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As David becomes the king of Israel in 2 Samuel, we'll look at the qualities that made him "a man after God's own heart." And yet, despite these great qualities Satan knew David's weakness and what would ultimately become a stain in his legacy.

In 1 Samuel 25, a woman named Abigail saves David from a moral struggle. When David couldn't see it, God sent someone to speak truth in his life. Everyone has lapses of judgment. Everyone gets caught in weak moments. We all need Abigails in our lives – even if we think we're a David. This message emphasizes the need for faith, patience and godly counsel in difficult situations.

What do we do when life makes an unexpected turn for the worst? David is faced with a solution in the cave of En Gedi. King Saul, who has been chasing him for a while, enters his cave and David has 2 options. 1) Take matters into his own hands or, 2) trust God and wait on His timing. This message will encourage you to wait on the Lord.

David had a special friendship with King Saul's son, Jonathan. In normal circumstances, Jonathan would be king but because of his father's disobedience, God rejected Saul's house and chose David to be king of Israel. Surprisingly Jonathan never shows the slightest hint of jealousy or resentment towards David. This unique friendship will show us not only WHY friendships are important but HOW to go about developing them.

David is most known for his dramatic encounter with a giant named Goliath. This showdown deals with a fundamental question and obstacle in how we deal with fear. This message will look us right in the face and force us to evaluate our level of courage and faith in trusting and obeying God.

David is most known for his dramatic encounter with a giant named Goliath. This showdown deals with a fundamental question and obstacle in how we deal with fear. This message will look us right in the face and force us to evaluate our level of courage and faith in trusting and obeying God.

In 1 Samuel 16, God sends His prophet Samuel to anoint a new king out of Jesse's sons. David wasn't the first choice or even the last choice… he was the FORGOTTEN choice! But God saw something in David that no one else saw.

In 1 Samuel 16, God sends His prophet Samuel to anoint a new king out of Jesse's sons. David wasn't the first choice or even the last choice… he was the FORGOTTEN choice! But God saw something in David that no one else saw.

When Jesus died, the disciples were scared, confused, depressed and lost. They had no desire to continue His mission. It died with Him on the cross… BUT WHEN THE ANGEL SPOKE, He is Risen – THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING!

When Jesus died, the disciples were scared, confused, depressed and lost. They had no desire to continue His mission. It died with Him on the cross… BUT WHEN THE ANGEL SPOKE, He is Risen – THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING!

Luke chapter 23 records the secret trial and crucifixion of Jesus. Along the way we'll see a glimpse of individuals that encounter Jesus in His final moments. From Pilate, King Herod, Simon the Cyrene, the thief on the cross, Barabbas, to Joseph of Arimathea. Allow Luke's perspective of the death of Jesus to lead you to the hope of the resurrection.

Luke chapter 23 records the secret trial and crucifixion of Jesus. Along the way we'll see a glimpse of individuals that encounter Jesus in His final moments. From Pilate, King Herod, Simon the Cyrene, the thief on the cross, Barabbas, to Joseph of Arimathea. Allow Luke's perspective of the death of Jesus to lead you to the hope of the resurrection.

Luke records the last day before Jesus' sacrifice on the cross. It is filled with Jesus being rejected, hated, betrayed, denied, abandoned, wrongly accused and condemned. This was all prophesied and foretold in God's Word hundreds of years before it happened. The beauty, passion and obedience to God's plan was seen of Jesus in Luke 22 when He says, "not my will, but your will be done."

Luke records the last day before Jesus' sacrifice on the cross. It is filled with Jesus being rejected, hated, betrayed, denied, abandoned, wrongly accused and condemned. This was all prophesied and foretold in God's Word hundreds of years before it happened. The beauty, passion and obedience to God's plan was seen of Jesus in Luke 22 when He says, "not my will, but your will be done."

As Jesus enters Jerusalem there is hope and expectation for the Jewish people and anger and criminal conspiracy from the religious leaders. We see this hope and celebration from the Jews when they welcome Jesus into Jerusalem. While in Jerusalem, Jesus shares the parable of the evil farmers. The parable is a story of God's relationship with Israel. This message looks at the key teaching point from Jesus's parable; He is the stone that the builders rejected and has now become the cornerstone.

As Jesus enters Jerusalem there is hope and expectation for the Jewish people and anger and criminal conspiracy from the religious leaders. We see this hope and celebration from the Jews when they welcome Jesus into Jerusalem. While in Jerusalem, Jesus shares the parable of the evil farmers. The parable is a story of God's relationship with Israel. This message looks at the key teaching point from Jesus's parable; He is the stone that the builders rejected and has now become the cornerstone.

