical Context for a series on Leadership & the Life of David

- Some tips for reading Hebrew Narrative, particularly passages dealing with violence and violence against women

- David as King: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Passage; 2 Sam 5:12-25, 8:15-18, 20:23-25

Series; The Rise of King David

Speaker; Mark Poniatowski

Date; 5/18/25