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What if your life is not a collection of random moments, but a carefully written story shaped by the hand of a faithful God? This new series from Unionville Alliance Church traces the powerful, honest, and often messy journey of David, a man chosen in obscurity and formed through worship, wilderness, courage, failure, and grace. This series follows David from the fields of Bethlehem to the throne of Israel, revealing how God shapes hearts long before He establishes kingdoms. Along the way, we discover a God who sees the heart, defeats giants, forms us in community, sustains us in caves, and calls us to integrity when no one is watching. We confront the cost of leadership, the danger of unchecked power, and the beauty of repentance that leads to restoration. Through covenant promises and broken family dynamics, we are reminded that God’s purposes are never derailed by human weakness. At every turn, David’s story points beyond himself to Jesus, the greater Son of David, whose kingdom is unshakable and whose grace makes new hearts possible. This series invites us to listen for God’s voice, live faithfully in the present, and center our lives on His presence and purpose. Ultimately, it is a call to trust God’s timing, surrender our plans to His promises, and find our place in the greater story He is still writing today.
Experience the Story of David for Yourself
Friday, March 20: Doors Open at 6 pm and movie starts at 6:30 pm
God Sees the Heart
Part 1 – Sunday, January 4, 2026
Primary Text: 1 Samuel 16:1–13
Big Idea:
God chooses unlikely people, forms them in obscurity, empowers them with His Spirit, and calls them to great things.
Synopsis:
What if the very place you feel overlooked is the place where God is doing His deepest work? In 1 Samuel 16 we are invited into a quiet moment in Bethlehem where God passes over the obvious choices and sets His heart on a shepherd no one expected. This opening message reminds us that God sees beyond appearances and chooses people not for their platform but for their heart. Long before David wore a crown, God was forming him in obscurity and empowering him with His Spirit for a future he could not yet see. Encounter the God who knows us fully, shapes us intentionally, and calls us faithfully. Ultimately this moment points us to Jesus, the greater Son of David, who was also overlooked, anointed by the Spirit, and sent to accomplish the redemption of the world. As this series begins, we are invited to rethink how we measure worth, embrace faithfulness before visibility, and lean into a story God is still writing.
Facing Your Giants
Part 2 – Sunday, January 11, 2026
Primary Text: 1 Samuel 17
Big Idea:
Covenant confidence defeats giant-sized fear, trials, and opposition. Trust in the faithful presence of God who is always with you.
Synopsis:
What do you do when something stands in front of you that feels bigger, louder, and stronger than you? In 1 Samuel 17 we encounter a familiar story, not about the size of a giant, but about the strength of a trust rooted in God’s faithfulness. While fear paralyzes an entire army, David steps forward with covenant confidence shaped by years of walking with God in hidden places. This message reminds us that victory does not come from denying the threat, but from believing the promises of a God who is always with us. The sweet Psalmist of Israel gives language to this kind of faith, a confidence that rests in the Shepherd even in the valley. Ultimately this story points us to Jesus, who crushed the enemy on our behalf and invites us to live in the freedom of His victory. As we continue this journey, we are challenged to name our giants, rehearse God’s faithfulness, and step forward with a faith that is rooted in the promises and purposes of God for us.
Covenant Friendship & Costly Loyalty
Part 3 – Sunday, January 18, 2026
Primary Text: 1 Samuel 18:1–4; 19:1–7; 20
Big Idea:
God advances His purposes through covenantal friendships, relationships, and faithful community.
Synopsis:
We often celebrate individual success, but Scripture reminds us that God rarely works in isolation. In 1 Samuel 18 to 20 we encounter the powerful friendship of David and Jonathan, a relationship marked by covenant love, costly loyalty, and deep spiritual unity. Jonathan chooses faithfulness over self-interest, laying aside his own future so that God’s purposes might advance through David. This message invites us to see that spiritual formation and calling are nurtured in community, not in solitude. God delights in unity and integrity among His people as we cultivate meaningful relationships. Ultimately this story points us to Jesus, who calls us friends and demonstrates the greatest love by laying down His life for us. We are challenged to build intentional relationships that encourage, protect, and propel one another toward the calling God has placed on our lives.
The Wilderness School & the God Who Sustains
Part 4 – Sunday, January 25, 2026
Primary Text: 1 Samuel 21–23; 24:1–7
Big Idea:
God forms people in caves before thrones. The cave is not God’s absence: it’s often God’s classroom.
Synopsis:
What if the season you are trying to escape is the very place God is using to shape you? During David’s fugitive years, we find him running from danger, hiding in caves, and learning to trust God in ways a throne could never teach. Far from being abandoned, David discovers that the wilderness becomes a classroom where prayer deepens, character is refined, and mercy is chosen over revenge. The Psalms written from these caves give voice to honest fear, desperate hope, and growing confidence in a sustaining God. This moment in David’s story points us to Jesus, who also entered the wilderness, chose obedience, and trusted the Father for the sake of our salvation. We are invited to turn our own caves into altars, develop spiritual disciplines that anchors our faith, and become places of refuge for others while we wait on God’s timing, promises, and purposes.
