As David nears the end of his reign, he makes one of the most costly mistakes of his life—not because of lust or weakness, but because he begins trusting in his own strength. In 1 Chronicles 21, David’s decision to count his army reveals the subtle danger of pride and self-reliance, and the consequences are devastating. Yet even in judgment, we see the incredible mercy of God and a sacrifice that points us forward to Jesus. In this message, Pastor Dave challenges us to examine where we’ve stopped depending on God, guard our hearts even in seasons of success, practice genuine repentance, and remember that our ultimate confidence isn’t in what we have or what we can accomplish—it’s in Him.

In the closing chapters of David’s life, he looks back on the people who stood beside him—including three mighty men who risked their lives to bring him water from the well of Bethlehem. David considered their sacrifice too precious to consume, so he poured the water out as an offering to the Lord. In this message from 2 Samuel 23, we discover a beautiful picture that points beyond David to Jesus—the Living Water who poured Himself out completely for our redemption. And as we consider His sacrifice, we’re challenged with a personal question: Are we living “poured out” lives, giving God our time, service, ambitions, resources, and ultimately our whole selves?

In this message from the Life of David series, Pastor Dave examines one of the most painful moments in David’s life—the betrayal of his own son Absalom. Through 2 Samuel 15, we see how Absalom’s pride and ambition led him to steal the hearts of Israel and turn against his own father. But this story also reveals a powerful lesson for us today: there is a little bit of Absalom in all of us when we believe we could do things better than those God has placed over us. As David faces an attack from within his own family, he chooses not to fight in his own strength but to trust in the sovereignty of God, pray, and worship. When we face trials, betrayal, and difficult seasons, we can remember that God rules and reigns over every circumstance and that the battle ultimately belongs to Him.