Message: 2
Samuel 24:1-17 “In God We Trust”
Why
does God punish Israel for taking a census to determine how large and strong
their military could be? It is because Israel’s future depended on their
placing trust in God not men. In the same way, those who live by faith must
continually choose live by faith and not schemes of men. We often place our
trust in convention rather than Covenant Relationship with God. We must
continually return God as our center and hope. The future depends on it.
Message: 2
Samuel 19 & 23, “Last Words”
In
this message, we’ll be looking at the lives of two men that are coming to
close. We are reminded that our own lives will have a culmination. Two things
are important as we enter into the final phase of life. First, that we accept
its reality. Second, that we remember what matters most. It is good to think of
both of these ahead of time, so that we are prepared to move toward the end of
this life with purpose and grace.
2 Samuel 19:31-39
2 Samuel 23:1-7
Message: 2 Samuel 22:1-6 “The Wars We Wage”
God
has come forth from his throne and mounted upon the wings of the cherubim, to
come forward to rescue you from all that wages war against your soul. There is
a spirit of fear, pride, and greed at work in the wider world. It is constantly
wooing us, but it seeks to steal rather than give life. In addition, we are
often our own worst enemy. But even when we are faithless, God is faithful. God
is for you, not against you. He rescues us because he delights in us.
Message: 2 Samuel 16:5-14 “Life is Teaching Us”
As
David was fleeing from Jerusalem, a man named Shimei met him along the way,
curing him and throwing stones at him. David chooses not to retaliate. Later,
in chapter 19, we see Shimei again and he is a transformed person. We don’t
always have to punish someone or repay them for what they did to us. Most
often, it is life itself that teaches us the lessons we need to learn. These
lessons are often understood in retrospect, as we look back. Trust the process.
Commit both your life and the life of others to God’s overarching care. You can
be confident that ‘Life is Teaching Us’.
Message: 2
Samuel 15:1-12 “Unresolved Issues”
In
this passage, David’s son Absalom attempts to take over the kingship from his
father. David had ignored the threat of Absalom to his own detriment. Our “Unresolved
Issues” often grow when they are not attended to. Are there unresolved boundary
issues between you and someone else? Are there unresolved issues in your walk
with God? Tending to them now will save you greater hurt later.
Chris Zinchuck will be our guest speaker this Sunday.
Message: 2
Corinthians 6:2 "Now"
As we look at the state of the world around us, NOW is the
time to encounter the world and the people we meet, for Christ.
Message: 2 Samuel 12 & 14 “Self-Awareness”
These stories demonstrate how David’s perspective was changed only when he was able to see through another lens. He could not see the circumstances clearly when he was emotionally tied to them or part of the problem. But when he could view it from a 3rd person perspective, he was able to discern more clearly. In this lesson, we’ll learn some keys to self-awareness and transformation.
