Continuing our study through the Books of Samuel, Pastor Doug explores 2 Samuel 11–12. In this message, we'll see how sin spirals and what it looks like to truly confess, deal with the consequences, and experience God's mercy.
Aug 17, 2025•54 min
Continuing through the Books of Samuel, in this message, Pastor Stephan Tchividjian will explore 2 Samuel 8–10, where David’s kingdom flourishes through victory, justice, and grace. From battlefield triumphs to covenant kindness toward Mephibosheth, and even conflict born from rejected peace, we’ll see a glimpse of God’s greater kingdom marked by strength, mercy, and faithfulness.
Aug 10, 2025•35 min
Continuing through the Books of Samuel, in this message Pastor Doug Sauder walks us through 2 Samuel 7, where God makes a covenant with David that shapes redemptive history forever.
Aug 03, 2025•44 min
In this message, Pastor Sean Fryer explores 2 Samuel 6 as King David brings the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. His passionate worship and reverence for God's presence remind us that our God is holy and worthy of all honor.
Jul 27, 2025•42 min
Continuing through the Books of Samuel, Pastor Doug Sauder explores 2 Samuel 5, where David's crowned king over all Israel. In this message, we see how God’s promise is fulfilled and discover how David's reign points us to a greater King and a kingdom that cannot be shaken.
Jul 20, 2025•51 min
This weekend, Pastor Reuben Ramsaran will explore 2 Samuel 2–4, where David begins his rise—but not without conflict. These chapters show a kingdom divided, power struggles, and painful losses. Discover how everything changes when we know God's in charge and submit to His authority.
Jul 13, 2025•45 min
In this message, Pastor Chris Baselice shares from 1 Samuel 31 and 2 Samuel 1 as we learn about the end of King Saul's reign and life, while also exploring both the tragedy of a wasted life and the grief we can experience even for those with whom we have a complicated relationship.
Jul 06, 2025•45 min
1 Samuel 29-30 Continuing our study through 1 Samuel, we explore 1 Samuel 29–30 as David hits rock bottom, seeks God, finds strength, and rises to recover what was lost. These chapters show us how to respond when life unravels—not with despair, but with faith and pursuit.
Jun 29, 2025•36 min
Where do you turn when you're desperate? Continuing our study through 1 Samuel, Pastor Javan Shashaty unpacks 1 Samuel 28 and the last days of the reign of King Saul. Together, we'll see another cautionary tale from Saul as he falls further away from the Lord in his desperation and delves into some dark stuff in his search for answers.
Jun 22, 2025•44 min
Jun 15, 2025•8 min
Continuing our study through 1 Samuel, Pastor Doug Sauder takes us through 1 Samuel 25 where we find the story of David, a man named Nabal, and his wife Abigail. In this message, we go deep into the difference between being a wise person and a foolish person.
Jun 08, 2025•52 min
What do you do when you're desperate? Continuing our study through 1 Samuel, Pastor Doug Sauder unpacks 1 Samuel 22-24, where we find David is on the run! Learn how to fight spiritual battles in the face of fatigue and depletion and how to walk through these hard seasons in a way that honors the Lord and doesn't lead to moral compromise.
Jun 01, 2025•50 min
What do you do when life throws you a curveball, or when your world is turned upside down? Continuing through the Books of Samuel, Pastor Doug Sauder unpacks 1 Samuel 21–22:5 as we see David on the run.
May 25, 2025•48 min
Continuing through our study of the Books of Samuel, Pastor Doug Sauder shares from 1 Samuel 19:11-20:42. In this special Mother's Day message, we'll explore the very meaning of love and see how God's love is greater than anything else, how it impacts every part of our lives, and how we live in light of it!
May 11, 2025•42 min
Continuing through our study of the Books of Samuel, Pastor Reuben Ramsaran takes us 1 Samuel 18-19:10. Watch as Saul begins to grow fearful of David, all the while David and Saul's son Jonathan grow to become best friends. Discover the beauty and power of true Christian friendship and what it means to advocate for someone.
May 04, 2025•39 min
Continuing through our study of the Books of Samuel, in this message Pastor Doug Sauder teaches from 1 Samuel 17 as we unpack one of the most famous stories in history: the battle between David and Goliath. Discover the story within the story God was weaving through this battle and how it ultimately points to and centers on the battle Jesus fought for us!
Apr 27, 2025•46 min
In week 12 of the Books of Samuel, Pastor Doug Sauder teaches from 1 Samuel 16 as we arrive at the moment the Lord calls Samuel to anoint David as the next king of Israel. Learn what it means to be anointed and how His Spirit can work in each of us!
Apr 13, 2025•45 min
In week 11 of the Books of Samuel, Pastor Doug Sauder shares about God's rejection of Saul as king of Israel in 1 Samuel 15. Together, we'll discuss three ways we can mess up our lives and learn how to respond to correction.
Apr 06, 2025•50 min
In week 10 of the Books of Samuel, Pastor Doug Sauder teaches from 1 Samuel 14 and unpacks what happens when Jonathan, son of Saul, faces impossible odds in battle. Discover the simplicity and power of genuine faith.
Mar 30, 2025•43 min
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Mar 23, 2025•49 min
In week eight of the Books of Samuel, Pastor Doug Sauder teaches from 1 Samuel 12 as we examine how a servant leader shares their life with others, prays for their people, and how they use their authority.
Mar 16, 2025•57 min
In week seven of the Books of Samuel, Pastor Doug Sauder explores 1 Samuel 9-11 as we see the anointing of Saul as king of Israel. Discover the importance of being open to the things God wants to do in and through you, why we all need spiritual mentors, and how to set your identity in what God says about you, and not what others say.
Mar 09, 2025•48 min
In week six of the Books of Samuel, we unpack 1 Samuel 8 as Israel asks for a king. In this message, Pastor Javan Shashaty shares how we can combat the desire to be like everyone else and learn how to fight idolatry in our heart.
Mar 02, 2025•41 min
Feb 23, 2025•56 min
In week four of the Books of Samuel, Pastor Duane Roberts unpacks 1 Samuel 5-6. In this message, we learn about God's power and glory, as well as how He tears down idols and uses things to draw us closer to Himself.
Feb 16, 2025•1 hr 3 min
In week 3 of the Books of Samuel, Pastor Doug Sauder unpacks 1 Samuel 4 as we learn about Israel’s fallout after losing the ark of the covenant, the weight of our sin, and what our relationship with the Lord is and isn't.
Feb 09, 2025•51 min
In part two of "Samuel," Pastor Doug Sauder teaches from 1 Samuel 2:12-3:21 as we explore what the fear of the Lord means, how to honor God in your house, and how to create space to hear from God.
Feb 02, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Thank you for joining us this weekend as we kick off the Books of Samuel! In this message, Pastor Doug Sauder will explore 1 Samuel 1-2:11 and show us the power of persistent prayer and faith. Learn from Hannah how to bring your problems to God, what to do in the waiting period, and how to turn your suffering into worship.
Jan 26, 2025•1 hr 24 min
In the conclusion of this three-part series, Pastor Doug Sauder explores how a Christian should view money, how generosity changes us, and the difference between an abundance mindset and a scarcity mindset.
Jan 19, 2025•56 min
In part two of "Life to the Full," Pastor Doug Sauder explains the purpose of life and the part generosity plays in it as we walk through the Parable of the Talents.
Jan 12, 2025•44 min