Sunday Sermons

This week we begin a study through Paul’s letter to the Colossians. This study will carry us through the fall up to the time of Advent.

This Sunday’s sermon is a one-off sermon built around the idea of community. Part of the intended outcome is for the congregation to see the importance of how we treat one another as we reflect the Father’s love, mercy, and forgiveness that he displays towards us.

Having completed our study through 1 Samuel, we take this Sunday to go through the entire book of 2 Samuel as it pertains to and informs our understanding of 1 Samuel.

As 1 Samuel concludes we see the inevitable outcome that was anticipated for Saul. Did his demise make him a hero?

As we near the end of 1 Samuel the contrast between David and Saul continues to sharpen. “Where do you turn in the face of destructive opposition?” David as the LORD’s anointed provides a faithful witness for how to turn to the LORD regardless of the circumstances.

Pastor Danny D’Acquisto from Redemption Church returned to bring God’s word to us this past Sunday. This sermon serves as a one week break from our study of 1 Samuel.

We return to David’s plight with Achish and his expectation for David to go out to fight with the Philistines. What will become of the LORD’s anointed as he is expected to go into battle against his own people—people that he is expected to one day lead?

The author of 1 Samuel left us with a cliffhanger at the end of chapter twenty-seven as we await to see David’s outcome with Achish and the Philistine army—would David commit treason or not? Chapter twenty-eight records Saul’s response to his own fear of the Philistines and his own unkingly behavior.

As we return to 1 Samuel we witness David and his behavior out of step with his role as the LORD’s anointed. As we see this divergent image of David when compared to the composite image previously established in this book, let’s consider what we can learn from David’s mistakes and rejoice in God’s providing us with perfect Anointed One who came to redeem us.

We are taking a one week break from our 1 Samuel series to hear from Ephesians 2:1-10.

Chapter 25 of 1st Samuel provides us with a story that finds David out of character with how we have seen him up to this point. His run-in and response to this foolish man named Nabal almost serve to derail his journey as God’s Anointed and future king of Israel. It shows us God’s providence in his using an unlikely source to avert the disaster that David was about to bring on himself.

Chapter 25 of 1st Samuel provides us with a story that finds David out of character with how we have seen him up to this point. His run-in and response to this foolish man named Nabal almost serve to derail his journey as God’s Anointed and future king of Israel. It shows us God’s providence in his using an unlikely source to avert the disaster that David was about to bring on himself.

David is still on the run in chapters 23 and 24 and his struggle appears far from over. Not only is he still on the run from Saul but he is also directed by God to save the people of Keilah from Philistine invaders. David’s trust in the Lord during these events appears to be foolish to the men around him. But it is a reminder to us of how faith in the living God often contradicts worldly wisdom.

Chapters 21 and 22 of 1st Samuel give us a view of the first events of David’s life as a fugitive of King Saul. There is nothing glamorous or attractive about the circumstances that David is going through but we can see God’s hand in all of it from our vantage point. Stories like these should bring us encouragement that God is always in control and will bring ultimate good through all events to hi...

Hardship and danger were regular occurrences in the life of David. In the chapter, we see David having to evade Saul in fear for his life. But what we see in the midst of this turmoil is the deep, committed friendship of David and Jonathan. In its own right, it is an example of biblical friendship. But it also points us in the church to the relationship that we have in Christ.

Chapters 18 and 19 of First Samuel offer us a series of events that show us the divide that is widening between David and Saul. Though Saul is still the active king of Israel, we see examples of allegiance to God’s true anointed. Though this passage is describing events from long ago, it challenges us in how we think of our own allegiance to the King of Kings.

Chapter 17 gives us one of the most well-known stories of the entire Bible. The battle between David and Goliath is so common to our collective understanding that even popular culture will regularly reference it to describe the victory of an extreme underdog to a much superior foe. But, as we heard on Sunday morning, that is not the message actually being presented to us in this passage.

In chapter 16 we approach another crucial turning point in the book of First Samuel and the history of Israel altogether. The anointing of David marks the beginning of, what is often referred to as, the golden age of the Kingdom of Israel. In line with God’s consistent character, this king after God’s own heart is not what the people expected.

Chapter 15 of First Samuel marks one of the most difficult passages for modern minds to navigate. It deals with aspects of God’s character that we either don’t understand fully or may naturally want to reject. But the bigger point of the story is the outright disobedience of Saul and the posture of his heart toward the Lord. If there was any question over the future of Saul’s kingdom left unanswer...

Happy Easter! This week we take a short break from First Samuel to look at the story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus after Jesus had been raised from the dead. It is a unique story of two men who failed to recognize the Lord they loved even though he was present with them. It is a story that tells us what it really takes to see the risen Christ for who he is.

Happy Easter! This week we take a short break from First Samuel to look at the story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus after Jesus had been raised from the dead. It is a unique story of two men who failed to recognize the Lord they loved even though he was present with them. It is a story that tells us what it really takes to see the risen Christ for who he is.

Chapter 12 brings us Samuel’s final address to the people of Israel as their leader. It is not the sentimental type of outgoing speech that we have come to expect from our leaders before they leave their post. Instead, Samuel reminds them of the unrighteous demand for a king that has brought them to this moment. Although the people tremble at the reality of their wickedness, Samuel assures them of...

We dive back into 1st Samuel with the story of God’s deliverance of his people through Saul. It is a rare story where Saul is the protagonist and faithfully serves God in his position as king. But the focus is on God’s power to save his people. A truth that we stake everything on as followers of Jesus Christ.

This week our guest speaker is Julio Chiang, Pastor of City Church: Lima, Peru.

Pastor Mike Matheson continues our series in the book of 1 Samuel.