Collective Church Podcast

1 Samuel 21-22 David flees betrayal and danger by running first to the presence of God, where mercy meets him before clarity, provision comes before explanation, and grace sustains him in weakness. In the caves of 1 Samuel 21–22, we see a God who gathers the broken, feeds the undeserving, and forms a kingdom not through strength or sacrifice, but through mercy.

1 Samuel 20 David is hunted, innocent, and afraid, yet he refuses to let fear disciple his desires. In this chapter, covenant love rewires David and Jonathan, showing us how true courage and peace are born from loving God more than power, safety, or control.

New Year’s resolutions ask what we want out of life, but Scripture presses a deeper question: what does God want from it? In this raw and challenging message from Acts 20, we explore holy regret, Spirit-led resolve, and what it means to finish our course with joy rather than stand at eternity’s gate wishing we had done more.

Matthew 2:13-18 shows a world filled with danger, injustice, and grief, yet one in which God is still faithfully at work. Join us as we look at how the flight to Egypt and the cries of Bethlehem reveal both the cost and the hope of Christmas.

The story of the Messiah's arrival continues with a juxtaposition of two cities (Jerusalem and Bethlehem) and two kings (Herod and Jesus). King Herod desperately tries to hang on to his illegitimate authority as the news of the long-awaited Messianic King spreads through his city like wildfire. As his response to this revelation reveals his insecurity, a faithful response is ironically displayed b...

Matthew tells the shocking story of a God who steps into human history through a scandal, not a spotlight, entering the world through a virgin’s womb and a confused, faithful carpenter. In Joseph’s obedience and the child’s name Emmanuel, we see the Christmas truth that God comes near when life feels most uncertain.

In this episode, guest preacher Pastor Troy Wong leads us through 1 Samuel 19. He explores the contrast between living under God’s judgment and under His protection, how this should apply to our faith, and the consequences of disobedience and failing to pursue God.

1 Samuel 18:10-30 An evil spirit torments Saul and drives him into a frenzy of jealousy, violence, and manipulation as he tries to take David out—yet God keeps lifting David higher. This episode unpacks how Saul weaponizes Michal’s marriage to trap David, and how God turns every dark scheme into another step toward David’s calling.

1 Samuel 18:1-9 David’s victory wins the people’s praise—but also exposes two hearts: Jonathan’s humility and Saul’s jealousy. This episode explores how true friendship celebrates God’s favor, while envy tries to compete with it.

1 Samuel 17:38-58 Saul’s armor can’t fit the boy who’s already clothed in faith. From a streambed and a sling, David shows that the victory of God never comes through human strength, but through trust that the battle belongs to the Lord.

1 Samuel 17:1-37 David arrives at the battlefield and sees what fear has done to God’s people. Before he ever fights Goliath, faith starts forming in the field—and now it’s time to speak up.

Pastor Sam Gibson from Church of the City NYC leads us through understanding the complexity and beauty of our God within pain.

Pastor Lorenzo gives an update on his recent health situation and shares where we're at as a church and the hope for our future. 

Guest preacher Brian Broderson walks through 1 Kings 18, where Elijah’s bold faith calls God’s people to repentance and shows the power of prayer that restores and brings revival.

Guest Preacher, Pastor Mike Doyle, kicks off our Draw Near series, in helping us seek a wholehearted pursuit of revival.

In 1 Samuel 16, God rejects Saul and secretly anoints David, the overlooked shepherd boy, as Israel’s next king. This chapter shows how God chooses differently than man, looking not at outward appearance but at the heart, and begins weaving David into Saul’s story through the surprising power of Spirit-filled music.

In 1 Samuel 15:16–35, Samuel confronts Saul with the truth: obedience matters more than sacrifice, and Saul’s excuses can’t cover his rebellion. It’s the tragic turning point where God rejects Saul as king, showing us the cost of disobedience and the ache of a leader who will not submit.

1 Samuel 15:1–15 tells the story of Saul’s partial obedience to God’s command against the Amalekites—sparing Agag and the best of the livestock while claiming to obey. It’s a sobering reminder that partial obedience is still disobedience, and that God desires our hearts more than our excuses.

1 Samuel 14:24-52 In this episode, we dive into 1 Samuel 14:24–52, where Saul’s rash oath drains his army’s strength and exposes the emptiness of leadership driven by pride instead of trust. Jonathan’s quiet faith and Israel’s eventual deliverance stand in stark contrast, reminding us that God’s salvation comes not through human foolishness but through His own power and wisdom.

1 Samuel 14:1-23 Jonathan steps out in bold, humble faith while Saul sits paralyzed, and God turns Jonathan’s risky ‘perhaps’ into a stunning victory that reminds us real faith moves even without guarantees.

1 Samuel 13 finds Saul facing the first test of his anointed vocation as king over Israel, raising the question: What kind of posture from us will God use to accomplish His purposes?

1 Samuel 12:13-25 We finish Samuel's final speech to the nation of Israel. This is a defining moment on the hinge of biblical history.

Pastor Ryan Smith joins us to preach from 1 Samuel 12:1-12.

In this episode, we explore 1 Samuel 11, where Saul rallies a nation to rescue Jabesh-gilead, revealing how God often confirms His calling on our lives through moments of Spirit-empowered fury.

In this episode, Saul is anointed king, signs confirm his calling, and the Spirit transforms him. But when it’s time to lead, Saul hides in the baggage. Calling is clear, but courage is missing.