Hannah's Prayer
In the first chapter of 1 Samuel, we are faced with the story of Hannah’s confident trust in God and her courageous obedience. Where there …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Sermons
Eli's Wicked Sons & God's Rebuke
Eli’s sons, priests who have been charged with the responsibility to stand in the gap between people and God, are living dishonorably by abusing their …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
God Speaks, Samuel Hears
In 1 Samuel 3, we are left in the wake of Eli’s sons’ wicked deeds as their family of priests does not faithfully stand in …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Glory Departed
After suffering a great loss in battle, Israel’s army decides to take things into their own hands and put hope in what God provided rather …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
The Lord's Heavy Hand
Even as we enter into a dark place in this story where the Israelites have overvalued the ark and undervalued God himself, we see that …
Downtown Campus Pastor
The People Demand a King
While God warns the people through Samuel that if he gives them the king they want then they will beg him for relief, they don’t …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
The Fierce King
God delivered the king that the Israelites asked for as they neglected the kingship of our Creator and instead demanded the physical comforts of a …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Desperation and Disobedience
Israel accepts Saul as their king. He has proven himself victorious, and they have not yet seen his failure for what it is; however, we …
The Faith of Jonathan
Saul and Jonathan are left to fight the incoming army with 600 fragile men, two swords, an armor bearer, and a cursed priest. While Saul …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Saul's Foolish Oath
When we allow our self-regard to consume us, becoming controlling and putting ourselves at the center, we put ourselves in opposition to what God is …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Obedience Over Sacrifice
God commands Saul to destroy the Amalekites to bring justice and for no selfish gain, but Saul disobeys and keeps for himself any animal of …
Harrison Bridge Discipleship & Groups
Saul Rejected, David Anointed
Saul has been rejected as king by God, so God instructs Samuel to go to Bethlehem to anoint the next king that God has chosen. …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
David and Goliath
While the story of David and Goliath is a familiar one for most of us, God’s living Word reveals new convictions and truth for us …
Pelham Associate Campus Minister
Saul's Jealousy and David's Success
Saul is on the decline, and David is on the rise. While it is obvious that God is with David in whatever he does, Saul …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Jonathan's Loyalty
In 1 Samuel 20, Jonathan’s loyalty to God and humble submission to what he is doing in David’s life is the undertone for everything that …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
David Flees from Saul
In 1 Samuel 21, David, who has shown that he is not afraid of those who oppose God, is now fearful and on the run …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
The Slaughter of the Priests
In 1 Samuel 22, Saul learns that David is gaining some traction, and he becomes unhinged. Saul’s fear and insecurity flare up in this perceived …
Downtown Campus Pastor
David Spares Saul
In 1 Samuel 24, David finds himself in a position of power with an opportunity to elevate himself to the position of king. However, he …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
David & Abigail
In 1 Samuel 25, we see David in a time of weakness. When he is rejected and demeaned by Nabal, he acts rashly and takes …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
The Death of Saul and His Dynasty
In 1 Samuel 31, we come to the conclusion of the book, which ends with Saul’s tragic death. As Saul’s battle for control reaches its …
Holy Week: Palm Sunday
On Palm Sunday, Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey, publicly proclaiming that he is the Messiah. As our Savior makes his way through the …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
The Resurrection: Our Living Hope
The resurrection of Jesus gives us freedom—its victory gives us new life, hope, and an eternal inheritance that reaches far beyond our life here on …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Advent: Like Me
As we consider the first Advent of Christ—the incarnation—we stand in awe of the powerful empathy of Jesus. The Son of God took on blood …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Listening and Doing
In this passage, James speaks to fellow believers about what it really means to be a Christian—we must both hear and respond to God’s leading. …
Downtown Campus Pastor
Timeless Hope
Paul calls the believers at Rome to spiritual maturity, encouraging them to please one another, stay grounded in Scripture, and strive for unity in the …
Spartanburg Campus Pastor
Lydia
We begin our Lives of Faith series with the story of Lydia. A successful, independent Gentile woman, Lydia’s life change begins with a posture of …