In Luke 19, Jesus shares a parable that focuses on being faithful with what God has entrusted to us. Some are given more, some are given less but all are given by the grace of God so that we could use it for His Kingdom and Glory. How we manage and invest what God has given us matters to the one who gave them!

In Luke 19, Jesus shares a parable that focuses on being faithful with what God has entrusted to us. Some are given more, some are given less but all are given by the grace of God so that we could use it for His Kingdom and Glory. How we manage and invest what God has given us matters to the one who gave them!

Luke 18 is a series of events that describe who can approach God. Jesus answered this topic by saying that what is impossible for man is possible through God. This message reinforces the fact we cannot save or justify ourselves.

Luke 18 is a series of events that describe who can approach God. Jesus answered this topic by saying that what is impossible for man is possible through God. This message reinforces the fact we cannot save or justify ourselves.

In Luke 16, Jesus gave the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. This parable informs humanity that there is life after death. Our soul will either find itself in heaven or hell. This message shares the truths from this parable and other parts of the Bible to give us a clear picture of the afterlife... and most importantly, how to get to heaven.

In Luke 16, Jesus gave the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. This parable informs humanity that there is life after death. Our soul will either find itself in heaven or hell. This message shares the truths from this parable and other parts of the Bible to give us a clear picture of the afterlife... and most importantly, how to get to heaven.

In Luke 15, the Pharisees ask Jesus why He was eating, teaching and ministering to the “outcasts” of society. Jesus responds to that question with the 3 "lost" parables. In sharing these parables, Jesus extends the heart and actions of God towards the "outcasts" that the Pharisees viewed as inconveniences. This look into the "lost" parables will help the heart that has become bitter and hard towards sinners.

In Luke 15, the Pharisees ask Jesus why He was eating, teaching and ministering to the “outcasts” of society. Jesus responds to that question with the 3 "lost" parables. In sharing these parables, Jesus extends the heart and actions of God towards the "outcasts" that the Pharisees viewed as inconveniences. This look into the "lost" parables will help the heart that has become bitter and hard towards sinners.

What is the greatest threat to your soul? Whatever keeps you from God. And not every threat will be sin. In fact, for many of us, perhaps most of the greatest threats to our souls are not sin, but some good God himself has given to us. In Luke 14, Jesus shares a story and gives excuses and reasons why people will miss the banquet in heaven.

What is the greatest threat to your soul? Whatever keeps you from God. And not every threat will be sin. In fact, for many of us, perhaps most of the greatest threats to our souls are not sin, but some good God himself has given to us. In Luke 14, Jesus shares a story and gives excuses and reasons why people will miss the banquet in heaven.

Jesus was a man of prayer. In His humanity, He sought strength and guidance from the Father in prayer. This message looks at Luke 11 where Jesus gives His disciples insight into prayer and teaches them how to pray.

Jesus was a man of prayer. In His humanity, He sought strength and guidance from the Father in prayer. This message looks at Luke 11 where Jesus gives His disciples insight into prayer and teaches them how to pray.

In Luke 10, Jesus shares the Parable of the Good Samaritan to an expert of the Law. He asked a question to test Jesus but Jesus took it as an opportunity to teach this man and us the importance of loving our neighbor. Oftentimes, our “neighbor” is often not someone we would choose but God would choose for us. Allow this parable to remind you that inconveniences are often opportunities God wants us to pursue in loving our neighbors.

In Luke 10, Jesus shares the Parable of the Good Samaritan to an expert of the Law. He asked a question to test Jesus but Jesus took it as an opportunity to teach this man and us the importance of loving our neighbor. Oftentimes, our “neighbor” is often not someone we would choose but God would choose for us. Allow this parable to remind you that inconveniences are often opportunities God wants us to pursue in loving our neighbors.

Luke chapter 9 includes 4 events that send the disciples on a roller coaster of emotions. This message takes the listener/viewer on a road trip to relive and discover the truth's about Jesus and His purpose found in this incredible chapter.

Luke chapter 9 includes 4 events that send the disciples on a roller coaster of emotions. This message takes the listener/viewer on a road trip to relive and discover the truth's about Jesus and His purpose found in this incredible chapter.

In Luke 8, Jesus shares the parable of the 4 soils. It describes 4 different ways we respond to the Word of God. This message will encourage you to consider the condition of your heart because that will affect the way you respond to God.

In Luke 8, Jesus shares the parable of the 4 soils. It describes 4 different ways we respond to the Word of God. This message will encourage you to consider the condition of your heart because that will affect the way you respond to God.

