Running Ragged

Don't Force It

David was anointed long before he was appointed. He had the promise, but he still had to walk through the process. Instead of forcing the door open, David trusted God’s timing, stayed faithful in the small, and served where God placed him. If you’ve ever felt delayed, overlooked, or tempted to take matters into your own hands, this message will remind you: you don’t have to force what God has already promised.

The Honor Test

How do you handle people who hurt you, attack you, or misunderstand you? In this message, Pastor Stephen looks at David’s response to Saul and shows us that the real test of character is not what we do when life is easy, but what we do when we have every reason to retaliate. David teaches us to pray first, create healthy distance, and choose honor - even under pressure.

Embracing God's Discipline

Life is full of cave seasons, but what is God doing behind the scenes? Jim Johnson teaches on God's Discipline and what's really happening in the caves.  Deuteronomy 8:1-5

Cave Seasons: When God Feels Far Away

Life was going great… until it wasn’t. David went from the palace to a cave, losing nearly everything along the way. But what if your darkest season isn't a sign that God has abandoned you? What if it's where He's preparing you? In this message, Pastor Stephen explores David's time in the Cave of Adullam and how God uses pain, waiting, and wilderness seasons to form us into the people He has called us to be.

Show Me Your Friends

The people around you have more influence than you realize. Looking at the friendship of David and Jonathan, we explore the qualities of life-giving relationships and why the right community can change the course of your life.