Seaside Church

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

Summary of 1 Samuel 3- The Lord establishes a prophet [Samuel] who speaks and acts on His behalf in the dark days of Israel. Big Idea: The Lord establishes ambassadors who speak and act on His behalf in our dark world. Ambassadors:1. Listen (to God) [How does God speak to us? The Bible, the Holy Spirit, Other Christians, Creation, etc.]2. Grow (in the Lord)3. Go (sharing the good news of Jesus)

Big Idea: The Lord establishes a faithful servant for his people [Samuel]1. The Lord establishes the faithful [Samuel, Hannah/Elkanah]2. The Lord judges the wicked [Eli, Hophni/Phinneas]

A personal experience of God reveals to us God's redemptive work for the whole world and calls us into being part of it. Verses 2:1-2: What the Lord has doneVerses 2:3-8: What the Lord is doing Verses 2:9-10: What the Lord will do 

The kingdom of the Messiah begins with a family bowing down to Yahweh• Do we think of our obedience as worship?
 • What commitments are we to fulfill? • What can we learn from Hannah about offerings?

WHERE IS GOD IN OUR AFFLICTION?When do the events in Samuel take place? At the end of the time of the Judges (approx. 1100- 1000 BC)When was Samuel written? Sometime after Israel had divided (931- 500 BC)1. God sees our affliction2. God hears our cries for help3. God promises to help

Jesus Wins: He Returns [as he promised], He Restores, & He ReignsWhat do we do while we wait for Jesus' return?- We Worship Together- We Walk Together- We Work Together

JESUS AT THE CENTER OF OUR SALVATION:-We have been saved from the penalty for our sin (justification). Our sin is forgiven, and we are given the Holy Spirit.. -Three New & Better Identities (for all who believe): 1. Members of God's family. [Luke 15:11-32]  2. Servants in Jesus' church. [John 13:1-17]  3. Citizens of Jesus' Kingdom. [Philippians 3:12-21]-We are being saved from the power of sin by the power of the Holy Spirit and the authority of God's Word (sanctification).-We will be saved from the presence of sin at the return of our victorious King.What are we devoting ourselves to at Seaside?Drawing to Christ [Joyful Worship of Christ the King]Developing in Community [Intentional Connection in Community]Deploying to Culture [Welcoming Service to Others]

COVENANTS
-Binding promises in a partnership
-Basis of relationship between two parties
-Establish the conditions of the relationship
-Provide consequences for not meeting those conditions
-Often accompanied by signs

Five key biblical covenants:
-Noahic – Genesis 8 and 9
-Abrahamic - Genesis 12, 15, 17
-Mosiac – Exodus 19-24, Deuteronomy 29-
Davidic - 2 Samuel 7-
New - Jeremiah 31, Ezekiel 37, the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke
The biblical covenants reveal God to us
 • He is a covenant maker and covenant keeper
 • His characteristics of wisdom, love, mercy, patience and power are all on display Knowing our covenant-making God gives us faith • We have a faith based on evidence
• We can walk in faith, confidence, assurance

We examine Genesis 3 and other scriptures to assess and diagnose the damage done by human rebellion. Application: Be honest about your Sin/ rebellion (w/ God and others):- Stop hiding- Stop blaming- Face the fallout- Trust in God's help

Genesis 1- Our Eternal and All-Powerful God...- Creates heaven & earth- Creates mankind in His image- Calls his creation goodGenesis 2- Creation of man and woman- Given a job to do- Given a corresponding companion- Given boundariesCREATION APPLICATIONS- Remember that life revolves around God- Marvel at the goodness of God's creation- Play your unique part in God's story