1 Samuel 31:1-13
Rev. Charlie Phillips
After nearly a year, our study of 1 Samuel is coming to a close - and what an ending we have in chapter 31! It’s as shocking as it is educational for God’s people! Join us as we encounter the fall of Israel’s first king - a king like all the other nations.
Starting next week we’ll be embarking on a five-part series on the book of Jonah! Take your seasickness meds and get ready for an incredible journey of grace!
Psalm 23:4
Rev. Lee Lovett
No one wants to be in the dark! We’ve all asked the question, “Is there light at the end of the tunnel?" The news community seems to only report darkness and pain. We look at society, politics, “global warming”, etc. and worry about the future for ourselves and our children. Is there light for living powerfully in a broken world? Join us for worship this Sunday!
1 Timothy 1:12-17
Rev. Charlie Phillips
This Sunday we’ll be taking a break from our study of 1 Samuel so that we can connect to the theme of this year’s VBS! We’ll be diving into the kingship of God as expressed in 1 Timothy 1:17, and we’ll see that the King of the universe has been governing this world and will continue to govern it in an incredibly unique way. Join us as we gather to worship the King!
1 Samuel 30:1-31
Rev. Barr Overcast
There is probably no question of theology more difficult to answer than the existence of evil. How can God be good and sovereign and still allow evil to exist in the world? In our passage this week, David comes face-to-face with both God's sovereignty and true evil. His story shows us how an understanding of God's sovereignty equips us for the moments when we too are brought face-to-face with evil.
1 Samuel 29:1-11
Rev. Charlie Phillips
In chapter 29 we see the unthinkable happening with David and his men preparing to march with the Philistines against God’s people. It’s both a frightening scene and a comforting scene. It’s frightening in that it shows how far our sin can lead us. It’s comforting in that it shows us the depths from which God can deliver us. Join us this Sunday as we explore the inexhaustible nature of God’s mercy for His people.
1 Samuel 28:3-25
Rev. Charlie Phillips
As we wind up our study of 1 Samuel we see that Saul is winding down—the clock is literally ticking down until his demise. In typical fashion Saul seeks the benefits of God rather than God himself and what results is one of the strangest passages in the entire Bible! Bring a friend and worship with us this Sunday as we study an unholy séance!
1 Samuel 27:1-28:2
Rev. Charlie Phillips
The first verse of 1 Samuel 27 is shocking - “Then David said in his heart, ‘Now I shall perish one day by the hand of Saul. There is nothing better for me than that I should escape to the land of the Philistines.’” Given that David just had victory over his sin and had once again cornered Saul and let him live, this pronouncement of defeat comes out of left field! What would cause the upcoming king—whose future has repeatedly been laid out to him—to falter in such a way? Join us for worship Sunday morning and find out!
1 Samuel 26:1-25
Rev. Charlie Phillips
Chapter 26 recounts David and Saul’s last interaction together. Their relationship has been a rocky road at best—filled with numerous attempts at murder and close call after close call. This intense interaction shows us just what kind of men they came to be during their struggle. Join us this Sunday as we see how their relationship concludes.
1 Samuel 25:32-44
Rev. Charlie Phillips
This Sunday we’ll continue the story of 1 Samuel 25 with David being held back from heinous sin and redirected towards the providence of God. Join us as we learn about the restraint, renewal, and restoration of our sovereign God!
1 Samuel 25:1-31
Rev. Charlie Phillips
In many ways David has lived an exemplary life of suffering in the wilderness. He’s sought help from the priesthood, leaned on the Lord, taken counsel from Jonathan, and remembered God’s faithfulness over the years. Chapter 25 is the first time we see a different side of David. Pray for the Spirit’s leading as we gather this Sunday to explore the depth of the human heart.
1 Samuel 24:1-24
Rev. Barr Overcast
David's day of deliverance is finally here! Or is it? From every earthly angle, this ought to be the moment when David executes judgment and rids himself and all of Israel of the rejected king. Yet he spares Saul, cutting off nothing more than a bit of Saul's robe. Why? Join us this week as we look at the God-centered perspective that prompts David to save his enemy.
1 Samuel 23:15-29
Rev. Charlie Phillips
Have you ever been through a season in life where you felt like you were barely hanging on?—Yes, you believed in Jesus and His death and resurrection—but you still felt like your hope was waning? Like David, we all experience seasons in the wilderness, and we long for comfort. Join us this Sunday as we learn where and how to seek the comfort we were made to receive and give.
1 Samuel 23:1-14
Rev. Charlie Phillips
As we jump back into our study of 1 Samuel we get a glimpse of David at his best—bravely leading his men to save the people of Keilah. But at his best David doesn’t lean on his personal gifting but rather on his sovereign God. By his leadership, he provides a model for Christians called to lead in troubled times in a rapidly changing culture. Join us this Sunday as we learn how to lead on the edge!
2 Corinthians 13:14
Rev. Charlie Phillips
How well do you know our Trinitarian God? Is He is your passion? Is He your all in all? Are you progressing in your knowledge of the Godhead? It’s really easy in the Christian life to stay surface-level in the faith. And for that reason many believers never fully enjoy the depths of the Godhead. Join us this Sunday as we talk about Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Romans 6:1-11 Rev. Charlie Phillips
Easter is the one Sunday a year when the majority of Americans attend church. It’s been a tradition or staple of our culture for generations (especially in the south). For many people it’s “just what we do as Americans”. In other words it’s the normal thing to do. But in reality the message of Easter is that the extraordinary has broken through the ordinary, making all things new. Bring your friends and family and join us for a Sunday full of Gospel life!
Acts 1:8
Rev. Doug McNutt
Jesus does not expect any missionary, any preacher, any officer, any member to be an effective witness for Him UNLESS you have received that power from the infilling of the Holy Spirit. We cannot do anything without the power and presence of the Holy Spirit, just like Jesus said in John 15:5 “Apart from me, you can do nothing.” Let’s pray and ask once again for that power to come down from above in our lives!
1 Samuel 22:1-23
Rev. Dr. Stephen Estock
In the face of life's trials, we often struggle to remain faith-filled people, and our hope is easily quenched by cynicism and faithlessness. But God is faithful. Join us this Sunday as we learn about the character of our King which invites us to trust in His deliverance.
1 Samuel 21:1-15
Rev. Charlie Phillips
No one who’s given a serious read of the Bible can make the claim that God’s people have it easy—that leaders like David had a trouble-free life. As any talented writer knows, drama makes for good story. It also reveals truths about our Creator. Join us this Sunday as we learn of God’s grace for His people on the run!
1 Samuel 20:1-42
Rev. Charlie Phillips
David has just escaped attack after attack on his life in chapter 19, ending with his seeking asylum in Ramah with Samuel. It’s clear that Saul will do anything to take David out. So, David flees once again. But where? And why? Come on Sunday ready to learn how a man of God’s own heart responds to fear.
1 Samuel 19:1-24
Rev. Charlie Phillips
The world is at war all around us—Russia vs Ukraine…Israel vs Palestine…Trump vs Biden…Democrats vs Republicans. But these are not simply wars between nations or political parties. All wars between people groups or each other begin with man’s war against God. The war began when Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit, and it continues to ripple out devastatingly today. Truth be told, we are living in a real-life war of the wills—of man desperately trying to will his way over God. Join us this Sunday as we encounter a desperate Saul attempting to will his way over God and David.