Out Of Order
1 Samuel
Signs a Heart is Out Of Order
July 30, 2017
Have you ever encountered something that didn't work properly, was broken, or deemed out of order? There are usually warning signs before something like this takes place. Even if there aren't warning signs it only takes a few moments to recognize that the thing before you is indeed, out of order. Listen, as we look at the Children of Israel and their interaction with Samuel to determine some signs our hearts, or the hearts of those near us, are out of order. Check out Episode 38 of The After Service for more conversation from some of our young adults about this topic.
The Responsibility of a Heart Change
August 6, 2017
Although we may experience incredible encounters with God where our hearts are transformed we have a responsibility in sustaining that heart change. If we don't there is a chance we can find ourselves at a place where out heart is out of order. What is our responsibility? How can we avoid this? Check out Episode 39 of The After Service for more conversation from some of our young adults about this topic.
The Behavior of Royalty
August 27, 2017
Have you ever thought of what life would be like if you were of a royalty? Did you know if you have given your whole heart to God you are a son or daughter of the King? Therefore, you are of royalty. Looking at the life of Saul we see God's desired behavior for royalty and how Saul's life and heart was out of order for not living so. Check out Episode 40 of The After Service for more conversation from some of our young adults about this topic.
Confronting a Heart Out of Order
September 3, 2017
Confrontation is never easy. Whether you're the one being confronted or the one confronting another, it is always difficult. As Samuel confronted the people on their hearts being out of order he does so with such compassion, love, and hope. We look at this and find some practical tools that can help us in the future. Check out Episode 41 of The After Service for more conversation from some of our young adults about this topic.
Keeping the Heart of Worship in Order
September 10, 2017
Why do you read the Bible? Why do you go to church? Why do you serve? Whatever is at the heart of your why will also be at the heart of your worship. At the heart of Saul's worship was not the adoration of a holy God, but rather a desire for the attention people. Check out Episode 42 of The After Service for more conversation from some of our young adults about this topic.
A Heart in Order Waits Well
September 17, 2017
Do you like waiting? Arguably, one of the hardest things to wait for is God to speak. Maybe the second hardest is waiting for what God has spoken to come to pass. How do we wait well? A brief look into David's life and his ability to wait with integrity and character can encourage and equip us in how we can wait well. Check out Episode 43 of The After Service for more conversation from some of our young adults about this topic.
Owning What's Out Of Order
October 8, 2017 • Caleb Bailey
Have you ever made a mistake? Have you ever made a mistake that only you knew it was your fault and things could easily go on without anyone else knowing? The decisions we make and the mistakes from those decisions effect both other people and our hearts. What truly defines ones character and their ability to keep their heart in order will be determined by whether or not they own their mistakes. David, even as a man after God's heart, made a lot of mistakes. However, his response to his mistakes is what set him apart from the current leaders of the day. Check out Episode 44 of The After Service for more conversation from some of our young adults about this topic.
The Purpose of Caves
October 15, 2017
Do you have place you run to when life gets confusing? Jesus would often withdraw to pray and hear from God but it was temporary. Sometimes we withdraw but only find ourselves living withdrawn never to return to what God has for us. At least two times David found himself in caves, or on cliffs, trying to make sense of what was happening and figure out what to do next. What are "caves" for in our lives? Check out Episode 45 of The After Service for more conversation from some of our young adults about this topic.
Keeping a Heart in Order When It Doesn't Make Sense
October 22, 2017
Have you ever sacrificed for someone only to have that person 'stab you in the back' or never return the favor? David experienced this on more than one occasion and sometimes his response was honorable and sometimes questionable. How should we respond in situations like this? What do we do when the response of others don't meet our expectations. Check out Episode 46 of The After Service for more conversation from some of our young adults about this topic.
How to Respond to Silence
October 29, 2017
Have you ever sought after God for wisdom, guidance, answers only to find silence? What do you do in the silence? Do you seek after others in lieu of God? Saul experienced the silence of God and compromised what he knew to be right with what he wanted, and it cost him in more ways than one. Check out Episode 47 of The After Service for more conversation from some of our young adults about this topic.