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Life Of David
Contributed by Nate Buchner on Oct 5, 2020 (message contributor)
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1. Life Of David: Part 1
Contributed on Oct 5, 2020
David and Goliath? No. God and Goliath.
40 days, the same routine went on down near the Border of Blood, Ephes Dammim. For 40 days, each army, the Philistines and the Israelites, lined up opposite of each other, on opposing sides of the valley. This all went down about 5 miles from Gath, and less than 15 miles from Jerusalem. Why had ...read more
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2. Life Of David: Part 2
Contributed on Oct 5, 2020
David and Saul
"" 1 Samuel 20:12-17 Summer David August 11, 2019 Pastor Buchner The scene before our eyes is so bizarre. David is the one who should be powerless. He was literally being hunted by the most powerful man in the nation. King Saul wanted him dead. David even asks, “What have I ...read more
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3. Life Of David: Part 3
Contributed on Oct 5, 2020
Vengeance belongs to the Lord.
"" 1 Samuel 24:1-17 Summer David August 18, 2019 Pastor Buchner There’s a commercial that’s played on the radio that I absolutely love. It says something along the lines of, “How would you like to feel more rested when you wake up? Or what about feeling more focused throughout the ...read more
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4. Life Of David: Part 4
Contributed on Oct 5, 2020
Mental Illness and the Bible
You can almost feel the panic in your bones as you read these words. For his entire reign, Saul had battled either directly or indirectly against his enemies to the west, the Philistines. This day was no different in that they waged war against each other, but it was different in its apparent ...read more
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5. Life Of David: Part 5
Contributed on Oct 5, 2020
The Disappointment of "NO"
No. Such a small word, but the power behind it is terrifying. No one likes to be told no. It doesn’t matter that everyone else is told it too. It’s not much fun. From the young man asking a young lady out to the child asking mom for a candy bar. From the person asking their friends to come ...read more
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6. Life Of David: Part 6
Contributed on Oct 5, 2020
David and Absalom
Everyone of us has found ourselves in situations where it feels as if the world is crashing down on us. The worst of these, though, is when we know we are the reason why it all started. If only we hadn’t done THAT. Then none of this would’ve been happening. Isn’t that one of the most helpless ...read more
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7. Life Of David: Part 7
Contributed on Oct 5, 2020
David Prepares to Die
It does not always happen this way, yet I would not go so far as to call the situation unique. I have personally witnessed it on a few occasions. There, the family has gathered around the death bed of the loved one, tears streaming down their face, silently waiting for the end. Yet, the person ...read more