Clyde Christian Bible Church

We're back together in the building, after 10 months of online church!  To celebrate, Chris uses the story of Solomon dedicating the Temple to reflect on the idea of sacred spaces and holy ground.  What makes a place sacred?  What makes the ground holy?  And does our humble little church building qualify?It sure is good to be back together!

The King is returning to his throne!  In a reverse of the processional he had taken in chapters 15-17, David will once again encounter several people he had met earlier, in a completely different set of circumstances.  How will David respond to these men in this new context?  And more importantly for us: how will they respond to the King's return to glory?  How these men respond to the king may be instructive for how we too can respond to our King's mercy.Plus: will the two year old live to tell the tale of her encounter with the dinosaur??  Will Abe live to tell the tale of his encounter with doppelganger Chris Lantz??----------------------------------------------------------------Features a portion of "Seek Ye First", played by Angie LantzBy Karen LaffertyCCLI Song # 1352© 1972 CCCM Music (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.)Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.)Clyde Christian Bible Church does not own the rights to the song featured in this podcast, nor are we profiting off its use.  It is included in support of the message, for the purpose of congregational worship.

The battle between David and Absalom will conclude when the rebellious son meets his fateful end.  David's emotional response is a devastating reflection of how our King responds to lost rebels as well.Stay tuned for an extra large blooper segment, because you CCBC'ers are hilarious.

Absalom has to choose between the advice of Ahithophel, or the advice of Hushai.  One is wisdom, and the other is foolishness; one would lead to victory, one to a crushing downfall.  Wisdom can be tough to discern for us as well.  Which piece of wisdom will Absalom choose: human wisdom, or God's will?  Which wisdom will we pursue: human wisdom, or the upside-down "foolishness" of the Kingdom of God?  Everything depends on our answer.Also features an adorable sing-along, a confession from a wise church leader, and a shocking revelation from the pages of Scripture for the Ford family!

Last week we discussed David's long, sad processional out from Jerusalem towards the borders of Israel, showing kindness and humility and trust in God's will along the way.  Today we connect David's journey to Jesus, Who took a reverse long, sad procession towards Jerusalem.  Jesus' journey is beautiful and powerful enough to change outsiders to insiders, as He marches towards the difficult will of His Father.Also, since this is a shorter sermon, and because CCBC is full of hilarious people, we've added some extra bonus material, including a communion meditation and portion of a song that both connect with the sermon, a Scripture reading from a special young lady, Chris getting a whistle blown on him for preaching too long, and Abe making a very hilarious PG-13 confession!-----------------------------------------Features a portion of "Blessed Be Your Name"By Beth Redman & Matt RedmanCCLI Song # 3798438© 2002 Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)Clyde Christian Bible Church does not own the rights to the song featured in this podcast, nor are we profiting off its use.  It is included in support of the message, for the purpose of congregational worship.

Absalom's rebellion is in full swing, and King David must flee.  But his royal procession away from Jerusalem gives him many opportunities to meet various people with varying degrees of loyalty, and to formulate a plan for reinstatement.  Along the way, he will learn (and hopefully we will learn) valuable lessons on humility, faith, and submission.And it's such a long journey, it makes for a long sermon... will Chris reach the end?!

Absalom is a greedy, selfish, deceitful taker who seduces God's people away from their King.  The same is true of sin.  Here, Chris gives an emotional demonstration of how sin works like Absalom, and how God's children can always return to their Father.Features a clip from one of the greatest animated films of all time, "The Emperor's New Groove", by Disney (2000).  Clyde Christian Bible Church does not own the rights to the film, which is included for the purpose of illustration and education.Click here to rent The Emperor's New Groove.

Happy Father's Day, from Clyde Christian Bible Church!  David hasn't proven himself to be a very good dad.  But today's story of David and his estranged son Absalom reminds us of a couple stories about our heavenly Father, Who longs for reconciliation rather than wrath, and Who protects every hair on our head.Try not to get to distracted by the description of Absalom.  Or our friend Jelle.

