This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our sermon series, Pursuing the Heart of God. In 1 Samuel 30:1-31, we see our need to turn to God in moments of chaos and despair. His provision and guidance are always present. Trust in God when facing overwhelming challenges.
This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our sermon series, Pursuing the Heart of God. In 1 Samuel 28:3-24 and 29:1-11, we see encouragement for Christians to recognize the dangers of compromising their values in the face of trials. Just as Saul's actions led to his downfall, compromising one's faith can lead to spiritual despair. We can find hope in God's protection, as evidenced in David's life, reminding us that trust in God is paramount during our struggles.
This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our sermon series, Pursuing the Heart of God. In 1 Samuel 25:1-44, we observe David making the right choice in allowing God to fight on his behalf instead of allowing a bad situation to escalate to worse. In moments of conflict, we must choose to trust God’s wisdom and timing over our desire for immediate vindication.
This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our sermon series, Pursuing the Heart of God. In 1 Samuel 24:1-22, we learn that Christians need to understand the importance of honoring others, even those who oppose us, as a reflection of our ultimate submission to God. This message encourages believers to respond to animosity with grace and respect, trusting in God’s sovereignty.
This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our sermon series, Pursuing the Heart of God. In 1 Samuel 21:10-15, 23:1‑14, & 23:19‑29, we learn that we must remain faithful to God, understanding that faithfulness may require enduring challenges, relational difficulties, and personal sacrifice.
This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our sermon series, Pursuing the Heart of God. In 1 Samuel 20:1-42, we learn that understanding the depth of Jonathan and David’s friendship can inspire us to cultivate relationships marked by selflessness, where we look out for one another’s interests above our own, reminding us that true love often involves sacrifice and vulnerability.
This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our sermon series, Pursuing the Heart of God. In 1 Samuel 19:1-24, we see that self‑focus can lead to destructive behaviors, as evidenced by Saul's attempts to eliminate David, ultimately resulting in suffering and alienation.
This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our sermon series, Pursuing the Heart of God. In 1 Samuel 18:1-30, we see that self‑focus leads to destructive emotions like jealousy and fear, while a focus on God invites peace, assurance, and strong relationships. By examining Saul and David’s contrasting responses to God’s work in David’s life, we highlight the importance of humility and trust in God’s greater plan.
This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our sermon series, Pursuing the Heart of God. In 1 Samuel 17:38-58, we see that God often calls us to confront giants in our lives, whether they are personal struggles, societal pressures, or doubts and fears.
This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our sermon series, Pursuing the Heart of God. In 1 Samuel 17:1‑37, we see that it took a young boy to remind the people that their confidence was misplaced and needed to be returned to confidence in the Lord.
This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield begins a new sermon series, Pursuing the Heart of God. Through 1 Samuel 16:14-23, we see how Christians can recognize that their current circumstances are not by chance but by God’s design. They are encouraged to trust in God’s preparation for future roles despite any present difficulties or transitions they may be facing.