Fort Garry MB Church - Winnipeg, Canada

Even though he was just a young shepherd and musician with no training in the use of weapons or fighting, David was confident that he would be able to defeat the giant Goliath. His confidence to face the giant did not come from his own strength or skill. He believes that the greatest weapon he has is to fight in the name of the Lord.

Even though the scriptures tell us that David was a man after God’s own heart, we also find that he made some significant mistakes along the way.  However, when confronted with his sin, he always turned back to God and has become an example of true repentance and faithfulness for us.  In this sermon series we will be doing a character study of David and apply insights from his life to our own walk of faith. 

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17, John 14:12-14

When challenged by Saul about his qualifications and capacity to take on the giant Goliath, David talked about his experiences as a shepherd.   In caring for his father’s sheep he not only learned to recognize and care for their needs for food and water and rest.  He also learned to recognize the threats to their safety.  He needed courage and strength and God’s protection to act against those threats while he was alone in the wilderness.  He had an unwavering trust in God’s presence and protection in times of need.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:12-15, 32-37, John 10:11-18

Even though the scriptures tell us that David was a man after God’s own heart, we also find that he made some significant mistakes along the way.  However, when confronted with his sin, he always turned back to God and has become an example of true repentance and faithfulness for us.  In this sermon series we will be doing a character study of David and apply insights from his life to our own walk of faith. 

King Saul knew that God had rejected him as king and had withdrawn his blessing from him.  David’s military successes and popularity with the people made him a threat to Saul’s rule and so he decided to kill him.  Overnight David went from being part of the king’s court, married to Saul’s daughter to an outlaw hiding in the desert.  Even though he had been wrongly accused and was on the run for his life he chose to trust in God’s timing and provision for his future.  When there was an opportunity to take matters into his own hands and kill Saul, he chose to do the honourable thing

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26, James 4:13-17

Even though the scriptures tell us that David was a man after God’s own heart, we also find that he made some significant mistakes along the way.  However, when confronted with his sin, he always turned back to God and has become an example of true repentance and faithfulness for us.  In this sermon series we will be doing a character study of David and apply insights from his life to our own walk of faith. 

From a young age David was known for his musical talents. He was so skilled that he was
invited to be one of King Saul’s court musicians. We have received a great legacy of faith
through David’s songs of which there are at least 75 in the book of Psalms. These texts portray
an authentic and profound expression of his faith, his doubt, his questions, and his praise.
How does this connect with our lives today?

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Even though the scriptures tell us that David was a man after God’s own heart, we also find that he made some significant mistakes along the way.  However, when confronted with his sin, he always turned back to God and has become an example of true repentance and faithfulness for us.  In this sermon series we will be doing a character study of David and apply insights from his life to our own walk of faith. 

We continue our summer sermon series exploring the life and lessons from King David's life with a sermon from Shoaib Ebadi.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4, 1 Samuel 19:1-7, 1 Samuel 20, 2 Samuel 1:25-27, 2 Samuel 9, John 15:15

The bond between David and Jonathan was an example of a true and abiding friendship. Their
friendship was even deeper than their own family connections. They pledged their lives into
one another’s care and were faithful to that promise even through difficult circumstances.
Jonathan defended David when Saul wanted to kill him. David provided for and gave
Jonathan’s son a place of honour even after he had died even though it was a potential threat
to his security on the throne.
How does this connect with our lives today?
1) To be a true friend is one of the greatest bonds we can have with another person
2) A true friend is loyal through the most difficult circumstances and keeps their promises
3) Jesus call us his friends and invites us into this most powerful kind of connection

Pastor Carl continues our summer sermon series exploring the life and lessons from King David's life. This week's sermon is titled David the Murderer.

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11, Romans 5:6-8

Even though the scriptures tell us that David was a man after God’s own heart, we also find that he made some significant mistakes along the way.  However, when confronted with his sin, he always turned back to God and has become an example of true repentance and faithfulness for us.  In this sermon series we will be doing a character study of David and apply insights from his life to our own walk of faith.