David shows both the qualities of God in being a just king but also reaching out in mercy to someone who didn\'t deserve it. Learn just how precious we are in God\'s sight as He chooses to bless us!

Perhaps you think you understand the Holy Spirit. Maybe you think you\'ve seen His work on Christian TV. To fully understand the Spirit\'s role in the church and in your life you need to listen to this message.

Most people, when they get really comfortable with their place and person begin to think of ways to keep that going. When David gets comfortable he thinks of ways to bless and honor God. We see what wonderful things happen with that kind of attitude in a believer\'s life.

God begins the write an exciting story after Jesus returns to heaven. He does it not through kings and princes but through ordinary people called to extraordinary things through the power of the Holy Spirit. What\'s your part in the story God is writing?

What was David\'s passion? What drove him like nothing else? It was a passion for the presence of God. He shows the real David and is not at all concerned about what anyone but God thinks. Are we that way in our worship of God?

Peter blew it, that\'s for certain. He denied the Lord three times. But in Chapter 21 we see the gentle way Jesus restores Peter to fellowship and purpose. He does the same for us.

David finally takes over a united kingdom. Will he act like other men when they come into power? No. He is God\'s man and his example for us is wonderful.

The reality of the resurrection dawned slowly on those involved. Each was missing a crucial piece of the story. How does Jesus put the story of His new life together for you?

Most of us know the crucifixion story and what it means. But have you ever considered what Jesus was thinking and feeling on the cross? It may surprise and comfort you.

David shows once again how to mirror a godly character even while most of those around him are consumed with ambition and revenge. Sound like your workplace?

Six groups or individuals think they can handle Jesus. Their reactions are similar to ours when we encounter the truth of Jesus Christ. Which group are you in?

We know what to do in times of trial - pray! But what do we do when things go our way? Do we seek the Lord or just think we know what to do? David was smarter than that and we can learn from his example.

What is on Jesus\' heart when he prays for himself, and for you? How could this change your prayers?

Saul ended his life as he lived it - with him and not God in control. What do we learn from Saul\'s life to help us make sure we remain close to the Lord?

As followers of Jesus we all have difficulties that face us in life. In John 16 Jesus tells us that the Holy Spirit comes to help us not only overcome but be at peace when life feels anything but peaceful. We just need to reach into the bag!

David is faced with danger, bitterness, danger, defeat, and despair. But instead of striking out or giving up he latches on the Lord. It is a lesson for us all in times of difficulty

Jesus moves from talking about being in the vine to abiding in his love, words, and joy. Learn about what it means to have so much of Jesus in you that you just can\'t keep it in any more!

Saul in his last desperate attempt to get help reaches out to the demonic world. But even there God finds him and judges him. Meanwhile David is in the midst of the enemy camp but is calm because he has a relationship with Yahweh.

Jesus uses the picture of a vineyard to teach us about how to have real life, good fruit and benefit from the Lord pruning our lives.\r\n

David has been going through a graduate course in spiritual leadership during his time of running from Saul. In this final exam David learns he has passed the course. But then God takes him on to a PhD!