Our dear friends had a wedding (actually, second wedding), so Chris brings his wedding sermon to Sunday morning.  Using CS Lewis' "The Four Loves", Chris examines love of all kinds, before we discuss the greatest of all loves, made visible in marriage, church communities, and (most of all) Jesus Christ.Also included: Andrew Hoetmer's heartfelt communion message, which beautifully sets the stage for the message that follows.

Having a tough conversation about Canada's Residential School system, a recent form of genocide against Indigenous peoples.  What does the horrible history mean for the church today?  More importantly, how can we help bring about healing?

WARNING: This message features discussions on sexual assault and rape.In a gross story of rape and murder between royal siblings (and an ineffective father/king who refuses to do anything about it), we are given a strong contrast to our King Jesus.  Lust and Vengeance vs. Love and Justice.  Which will we choose?On a much lighter note, stay tuned until the end for one of the greatest things we've ever heard in a church service.  Ever.

Alright.  We've spent a lot of time in the past couple weeks examining the downfall of Dirtbag David, the selfish, greedy, power-hungry, "taking King".  How will God respond to the enormity of David's destructive sins?  And just as importantly, how will David respond to God's response?  Stay tuned for the shocking details!Also shocking: Angie's plan for outdoor church.

We've heard the voices of the victims. Today, we explore David's downfall according to the words of Scripture, as we prepare for the most shocking part of the sordid tale of David & Bathsheba.Also: Happy Mother's Day!  You moms deserve so much better than a Zoom high five!WARNING: Contains discussion of sexual assault and rape.

WARNING for TRAUMATIZED INDIVIDUALS: This episode deals with sexual assault, sexual abuse, and rape.In this creative retelling of Bathsheba's story, we get a look at the woman in the center of David's sordid affair.  She has everything taken from her by her abuser, the taking king: her innocence, her joy, her husband, and even her baby son.  But there are some things that even David can't take from her.Hear the story of David and Bathsheba from the perspective of the victim, and see how far David has plummeted from the heart of God.

In this, the first of a series of creative retellings of David's tragic downfall in 2 Samuel 11, we see the events of the king's betrayal through the dying memories of Uriah the Hittite.  Could it be that the life of a faithful, honourable, and courageous man was snuffed out by the king's selfishness, pride, and covetousness?Listen to the voice of the victim, and feel the injustice perpetrated by David, our failing hero.

"Have those pesky rivals got you down?Are you left half-bearded and bare-bottomed and ashamed by your foes?Are you constantly surrounded by those seeking to harm you?Follow my helpful guide to learn how YOU TOO can master the royal method of dealing with enemies, in just three easy steps!Welcome… to A Kind, Faithful King’s Guide to the Treatment of Enemies! "The thing is, David isn't the King we're going to learn from.  The King of Creation has some beautiful teachings on how His followers are to treat their enemies.  It's as simple as it is transformative.  Find the three easy steps inside... for the low, low price of 50 minutes of your time!

Tying together threads from throughout the life of King David (and filmography of Julia Roberts), Chris looks at the story of King David extending faithful love, kindness, and grace to a crippled potential enemy.  It's a story at the very core of the Gospel we believe and proclaim.Stay tuned for a beautiful song from Angie and Tegan, and then hear how our dear friend Sharon describes various church members to her grandkids.  Chris is... underwhelmed.--------------------------------------------------------Features a portion of "What Joy (Psalm 146)"By Sarah EmersonCCLI Song # 5633113© 2009 Centricity Music Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)Sarah Emerson Music Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)Clyde Christian Bible Church does not own the rights to the song featured in this podcast, nor are we profiting off its use.  It is included in support of the message, for the purpose of congregational worship.

