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The Life Of David: A Messed Up Family
Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 7, 2026 (message contributor)
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1. A Man After God's Heart
Contributed on Jun 7, 2026
Misdirection is to be fooled. It’s to have your pocket picked. God is saying to Samuel, “Not only you but the whole human race, not just you but man, the whole human race, humankind are obsessed with things that are not real. They’re not spiritual reality.”
Happy Mother’s Day! Few people impact our faith like our mothers. Long before many of us understood Scripture, prayer, grace, or sacrifice, there was often a mother faithfully modeling the love of Christ through her words, prayers, and example. Today, we honor mothers who pray faithfully, love ...read more
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2. King David And The Ark
Contributed on Jun 9, 2026
On top of the Ark was a mercy seat that looks forward to the cross. Again, the mercy seat was the place where blood sacrifice was required for people to cross the chasm between God and man. The cross is the perfect picture of the mercy seat.
Michael Shapiro wrote an entertaining book some years ago entitled The Jewish 100. He seeks to rank the 100 most influential Jewish people of all time. It’s a fascinating study that includes the likes of Henry Kissinger, Steven Spielberg, Sigmund Freud, and the Apostle Paul. Just outside the top ...read more
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3. You've Got A Friend In Me
Contributed on Jun 10, 2026
Everybody wants a friend like that. Today, I want you to see the friendship of David and Jonathan. A true friend strengthens your hand in God by sacrificing self-interest and reminding you of God’s promises.
One of the most famous men in the Bible is King David. David lived three thousand years ago. David is a big deal. Sixty-six chapters in the Bible are dedicated to David. The New Testament talks about David more than any other Old Testament character. David is unique. He played the lyre for the ...read more
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4. David And Bathsheba
Contributed on Jul 2, 2026
David defeated giants, but he fell to the desires of his own heart. This message is a warning about lust, cover-up, and consequence. It is also an invitation to mercy.
On this Father’s Day, I want to tell you the story of one of the best men to walk the face of the earth, and his failures as a father and husband. We continue with our summer series on David. A week ago, we saw David at his best. Now, we will witness him at his worst. Find 2 Samuel 11, if you ...read more
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5. David's Family Failures
Contributed on Jul 2, 2026
David’s story is a warning that private sin can become public sorrow. What began in one bedroom eventually spilled into the streets of Jerusalem. Yet Christ offers a redemptive path for broken families.
A lot of you know a 1970’s tune entitled, “Cat’s in the Cradle.” This folk rock song has been influential in making parents more connected with their children over the years. The song was a hit in Canada and even Australia. The song begins this way: My child arrived just the other day He came to ...read more
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6. The Throne That Will Never Fall
Contributed on Jul 15, 2026
Your failures, your family’s mess, and your unfinished plans cannot overthrow the faithfulness of God. God kept His promise to David by sending Jesus, the eternal King who died for sinners and rose again. You are held not by your performance, but by His unbreakable promise.
Do you have some memorable lines stuck in your memory? JFK famously said, “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” And Martin Luther King, Jr said, “I have a dream.” But none of those compares to when God says, “David, I want to build you a house.” We are ...read more
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7. A Dish Served Cold: When Revenge Is Within Reach
Contributed on Jul 15, 2026
Being wronged can make retaliation feel reasonable, and even righteous. David’s refusal to kill Saul shows that not every open door is God’s permission and not every opportunity should be taken. Faith leaves vengeance in God’s hands and chooses mercy over revenge.
Imagine who is here today, and all they can think about is what happened at work recently. Someone took credit for their idea, received praise from their superiors, and even made them look careless in front of others. Imagine a husband or wife is sitting near you, and they have found out how their ...read more