-FINANCE UPDATE

-WIL COMMITTEE UPDATE

-SEASIDEYOUTH UPDATE- Noah's sabbatical, SeasideYouth over the summer

-COMMUNITY GROUPS UPDATES

-CHURCH PLANT UPDATES- Lamech/ Grace Reformed, Acts29

“[David v. Goliath is about] the awesome power of a life built around bold faith in the Lord.” -Robert Bergen

The heart of a true champion:

-Bold Faith in the Lord

-Wholehearted abandon to the Lord

King Saul acted in disobedient, self-interested cowardice.

-Willful Disobedience: disregard for God, double-dealing, self-interested

- Elaborate Denial: lying, half-hearted apologies, blame game, excuses

- Bitter Disaster: rejection, grief

JONATHAN: THE MAN WHO WALKS IN FAITH [14:1-23]

-Trusted God's promises

-Believed in God's saving power

-Tested his own motivations

-Walked in God's ways, not his own

-Honored by God and the people

SAUL: THE MAN WHO WALKS IN FAITHLESSNESS [14:24-26]

-Lack of faith to act

-Outward appearance of spirituality

-Seeking his own glory

-Fails to lead others into Godly actions

-Humbled by God and the people

When Under Pressure:

1. Trust in God’s power, wisdom, and love.

2. Follow God's way