Listen along as Pastor John finishes our series on the OT character of David in 1 Kings 1-2. The story brings us to the end of King David's life with an unusual person caring for him in his last days. John also interviews Pastor Dusty about his experience with a man who passed away from cancer a few years ago and what he learned. Additionally, a brief video by Dr. Brene Brown was shared that illustrates the difference between empathy and sympathy.
"David and Theology" by Mike D'Eliso
Listen along as Pastor Mike shares this message anchored in a poem by David in 2 Samuel 22 and challenges us to what Eugene Peterson refers to as being "God noticers and God namers."
"GRACE | David and Jerusalem" by Mike DEliso
Listen along to Mike D'Eliso as he share this message from 2 Samuel 7 around the topic of sovereign grace.
This message is part of an ongoing series called David Stories | Exploring Earthy Spirituality. This series aims to cultivate a new appreciation for the variety of ways God demonstrates His love and commitment to mankind throughout the overarching bible narrative threaded through OT stories of David that take us through many relevant topics and ultimately point to Jesus.
*This teaching series was inspired by the book Leap Over A Wall | Earthy Spirituality for the Everyday Christians by Eugene Peterson (1997).
SELFISH AMBITION | David and the Sons of Zeruiah
Listen along as Pastor Dusty shares this message highlighting the difference between Godly Ambition and Selfish Ambition. This message is anchored in 2 Samuel chapters 2-4 where David deals with the personal agendas of various leaders posturing themselves during the transition of leadership after King Saul's death.
Philippians 2:3-4 NIV
3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.
This message is part of an ongoing series called David Stories | Exploring Earthy Spirituality. This series aims to cultivate a new appreciation for the variety of ways God demonstrates His love and commitment to mankind throughout the overarching bible narrative threaded through OT stories of David that take us through many relevant topics and ultimately point to Jesus.
*This teaching series was inspired by the book Leap Over A Wall | Earthy Spirituality for the Everyday Christians by Eugene Peterson (1997).
"GENEROSITY | David at Besor Brook" by Dusty Johnson
Listen along as Pastor Dusty shares this message surrounding David's generosity in the midst of 200 men who showed weakness and limitation at Besor Brook in 1 Samuel 30. Dusty challenges us to revisit our own response of generosity in the face of disappointment and weakness as remind ourselves of the grace of Jesus.
This message is part of an ongoing series called David Stories | Exploring Earthy Spirituality. This series aims to cultivate a new appreciation for the variety of ways God demonstrates His love and commitment to mankind throughout the overarching bible narrative threaded through OT stories of David that take us through many relevant topics and ultimately point to Jesus.
*This teaching series was inspired by the book Leap Over A Wall | Earthy Spirituality for the Everyday Christians by Eugene Peterson (1997).
"COMPANY | David and Ziklag" by John Rice
Listen along as John Rice shares this message surrounding the double bind David experiences while in Ziklag in 1 Samuel 27. We find David cheating and lying to survive as King Saul is intent on taking his life.
This message is part of an ongoing series called David Stories | Exploring Earthy Spirituality. This series aims to cultivate a new appreciation for the variety of ways God demonstrates His love and commitment to mankind throughout the overarching bible narrative threaded through OT stories of David that take us through many relevant topics and ultimately point to Jesus.
*This teaching series was inspired by the book Leap Over A Wall | Earthy Spirituality for the Everyday Christians by Eugene Peterson (1997).
"SANCTUARY | David and Doeg" by Dusty Johnson
Listen along as Pastor Dusty shares this message exploring the circumstances surrounding David fleeing from King Saul in 1 Samuel 21-22. David is found running to the sanctuary at Nob desperate for his life. In the process we see a view into David's life. It is a more human side of this hero, yet in his panic, we get to see him reorient back to a place of trust in God's vision and protection.
This message is part of an ongoing series called David Stories | Exploring Earthy Spirituality. This series aims to cultivate a new appreciation for the variety of ways God demonstrates His love and commitment to mankind throughout the overarching bible narrative threaded through OT stories of David that take us through many relevant topics and ultimately point to Jesus.
*This teaching series was inspired by the book Leap Over A Wall | Earthy Spirituality for the Everyday Christians by Eugene Peterson (1997).
"GIANTS | David and Goliath" by Mike D"Eliso
Listen along as Mike D'Eliso shares this message addressing an earthy, yet spiritual perspective relating to the topic of addressing evil. This message begins with the story of David and Goliath in 1 Samuel 17 and ends with a challenge from Ephesians 6:10-19 and our approach to facing modern day giants.
This message is part of an ongoing series called David Stories | Exploring Earthy Spirituality. This series aims to cultivate a new appreciation for the variety of ways God demonstrates His love and commitment to mankind throughout the overarching bible narrative threaded through OT stories of David that take us through many relevant topics and ultimately point to Jesus.
*This teaching series was inspired by the book Leap Over A Wall | Earthy Spirituality for the Everyday Christians by Eugene Peterson (1997).
"WORK | David and Saul" by Randi Nelson
Listen along to Randi Nelson as she shares this message addressing an earthy, yet spiritual perspective relating to the topic of work. This message looks at the contrast between David and Saul and their approach to the work God called them to do.
This is part of an ongoing series called David Stories | Exploring Earthy Spirituality. This series aims to cultivate a new appreciation for the variety of ways God demonstrates His love and commitment to mankind throughout the overarching bible narrative threaded through OT stories of David that take us through many relevant topics and ultimately point to Jesus.
*This teaching series was inspired by the book Leap Over A Wall | Earthy Spirituality for the Everyday Christians by Eugene Peterson (1997).