The Courageous Church Podcast

We Still Fighting | The Life of David | Brandon Rachal | The Courageous Church

Why does it still feel like a fight even after progress? You get through one hard season, think you can finally breathe, and then something else shows up. That tension is all over David’s story. Most people know David for defeating Goliath, but that was not the end of the pressure in his life. After Goliath there was still Saul, still waiting, still formation, and even after David became king, there was still more ground to take. This message explores what 2 Samuel 5-8 teaches about ongoing pressure, why progress does not mean everything settles down, and how to keep taking ground with God when the fight changes. Scripture References 2 Samuel 5:6–10 2 Samuel 5:17–19 2 Samuel 5:23 2 Samuel 7:9–11 2 Samuel 8:6 2 Samuel 8:14 Ephesians 6:12 To connect with or learn more about Courageous check out www.courageouschurch.cc [http://www.courageouschurch.cc/]

We Still Fighting | The Life of David | Corban Arredondo | The Courageous Church

Why does it still feel like a fight even after progress? You get through one hard season, think you can finally breathe, and then something else shows up. That tension is all over David’s story. Most people know David for defeating Goliath, but that was not the end of the pressure in his life. After Goliath there was still Saul, still waiting, still formation, and even after David became king, there was still more ground to take. This message explores what 2 Samuel 5-8 teaches about ongoing pressure, why progress does not mean everything settles down, and how to keep taking ground with God when the fight changes. Scripture References 2 Samuel 5:6–10 2 Samuel 5:17–19 2 Samuel 5:23 2 Samuel 7:9–11 2 Samuel 8:6 2 Samuel 8:14 Ephesians 6:12 To connect with or learn more about Courageous check out www.courageouschurch.cc [http://www.courageouschurch.cc/]

We Still Fighting | The Life of David | Tim Snider | The Courageous Church

Why does it still feel like a fight even after progress? You get through one hard season, think you can finally breathe, and then something else shows up. That tension is all over David’s story. Most people know David for defeating Goliath, but that was not the end of the pressure in his life. After Goliath there was still Saul, still waiting, still formation, and even after David became king, there was still more ground to take. This message explores what 2 Samuel 5-8 teaches about ongoing pressure, why progress does not mean everything settles down, and how to keep taking ground with God when the fight changes. Scripture References 2 Samuel 5:6–10 2 Samuel 5:17–19 2 Samuel 5:23 2 Samuel 7:9–11 2 Samuel 8:6 2 Samuel 8:14 Ephesians 6:12 To connect with or learn more about Courageous check out www.courageouschurch.cc [http://www.courageouschurch.cc/]

When God Says No | The Life of David | Tyler Padgitt | The Courageous Church

What do you do when God says no? In this message from the life of David, Pastor Tyler Padgitt looks at one of the most surprising moments in his story. David wants to do something good for God, something that seems right, spiritual, and meaningful. But God says "no". This message explores why God sometimes closes doors, what His "no" can protect you from, and how His "no" may actually be preparing you for something greater than you can see right now. If you’ve ever wrestled with unanswered prayer, disappointment, or a closed door that didn’t make sense, this message will help you think about it differently. Scripture References 2 Samuel 7:1–20 Isaiah 55:8–9 Proverbs 16:9 2 Corinthians 12:7–9 Matthew 26:39

How to Experience the Presence of God | The Life of David | Tyler Padgitt | The Courageous Church

What happens when we treat what is holy like it is ordinary? In this message from the life of David, Pastor Tyler Padgitt looks at one of the most sobering and important stories in Scripture. David wants to bring the Ark of the Covenant back to the center of Israel’s worship, but the first attempt fails because the presence of God is handled casually instead of reverently. This message explores what the Ark represented, why the first attempt stopped, what changed in the second attempt, and why believers today were never meant to just be near the presence of God—but to carry it. If you’ve ever wanted more of God’s presence in your life, this message will help you understand the posture that makes room for it. Key Scriptures 2 Samuel 6:1–17 Numbers 4:15 Exodus 33:15 1 Chronicles 15:11–15 Romans 8:11 John 15:5 2 Corinthians 5:17 To connect with or learn more about Courageous check out www.courageouschurch.cc [http://www.courageouschurch.cc/]