1 & 2 Samuel

2 Samuel 23-24

November 29, 2018 • Jim Gallagher

David’s final words are prophetic. A good leader surrounds himself with good people. He erred, however, by taking a census instead of trusting in the Lord. Truly, the secret to success is the Spirit of God and valiant men and women! How do we deal with temptation? Scripture; Flee; Not Alone! Don’t ignore good counsel. Judges 21:25;1 Tim 3:2; 1 Chronicles 21:1; Eph 6:16; James 1:14-15; Proverbs 12:1; 28:26; 2 Corinthians 2:11; Romans 8:1; 1 Timothy 1:16

2 Samuel 21-22

November 1, 2018 • Jim Gallagher

2 Samuel 19-20

October 25, 2018 • Jim Gallagher

2 Samuel 15-18

October 18, 2018 • Jim Gallagher

2 Samuel 13-14

October 11, 2018 • Jim Gallagher

Love’s goal is to better others - it is not self serving Point 1 - Sexual relationships were designed by God for marriage Point 2- It is possible to be attracted to a forbidden relationship Point 3- Anger is not discipline Point 4- What lengths have you gone through to bring someone back to Jesus?

2 Samuel 12

September 20, 2018 • Jim Gallagher

We are sometimes determined to run, but God is more determined to restore us!

2 Samuel 11

September 13, 2018 • Jim Gallagher

2 Samuel 8-10

August 30, 2018 • Jim Gallagher

Chapter 8-You Can't Do It Alone Chapter 9-When We Are Undeserving Chapter 10-When Ministry Goes Wrong

2 Samuel 7

August 23, 2018 • Jim Gallagher

Desire, Celebration, Disappointment, Worship God didn’t want David to build Him a house, He wanted to build David a house that would reign forever!

2 Samuel 6

August 16, 2018 • Jim Gallagher

David as king of Judah & Israel wanted God to be focal point of nation in Jerusalem. He brought the Ark of God to Jerusalem to make God the center of life. For us to put God first we should 1) Focus on Personal Growth 2) Establish Relationships 3) Develop Teaching 4) Develop Opportunities to Serve. However, David shows how to wreck a marriage: 1) (David) allowed culture, not scripture, to define the marriage 2) (They) made compromises in their relationship with God 3) (Michal) had unrealistic expectations.

2 Samuel 5

August 9, 2018 • Jim Gallagher

David is a model for leadership. David teaches us 1) importance of abiding, 2) no victory without a battle David consulted God before each of his decisive battles and God delivered his enemies into his hands.

2 Samuel 1-4

August 2, 2018 • Jim Gallagher

After Saul’s death, David assumed reign over Judah and ultimately all Israel. He refused to take it by force, but wanted all to want him as king, so he waited seven and a half years for it. The promises of God are sometimes time sensitive. We also must wait upon the Lord... for direction ... for peace ... for an open door.

1 Samuel 28-31

July 26, 2018 • Jim Gallagher

Backslidden people have various reasons for not being in a relationship with the Lord. Some practical lessons are found in this teaching. What three things does one do to keep a relationship with the Lord?

1 Samuel 26-27

July 19, 2018 • Jim Gallagher

David spares Saul a second time. But David will start to do odd things we haven’t seen before. He becomes a liar and lives a double life. David had conflicting voices in his head.

1 Samuel 23 -25

July 5, 2018 • Jim Gallagher

God promises to deliver His people, we are encouraged to call upon the Lord. David found this to be true. Psalm 50, Psalm 34:6-7, but not always as we expect it. See also 2 Timothy 3:10-11 as Paul and David parallel in this.