Jesus was and is our help to restore us to peace with God.โดย Pastor Scott Daniel

Rejected by God, Saul desperately turns towards evil and darkness in a desperate attempt to find help.โดย Mark Andrews

We must make an active practice of giving attention to the gospel, lest we drift from it. We need not drift as it is reliable and apparent.โดย Pastor Scott Daniel

Jesus deserves our worship as He is better than even the faithful, glorious, holy angels.โดย Pastor Scott Daniel

Hold on to the Jesus who is God's final word, the heir and creator of all things, our God and Savior.โดย Pastor Scott Daniel

David points us to the Son of David who is a King truly one of a Kind.โดย Tim Martin

Believers may live, by the grace of God, with souls at peace as they trust in God's character.โดย Pastor Scott Daniel

Learning to love God's character, discipline and mercy towards others.โดย Pastor Scott Daniel

God's message of judgement can lead to saving faith which is attended by an appropriate response.โดย Pastor Scott Daniel

In Abigail we find a beautiful picture of mercy and trusting in the promised one of God. We have a picture of what it looks like for us to trust in Christ and intercede for those who will be judged by God's wrath.โดย Mark Andrews

The story of Jonah points us to the resurrection of Christ, the greater of Jonah. We can worship God completely as we consider all that He has done in joining us with Christ who rose to defeat sin and death.โดย Pastor Scott Daniel

God is angry with sin. God's wrath can be appeased through a sacrifice. Jesus Christ is the innocent man who was thrown into the sea of God's wrath in order to save the us, the guilty ones.โดย Pastor Scott Daniel

God pursues His enemies and His children.โดย Pastor Scott Daniel

In the encounter between David and Saul, we see kingdom hallmarks in the life of David and sadly see the antithesis in the life of Saul.โดย Tim Martin

Be assured that Jesus is the Anointed King, be ready to lay down our kingdom and submit to Jesus, be present to strengthen the church.โดย Tim Martin

God alone, through faith in Christ, can save us from our total corruption.โดย Pastor Scott Daniel

Jesus is willing to lose His own life. He is now willing to lose any who are among His bride. He is a willing and able savior.โดย Pastor Kevin McKay

James wraps up his letter by commending prayer to us and warning against sin.โดย Pastor Scott Daniel

Instead of being tricked by the opposition, Jesus leads us to see a major truth with eternal consequences: We must give back to those we owe.โดย Tim Martin

Because Jesus is returning, we can be patient in the midst of suffering and vigilant in our obedience.โดย Pastor Scott Daniel

When David is in trouble, he turns to God for help. God takes care of His anointed one by answering with His presence and help.โดย Mark Andrews

I. Don’t Sin In Order To Get MoneyII. Don’t Give Your Heart To MoneyIII. Remember That God Will Judge The Enemies of His Peopleโดย Pastor Scott Daniel

Christians should talk about the future in a manner that shows our dependence on God's good providence.โดย Pastor Scott Daniel

Believers are commanded to flee from judging fellow Christians on matters that lack a clear biblical precedent or position.โดย Pastor Scott Daniel

James implores followers of Christ to break friendship with the world and to draw near to God through Christ Jesus.โดย Pastor Scott Daniel

God shows us that while David is the chosen king, he is vulnerable to sin with tragic consequences to those under his care. Our perfect King Jesus, was infallible and His perfection brings saving consequences to those He shepherds.โดย Mark Andrews

Wise believers consider themselves less than others, pursuing peace and trusting in the fruits of Godly living. such wisdom is produced in and through God who gives wisdom to His children.โดย Pastor Scott Daniel

See the God-given faith of Jonathan; See Jonathan choosing the eternal kingdom over the present kingdom; See Jonathan following the coming kingdom while living the role God gave himโดย Tim Martin

James teaches us the incredible power and danger of our tongues. Our tongues reveal our hearts, which need changing by the the grace of God so that we might bless God and not destroy others.โดย Pastor Scott Daniel

James demonstrates that while we are saved by faith alone, the type of faith that saves us will be accompanied by works.โดย Pastor Scott Daniel

James teaches us to not show partiality in how we treat fellow Christians. If we show partiality we reject the normal way that God works and we confuse the witness of God's mercy to the world.โดย Pastor Scott Daniel

James teaches us that the Christian should not speak with anger. While the task of avoiding anger will take work, it will provide life. He goes further to call us to love others, the essence of true religion.โดย Pastor Scott Daniel

When trials bring temptations, we should understand that though the trial may be brought by God our temptation derives from our sinful hearts. Our temptation can only be resolved by faith birthed by God focused on His goodness.โดย Pastor Scott Daniel

David sets an example of how to live through adversity and attack all the while trusting God.โดย Mark Andrews

James commands us to count it joy when we face suffering as God ordains and uses our suffering to strengthen our faith and get us to heaven.โดย Pastor Scott Daniel

James opens his letter by reminding us of our primary calling as servants of Jesus, living with other Christians as pilgrims who draw near to Jesus through His Word.โดย Pastor Scott Daniel

Jesus is prized by God and His people and therefore God proclaims His excellencies by His church proclaiming the one they now prize.โดย Matt Speaks

David is identified as the Deliverer of God. He points us to the Deliverer in Jesus. We see in this passage traits of Fans, Followers and Foesโดย Tim Martin

The Day of the Lord will bring life in the presence of God for the people of God. Sadly it will bring judgment to the enemies of God. Until then, the enemies of God will press against the people of God.โดย Pastor Scott Daniel

God will bring His people to His place through faith in the Shepherd who He struck. As He brings His people to His place, He refines them and grows them.โดย Pastor Scott Daniel

The story of David and Goliath is a picture of seeing through the eyes of faith versus trusting in the flesh. David forecasts our great King Jesus who has defeated our main enemies of sin and death, the flesh and the devil.โดย Mark Andrews

Man started the rebellious fight against God. God will end the fight by being pierced for His children and bringing judgment on His enemies.โดย Pastor Scott Daniel

God will not abide with sin forever. He will either judge sin or pardon sin through His Good Shepherd, Jesus, whom He desires we trust as our shepherd.โดย Pastor Scott Daniel

The Gospel: Our Declaration of Dependenceโดย Tim Martin

God is the only shepherd who can provide and protect His sheep.โดย Pastor Scott Daniel

The King is coming to bring peace.โดย Pastor Scott Daniel

As believers we can find hope that we will not face the judgement of God. We have reason to resist the enemies of God; the world, the flesh, the devil as we know they cannot overcome us and will all be judged by God.โดย Pastor Scott Daniel

Build up the temple of the church by loving one another.โดย Pastor Scott Daniel

In David God reveals to Samuel the chosen King for Israel and the one with whom He will make a covenant to send His ultimate savior, Jesus our Lord.โดย Mark Andrews

God requires a changed heart not merely religious actions.โดย Pastor Scott Daniel