Sermon Recap ?️This sermon emphasizes the power of faith, focusing on a narrative from 1 Samuel 17. Pastor Michael A. Pender uses the story of David to illustrate that true faith requires action, not merely belief. Drawing parallels to David's confrontation with Goliath, Pastor Pender stresses that believers today should not rely solely on their resources or "equipment" but trust God fully, even w...  Read More

Parent GuideThis guide is meant to equip you with discussion questions and conversation starters that you can use throughout the week to continue the conversation about what you and your kids learned on Sunday. This parent guide is for parents of kids ages 3 through 18. Sermon SummaryIn case you missed it, or if you just need a refresher, here's a quick summary of what we talked about this week in...  Read More

Philippians 4:13-14 Overachieving in God’s kingdom is not about hype or self-confidence; it’s about strength that comes from Christ. Paul’s words don’t promise you can do anything you imagine—they promise you can endure and obey whatever Christ calls you into, because His power supplies what your resources cannot.David’s story and the sermon point to a new-year mindset shift: stop measuring your f...  Read More

Proverbs 3:5-6Leaning is a picture of dependence. The sermon named how easy it is to lean on money, relationships, status, or our own understanding—yet those supports eventually wobble. God invites you to trust Him with your whole heart, not as a backup plan but as your primary foundation.Trusting God doesn’t mean ignoring planning; it means surrendering outcomes. When you acknowledge Him in all y...  Read More

Hebrews 11:1Faith is not vague optimism; Scripture defines it as assurance and conviction. Assurance anchors your hope, and conviction moves your feet—because real faith doesn’t just agree with truth, it acts on truth. David didn’t merely believe God could deliver; he stepped forward with a settled confidence that God would be faithful.The sermon emphasized that David rejected conventional battle ...  Read More

1 Samuel 17:45David didn’t deny Goliath’s weapons—he simply refused to make them the deciding factor. He understood something Saul forgot: the outcome of God’s battles is not determined by the opponent’s equipment, size, or reputation. David named what Goliath had, then declared what he had—“the name of the Lord of hosts.”The sermon reminded us that we can become stuck staring at what we don’t hav...  Read More