After God’s Own Heart, a journey through the life of David and the story of God’s redemption that ultimately points us to Jesus.

In Week 1, Pastor Reid Robinette explores David’s anointing in 1 Samuel 16:1-13. While others focused on appearance, strength, and status, God saw something different.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

In 1 Samuel 26, David is given the perfect opportunity to take revenge on King Saul, the very man who has spent years hunting him down. Instead, David chooses mercy. Why? Because mercy isn’t about pretending everything is okay. Mercy is trusting God with what isn’t fair.

As we examine David’s remarkable restraint, we’ll discover how his story points us to Jesus—the One who showed mercy even to those who crucified Him.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:7-25

In the story of David and Goliath, the real lesson isn’t about finding more courage. It’s about remembering who is actually fighting the battle.

While everyone else saw a giant, David saw a God who was bigger.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17

After David’s sin with Bathsheba and the death of Uriah, God sends the prophet Nathan with a message David never expected to hear. What unfolds is a powerful story of confrontation, confession, consequences, and grace.

Through David’s failure and repentance, we discover a God who refuses to abandon His people to hidden sin and who lovingly calls us back to Himself.

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12

After his victory over Goliath, David didn’t immediately become king. Instead, he spent years running, hiding, and living in caves.

Through David’s journey, we discover that God often forms us before He fulfills His promises. The difficult seasons we wish we could skip may actually be the places where God is doing His greatest work.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-5

When King David asks if there is anyone left from Saul’s family, everyone expects justice—or even revenge. Instead, David extends extraordinary kindness to Mephibosheth, the grandson of Saul, welcoming him to eat at the king’s table for the rest of his life.

Whether you’ve followed Jesus for years or you’re still exploring who He is, this message is a powerful reminder that God’s heart is full of mercy, kindness, and invitation.

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1–13

In 2 Samuel 7, David wants to build a house for God. But instead of accepting David’s plans, God makes David an incredible promise—one that ultimately points to Jesus.

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7

What if guilt isn’t something to avoid—but something to pay attention to? In this message from 2 Samuel 24, we explore David’s greatest failure and shows how genuine repentance doesn’t begin with perfection—it begins with honesty. More importantly, David’s story points us to Jesus, the perfect King who took the judgment we deserved so we could experience God’s mercy.

2 Samuel 24

The people closest to us shape the way we think, live, and follow God—often more than we realize.

In this message, Mike Strine explores the remarkable friendship between David and Jonathan and reveals why godly friendships aren’t built on convenience, but on a shared devotion to God.

Whether you’re looking for faithful friendships or wondering how to become that kind of friend for someone else, this message offers timeless wisdom that points us to the greatest Friend of all—Jesus Christ.

When David brings the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, two very different processions unfold. One ends in fear and tragedy. The other ends in worship, blessing, and celebration. Through these two parades, we discover an important truth: we don’t decide how God’s presence comes to us—God does.

Ultimately, David’s story points beyond itself to Jesus, the King who made a way for sinful people to experience the presence of a holy God through His sacrifice.

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6

In the final message of After God’s Own Heart, Senior Pastor Reid Robinette explores what David’s last words can teach us about holding reality and hope together when life doesn’t follow our plans—and how David’s story ultimately points us to Jesus.