This message explores the failure of David and Bathsheba, evaluating what happens and what could have gone differently. This will explore the nature of sin and temptation but also grapple with the apparent failures of those we might respect. This message is paired with the following week.

"When the Respected Fall"
The Pursuit of God: The Life of David
Kelly Erickson
August 3, 2025

David extends mercy to the household of Saul through Saul’s grandson (and Jonathan’s son), Mephibosheth. Why does David do this and what does it mean to show mercy to the undeserving?

"Invited to the Table"
The Pursuit of God: The Life of David
Pastor Matt Erickson
July 27, 2025

In chapter 7 of 2 Samuel, David wants to build a house for God but, after the prophet Nathan’s initial excitement, God says “no” to David’s plans. What do we do when God says “no”? Note that God does say “yes” to building David’s house, which is a “yes” David didn’t expect.

"The 'No' of God and the 'Yes' of God"
The Pursuit of God: The Life of David
Pastor Ruth Carver
July 20, 2025

This week we look at the curious episode of the entrance of the ark of the covenant into Jerusalem, accompanied by great fanfare.  The fanfare includes a great host of singers and dancers, and King David becoming undignified in his worship and celebration, much to the shock of his wife (and Saul’s daughter), Michal. What does it mean to show honor to the King of all kings with our lives, no matter who we are?

"The King's Honor"
The Pursuit of God: The Life of David
Bishop Walter Harvey
July 13, 2025

This week explores the ways Saul pursues David but also how David chooses to spare Saul’s life when the opportunity for revenge arises. This message also will put this into the context of the end of Saul’s life.

"Wait For It"
The Pursuit of God: The Life of David
Pastor Matt Erickson
July 6, 2025

This message explores David's wanderings while running away from Saul and also how we expresses a heart of trust and worship even in challenging times in caves and wilderness spaces. (1 Samuel 21-23; Psalm 63)

"Worshiping God in the Wilderness"
The Pursuit of God: The Life of David
Pastor Matt Erickson
June 29, 2025

"The Gift of True Friendship"
The Pursuit of God: The Life of David
Will Branch
1 Samuel 18:1-4; 20:1-42
June 22, 2025


This message explores the friendship between David and Jonathan, the son of Saul.

"Spiritual Self-Destruction"
The Pursuit of God: The Life of David
Pastor Jim Caler
1 Samuel 18:5-30; 19:1-24
June 15, 2025


This message looks at Saul’s gratitude for David that transforms into opposition to David because of jealousy of David. What happened to Saul?

"Faith to Face the Giant"
The Pursuit of God: The Life of David
Pastor Matt Erickson
1 Samuel 17
June 8, 2025

This week we explore the work of God in David’s encounter with Goliath.

"The Pursuit of God"
The Pursuit of God: The Life of David
Pastor Matt Erickson
1 Samuel 16:1-13, Philippians 3:12-14
June 1, 2025

With the beginning of this series, we set the tone for who David is, introducing his life, and exploring the beginnings of his calling from God.