Join the fun at the Women’s fall kickoff progressive dinner on Saturday, October 12, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The evening will begin at 5:30 at Stonebrook Church. We will then “progress” to Joan Greiner’s home for appetizers, Jessica Hibbing’s home for …
Sermons
The Rise of David, the Flawed Messiah
David is the undisputed hero of the Old Testament, and perhaps, second only to Jesus in the entire Bible. Certainly he is a model of faith, courage, and godliness… except when he’s not. How are we supposed to relate to David’s example? That’s what I want to talk about today: how we are to relate to David’s example.
Rise and Fall – David the Refugee
Only in his 20’s, David was a great warrior and a man after God’s own heart. And because the Lord was with David, King Saul was afraid and jealous of him, which quickly turned into a demonic pursuit to kill him, his own son-in-law. But even through years of running for his life, David remarkably doesn’t grow bitter or vengeful. Instead he keeps his heart fixed on the Lord.
Consider the Great Things – David: A Man after God’s Own Heart
God chose David to succeed Saul as king, not because of his physical strength or his wisdom or his position in Israel, but because of His faith-filled, God-honoring heart. In an act of amazing faith, David faces Goliath, risking his life to defend His people and to honor and glorify God. We also can put our trust in the Living God and bring Him glory.
