Stay In The Story

A look back at David

October 30, 2022 • Ben Boatright

Death and Resurrection

October 23, 2022 • Ben Boatright • 1 Kings 1—2

Today we come to know that a proper acknowledgement of death positions us to be blessed by an encounter with the resurrection (aka, the rest of the story!)

David's Epitaph

October 16, 2022 • Ben Boatright • 2 Samuel 22:1–37, 2 Samuel 22:47–51

Through strategic use of poetry and metaphor in a heartfelt prayer, David reveals the mark he’s leaving on this world. To where/to whom is David going to direct the world’s attention?

Suffering is Seminary

October 9, 2022 • Ben Boatright • 2 Samuel 16:5–14

Today we explore three biblical truths about suffering. The first truth is, suffering happens (John 16:33). The second is, suffering cannot overpower an all powerful God (Romans 8:31-39), and the third truth, Suffering is seminary (2 Corinthians 1:3-5).

A Good Father

October 2, 2022 • Ben Boatright • 2 Samuel 13—18

This morning, watch as we confront our need for fathers and more importantly watch as a beautiful portrait of our Heavenly Father comes into focus. A Father who has the ability to forgive and restore through his deeds and through his words.

Forgiveness and Restoration

September 18, 2022 • Ben Boatright • Psalm 51:1–17

This morning we explore six verbs. Six bold requests by David of God that reveal God’s power to forgive and fully restore.

Stay, Recognize, and Hold On.

September 11, 2022 • Ben Boatright • 2 Samuel 11—12

David’s sin shows us that the way to God’s forgiveness comes through staying in the story, by recognizing our own sin, and by holding onto our identity in Christ.

The Gift of Loving Kindness

September 4, 2022 • Ben Boatright • 2 Samuel 9

After we sit at Jesus' feet, what might He have us do? Watch what David does this morning to help answer this question.

Active Sitting

August 21, 2022 • Ben Boatright • 2 Samuel 7:18–29

Today, we will focus on 3 key statements in David's prayer that reveal a shift in his thinking, revealing humility, gratitude, and a desire to see God glorified. How did David get here? How can we experience a similar shift?

Seasons

August 14, 2022 • Luke Larson • 1 Samuel 17:31–49, 1 Samuel 16

Stay in the Growth Story

August 7, 2022 • Ben Boatright

In our 'Spiritual Greenhouse' message several weeks ago, we were challenged to see the story of David as a story of growth, which allows us to see our story as one of growth. Only God can grow us by His Spirit and we can participate. Today we explore 6 ways we can participate in God's growth of our lives.

The Master of the Breakthrough

July 31, 2022 • Van Bowling • 2 Samuel 5:1–4, 2 Samuel 5:17–20

I'm Going to build you a house

July 24, 2022 • Ben Boatright • 2 Samuel 7:1–17

The wisdom from David's story today reveals that before we do for God, we first must consult God and seek to understand what He is up to so that we can be in step with Him so that we can draw attention to Him and His works.

The Heart of Worship

July 17, 2022 • 2 Samuel 6

Today we witness a seasonal shift in David's life and in it we are given a clear picture of how obedience and freedom go hand in hand and we’re also given a practical definition of worship.

Obedience and Submission

July 10, 2022 • Ben Boatright • 2 Samuel 6:1–11

The tragedy in today’s scripture teaches us two sobering lessons. The first; There’s a difference between good intentions and actual obedience, and second; It’s dangerous to try and take charge of God.