Life is always moving somewhere, toward God or away from Him. We want to move in a spiritual direction, but it's impossible by our own effort or striving. In John 15, Jesus teaches that real growth is the fruit of remaining in Him, through surrender, through His pruning, and through an attentive trusting in him. Key Verses: John 15:1-5

"Worship" is an almost universal part of Christian communities throughout every time and every place — but why? In this sermon, we look at why God calls us to worship him, together with other Christians, each week, and how this practice can shape our lives in powerful ways. Key Verse: Exodus 9:1

We are all a mixture of successes and failures, and David is no exception. In this sermon, we look at how David responds to one of his greatest failures, and the kindness he finds from God waiting for him there. Key Verses: 2 Samuel 12:1-10

David faced Goliath with the same facts everyone else saw, but he interpreted them through faith, not fear. His courage flowed from trusting a faithful God rather than his own strength, revealing a heart already anchored in who God is. David's victory ultimately points to Christ, the greater Son of David, who stepped into an even deeper battle on our behalf. Key Verses: 1 Samuel 17:41-50

What separates David and Saul? What defines the difference between a righteous king and a king ruled by fear and pride? The heart. Why does the heart matter so deeply, not only for a king, but for every person? Why does the Lord look at our hearts, and how can we begin to cultivate hearts that better reflect Him, our true King? Key Verses: 1 Samuel 16:6-13

The tragic story of King Saul highlights how seemingly small compromises can lead to a significant downfall. This teaching explores the progression of disobedience, pride, and jealousy, and how these traits ultimately unraveled his life and leadership. Key Verses: 1 Samuel 13:7b-14

This week, we continue our series on King Saul and King David by looking at the accounts of the private and public anointing of Saul by the prophet Samuel. In these moments, we get a close-up look at God's grace and His faithfulness to His people, and His power to change lives. We will be encouraged by glimpses of obedience from Saul, and will ultimately see that Jesus, the eternal King, is a far greater source of hope than anyone else could ever be.

As we begin our series on King Saul and King David, we first explore how Israel's demand for a human king reflected their desire for control rather than trust in God. Through the early life of Saul, we are reminded that God often uses the mundane detours of our daily lives to quietly orchestrate His ultimate plans. Key Verses: 1 Samuel 9:15-21

God often works in the small, hidden, ordinary parts of life. From manna in the wilderness to five loaves multiplied for a crowd to Jesus calling Himself the Bread of Life, we see a God who meets us with daily provision, surprising abundance, and grace we could never earn. Key Verses: Matthew 13:33-35

What do I live for? This is the question at the heart of all we do. What we live for is what we dedicate our time, energy, attention, resources, emotions, and love to. As Christians, we want to say the answer to this question is ultimately Jesus, but is it? We are all living for something, but only some truly live. What does it look like to truly live our days for the Lord, and how does this allow us to truly live with purpose? Key Verses: Psalm 25:1