Transitions of power can be messy, and the transition from Saul to David was no exception. God had promised David the kingdom, but after
What happens in our hearts when someone who has opposed us falls? Vindication can quickly become satisfaction, and another person’s loss can easily look
First Samuel asks a simple but profound question: What kind of king do God’s people need? As the book draws to its close, the
Fear has a way of clouding our vision. It can make familiar truths seem distant, tomorrow feel uncertain, and God’s promises appear less true
In 1 Samuel 26, David finds himself in a familiar situation: Saul is still pursuing him, the kingdom is still delayed, and the promises
First Samuel 25 is one of the most compelling narratives in David’s life. Set between a funeral and a wedding, it introduces a foolish
There are times in life when opportunity feels so obvious, so reasonable, and so providential that we assume acting on it must be God’s
In 1 Samuel 21–23, David is a fugitive, Saul is on the throne, and the situation feels uncertain and unstable. Yet as the narrative
In a world marked by instability, uncertainty, and shifting identity, where do we turn for security? In 1 Samuel 20, we find David in
We often assume that resisting God’s will and ways carry little consequence—that we can delay obedience, hold back, or quietly push against what he
In 1 Samuel 18–19, as God advances his plans and purposes by raising up David as king, people begin to respond. Some—like Jonathan, Michal,
Sermon from 2026 Easter service. Josiah Boyd preaching.