Leadership

A Forever King | 2 Samuel 7 |
Do you want to build something which lasts? David desires to build a house for God and secure his peace and blessing, but God reminds him that he is the one who builds things that last. God promises David’s son will build his house and God himself will make a kingdom that will last forever. Outline David has plans (vv1-2) But so does God (v4) … because God hasn’t asked (vv5-7, 1 Kings 5:3) … because God will build (vv8-17) David’s humble praise (vv18-29) Where is this forever king? What are you building?

A Rising King | 2 Samuel 1-4 |
Proud King Saul is dead and David has been anointed as king. Is he the king we’ve been waiting for? Outline Dying by the sword (2 Samuel 2:1) The backstory Saul Falls, David Rises 2 Samuel 1:1-2 2 Samuel 1:15-16 2 Samuel 2:1 2 Samuel 1:19 2 Samuel 9:7, 11 Kingdom Habits

Faithfulness in a Time of Change | 1 Samuel 12 |
History Repeats (12:1-12) A gracious ultimatum (12:13-25) Passing the Gospel Baton 2 Timothy 2:2

Like Everyone Else | 1 Samuel 708 |
The end of the Judges (1 Samuel 7) … because ‘we want a king’ (1 Samuel 8) Wanting to be like everyone else Our King: not like the nations’

Leadership in God’s Household | 1 Timothy 3:1-13 |
Who are they? Requirements for Overseers (vv1-7) Requirements for Deacons (vv8-13) Godly Servant-Leaders in Gympie