He is risen!  He is risen indeed!For Easter 2021, we examine the events of the first Easter weekend using one of Chris' patented cheesy wordplays, focusing on the resurrection scenes surrounding the Tomb, the Room, and beyond.  On this, the most important of days, we ask... how do these scenes impact our faith today?Contains portions of "Low in the Grave He Lay (Christ Arose)",Written by Robert Lowry in 1874Both words and music belong to public domainPerformed by Angie and Tegan Lantz

As we examine the last couple  days of Jesus' life (Preparation, Condemnation, Crucifixion) we find that Good Friday reveals Jesus to be a very different kind of King, a King of footwashing, faithfulness, and fallenness that leads to fruitfulness.  A King that looks like the cross.  And as we put ourselves in the place of Pilate, we ask crucial questions of the crucified King.Special thanks to all our excellent readers!Stay tuned for some hard-hitting theological questions for this very holy day.  Questions regarding Disney characters.--------------------------------------------------------Features "Amazing Love (You Are My King)"By Billy J. FooteCCLI Song # 2456623© 1996 worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)Clyde Christian Bible Church does not own the rights to the song featured in this podcast, nor are we profiting off its use.  It is included in support of the message, for the purpose of congregational worship.

With God at His side, all David does is win win win, no matter what.  These victories are confirmation of the covenant promises God had just made to the king one chapter earlier.But the victories are also problematic in their own way.  Is victory in the Kingdom of God just about crushing enemies and collecting riches and building empires?  Or is there a greater King with a greater victory to offer?Come for the inside look into Chris and Angie's marital fights; stay for the message of peace, place, and purpose in Jesus' victory!

David wants to build God a house, but God builds one for David instead.  Thankfully, this covenantal house is open for each of us as well!  Today we examine how the covenant with David further expands this house of covenants.  But more beautifully, through the prophets and the New Testament, we'll ultimately see how Jesus represents a totally new blueprint for a totally new house, built upon and perfecting all the ancient covenants that came before.Please stay tuned for some quick thoughts Chris offers on the recent mass shooting of Asian American sex workers in Atlanta, and how that tragic event runs particularly counter to the character and nature of Jesus.

Chris takes a deeper look at the lives of the first three men God covenanted with: Noah, Abraham, and Moses.  Along with being heroes, an interesting pattern develops in each of their stories.  After God gives His promises, the receiver proves himself lacking in faith.  Will this affect the covenants God makes with His people?  Or will He prove Himself faithful, regardless of the failures of our heroes in the faith?Stay tuned for a little chat about lambs with one of the sweetest little "lambs" in our church family!

David wants to build God a house, but God builds one for David instead.  God has built a house for all of His children, and each covenant He makes is the addition of a new room to that glorious House.  After taking a brief tour through the layout of his own home (complete with threadbare 70's carpets and Taylor Swift singalongs), Chris takes us on a tour through the first three covenantal rooms that God has built for His people; three crucial steps for our own salvation.Make sure you stay tuned for a wonderful and entirely unexpected testimony from our good friend Lisa!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Features "Better is One Day"By Matt RedmanCCLI Song # 1097451© 1995 Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)Clyde Christian Bible Church does not own the rights to the song featured in this podcast, nor are we profiting off its use.  It is included in support of the message, for the purpose of congregational worship.

David wanted to build God a house, but God flipped the script and promised to build David a house instead. In this sermon, we take a look at David's excellent and instructive response. David behaves like a Kindergartener demanding a fulfilled promise, which is actually a good thing! Find out how David's response of deference, doxology, and demand can inform how we approach our loving Heavenly Father as well.Stay tuned for some deep theological conversation regarding teenagers and clean houses.

Sometimes, a small thing that brings you joy turns out to be an item of extreme worth, like a ten-dollar ring selling for $850,000. A similar thing happens to David in 2 Samuel 7; he wants to build a house for God, for reasons both noble and self-serving. But what YHWH gives Him instead exceeds David's wildest expectations. That's typical of our God, Who appraises us of incredible worth and gives gifts beyond what we can imagine or desire!Also includes the worst-planned performance of "The Wise Man Built His House Upon the Rock", and stay tuned for some more public nudity ("non-David dancing for the Ark" edition)!

As David dances rapturously for the arrival of God's presence, he looks foolish and undignified in the eyes of those concerned with properness and reputation.Jesus took this a step further. His entire ministry was bringing God's presence to lost people, making Jesus look even more foolish, reckless, and undignified in the eyes of powerful people. Dangerously so. And (for those of us who have been spiritually, physically, and socially saved by His ridiculous love), beautifully so.Find out how we can act like holy fools and be undignified for our King and neighbour, in the same way He was undignified for us.

