Before David

Scripture Text: Acts 13:16-39

He's a warrior, a hero, a great statesman and prolific songwriter.  Who am I talking about?  No, not your pastor.  But good guess.  We're talking about King David, and on Sunday we start a new series called "The Life of David" as we look at one of the three most important figures in the Old Testament and the one who most profoundly prefigures the Person of Jesus the Christ!

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The Training of a King

Scripture Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

In 1 Samuel 16:1-13, David is anointed by the Prophet Samuel to be the next king of Israel.  But then David goes back to tending his flocks for months (maybe years).  And then when he does become Israel's hero, he is on the run for over a decade before he actually becomes the true king of the land.  Why the delay?  Find out this Sunday as we continue our Life of David series!

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The Power of Substitution

Scripture Text: 1 Samuel 17:32-51

What is the main lesson from the story of David and Goliath?  The bigger they are the harder they fall?  If you have the faith of David you can face the giants in the your life?  Those may be true things, but they are not the main point of the story.  What is the main lesson?  Find out Sunday at One Hope Church!

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The Power of Friendship

Scripture Text: 1 Samuel 18:1-4;19:1-6;20:16-17,41-42

As an off the chart introvert, I would like to tell you that we don't really need people and that friendships are optional.  Years ago I learned the hard way that this is simply not true.  But why is it not true?  Sunday we will be looking at the greatest friendship in the Bible but also at the theological reason friendships are so critical!

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The Power of the Team

Scripture Text: 1 Samuel 21:10-22:2; 2 Samuel 23:13-17

You have heard of Robin Hood and his merry men?  Well in this message Peter gave his final message at Ocean5 on David and his mighty men. And he also shared about what's next for him and Sandy and also the great plans that are in place for One Hope in the coming months.

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An Abigail Between Anger and Mercy

Scripture Text: 1 Samuel 25

Ever been tempted to react out of anger? This Sunday, we will see how one wise woman's courage stopped a soon to be king from making a huge mistake. Don't miss out on this awesome true story and life application of when God places someone in your life, between anger and mercy.

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Where Does Strength Come From?

Scripture Text: 1 Samuel 30:1-25

Have you stepped outside and noticed what’s going on recently? The warm summer days are now in our past, the nights are getting longer, the leaves on the trees have morphed into beautiful grandeur, and signs of winter are beginning to be apparent. The seasons are changing and with that comes a transformation of nature around us. Join us this Sunday as we take a look at how God’s transformation of David is becoming evident and how we can compare that to the transformation God is doing in our lives as we reflect on the events found in 1 Samuel 30.

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David, the Ark, and Communion

Scripture Text: 2 Samuel 6: 5-15

Join us on Christ the King Sunday as we welcome Steven Wagner and young adults from the Awaken Project, who are discerning God's will for their lives. Steven will continue our study of David, preaching about how the newly anointed king "danced before the Lord with all his might." (2 Samuel Chapter 6)

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David and Bethsheba

A Biblical Fairytale or Crime and Punishment

Scripture Text: 2 Samuel 12: 1-7

What do Anakin Skywalker, Boromir, and Edmund Pevensie all have in common with King David?  How does these characters contrast with Saruman, Humpty Dumpty, and Anna Karenina?  And will James Wilborn be able to make it through a sermon without a single pop-culture or Tolkien reference?  Join us this Sunday where these mysteries will be unveiled, as we ponder a little Biblical fairy tale and all its “Grimm" repercussions.

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How Do We Wait

Scripture Text: 2 Samuel 7: 6-16

During a season of peace, David turned to praise and worship. What does that look like for us during this season for our church?

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Longing for the Good Shepherd

Scripture Text: 2 Samuel 15: 13-18 and 23-30

How does the utterly dysfunctional father-and-son story of David and Absalom fit into the Advent season? How do Absalom's bad hair day and David's "bad heir" day prepare us for Christ's coming? Find out Sunday as Matt Misterek gives the penultimate message in One Hope's Life of David series.

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