David is one of the most compelling people in the Bible. He was a shepherd, warrior, king, and sinner. As we explore the victories and failures of David’s life, we'll discover a God who is faithful in every season and gracious to imperfect people. Most importantly, David's story points us to the greater King, Jesus, who is faithful to his promises in every season of life.
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Part 1 | Matters of the heart
1 Samuel 16:1-13
June 7, 2026
When people evaluate others, they usually look at things like appearance, accomplishments, personality, and potential. God looks somewhere else entirely: He looks at the heart. In part one of this series, we'll discover why God chose an overlooked shepherd to become Israel's greatest king and what it means to be a person after God's own heart.
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Part 2 | Goliath
1 Samuel 17:32-37; 45-47
June 14, 2026
Why can two people look at the exact same situation and see two very different things? That's the question at the heart of David and Goliath. While an entire army was fixated on the size of the enemy before them, David was focused on the power and glory of God. This weekend we'll discover how David could see something bigger than the giant standing in front of him.
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Part 3 | The blessing of Good friends
1 Samuel 18:1-4
July 5, 2026
We live in a world that's more connected than ever, yet a growing number of people say they are lacking meaningful friendships. This week in The Life of David, we're going to see how one friendship had a profound impact on David's life. And as we do, we'll discover what makes a good friend and why friendship is one of God's greatest gifts.
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Part 4 | Being in the Waiting
1 Samuel 26:7-9; 27:1; 30:3-6
July 12, 2026
Seasons of waiting aren't easy, but they can be seasons of incredible growth. The problem is, waiting also comes with traps that can catch you by surprise. This week, we'll see how David faced at least three of those traps during a decade of waiting. We'll explore what those same traps look like today and how to navigate them with God's help.
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Part 5 | WHEN GOD HAD OTHER PLANS
1 Samuel 7:1-16
July 19, 2026
We've all imagined how life was supposed to go. But what happens when the future we planned looks nothing like the one we receive? In this message from the Life of David, we'll discover why God's "no" doesn't mean He has stopped loving us, and why we can trust His heart even when we don't understand His plans.