In 2 Samuel 6, God's Presence is brought into the center of Israelite life once again, as King David brings the Ark of the Covenant into Jerusalem. It's a great day of celebration and praise... and tragedy. The God enthroned upon the Ark is a consuming fire, Who burns away those who presume to enter His presence in an unworthy manner.If this is Who God is... should we be welcoming His Presence into our lives? Isn't He too dangerous? And what does the prancing, jubilant King have to teach us about God dwelling amongst His people?Come for the fiery wrath of God. Stay for the public nudity.-------------------------------------------------------------------Features portions of "Lord Let Your Glory Fall"By Matt RedmanCCLI Song # 2526728© 1998 Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)Clyde Christian Bible Church does not own the rights to the song featured in this podcast, nor are we profiting off its use. It is included in support of the message, for the purpose of congregational worship.

King David's battles against the Philistines teach us something essential about the Gospel. There are some detours: Chris examines his email address, and why he hates it so much. He leads a song that may cause your ears to bleed. He discusses the evolution of hockey in video games.But it all leads to what Chris believes is the fundamental core of Jesus' mission: to lovingly fight the battles that His people cannot fight themselves, to His glory. It should change how we see ourselves, our neighbours, and our faith.

There is no more significant city in human history than Jerusalem. In today's passage, David claims the Holy City of Peace for Israel (finally). It gives us an opportunity to examine the positive and negative history of Jerusalem and its connection to both Israelite identity in Scripture, and our own faith journey today.Buckle up for LOTS of word nerd stuff. And burning diapers. Also, apologies to any Jefferson Starship fans out there.

David will finally be inaugurated as King of all Israel, which is a major turning point in Israel's history (as evidenced by the presence of the number 40). Today's passage examines why this moment is so crucial: it illuminates the purpose of David's Kingship. Along with Psalm 23, Ezekiel 34, and John 10, we see how important it is for leaders in God's Kingdom to exhibit the Shepherd's Heart of God. Join us to hear more of what that Shepherd's Heart looks like.And stay until the end for an extra long blooper reel, involving pregnancy, boring sermons, and 12-year-olds who have no idea what they're talking about!

Chapters 2 to 4 of 2 Samuel are chock full of gruesome details underlining the human tendency towards violence in the pursuit of political power. It is fitting that this passage follows a week that saw supporters of President Trump engage in similar means of securing and retaining power, through the insurrection at the American Capitol.But in the midst of all these power dynamics is David, who will become king not through violence, vengeance, and grabbing power. Instead, he will show kindness, justice, and patience in God's timing. Much like his descendant, the Prince of Peace. In Christ, the sword will devour no longer.Big thank you to Dennis (and Lily) for your excellent communion message as well!

Well, we've come to the end of a few things: the end of 1 Samuel, the end of Saul's life, and the end of a very challenging year in 2020. In this sermon, some surprising responses to Saul's death prompts us to follow David's example and lament the struggles facing the LORD's anointed ones.Thankfully Bill's upbeat communion message adds to Chris' lament!Thank you to all who showed vulnerability and shared (or allowed Chris to share) some very real struggles and griefs.

Faith and Grace. Two elements crucial for any anointed person in God's Kingdom, whether it's ancient Israel or modern North America. After summarizing the previous three chapters (plus a communion thought on the God of Life), Chris then explores the contrast between Saul in his lowest point, and David in his. David finds his strength in His God, expressed in active faith and experienced in active grace. Find out what David's pursuit of the pesky Amalekites might mean for our faith today.Big thank you to all who shared their stories!Plus, wait for a fashion update from Kennedie... after Chris finally stops talking (right Ethan?)!Also... follow this link to learn how you can support our beloved Bethel Bible Camp in their desire to raise funds for a new main building. Thanks to Amy for today's update!

Buckle up, because things are about to get weird in 1 Samuel. We've got desperate kings, terrified witches, and dead people who talk. But as Saul uses unlawful means to try to get in touch with YHWH, it only shows how much he has refused to see or hear from his God. Don't make Saul's mistake. Don't talk to dead or illegitimate things; inquire of the Living God. Here's some thoughts on how!Big thanks to Jelle for his communion thoughts (which connect to Remembrance Day and our sermon passage) and Dave for his music leadership (which coincidentally references the exact verse for the sermon).Also, Kennedie offers an impromptu COVID update!

