The Pursuit of God: The Life of David (Page 2)
This series will explore the life of David who was known as “a man after God’s own heart” (1 Samuel 13:14; Acts 13:22). When we see the ups and downs of David’s life we may relate to them in our own lives, but we may also question how it could be that David, with all his foibles, could be known as a man after God’s heart. In this exploration of David’s life, we will look honestly at his strengths and weaknesses, his apparent successes and apparent failures, to more closely see how to align our lives with the heart and will of God.
Faith to Face the Giant
This week we explore the work of God in David’s encounter with Goliath. Sermon Outline “David said to the Philistine, ‘You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.’” (1 Samuel 17:45) The Structure of the Story From anointing to service of Saul to battle (16:14-23) Conflict in the Valley of Elah (17:1-11) David’s Arrival at…
The Pursuit of God
With the beginning of this series, we set the tone for who David is, introducing his life, and exploring the beginnings of his calling from God. Sermon Outline “So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David.” (1 Samuel 16:13) Why David? The pursuit of God The ideal of David The challenges of David The opportunity with David King…
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