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Things Worth Fighting For…
Restoring Our Failures
Psalm 51
Jack Smith
2-10-10

Introduction- David’s sin with Bathsheba was a final result of many “smaller” flawed decisions.

I. The realities of failure

II. The bitterness of failure

III. The hope in the midst of our failures

Conclusion – No mortal failure is beyond God’s immortal grace.

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Things Worth Fighting For…
Our Faith
I Samuel 17:17-58
Pastor Tom
2-7-10

Introduction- This chapter in David’s life reminds us that some things are not just worthy of a fight but also worth dying for if need be.- Jude 3

I. There is an enemy

• Things that challenge us – v.10
• Things that bring fear – v.11
• Things that don’t ‘just go away’- v.16

II. There is a battle – v.29b

• Making decisions based on sight – v.4
• Making decisions based on feelings – v.28
• Making decisions based on truth – vv.32-37
• Making decisions based on God’s Word – v.47, John 6:63b

III. There is victory

• Belief in spite of circumstances
• The world view – vv.42-44
• The God-view – vv.45-47
• The new champion – v. 49

IV. Faith is contagious

• Faith enables more faith – v.52

Conclusion – Believing God is always a defining moment in our life.

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Things Worth Fighting For
The Future
I Samuel 16:1-13
Pastor Tom
2-3-10

Introduction- We fight for a bright future when recognizing today’s choices will determine it.

I. God’s choice – v. 1

• The people’s choice – Saul – I Samuel 15:35
• The Lord’s choice – Acts 13:22

II. Preparation – vv.2-5

• Sanctify – set apart – I Samuel 15:22-23
• David knew what God desired – Psalm 51:17

III. Priority – vv. 6-11

• God looks at our heart – I Peter 3:4
• God looks at our faithfulness – Psalm 78: 70-72
• God looks at the overlooked – I Corinthians 12:24
• God looks at contemplation and communion of a shepherd

IV. Power – vv. 12-13

• A Clean Heart – Matthew 25:23
• Spiritual dependence – I Samuel 17:37
• The Spirits control – Ephesians 5:18-21

Conclusion – David fought for a bright future by obeying God in the small things each day – Song of Solomon 2:15