Welcome back, for a taste of online church at CCBC!This Sunday we hear an excellent communion message from Andrew Hoetmer, discussing the background to the hymn "What a Friend We Have in Jesus", and his own past and present prayer life.We then dig into the story of David among the Philistines, in chapters 27 and 29. There, David acts like a bit of a scoundrel, and ends up in a desperate predicament. How will God deliver him from it, if he is less than innocent? And how does this story speak to our own innocence before Jesus?Stay tuned until the end to hear the most adorable audio you've ever heard, as well as a very special bonus episode of "Wood Talk with Bob & Henry".

Step into the wonderful world of online ZOOM church with your friends at CCBC! Hear some of Chris' thoughts on All Saints Day and reflect on David's communion message about laying down our lives for Christ.Finally, listen as the story of 1 Samuel 26 teaches us how David is like Jesus (yet again) because He refuses to grasp His deserved glory, but instead gives grace to those deserving death; and how we are like Saul (yet again) because we put out identity in external items that tend to destroy us... until our Messiah takes them away.Sorry for the relatively poor audio. Thanks to everyone who participated and gave their thoughts- especially Chris' own enthusiastic daughters!

IT'S BAPTISM SUNDAY for our dear friend Madison St. Louis!!! Listen in on most of the service as we celebrate an excellent woman submitting her life to the merciful King Who offers us grace, peace, and belonging.Warning: watch out for anointed kings covering their feet in desert caves!------------------------------------------------------------------Features "The River", by Brian Doerksen, Brian Thiessen, and Michael HansenCCLI Song # 4316864© 2004 Integrity's Hosanna! Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (Integrity Music, David C Cook))Features "Nothing But the Blood", by Robert LowryCCLI Song # 21332Words & Music: Public DomainCCLI License # 1251412Clyde Christian Bible Church does not own the rights to any songs featured in this podcast, nor are we profiting off their use. They are included solely for the purpose of congregational worship.

Much of David's story serves as foreshadowing for what the Kingship of his royal heir, Jesus, would eventually look like. It's there in everything as small as five loaves of bread, to as large as his willingness to shoulder other people's guilt. Today, we examine ten details from the story we examined last week (David flees Saul, who murders the prophets) and find reasons to be especially thankful for Jesus.WARNING: Major spoilers ahead if you ever intend to watch Shawshank Redemption!

A madman bent on extinguishing an innocent hero.A majestic sword and sacred bread offered in a time of distress.A murderous shepherd who betrays God's anointed leader.Deception. Destruction. Desperation.A lone survivor who lives to tell the entire tale.And in the center of it all: a God who remembers His promises.Please enjoy this dramatic retelling of the events of 1 Samuel 21 and 22*.*Based on real life events... though creative licenses have certainly been taken!

David and Jonathan give us a portrait of excellent Biblical friendship, rooted in a forward-looking focus on God's will, and promises of shared kindness. But friendship is too small a word for the bond we share in Christ. What kind of relationship do we have with each other? What is the basis of this friendship-that-is-more-than-friendship? And what does this covenantal bond mean for our neighbours around us?PS- Angie is the blonde monkey in the picture, and Chris is the other. For the record.

Today, we begin with an ethical question regarding lying, a question that is featured prominently in our passage regarding Saul's children protecting David from their father Saul's murderous jealousy. But this leads to a broader examination of Truth. Where do we find authoritative Truth? What is the deeper ethic we are called to follow?Listen as Angeline offers a clarifying response to CHRIS' MOST CONTROVERSIAL SERMON EVER!!!(Note: others had interesting and meaningful insights, and some of these were edited out because they were not picked up by the microphone. But thanks to all who offered conversation and debate. Discussion is very welcome in church!)

