Save Me from Me
Save Me from Me Introduction What hope or comfort do we have in our failures? A. God Will Work Through Our Failures, No Matter What It Takes (vv.1-7) B. God Will Act for His Name, However Long It Takes (vv.8-13) Conclusion
When You Are Greatly Distressed
When You Are Greatly Distressed Introduction David was greatly distressed in 1 Samuel 30. What do you do when you are greatly distressed? Two fundamental principles to hold onto when we are greatly distressed: A. Strengthen Yourself in the Lord (vv.1-10) “… But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God.” (v.6b) B. Walk in the Way […]
What Are You Doing Here?
WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE? Introduction The continuing drama: God is the Way Maker A. A Deadly Conundrum (vv.1-2) B. A Heavenly Twist (vv.3-11) Conclusion What are you doing here?
Hitting Rock Bottom
Hitting Rock Bottom Introduction Two men hitting rock bottom: David in chapter 30 and Saul in chapter 28. Three questions we must ask: A. Where Is God’s Voice? (vv.3–6) B. What Will I Turn To? (vv.7–14) C. What Does God Desire? (vv.17–18) Conclusion Rock bottom need not be the end …
The Compass of a Leader
The Compass of a Leader Introduction 1 Samuel 27 – A tri-focal perspective for clarity and coherence: A. APPRECIATING THE NARRATIVE HISTORICALLY B. ASSESSING THE NARRATIVE THEOLOGICALLY TWO IMPLICATIVE Principles: 1. When God is silent, it doesn’t mean that God is absent! 2. God expects us to use the faculties that He has already given to […]
Silver Linings
Silver Linings Introduction Wherein lies our silver lining? A. God’s Promise Brings Hope (vv.8-16) “For thus says the Lord, …” (v.14) “according to the word of the Lord …” (v.16) B. God’s Power Brings New Life (vv.17-24) “And the life of the child came into him again, and he revived.” (v.22b) Conclusion Our silver lining is God!
The Marketplace Disciple’s Calling
The Marketplace Disciple’s Calling SCRIPTURE: Daniel 4-6 (WDL) Introduction A. We are called to SERVE RIGHTEOUSLY “O Daniel, servant of the living God…” (6:20) B. We are called to STAND FIRMLY “Daniel became distinguished…because an excellent spirit was in him.” (6:3) C. We are called to SHINE GLORIOUSLY “I make a decree, that in […]
Discipleship in a Shaken World
Heart Wired to God
Heart Wired to God SCRIPTURE: 1 Samuel 26:1-25 Introduction A Heart Wired to God Is Seen in Our Willingness To: A. Take the Higher Road — God Will Act for His Servants (vv.1-12) B. Give the Honour due — God Will Reward His Servants (vv.13-25) Conclusion
Hold Your Horses
Hold Your Horses SCRIPTURE: 1 Samuel 25:1-44 Introduction The Immense Temptations of David Two Intensely Difficult Christlike Responses: A. In Our Anger, Let Us Commit to God Not to Repay Evil for Evil (vv.1-35) B. In Our Anger, Let Us Submit to God as the Final Judge (vv.36-44) Conclusion
