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After an extremely close call where David almost flew off the handle because of Nabal's insult, in this passage we see David in another crucial moment.

King Saul continues to pursue David, trying to break him. In the middle of the night, David sneaks into Saul's military camp, creeping right up next to Saul as he was sleeping. David has the perfect opportunity to take out Saul once and for all. Instead, he leaves Saul unharmed and takes Saul's spear as proof.

As he returns to his hideout, David calls out to Saul's general, waking up the entire camp. He even has a bit of swagger, showing off Saul's spear and announcing that God is greater than any army. Just like his face-off with Goliath, David is the picture of confidence in this moment.

In this sermon, you'll learn how to have Gospel-centered, even audacious confidence. As we learn from this scripture, we'll see how confident we can be as Christians because of Jesus Christ.

After an extremely close call where David almost flew off the handle because of Nabal's insult, in this passage we see David in another crucial moment.

King Saul continues to pursue David, trying to break him. In the middle of the night, David sneaks into Saul's military camp, creeping right up next to Saul as he was sleeping. David has the perfect opportunity to take out Saul once and for all. Instead, he leaves Saul unharmed and takes Saul's spear as proof.

As he returns to his hideout, David calls out to Saul's general, waking up the entire camp. He even has a bit of swagger, showing off Saul's spear and announcing that God is greater than any army. Just like his face-off with Goliath, David is the picture of confidence in this moment.

In this sermon, you'll learn how to have Gospel-centered, even audacious confidence. As we learn from this scripture, we'll see how confident we can be as Christians because of Jesus Christ.

In life, we can often survive the big stuff and then find ourselves blowing a gasket over something small and seemingly insignificant.

That’s exactly what happened in this week’s passage as we return to our series in 1 Samuel. After multiple life-threatening situations and living on the run, David has an over-the-top and disproportionate response to something far less threatening.

David’s reaction is so common to life, and there is a timeless lesson for us to catch in this week’s passage from Scripture.

Watch to find out how we can honestly face the big things (and the little stuff too!) We’ll learn how to process life in a way that trusts God with an eternal perspective as well as right here and now in everyday life.

In life, we can often survive the big stuff and then find ourselves blowing a gasket over something small and seemingly insignificant.

That’s exactly what happened in this week’s passage as we return to our series in 1 Samuel. After multiple life-threatening situations and living on the run, David has an over-the-top and disproportionate response to something far less threatening.

David’s reaction is so common to life, and there is a timeless lesson for us to catch in this week’s passage from Scripture.

Watch to find out how we can honestly face the big things (and the little stuff too!) We’ll learn how to process life in a way that trusts God with an eternal perspective as well as right here and now in everyday life.

At the cross Jesus defeated sin, death, and hell, and by raising from the grave he proved everything he said and made a way for us to be free.

This weekend, we've had a couple of special services to remember what Jesus has done and celebrate the victory we have in him.

At the cross Jesus defeated sin, death, and hell, and by raising from the grave he proved everything he said and made a way for us to be free.

This weekend, we've had a couple of special services to remember what Jesus has done and celebrate the victory we have in him.

Last week we learned about how David was sold out betrayed by the city he risked himself to rescue.

This Sunday the story continues with a dramatic twist. The tables are suddenly turned, and David has an unexpected opportunity to take out King Saul, who had been hunting him and wanted David dead.

David’s response in finally having the upper hand is absolutely powerful. After being on the run, displaced from the privileges of the king’s son-in-law, and having to relocate his family to safety, the temptation to take revenge when the opportunity presented itself must have been tremendous. He had lived hiding out the wilderness, and even worse, as a champion warrior had been humiliating forced to ask for help from Israel’s enemies.

Now with the upper-hand and a chance to get rid of Saul once and for all, David responds in a way that probably surprised everyone that day. We’ll learn a timeless lesson from Scripture about how to respond to injustice and how to live in a way of God-fearing awe.

Last week we learned about how David was sold out betrayed by the city he risked himself to rescue.

This Sunday the story continues with a dramatic twist. The tables are suddenly turned, and David has an unexpected opportunity to take out King Saul, who had been hunting him and wanted David dead.

David’s response in finally having the upper hand is absolutely powerful. After being on the run, displaced from the privileges of the king’s son-in-law, and having to relocate his family to safety, the temptation to take revenge when the opportunity presented itself must have been tremendous. He had lived hiding out the wilderness, and even worse, as a champion warrior had been humiliating forced to ask for help from Israel’s enemies.

Now with the upper-hand and a chance to get rid of Saul once and for all, David responds in a way that probably surprised everyone that day. We’ll learn a timeless lesson from Scripture about how to respond to injustice and how to live in a way of God-fearing awe.

How does God protect his people in the face of betrayal?

Last sermon, we talked about how God handles evil, and in this sermon, the storyline continues in 1 Samuel. We see God at work to protect David as he experiences backstabbing and betrayal.

Here's what happened: While hiding out from King Saul, David rescues a nearby city from enemy invaders. But there’s no time to soak up the victory because the very people he liberated were plotting to sell him out to Saul.

Time and time again, we see God working on David’s behalf. How does that work for us today? You’ll hear about how God protects his people. You’ll also learn about how to receive encouragement in uncertain times, not only from God's promises in the Bible but also from his people.

Watch to learn more about the guidance and help available for our lives through the power of God’s Holy Spirit.

How does God protect his people in the face of betrayal?

Last sermon, we talked about how God handles evil, and in this sermon, the storyline continues in 1 Samuel. We see God at work to protect David as he experiences backstabbing and betrayal.

Here's what happened: While hiding out from King Saul, David rescues a nearby city from enemy invaders. But there’s no time to soak up the victory because the very people he liberated were plotting to sell him out to Saul.

Time and time again, we see God working on David’s behalf. How does that work for us today? You’ll hear about how God protects his people. You’ll also learn about how to receive encouragement in uncertain times, not only from God's promises in the Bible but also from his people.

Watch to learn more about the guidance and help available for our lives through the power of God’s Holy Spirit.