Okay, so we talk about rap music again. But in the story of Chris' favourite hip hop artist, we see dramatic reversals from wickedness (sex, money, murder) to "weakness" (humility, selflessness, forgiveness).This is similar to the story of 1 Samuel 18, where King Saul is the wickedness to David's holy weakness. As David rises in the hearts of all those around him, Saul burns with murderous jealousy. But every curse Saul levels towards David is instead reversed into a blessing for the newly anointed future king. God is in control.Stay tuned until the end to hear Trish's rap debut.

Together, our good friends Lisa & Jelle share their painful stories of pasts that prominently feature the Goliaths of anger and rage (Jelle), abuse and neglect (Lisa), and unhealthy coping mechanisms (both). But through Church, Scripture, reflection, each other, and (most significantly) the work of the Holy Spirit, they are able to stand before us as transformed leaders with stories of ongoing victory over those giant ongoing struggles.We are very thankful for their bravery and vulnerability. But mostly, we are thankful for the people they continue to allow Jesus to shape them into! (Oh, and Blaire... we are super thankful for baby Blaire!)

Consuming Scripture slowly and meditatively allows us to be nourished by truth and wisdom more thoroughly. But it also highlights problems and complications in Scripture. It sometimes feels like God Himself must be overcome, like Goliath, in order for faith to grow.In this sermon, we examine two such major questions, focusing on the Book of 1 Samuel: the silence of God, and the violence of God. Is that Who God is? Distant, unresponsive, vengeful, and cruel? Or is there a more perfect demonstration of His Wisdom, Truth, and Character?Amazingly, Chris wasn't struck by lightning in the middle of this sermon. In his basement.

A midnight stubbed toe. An alcohol-infused game of baseball. A dedication to curiosity. These are the things God used to transform our good friend, Marnie Hoetmer, from a cynic to a faithful believer. In her story, Marnie speaks of the Goliaths of doubt, disbelief, and disillusionment: of how they are not enemies to faith, but partners in it; of how she used to ride high on those giant shoulders, but now she kicks them in the shins.Coupled with our Scripture reading, David's music leadership, and Chris' communion message, it all comes together to make a lovely portrait of the Christian life, and the fruit that the Holy Spirit grows from even the most doubting minds.---------------------------------------------------------------------------Features "They'll Know We Are Christians", performed by David HarrisWords and Music: Peter Scholtes1966 F.E.L. Publications. Assigned 1991 The Lorenz Corporation (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.)CCLI Song # 26997CCLI License # 1251412Clyde Christian Bible Church does not own the rights to any songs featured in this podcast, nor are we profiting off their use. They are included solely for the purpose of congregational worship.

In this powerful message, our dear friends Abe & Eva share their journey from a legalistic understanding of God, parenting, and salvation, to an active faith in a Father Who gives grace, freedom, and life. It is powerful, vulnerable, and beautiful, and a message that we can all learn from.It also happens to tie in wonderfully with our Scripture reading from Galatians 3 and 4, which Chris bases his communion message on: a message of being welcomed into a new family, with a Good Father.Unfortunately, for wearing her Chicago Blackhawks jersey immediately after defeating the Edmonton Oilers, Barb has been asked to leave the church and never come back. We will miss her.---------------------------------------------------------------------------Features "Blessed Be Your Name", performed by Tegan LantzWords and Music: Beth Redman and Matt Redman© 2002 Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)CCLI Song # 3798438CCLI License # 1251412Clyde Christian Bible Church does not own the rights to any songs featured in this podcast, nor are we profiting off their use. They are included solely for the purpose of congregational worship.

A tweet from President Trump causes Chris to examine the Goliath of the Suburban Lifestyle Dream. Is that really the dream we should be pursuing? Let's examine a new dream; a Kingdom dream. A dream where wealth and social status and race don't determine someone's worth. A dream not marked by privilege, selfishness, individualism, and consumption, but rather Sacrifice, Love, and Discipleship.Also, listen until the very end for the most adorable thing that's happened in our church building for a very long time!Please follow this link to learn more about "Redlining":https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2018/03/28/redlining-was-banned-50-years-ago-its-still-hurting-minorities-today/--------------------------------------------------------------Features "Open the Eyes of My Heart", performed by David HarrisWords and Music: Paul Baloche© 1997 Integrity's Hosanna! Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (Integrity Music, David C Cook))CCLI Song # 2298355CCLI License # 1251412Clyde Christian Bible Church does not own the rights to any songs featured in this podcast, nor are we profiting off their use. They are included solely for the purpose of congregational worship.

