Beacon of Hope

The final message in the series of God’s work in fashioning a king from a shepherd lad. A review of God’s lessons and those who did or did not learn them.

David’s most severe trial came right before he ascetic the throne. During this he learned a deep lesson which would propel him to great heights.

Significant and significantly different Bible people reveal their relationship to Jesus by their response to Him

The once great king descends to the use of the abomination of witchcraft.

At what point do we actually become profitable to the Lord and to those around us? Jesus clearly defines this transition point in the book of Luke.

Jesus warned to “Beware of the Leaven of the Pharisees”. This is a warning which should resonate in the heart of those who want to do God’s service in God’s way.

Silence is not always golden, sometimes it is evil, sometimes it neglectful and sometimes it is cruel.

Silence is not always golden. Sometimes it is an unhealthy choice with long term consequences.

Strong elements that fashioned David as king surface during his second opportunity to take King Saul’s life.

The blessings of God given to the man in Paalm 1 were not arbitrarily poured out on him but were a direct result of his choices.

The factual reality of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and our faith in Him gives us life. Deciding to die to our ambition and live for His purpose allows to live out that resurrection power day by day!

As tributaries come together to form a mighty river, so seemingly small sources converge to become strife in our lives.

Reliance on God is far better than confidence in our own strength.

Abraham’s faith was a living faith infused with the vitality of intelligent action based on obedience to God.

Three words are to be considered for understanding eternal salvation. Person, Priesthood, Promise.

Godly confidence is a valuable possession and one that is easily lost. Let the encouraging truth of this episode help you to not cast it aside!

Emotional steadiness and true stability are not necessarily equivalent. A Biblical explanation and the true source of our stability are found in Hebrews 10:23.

Running our race, chastening from the Lord and our own weakness are soul from which bitterness can spring. God specifically says there are two deadly branches which can grow from that poisonous root.

David is saved from a great error in trying to avenge himself. He was taught to choose the right battles!

Psalm 119 verses 105-112 reveal a heart which has very purposefully decided to follow God.

In the cave in Engedi, David made a decision based on Biblical principles not on circumstance and popular pressure.

The right path leads to the right place and right procedure is necessary for progress on that path. The Word of God gives illumination for both.

Pastor Manning asks his congregation to let God show them, through His Word, where they actually are in their spiritual walk.

Strong Biblical teaching on how God designs for us to be a strengthening influence in the lives of others.

When the Apostle Paul took the Gospel to a city, he took it to the entire city, not just a certain part.