1 Samuel 13:14 (NLT) - 14 But now your kingdom must end, for the LORD has sought out a man after his own heart. The LORD has already appointed him to be the leader of his people, because you have not kept the LORD’s command.”
Acts 13:22 (NLT) - 22 But God removed Saul and replaced him with David, a man about whom God said, ‘I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart. He will do everything I want him to do.’
1 Samuel 16:7 (NLT) - 7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The LORD doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”
- A heart that DESIRES God
- Psalm 63:1 (NLT) - 1 O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water.
- Psalm 42:1–2 (NLT) - 1 As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God. 2 I thirst for God, the living God. When can I go and stand before him?
- Psalm 143:6 (NLT) - 6 I lift my hands to you in prayer. I thirst for you as parched land thirsts for rain. Interlude
- Psalm 27:4 (NLT) - 4 The one thing I ask of the LORD— the thing I seek most— is to live in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, delighting in the LORD’s perfections and meditating in his Temple.
- Psalm 84:2 (NLT) - 2 I long, yes, I faint with longing to enter the courts of the LORD. With my whole being, body and soul, I will shout joyfully to the living God.
- Psalm 73:25 (NLT) - 25 Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth.
- A heart that ALIGNS with God
- Psalm 119:30 (NLT) - 30 I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by your regulations.
- Psalm 40:8 (NLT) - 8 I take joy in doing your will, my God, for your instructions are written on my heart.”
- Psalm 19:14 (NLT) - 14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.
- Psalm 97:10 (NLT) - 10 You who love the LORD, hate evil! He protects the lives of his godly people and rescues them from the power of the wicked.
- A heart that RETURNS to God
- Psalm 51:10–12 (NLT) — 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me. 11 Do not banish me from your presence, and don’t take your Holy Spirit from me. 12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and make me willing to obey you.
- Psalm 32:5 (NLT) — 5 Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, “I will confess my rebellion to the LORD.” And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone.
King Sized Lessons
The ancient kings of the Old Testament can each teach us meaningful lessons and Biblical truths on topics like wisdom, faithfulness, repentance, and worship. Join us as we explore the life of one of these kings in our series King Sized Lessons.
12 Part Series
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Related: King Sized Lessons (Small Group Lesson Series)
Assets & Files
Part 1: Insecurities Ruin Destinies
A study of the deep-seated insecurities that plagued King Saul, a man chosen by God to lead His people and how through his insecurities, we uncover timeless truths about the human condition for validation and significance, and why we need to find confidence in Christ alone.
Part 2: Have A Heart
Will you go against the grain of culture and step into what God has for you?
Part 3: Wisdom is the Way
In a world overflowing with information yet often starved of true wisdom, we find ourselves in dire need of guidance that cuts through the noise of confusion. Today's message focuses in on the importance of wisdom in our lives and takes a profound look at how King Solomon, one of the wisest figures in the Bible, sought and received wisdom from the Lord and how we can apply that same wisdom to our lives.
Part 4: Trust in the Lord
Our King Sized lesson today comes from “Hezekiah.” His name means to “become strong" or "trust in the Lord.” Hezekiah was a man who overcame his fears and learned to “jump” to the arms of the Lord. In today's message, let's learn to do the same!
Part 5: Beware of Division
Division has been a tool of the enemy since the early days of the church, seeking to weaken our collective witness and disrupt the work of God's Kingdom. Join us as we explore biblical insights from Rehoboam and Jeroboam on why we must guard ourselves against any form of division and embrace unity.
Part 6: The Perils of Pride
In this sermon titled "Perils of Pride," we explore the spiritual and practical dangers of pride and how it can destroy our lives and ultimately prevent us from hearing from God… we’ll also discover how to embrace humility and develop a heart aligned with God's will and discuss practical steps to overcome prideful tendencies.
Part 7: Strategies for Battle
In this powerful sermon, "Strategies for Battle," Pastor Wayne Brown dives deep into the reality of spiritual warfare and equips us with biblical strategies to stand firm against the forces of darkness.
Part 8: Profile of A Weak King
In this sermon, we will study "King Ahab." He was a weak king and it made him a wicked king. We also have weaknesses but if we allow the Holy Spirit to take over our lives, we can be made strong, completely "re-made" by the power of God to conquer any battle thrown our way!
Part 9: Successfully Breaking Free
This week we will take a look at King Josiah, who's father and grandfather did evil by erecting idol altars and worshipping Baal. But Josiah broke free from the paths of previous generations, and managed to turn himself and the entire nation around to the glory of God. Join us as we explore King Josiah's story and how it's the perfect manual to break free from the past.
Part 10: Zeal - The X-Factor
What does it mean to have ZEAL and why is it important in helping us move on from our past? Find out in this last installment of "King Sized Lessons"!
