David’s life reminds us that winning in God’s Kingdom does not look like perfection, popularity, or public applause. David won because his heart stayed aligned with God through every season, hidden and highlighted, celebrated and corrected. He understood that victory was not something he achieved for God, but something God accomplished through him. Long before crowns and conquests, David learned h...  Read More

As we near the end of these 21 days of prayer and fasting, David stands before us as a full, layered picture of faith lived out.We’ve seen David the friend:Loyal in covenantFaithful in relationshipWilling to stand beside others even when it cost himWe’ve seen David the musician:Pouring his inner life into songsLetting honesty become holyUsing what was in his hands to minister to othersWe’ve seen D...  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

Sermon Recap This sermon emphasizes the greatness of God and the importance of lifting Him up through praise and worship. Pastor Michael A. Pender reminds the congregation that God's reliability and faithfulness require us to uphold our commitments, as God witnesses our actions and covenants in life. The message also highlights the significance of community involvement, encouraging attendees to ex...  Read More

John 15:13-15Jesus reveals the fullest picture of what David’s life hinted at: God wants friendship, not mere religious distance. Christ calls us friends and proves His love through sacrifice, inviting us into a relationship shaped by love, obedience, and shared purpose. Friendship with God is not passive—it is partnership with His heart.The sermon’s worshipful energy points outward as well as upw...  Read More

Psalm 51:10-12 David’s friendship with God is also marked by repentance. David fails, and the Bible does not hide it; yet his response becomes a doorway back to intimacy. He prays for a clean heart and a renewed spirit, showing that real friendship with God includes honesty, humility, and the courage to come home.Praise without repentance can become noise, but praise with repentance becomes transf...  Read More