Waiting isn't doing nothing. Waiting on the Lord is staying faithful, obedient, hopeful, and fixed on God's Word until He accomplishes what He has promised. This sermon centers on one of the best-known promises in Isaiah: “But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles…” — Isaiah 40:31 But the message makes an important distinction: waiting on…
What do you do when everything seems to fall apart at once? In this final study through 1 Samuel 28–31, David returns to Ziklag to discover the city burned, his family taken captive, and his own men so devastated that they begin talking about stoning him. David had every reason to panic. Instead, Scripture gives us one of the greatest statements about his life: “David strengthened himself in the…
Can rules make us righteous—or do we need something much deeper? In Colossians Session 3, we continue through Colossians chapter 2 as Paul warns believers not to be deceived by persuasive words, worldly philosophy, religious traditions, or outward rules that distract us from the sufficiency of Jesus Christ. Paul gives us a powerful truth: We are complete in Christ. The Christian life isn't Jesus…
What does it really mean to be lukewarm in our relationship with God? In Colossians Session 2, we continue through Colossians 1 and begin moving into chapter 2 as Paul challenges believers to remain grounded and steadfast in their faith. Paul wasn't simply concerned with people hearing the Gospel. He labored, suffered, warned, and taught because he wanted believers prepared to one day stand before…
Jesus Christ takes us from the barrenness and helplessness of spiritual death, covers our brokenness by grace, gives us a place at the King's table, and calls us to leave the old life behind and live continually surrendered to Him. In this message from Ephesians 2 and 2 Samuel 9, we discover a powerful picture of salvation through the story of Mephibosheth. Crippled, helpless, and living in the…
There is a strong progression running through this first Colossians session: Leave the past → Surrender to Christ → Pray → Grow in God's knowledge → Walk consistently → Trust Christ alone → Reject competing philosophies → Live by faith → Accept sacrifice → Keep Christ first. Paul's message isn't merely about knowing more theology. What we believe about Christ should transform how we actually live.…
Because our sovereign God reigns over all creation, believers can surrender their lives to Him, trust His promises without fear, and rest in the assurance that His purposes cannot be defeated. God is sovereign. Because He reigns over everything, believers can live with faith instead of fear. Bro. Matthew explains that God's sovereignty means He possesses absolute authority, unlimited power, and…
Why didn't David kill Saul when he had the perfect opportunity? In this Bible study through 1 Samuel 26–28, we explore the striking contrast between David and Saul. While Saul grows increasingly driven by fear, pride, and the flesh, David learns to trust God's timing rather than forcing God's promises. This session also examines one of the most challenging passages in Scripture—the account of Saul…
What do you do when the battle is still raging, the answer hasn't come, and your circumstances give you no reason to celebrate? You praise God anyway. In Victory Through Praise, we look at Psalm 22, 2 Chronicles 20, and Acts 16 to discover the biblical power of praise in the middle of adversity. Jehoshaphat sent singers ahead of the army before the battle was won. Paul and Silas sang praises at…
David's greatest battles were not only against Saul—they were against fear, impatience, anger, and the temptation to take matters into his own hands. In this study through 1 Samuel 23–25, we discover how God shaped David into the king Israel needed. From Jonathan's unwavering loyalty to Abigail's wise intervention, every encounter teaches us that spiritual maturity comes through trusting God's…
The Book of Genesis ends by looking far beyond Joseph and Jacob to the coming Messiah. In this final Genesis study, we discover how God's covenant with Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Judah, and Joseph unfolds into the person of Jesus Christ. Learn why Jacob's final blessings matter, how God's promises remained faithful through every generation, and why believers today can trust the same God who fulfilled…
Why do sincere Christians sometimes make poor decisions? The answer may not be a lack of intelligence—but relying on the wrong guide. In this message, we compare the natural man and the spiritual man through 1 Corinthians 2, Joshua 9, and 2 Chronicles 20. Discover how Joshua relied on appearances while Jehoshaphat sought the Lord first, and learn practical principles for hearing God's voice and…
