Weekly Sermons for Seaside Church located in Bremerton, WA.
God thwarts our belief that we are in control of the outcomes of life by:- allowing desperate situations- refusing to act as our assistant- intervening miraculouslyThings we can do about the desperate situations in front of us: - Understand they are normal- Cry out to God for help- Prepare ourselves with hopeful truth- Seek help from your communityThings we can do about our desire to control outcomes:- Be honest about our motivations- Acknowledge our limitations & God's omnipotence- Trust in the goodness of GodHow to think about miraculous interventions:- Ask for and believe in God to perform miracles- Acknowledge God's power over all things- Look for God to work in ways we didn't expect
Note: Our video feed went out in the gathering, but we were able to capture sound and slides.
What does it look like to trust God's plan when evil seems to be winning? Trust in God's deliverance [1 Cor. 15:24-26]1. Grieve what God grieves [Ps. 139:19-24]2. Love what God loves [Matt. 5:43-48]3. Do what God says [1 Peter 3:8-12]
Listen is as we wrap up our brief summer 2025 Psalms Sermon Series by hearing from three Seasiders about how a particular Psalm has impacted them.
God is our Refuge1. Run to God alone (1, 5, 8)2. Rest in God's nearness (1, 5, 8, 11)3. Recall God's power and love (11-12)
Structure of 1 Samuel 24:-Saul's vulnerability to David (1-7) -David's testimony of innocence (8-15) -Saul's recognition of David's innocence (16-22)Takeaways from 1 Samuel 24:• David, the king, trusts in God • Jesus is our ultimate king • We need to trust God like Jesus/DavidPsalm 57 themes: • Reliance on God for safety • Trust in God's plan • Protection against enemies • Peace despite chaos • Worship and praise of God
Flourishing Through Chaos takes:A ROOTED RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD-Trust in the Lord -Abide with the Lord-Obey the LordGENUINE FRIENDSHIPS WITH OTHERS-Christ-centered focus-Long-term commitment
Description:Vignette 1: @ Nob (21:1-9)Vignette 2 @ Gath (21:10-15)Vignette 3@ Caves & Moab (21:16-22:5)When Life Gives You Lemons:1. Remember you are not alone. 2. Entrust yourself to God. 3. Act wisely & innocently
What Makes a True Friend?1. God-Centeredness2. Loyal Love (Unconditional love, generosity, & enduring commitment)3. Unswerving Courage4. Profound Devotion
Saul's Demise: The increasing isolation of self-preservation. David's Rise: The growing coalition of relying on the Lord's salvation.
-FINANCE UPDATE-WIL COMMITTEE UPDATE-SEASIDEYOUTH UPDATE- Noah's sabbatical, SeasideYouth over the summer-COMMUNITY GROUPS UPDATES-CHURCH PLANT UPDATES- Lamech/ Grace Reformed, Acts29
“[David v. Goliath is about] the awesome power of a life built around bold faith in the Lord.” -Robert BergenThe heart of a true champion:-Bold Faith in the Lord-Wholehearted abandon to the Lord
King Saul acted in disobedient, self-interested cowardice.-Willful Disobedience: disregard for God, double-dealing, self-interested- Elaborate Denial: lying, half-hearted apologies, blame game, excuses- Bitter Disaster: rejection, grief
JONATHAN: THE MAN WHO WALKS IN FAITH [14:1-23]-Trusted God's promises-Believed in God's saving power-Tested his own motivations-Walked in God's ways, not his own-Honored by God and the peopleSAUL: THE MAN WHO WALKS IN FAITHLESSNESS [14:24-26]-Lack of faith to act-Outward appearance of spirituality-Seeking his own glory-Fails to lead others into Godly actions-Humbled by God and the people
When Under Pressure:1. Trust in God's power, wisdom, and love.2. Follow God's way
Our admonition is the same: Serve the Lord wholeheartedly.1. Fear, serve, obey, and follow the Lord2. Don't turn to empty things to profit or deliver you3. Consider the great things God has done for you
-Jesus' Resurrection is the First Fruits of New Creation-New Creation is Already & Not Yet-Jesus is the Cornerstone of New Creation-Picture of New Creation (Isaiah 65:17-25)1. Old gone for good [17]2. Whole lot of joy! [18-19]3. Fullness of life [20]4. Fruitfulness in life [21-23]5. Known by God [24]6. Absolute peace [25]
Summary of 1 Samuel (through chapter 10): Despite Israel's rejection of God as their king, God graciously and powerfully establishes Saul as king (through his faithful servant Samuel), yet there are already signs of trouble.-Through faith in King Jesus, we have everything we need. God has given us -Everything we need to live a godly life [2 Peter 1:3-4] -His word to guide us [2 Cor. 1:20-22]-Therefore, let us trust God through the highs and lows of life [2 Peter 1:5-9]God has graciously & powerfully worked to give us the eternal king we need!
God is always at work, moving His plan forward through the most unlikely circumstances and people.1. Despite our character flaws, God will use us for His purposes when we trust Him.2, God's spirit is where the power comes from3. Daily submit yourself to God's will and His leading
In every uncertainty:-Recognize the foolishness of leaning on our own understanding-Look to the Lord for direction (as Samuel did)-Joyfully worship our eternal King Jesus
Repentance, Reliance, RemembranceThe 3 Rs are:-Individual and corporate-Not formulaic-An active response to God
God's reminders from the Journey of the Ark:-Confirm the Lord's authority when you encounter troubles-Don't try to manipulate God's authority-Recognize the infinite scope of God's authority-Any worship other than to God is an insult to His authority-Despising the Lord's authority leads to judgement-God's authority extends to the sophisticated and the simple-Remember the Lord's authority when tempted to sin-The Lord's authority can produce incredible blessings and joy
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