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How The Mighty Have Fallen Summary: This sermon will explore the theme of hope and restoration amidst tragedy, as seen in the deaths of King Saul and Jonathan in 1 Samuel 31 and 2 Samuel 1 . This passage challenges us to trust in God's plan and His ability to bring beauty from ashes in our lives. Especially…

From Doubt to Faith 1 Samuel 27–30 Summary: In these chapters, we see David facing difficult circumstances that lead to his doubts and fears. However, we also witness God's faithfulness and provision amidst his struggles. We see David’s heart after God redeem the day. Application: This passage offers…

Torah: Exodus 10:1-13:16 Haftarah: Jeremiah 46:13-28 Road Map Review Two harlots Two choices: Esau and Jacob Two roles of Messiah Two oxen: shor and rey-em Two sticks W‌e spoke about two exiles -two exodus Hebrew = ibri ( Genesis 14:13 ) Bitterness Pride Shema 1. God and His Holiness. 2. The Nation and…

We all need it Some shocking numbers Datalytics shows 8656 murders in USA in 2023; that is a reduction from 9902 is 2022, and prior to Covid 16,425 2020 Pew Research 2020 - 930,160 abortions 2023 - 901,683 USA Today 170k people killed in Ukrainian war So far, 26,442 in Gaza/Israel Forbes Violent crime…

Torah Portion: Numbers 19:1-22:1 Haftarah: Judges 11:1-33 Review Map of the Journey in the Wilderness Picture of the Priesthood of Zadok Zadok comes Sons of Levi/ Priesthood Genealogy Picture Sons of Levi: nazir Nazareth nṣr Picture of the Branch of Righteousness Picture of the two fig trees and the…

Torah Portion: Leviticus 1:1-6:7 Haftarah: 1 Samuel 15:1-34 Road Map Review Map of the 40 year journey 21 This people I have formed for Myself; They shall declare My praise. Zachor (remember) Torah 17 “Remember what Amalek did to you on the way as you were coming out of Egypt, 18 how he met you on the…

Torah Portion: Numbers 22:2-25:9 Haftarah: Micah 5:7-6:8 Road Map Micah five six if following the original text - in NKJV would be Micah five 7 Review as to where we are so far in the Torah and the haftarahs Introduction of our Haftarah from Micah five Summary of the Torah Portion: Big Picture of the…

Today we are wrapping up this six part study of the Good News called, “Life in 6 Words.” We get these six words by using the word “Gospel” as an acrostic. As a way of review, let’s walk through these six words one final time… G - God created us to be with Him. ( Genesis 1-2 ) O - Our sins separate us…

This Week’s Theme : Put on the Christian Armor Word for the Week is Faith: It is a constant outlook of trust towards God, whereby human beings abandon all reliance on their own efforts and put their full confidence in him, his word and his promises. Memory verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:8 But let us who are…

Introduction We need to learn from the experiences of others. In 2003, a 27-year-old outdoorsman - Aron Ralston - embarked on a solo canyoneering adventure in Utah’s Blue John Canyon. His passion for adventure and his belief in his own abilities led him deep into the rugged wilderness, seeking the thrill…

"Backsliding" is rarely a sllip, more often it is a willful rebellion to a God who is calling you to return.

Darkness can be teh Doorway to Great Measures of Grace.

Integrity reuires doing WHAT God instructs and WHEN he instructs it.

1 Now it happened, when David and his men came to Ziklag, on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the South and Ziklag, attacked Ziklag and burned it with fire, 3 So David and his men came to the city, and there it was, burned with fire; and their wives, their sons, and their daughters had…

Part #1 Lets look at David’s story leading up to learning to strengthen himself in the Lord Tell the story of David and upbringing and time line all the way up to the point of being alone and strengthening himself in the Lord. age 10-13 David is rejected by his dad and brothers and then picked to be…

Hebrews 6:7-7:28 Good morning Church! We are resuming our study this morning in the book of Hebrews. I personally am so thankful for the tradition Pastor Chuck Smith passed down to us of going through the Word of God verse by verse, precept upon precept, all the way through the Bible. I don’t know if…

Part #1 Lets look at David’s story leading up to learning to strengthen himself in the Lord Tell the story of David and upbringing and time line all the way up to the point of being alone and strengthening himself in the Lord. age 10-13 David is rejected by his dad and brothers and then picked to be…

Part #1 Lets look at David’s story leading up to learning to strengthen himself in the Lord Tell the story of David and upbringing and time line all the way up to the point of being alone and strengthening himself in the Lord. age 10-13 David is rejected by his dad and brothers and then picked to be…

Introduction Me We 1 Samuel 28:1-20 1 In those days the Philistines gathered their forces to fight against Israel. Achish said to David, “You must understand that you and your men will accompany me in the army.” 2 David said, “Then you will see for yourself what your servant can do.” Achish replied,…

Introduction 1 Samuel 27:1-6 1 But David thought to himself, “One of these days I will be destroyed by the hand of Saul. The best thing I can do is to escape to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will give up searching for me anywhere in Israel, and I will slip out of his hand.” 2 So David and the…

Read 1 Sam 31 Depth of Despair v. 4 Spread of Despair v. 5 v. 7 Trophies are taken Saul’s head (Goliath’s head) Saul’s armor (Goliath’s sword) The Judgements of God are Sure banishment from the garden plagues of Egypt punishment of the rebellion against Moses 70 years captivity for 490 years without…

David’s “Night Season” ch. 27 no trust in Saul’s word living amongst the Philistines “getting by” the best he can (serving Achish- sort of) David is Rejected ch. 29 Philistines gather for war with Judah (v1-2) Philistine generals reject David as a security threat (v3-5) Achish send David home (v 6-11)…

1 Samuel 27:1-12 Fear - “I will perish one day by the hand of Saul” Escape - “I should escape to the land of my enemies God told him to stay in Judah (22:5) he tries Achish again (21:10-15) last time they started to turn on him so he pretended to be insane Getting by - “give me a place to live” : Ziklag…

Introduction: Where do you turn to when you need advice. Did you know that a lot of people like to look to their horoscope, or “horror-scope” I like to call it? Did you know that there are a lot of people that would be more likely to go into a psychic’s lair than to go to God in prayer? I remember once…

God’s Entourage Children often ask, “what was there before the world?” The answer most Christian adults would give is that GOD was there. That is true but incomplete. God has company. And I am not talking about the other members of the Trinity. The heavenly host existed before creation The Biblical answer…