Lance Brown

Although David was anointed king, we find David as a fugitive from King Saul, running for his life. This week we will see David was presented with some very difficult tests and choices. The “opportunity” for resentment and bitterness sneaks up on David. He will face incredible disappointment.

Although David has become a national hero and saved King Saul and his kingship, “life” goes in the tank for David.  Popularity may look very appealing, but it can often come at a horrific cost. David would have to flee for his life and become a fugitive.  How would he respond to all the calamity…

Goliath, a mountain of a giant, and the Philistine army confront Israel’s army. King Saul and the Israelite army are paralyzed with fear. “Out of nowhere” a young David appears on the scene. David sees what nobody else sees. He volunteers to take on Goliath in a winner-take-all battle for the fate of the nation.

This week we begin a study of the life of David. As we begin, we start with the nation of Israel in a colossal mess, and David as a mere shepherd boy.  He is the youngest son of Jesse.   How will this young man become a great king?  Along the way, we’ll see some…

Sharing your testimony is much simpler than we imagine. Instead of thinking about your testimony as a whole, think of it as many little parts.  Sharing your testimony RARELY involves sharing your WHOLE testimony. Think of it as sharing “spiritual potato chips” one at a time, that give people glimpses into your relationship with Christ.

In sharing our faith, we sometimes make this much harder than it need be. Getting the cart before the horse means we will be pulling both cart and horse.  This week, we will “think small” and look at some simple ways and ideas that can make sharing your faith story more natural, and something that…