David and Goliath I. Goliath; bent on destruction II. Saul; bent on self-preservation. III. David; A soul synchronized with The Spirit of God. Conclusion: So, from David, to Dickens and up through today... Ps.18: 46 The Lord lives, and blessed be my rock, and exalted be the God of my salvation—
Who do you Know? Intro: Last week Rom. 15:12-13 I. Saul, physically impressive before men. 1. 1 Samuel 10:23 2. 1 Samuel 13: 13-14 3. 1 Samuel 15: 10-28 II. David, spiritually known before God. 1. 1 Samuel 16: 1-7 2. 1 Samuel 16: 10-13 III. Who do you want to be? 1. What in this life motivates you? 2. Do you understand who you are? Illustration- Francisca Who must you get to know?
The Power of Hope Scripture: Romans 15:13 (1). THE SIGHT OF THIS HOPE • Our Hope looks to Jesus as our constant focus. (2). THE SOURCE OF THIS HOPE • He is "the God of (the) Hope" (3). THE SERENITY OF THIS HOPE • "All joy and peace in believing" (4). THE SUFFICIENCY OF THIS HOPE • "That you may abound" (5). THE SUPPLY OF THIS HOPE • "By the power of the Holy Spirit" • We receive this abundant Hope by the Spirit’s power at work in our lives.
Perspective for 2020: Two Women, Two Songs & Christmas Woman #1: Hannah 1 Samuel 1:1-28 Song #1 Hannah's Prayer 1 Samuel 2:1-11 Woman #2 Mary Song #2 Mary's Magnificat Luke 1:46-57 Perspective to be gained 1) Magnify God’s grace 2) Meditate on His Word 3) Make known His Son
Numbers 13:25-14:10 How should we respond when we encounter opposition and despair among the people of God? We offer: 1. A Different Perspective (13:30-33) 2. A Different Posture (14:5-6) 3. A Different Power (14:7-9)
