Sermon Presentations

http://childpsychiatryassociates.com/treatment-team/maggie-mcgill/ What happens when leaders disappoint us? What happens when those we follow fail? We’re reminded that what we’ve always needed was not a better king, but a perfect one…one who will never fail us.

Soledad Díez Gutiérrez The two could not be more different, Nabal and David. One was a fool, the other a man after God’s own heart. Both imperfect and flawed, but one died in God’s judgment and the other declared “Blessed be the Lord.” As you read, watch, or listen to this sermon, consider which of these two men more closely resembles your own life? Nabal is a warning, David an example. Choose wisely.

David was moments away from bloodshed when God intervened — through Abigail. In this message from 1 Samuel 25, we explore how God used a discerning, humble woman to restrain an impulsive leader and preserve His purposes. This passage highlights the beauty of complementarian design, the power of respect and blessing, and the importance of a clear conscience. Abigail reminds us that godly leadership is not weakened by wise counsel — it is strengthened by it.

Every David needs an Abigail discerning enough to intervene. And every Abigail needs a David humble enough to listen.

David had the perfect opportunity to eliminate his greatest enemy. Saul was alone, vulnerable, and within reach. No one would have blamed him for taking the throne by force. But David refused. In this message from 1 Samuel 24, we explore what it means to trust God’s promises without grasping for control. When opportunity looks like permission, how do we know whether it’s providence…or temptation? The will of God must be accomplished in the way of God.

In 1 Samuel 23:15–29, David is hunted, surrounded, betrayed, and nearly captured. Yet in the wilderness, God provides unexpected oases—through a faithful friend, steadfast promises, and providential refuge. This sermon explores how Jonathan strengthened David in the Lord, how God’s promises anchored him in present danger, and how the Lord delivered him to the “Rock of Escape.” Ultimately, the passage points to Jesus—the greater Friend, the true Promise, and our everlasting Refuge in every wilderness.

In 1 Samuel 23:1–14, David shows us a different way to lead and live. Before he moves, he inquires of the Lord—and God guides him, protects him, and uses him to rescue others. This passage reminds us that usefulness in God’s kingdom doesn’t begin with strength or strategy, but with humble dependence on the Lord.