This January, our church was dealt a heavy blow with the sudden and unexpected loss of our dear friend and sister-in-Christ, Terra Harris. In this deeply personal (but also practical and Scriptural) message, her husband David discusses his ongoing battle with a massive giant: Grief. The inconvenient truth is that all of us face this giant at one time or another.Some Goliaths can be knocked down. Other Goliaths are grappled with for a lifetime. Here, David gives us an emotional portrait of faith being stronger than death. We are very thankful for his strength and vulnerability.----------------------------------------------------------------Features a clip of Nora McInerny's TED Talk, "We Don't Move On From Grief. We Move Forward With It". We did not ask for nor receive Mrs. McInernys permission to do so. If you wish to view the remainder of her excellent message on moving forward with grief, we highly recommend following this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khkJkR-ipfw----------------------------------------------------------------Features "This is Amazing Grace", performed by Tegan LantzJeremy Riddle | Josh Farro | Phil Wickham© 2012 Phil Wickham Music (Admin. by BMG Rights Management [c/o Music Services, Inc.]); Seems Like Music (Admin. by BMG Rights Management [c/o Music Services, Inc.]); Sing My Songs (Admin. by BMG Rights Management [c/o Music Services, Inc.]); WC Music Corp. (Admin. by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.); Bethel Music PublishingCCLI Song # 6333821CCLI License # 1251412Clyde Christian Bible Church does not own the rights to any of the songs or material featured in this podcast, nor are we profiting off their use. They are included solely for the purpose of congregational worship.

Our "David" this week has lived a full life of service to God, and has faced many Goliaths. Bob Williams, former pastor of Clyde Christian Bible Church, discusses a pivotal turning point in his faith journey: facing the giant of creation vs. evolution. But there is an even bigger Goliath behind that one: the Goliath of Faith, Focus, and Purpose.Come for the wellspring of life adventures. Stay for the stories of trailer fiascoes and super-cheap gas prices!------------------------------------------------------------------------Features "Shout to the LORD", performed by Tegan LantzDarlene Zschech© 1993 Wondrous Worship (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.)CCLI Song # 1406918CCLI License # 1251412Clyde Christian Bible Church does not own the rights to any songs featured in this podcast, nor are we profiting off their use. They are included solely for the purpose of congregational worship.

David faced a massive ugly giant with only two tools: a sling and a stone. Our first guest speaker in the "Davids vs Goliaths" miniseries is Angeline Bowman, an excellent servant of God who has devoted her life to facing down the massive ugly giant of Injustice. In her message, she reveals the twin tools we can use to conquer such an enormous enemy of God: Truth and Love. She then shares some of what happened in her life for her to know who she is, and to be equipped with the tools she needs to follow Jesus into battles against the Goliath of injustice.--------------------------------------------------------------Features "The Love of God", performed by David HarrisWords and Music: Public DomainCCLI Song # 18448CCLI License # 1251412Clyde Christian Bible Church does not own the rights to any songs featured in this podcast, nor are we profiting off their use. They are included solely for the purpose of congregational worship.

The story of David and Goliath is one of the most familiar stories in the Bible. But when we cut through the familiarity, we find the future king fighting three concurrent battles: against the faithless and fearsome Goliath, against his faithless and fearful countrymen, and against the faithless and fearful King Saul. All the familiar elements of the underdog story are there. But there is a deeper and more sacred reason why David is triumphant in all three of his battles. It's more than an underdog story; it's OUR story. We all have "Goliaths" to face... how will we win the battle?Stick around for a bonus interview with our two excellent summer students!--------------------------------------------------------------Features "Nothing But the Blood", performed by David HarrisWords and Music: Public DomainCCLI Song # 21332CCLI License # 1251412Clyde Christian Bible Church does not own the rights to any songs featured in this podcast, nor are we profiting off their use. They are included solely for the purpose of congregational worship.