From the Pulpit

There is forgiveness for sin— all sin. But forgiveness does not mean that sin leaves nothing behind. Though God had forgiven David, the consequences of his wrongdoing would reach deep into his own household. In 2 Samuel 13–14, those consequences begin to unfold. Sexual violence, hatred, murder, estrangement, and family strife reveal the terrible reach of sin. Yet the tragedy is compounded by the f...

Sermon from October 04, 2026 service. Lew Worrad preaching.

Sin rarely remains as small or as hidden as we imagine. David’s story begins with a moment of carelessness and unfolds into adultery, deception, and murder. As Israel’s king, he uses his authority to satisfy his desires and conceal his wrongdoing, drawing others into the consequences of his sin. For a time, his efforts appear successful. But what David hides from others is fully visible to the Lor...

Most of us like having options. We like deciding where we’ll go, what we’ll do, and how we’ll respond. Which can make the idea of a king difficult for us. A king’s authority isn’t dependent upon our approval. We don’t decide whether he reigns, only how we’ll respond to his reign. And that matters because we don’t merely believe in a God who rescues us—we belong to a God who rules us. But what kind...

Sermon from September 13, 2026 service. Avery Pham preaching.

Sermon from September 6, 2026 service. Brian Hartnett preaching.

It’s tempting to try and measure the Christian life by what we’re doing for God. We want to live wisely, give generously, and declare urgently. Desires like these are good, but they can quietly leave us carrying a responsibility God never gave us—as though his purposes ultimately depend upon our ability to accomplish them. Scripture offers something far better: a life of humble dependence upon the...

Human greatness can be impressive, and Scripture gives us good reason to honour faithful people. David certainly deserves our admiration. In 2 Samuel 5–6, Israel unites under his rule, Jerusalem becomes his capital, his house grows, and his enemies are defeated. David becomes “greater and greater.” But the text continually raises our eyes higher. David leads because God leads him. He wins because...

Transitions of power can be messy, and the transition from Saul to David was no exception. God had promised David the kingdom, but after Saul’s death, most of Israel still remained loyal to Saul’s house. Into that uncertainty stepped Abner—a powerful, influential man accustomed to making things happen. He made a king, fought a war, strengthened his position, and eventually tried to deliver to Davi...

What happens in our hearts when someone who has opposed us falls? Vindication can quickly become satisfaction, and another person’s loss can easily look like our opportunity. David faced precisely that temptation when news arrived that Saul was dead. The man who had pursued him for years was gone, and the throne God had promised was finally within reach. Yet David did not celebrate Saul’s fall or...

First Samuel asks a simple but profound question: What kind of king do God’s people need? As the book draws to its close, the answer comes into sharp focus. Saul’s tragic reign reaches its appointed end, David stands ready to receive the kingdom God has promised, and above them both stands the Lord—the enduring King who faithfully accomplishes his purposes and keeps every word he has spoken. These...

Sermon from July 26, 2026 service. Harold Peasley preaching.

Sermon from July 19, 2026 service. Cliff Donaldson preaching.

Sermon from July 12, 2026 service. Jim Rennie preaching.

Sermon from July 05, 2026 service. Jim Rennie preaching.

Fear has a way of clouding our vision. It can make familiar truths seem distant, tomorrow feel uncertain, and God’s promises appear less true than our circumstances. In 1 Samuel 27–29, David experiences one of the lowest points of his life. Fear drives him into Philistine territory, where compromise, deception, and confusion quickly follow. Yet the account is about more than David’s failure. Woven...

In 1 Samuel 26, David finds himself in a familiar situation: Saul is still pursuing him, the kingdom is still delayed, and the promises of God remain unfulfilled. Yet something has changed. The man who once fled for his life now faces a test that reveals the growth of his faith. This chapter explores what it means to trust God when the future is uncertain, when circumstances are discouraging, and...

First Samuel 25 is one of the most compelling narratives in David’s life. Set between a funeral and a wedding, it introduces a foolish man, a wise woman, and a future king standing at a crossroads. Having recently demonstrated remarkable restraint toward Saul, David now faces a different kind of test—not persecution from a king, but insult from a fool. When anger, opportunity, and power suddenly c...

Sermon from June 07, 2026 service. Avery Pham preaching.

Sermon from May 31, 2026 service. Cliff Donaldson preaching.

There are times in life when opportunity feels so obvious, so reasonable, and so providential that we assume acting on it must be God’s will. But is every open door truly an invitation from the Lord? Sometimes the greatest spiritual danger is not blatant rebellion, but the temptation to grasp for something before God himself gives it. As Saul relentlessly pursues David through the wilderness, an u...

Sermon from May 17, 2026 service. Stephen Hawkins preaching.

Sermon from May 10, 2026 service. Mani Kunadian preaching.

In 1 Samuel 21–23, David is a fugitive, Saul is on the throne, and the situation feels uncertain and unstable. Yet as the narrative unfolds, a clear pattern emerges. Access to God, direction from God, blessing by God, and clarity about God are not found with Saul, the visible king, but with David, the rejected one in the wilderness. By following the inspired story across these related scenes, we b...

In a world marked by instability, uncertainty, and shifting identity, where do we turn for security? In 1 Samuel 20, we find David in a moment of deep vulnerability—hunted, displaced, and unsure of what lies ahead. Yet instead of grasping for control or crafting a plan, he runs to something far more secure: covenant. Through his relationship with Jonathan, we see how covenant provides shelter in c...