The Well: Sermon Video

As Solomon takes the throne in our Monarchy series, we see him ask the Lord for a wise and discerning heart to lead His people well. Though God grants Solomon wisdom, his life reveals that having the capacity to lead well does not mean our hearts are being shaped by Him. Through God's Word, the work of the Holy Spirit, and the grace He provides through His people, we continue to be formed for our good and His glory.

Walking through our Monarchy series, we see how David’s pride leads him to disobey the Lord, bringing devastating effects on the people under his care. Through David’s decision to pay for the threshing floor and offer a sacrifice at his own expense, we see the importance of taking responsibility and humbling ourselves before God. As we turn from pride and walk in obedience, we are formed to lead with humility and faithfully steward what the Lord has entrusted to us.

In our Monarchy series, we see the painful consequences of David’s previous choices continue to unfold as division and conflict deepen within his family. Through David’s struggles to reconcile with his son, we see how sin can bring brokenness into our families and strain the relationships closest to us. In following the Lord’s will, we are formed to lead with humility and invest in the lives of others for what matters eternally.

Walking through our Monarchy series, we encounter the painful consequences of sin within David’s family and the ways his passivity allowed that brokenness to continue. Through David’s failure, we are invited to consider how the Lord calls us to turn from sin and faithfully care for those He has placed around us. In following the Lord's will, we are formed to lead with humility and invest in the lives of others for what matters eternally.

In our Monarchy series, we see David confronted with his sin and brought to a place of honest confession before the Lord. His story reminds us that there is freedom in bringing our sin into the light rather than carrying it on our own. As we learn to confess our sin before God, we discover the grace that meets us there and draws us back into His presence.

In our Monarchy series, we see how David’s heart slowly drifted from the Lord as he gave himself over to temptation. His story shows us how sin can take us further than we intended and leave us carrying consequences we never expected. This reminds us that our failures do not have to define our story, but can become a place where we experience God’s grace and draw closer to Him.

Walking through our Monarchy series, we are reminded of God’s covenantal love and the grace He extends to those who do not deserve it. As this grace is fulfilled in Jesus, we see the faithful and sovereign God who restores us as sons and daughters and draws us into relationship with Him. In every season, we are reminded that the gospel is not simply a way to heaven, but a way to know God and find joy in His presence.

Walking through our Monarchy series, we are reminded of God’s covenant with David and His promise of a King whose kingdom would endure. As this promise is fulfilled in Jesus, we see the sovereign and faithful God who keeps His promises and reigns over every season of our lives. Even in times of consolation or desolation, we are reminded that Jesus is near, even when His presence feels distant.

State of the Church gives us a moment to pause and celebrate God’s faithfulness in all He has done through The Well. As we look back with gratitude and look ahead to where He is leading, we are reminded of the joy and privilege of being one church, sharing in the mission He has entrusted to us.

In our series, All Hands, we are invited to consider how God’s generosity shapes the way we live and engage with those around us. As we recognize all that we have as gifts from the Lord, we are encouraged to faithfully steward what He has entrusted to us and notice the needs around us, meeting them with the generosity, care, and hope of Christ.