In a dream some years ago, Pastor Ken heard God telling him that if the church is to process it must pitch a tent of worship and a tent of war. Habits of our devotional life, we carry out into …
In a dream some years ago, Pastor Ken heard God telling him that if the church is to process it must pitch a tent of worship and a tent of war. Habits of our devotional life, we carry out into …
2 Samuel 21:1-14 “Restoring Effective Prayer” During the rule of David, Israel experienced a famine lasting three years. “…and David sought the presence of the LORD. And the LORD said, ‘It is for Saul and his bloody house, because he …
2 Samuel 20:1-25 “Valuing Loyalty” The arguing in the previous chapter between Israel and Judah opened the door for another rebellion. Sheba, a Benjamite then says: “…, ‘We have no portion in David, Nor do we have inheritance in the …
In this week’s message, we are reminded that Jesus tells us to build our house on rock to withstand the storm. To build a strong foundation we must get out our shovel and dig out all the dirt until we …
2 Samuel 19:11-43 “For Heaven’s Sake!” Those defeated in Israel were quarreling and those in Judah and its spiritual leaders were negligent about bringing back the king. David takes a few key steps to unite them all in returning to …
Wrap your head around this concept shared by Pastor John. Being born again isn’t a one and done event in our lives. As we outgrow one season in our lives, we transition and transform to the next and the next …
2 Samuel 18:19-33 “Grief Distorts Perception” “Then Ahimaaz the son of Zadok said, ‘Please let me run and bring the king news that the LORD has freed him from the hand of his enemies.’” (19) Joab basically tells Ahimaaz he …
2 Samuel 18:1-18 “A Monument or A Legacy?” As a consequence of Hushai the Hittite’s counsel of Absalom, David was able to recover from his journey and organize his army. He appointed Joab over a third, Abishai over a third, …
Can you be full of the Holy Spirit but not walk in its Power? Referencing Luke 4, Pastor Ken shows us that just as Jesus did, we must be lead by the Holy Spirit, tested in the wilderness, turn from …
2 Samuel 17:15-29 “Disrespect, Deception & Disaster” Hushai informs the priests of Ahithophel’s and his counsel to Absalom sending them off to David. He tells him not to stay in the wilderness, but to cross the river so they will …
2 Samuel 17:1-14 “Fear, Flattery & Insecurity” The advice of Ahithophel to Absalom was wise and set the stage for successfully defeating king David. Ahithophel also advised Absalom to allow him to take 12,000 men and pursue David that very …
Do my everyday patterns allow God to dwell with me? In the Bible, God has given us righteous patterns that allow His presence to dwell among us. These righteous patterns activate God’s promises. Pastor John centered on the pattern of …