SERMON NOTES
Idle Time -
King David
Week #3
Pastor Chad Park - October 25, 2026 - 4 Points from Sunday's Message ​
Passage: 2 Samuel 11:1-5
1. When You Are Not Where God Called You to Be - 2 Samuel 11:1
- The fall didn’t start on the rooftop. It started when David stayed home.
- What we neglect today can become the doorway to sin tomorrow.
2. Idle Time Creates a Breeding Ground for Temptation - 2 Samuel 11:2
- An undisciplined schedule often invites unnecessary temptations.
- Fill your life with God's purpose before temptation fills it with something else.
3. Small Compromises Open the Door to Bigger Consequences - 2 Samuel 11:3-4
- You were made for a purpose!
- Refuse to justify "little" sins before they become life-altering sins.
4. One Moment of Idleness Can Impact Many Lives
- Our choices affect more people than we realize.
- Our sin hurts self & others - but Jesus offers grace, salvation, & love when we accept Him!
God's Direction
Pastor Don Lawrence - October 18, 2026 - 5 Points from Sunday's Message ​
From Psalm 31 & 32
1. Wait on God's Timing - Trust that His Timing is Perfect
2. God Hears Our Prayers When We Ask
3. Everyone Faces Fear - But We have the Lord to Help Us Overcome that Fear
4. God Can Take Past Failures and Use Them for His Glory
5. The Word of God was Given to Us to Guide, Direct, and Grow Us
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Application Questions:
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What have you been waiting on that hasn't been answred by God yet?
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How does fear dictate your direction in life?
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What in your past has God used for His glory?
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Against All Odds - King David
Week #2
Pastor Chad Parks - October 11, 2026 - 5 Points from Sunday's Message ​
1. Faith Speaks When Fear Says Stay Silent - 1 Samuel 17:32-33
- Fear asks,“What if I lose?” Faith asks,“What can God do?”
2. Remember Yesterday’s Victories When Facing Today’s Giant- 1 Samuel 17:34-37
- When you don't know what God will do next, remember what He has already done.
3. Don’t Fight in Someone Else’s Armor- 1 Samuel 17:38-40
- You don't have to imitate somebody else to be used by God - You just have to Available!
4. Know Who Is Really Fighting the Battle - 1 Samuel 17:41-47
- Our confidence isn't that we are strong enough. Our confidence is that God is faithful.
5. Faith Doesn’t Just Talk, Faith Moves Forward - 1 Samuel 17:48-51
- There comes a moment when praying, preparing, and believing - must lead to obedient action.
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Application Questions:
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How Big is Your Goliath?
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How Big is Your View of God?
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The Heart of the Matter - King David Week #1
Pastor Chad Parks - Sunday, October 4, 2026 - 4 Points from Sunday's Message ​
1. God Sees Beyond Outward Appearance - 1 Samuel 16:6-7
- God's Standards are Based on Character - Not Charisma
2. God Values Heart Before Talent - 1 Samuel 16:8-10
- God Doesn't Choose the Qualified - He Qualifies the Called
3. God Often Chooses the Overlooked - 1 Samuel 16:11
- God Specializes in Using the Overlooked
4. God Anoints the Heart that is Dedicated to Him - 1 Samuel 16:12-13
- God Doesn't Just Look at Your Ability - He Looks at Your Availabiity
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Application Questions:
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What part of my life am I more concerned about, appearance or character?
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Am I allowing past disappointments to keep me from God's future plans?
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How faithful am I in the assignments God has already given me?
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If God examined my heart today, what would He find?
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