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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.

In a world that prizes visible strength, proven experience, and measurable success, it is easy to assume that security and victory belong to those

In 1 Samuel 16, a kingdom teeters between turmoil and peace. Saul still sits on the throne, a king who seems strong, capable, and

Scripture reminds us again and again of the big difference between how and what we see and how and what God sees. We are

Warnings are often ignored not because they are unclear, but because they are outmatched. Other voices speak louder—voices of confidence, momentum, pragmatism, and self-assurance.

Faith is often tested in quiet, ordinary moments—when the way forward feels uncertain, when waiting stretches patience, and when doing something seems easier than

Waiting is never easy. We want answers, results, and direction—and we want them now. But the life of faith often asks us to do

In 1 Samuel 12, Israel finally reaches a moment of relief. The threat has passed, the king has been established, and the people gather