In Luke 6, Luke shares 2 occurrences regarding Jesus and the Sabbath. Jesus had broken one of the traditions the Pharisees had attached to the Sabbath. Jesus responds by saying He is over the Sabbath. This message looks at how Jesus is not just over the Sabbath, He became the Sabbath for us and helps answer the question, should Christians still keep the Sabbath?

In Luke 6, Luke shares 2 occurrences regarding Jesus and the Sabbath. Jesus had broken one of the traditions the Pharisees had attached to the Sabbath. Jesus responds by saying He is over the Sabbath. This message looks at how Jesus is not just over the Sabbath, He became the Sabbath for us and helps answer the question, should Christians still keep the Sabbath?

In Luke 4, Luke records the showdown between Jesus and Satan in the wilderness. There's a lot at stake if Jesus fails. If Satan succeeds in tempting Jesus to sin, then Jesus could not be the perfect, spotless Lamb of God who would take away our sins. Thankfully Jesus does prevail. In the text, Jesus reveals Satan's strategies against us and how we can defeat him! 

In Luke 4, Luke records the showdown between Jesus and Satan in the wilderness. There's a lot at stake if Jesus fails. If Satan succeeds in tempting Jesus to sin, then Jesus could not be the perfect, spotless Lamb of God who would take away our sins. Thankfully Jesus does prevail. In the text, Jesus reveals Satan's strategies against us and how we can defeat him! 

In Luke 3:1-16, we are introduced to John the Baptist. Isaiah the prophet said that "he was the one shouting in the wilderness." The focus of this message is how John baptized with water but Jesus would baptize with the Holy Spirit. The salvation we receive from Jesus is dependent upon us receiving the Holy Spirit at the moment of salvation. Conversion, faith or baptism is not salvation without the Holy Spirit.

In Luke 3:1-16, we are introduced to John the Baptist. Isaiah the prophet said that "he was the one shouting in the wilderness." The focus of this message is how John baptized with water but Jesus would baptize with the Holy Spirit. The salvation we receive from Jesus is dependent upon us receiving the Holy Spirit at the moment of salvation. Conversion, faith or baptism is not salvation without the Holy Spirit.

Mary's story does not begin in Nazareth or even Bethlehem. It begins in the Garden of Eden. This message looks at the prequel of Mary's story. Specifically focusing on the importance of the virgin birth.

Mary's story does not begin in Nazareth or even Bethlehem. It begins in the Garden of Eden. This message looks at the prequel of Mary's story. Specifically focusing on the importance of the virgin birth.

8 days after the birth of Christ, Mary receives another beautiful encounter. This message looks at Mary's encounter with Simeon and Anna. Just as Simeon and Anna longed for and received the "consolation of Israel," we are encouraged to look towards Jesus' 2nd coming.

8 days after the birth of Christ, Mary receives another beautiful encounter. This message looks at Mary's encounter with Simeon and Anna. Just as Simeon and Anna longed for and received the "consolation of Israel," we are encouraged to look towards Jesus' 2nd coming.

Luke 2 gives important details surrounding the birth of Christ. This message shares those truths and draws us to understand that God has a plan for your life that is attached to His ultimate plan.

Luke 2 gives important details surrounding the birth of Christ. This message shares those truths and draws us to understand that God has a plan for your life that is attached to His ultimate plan.

Luke 1:1-38 shares the birth announcement of two boys born in supernatural ways. One to a priest named Zechariah and the other to a young virgin named Mary. This message looks at the response to the birth announcement given by the angel Gabriel. Zechariah responded in unbelief and Mary responded in belief. Choose to surrender your plans, dreams and expectations to what God desires and has planned for your life. Then trust and obey Him!

Luke 1:1-38 shares the birth announcement of two boys born in supernatural ways. One to a priest named Zechariah and the other to a young virgin named Mary. This message looks at the response to the birth announcement given by the angel Gabriel. Zechariah responded in unbelief and Mary responded in belief. Choose to surrender your plans, dreams and expectations to what God desires and has planned for your life. Then trust and obey Him!

We turned 12 years old... and that's kind of a big deal! This message looks at where we've been and shares where we are going. It ends by encouraging each believer to grow deep roots of faith. Spiritual growth does not happen by accident.

We turned 12 years old... and that's kind of a big deal! This message looks at where we've been and shares where we are going. It ends by encouraging each believer to grow deep roots of faith. Spiritual growth does not happen by accident.

Every Christian of every age, whether married or single, needs to belong to a church family. This message looks at the teachings of Jesus, the book of Acts and the letters to the 1st century church as the encouragement needed for each family or individual to be "all in" with a local church family.