Harrison Bridge Discipleship & Groups
Mary of Magdala
After Jesus’ death and burial, Mary Magdalene is faced with loss and confusion over Jesus’ missing body. In the midst of this chaos, we see …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Rahab
This week, we meet Rahab, a prostitute from Jericho who says “yes” to God in an extraordinary way. When Joshua sends spies into Jericho, Rahab …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Naaman
During a tense period of Israel’s history, a powerful pagan commander—Naaman—finds himself in a place of need. Stricken by leprosy, Naaman is led by a …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Ezra
A humble and capable man of God, Ezra journeys from exile back to Jerusalem, determined to teach the Law of the Lord to the people …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Stephen
Full of God’s grace and power, Stephen gives us an image of what it truly means to be like Jesus. In the face of conflict, …
Pelham Associate Campus Minister
The God of All Comfort
The leaders of the Corinthian church have rejected Paul in part because of his suffering, believing that God has abandoned him. In order to correct …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Hurt in the Church
In this deeply personal passage, we see Paul defending himself to the Corinthian church. As many have turned aside to false teachers, Paul reminds them …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Ministers of the New Covenant
As Paul continues the defense of his ministry to the church at Corinth, he explains what it means to be a minister of the New …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
A Glorious New Way
Believers in the church at Corinth are being swayed by the lure of human power and credibility. In response, Paul points them to the power …
Downtown Campus Pastor
Jars of Clay
In this passage, Paul unpacks the counter-intuitive nature of the gospel. Following Jesus does not promise ease and prosperity. Instead, we must be willing to …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
New Bodies
Looking forward, Paul points us to a day when every believer will stand before Jesus. This day will be one of resurrection, judgment, honor, and …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
A Message of Reconciliation
What is our mission and why? Paul answers this important question by unpacking the gospel. As believers, we should be motivated by both the fear …
A True Minister
Marked by humility, Paul defends the credibility of his ministry and encourages the Corinthians to renounce false teachers who are challenging his leadership and creating …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Holiness in the Temple
In this passage, Paul cautions the Corinthians against over-identifying with the culture around them. He reminds them that as God’s chosen people, they are holy …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Godly Sorrow vs. Worldly Sorrow
At this point in 2 Corinthians, Paul acknowledges a previous “severe” letter he sent the Corinthian church to correct some sinful patterns. Although this letter …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Generosity and Joy
In this passage, Paul exhorts the believers at Corinth to be courageously generous. A faith-filled Christian can be both physically impoverished and abundantly joyful, for …
Harrison Bridge Discipleship & Groups
The God of Provision
As Paul encourages the Corinthians to fulfill their commitment to give to the persecuted believers in Jerusalem, he unpacks the gospel core of generosity. Just …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Spiritual Authority
In this challenging passage, Paul not only defends his authority, he also explains the power and nature of authority from God. Unlike worldly influence, godly …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
A Suffering Servant
Paul is deeply concerned that the believers at Corinth are being deceived and taken advantage of by false teachers. As he refutes their arguments, he …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
A Thorn in the Flesh
In this passage, Paul addresses the issue of suffering. Our innate response—especially in our culture—is to avoid suffering if at all possible. However, Paul explains …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Spiritual Discipline
As Paul explains the redemptive nature of corrective discipline, he urges the believers at Corinth to humble themselves. Sin is powerful, destructive, and has far-reaching …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Spiritual Testing
As Paul continues to urge the believers at Corinth to repent of their sins and come back under God’s authority, he explains the value of …
Pelham Associate Campus Minister
Joy, Peace, and Maturity
Throughout this letter to the church at Corinth, Paul has exposed and corrected their sin. As he concludes, he exhorts the believers to be joyful, …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
We Choose Update Year 2
At the beginning of 2019, we introduced our two-year ministry plan, We Choose, across all of our campuses. Using our Core Values as a framework, …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director