Integrity Under Pressure
Part 5 – Sunday, February 1, 2026
Primary Text: 1 Samuel 24; 26
Big Idea:
Waiting on God’s timing is an act of worship. Forgiveness and reconciliation are divine qualities that reflect the heart of God.
Synopsis:
What do you do when you finally have the power to strike back and everyone around you says you should? David is given two clear opportunities to end his suffering by taking Saul’s life, yet he chooses restraint over revenge and worships God by waiting on His timing. This message reveals that true integrity is not proven in moments of ease, but in seasons of injustice and prolonged pressure. David leaves room for God’s justice and refuses to take into his own hands what God has promised to do. His posture points us to Jesus, who entrusted Himself to the Father, absorbed insult without retaliation, and opened the way for forgiveness and reconciliation at the cross. We are invited to pause and pray when wronged, bless those who oppose us, and trust that God is at work even when justice feels delayed.
Living In Your Calling
Part 6 – Sunday, February 8, 2026
Primary Text: 2 Samuel 5:1–10
Big Idea:
God’s promises mature through patient, incremental obedience. As we wait on the Lord, listen to His voice, He will bring his promises to pass so that we can live out his purpose for our lives.
Synopsis:
As we strive towards being accomplished in life, we often forget to put aside our selfish ambitions and listen to the Lord’s calling. Perhaps you have some major personal goals you want to reach, or perhaps you don’t feel like you are eligible or equipped to answer God’s call. Regardless of the reason, we are never able to achieve our full potential until we accept and answer God’s call and allow God to be the one to empower us in everything we do. Join us this week as we continue exploring the life of David in 2 Samuel 5:1-10, and see how even though God’s promises often take longer than we would like, the Lord is always faithful to deliver, and will always equip and empower us to be well positioned to fulfill His calling on our lives.
The Beauty of His Presence
Part 7 – Sunday, February 15, 2026
Primary Text: 2 Samuel 6; 1 Chronicles 15–16
Big Idea:
God’s presence is holy, joyful, and non-negotiable for God’s people. We must live in the light of His presence and worship Him with purity of heart.
Synopsis:
What if the greatest treasure God wants to give His people is not success, security, or strength but His presence? King David reorders the life of the nation around the presence of God as the ark is brought into Jerusalem with reverence and overflowing joy. This moment reveals a God who is both holy and near, inviting His people to approach Him with purity of heart and wholehearted worship. David’s unrestrained praise reminds us that worship is not about performance, but about delighting in the presence of the King of glory. This story points us to Jesus, the true meeting place between God and humanity, who fills us with His Spirit so that we carry God’s presence wherever we go. We are invited to draw close to Jesus, serve Him with humility, and rediscover the joy of a life centered on His presence.
The Promise of an Eternal King
Part 8 – Sunday, March 1, 2026
Primary Text: 2 Samuel 7; 1 Chronicles 17
Big Idea:
God doesn’t just call and use David for earthly Israel: He makes a forever promise and covenant with him that points to Jesus who will be the eternal King.
Synopsis:
What if the plans you are most excited about are not nearly as big as what God has in mind? David desires to build a house for God, only to discover that God is building a house for him that will last forever. This moment reveals a covenant keeping God whose grace rewrites human ambition and turns faithful obedience into future hope. God’s promise to David stretches far beyond his lifetime and points to a King whose throne will never end. These words ultimately find their fulfillment in Jesus, the promised Son of David who reigns forever and secures redemption for the world. We are invited to surrender our good plans to God’s better promise and worship with confidence that He is writing an eternal story that reaches far beyond us.
The Kindness of the King
Part 9 – Sunday, March 8, 2026
Primary Text: 2 Samuel 9
Big Idea:
The kindness of the king restores the undeserving, the broken, and the forgotten because of covenant love, not personal merit.
Synopsis:
What if the kindness that could change your life is already searching for you? In 2 Samuel 9 we encounter a powerful moment where King David seeks out Mephibosheth, a forgotten and broken descendant of Saul, not to judge him but to show covenant kindness. What Mephibosheth expects to be a summons of fear becomes an invitation of grace, restoring his identity and giving him a permanent place at the king’s table. This story reveals a God whose grace is not earned by strength or status, but given freely because of covenant love. It points us to Jesus, the greater Son of David, who seeks us out in our brokenness and welcomes us into His family by grace alone. We are invited to receive God’s kindness without shame, live from a restored identity, and reflect the heart of the King by extending grace to others who feel overlooked and undeserving.
When Kings Fall: Sin, Conviction, Repentance
Part 10 – Sunday, March 15, 2026
Primary Text: 2 Samuel 11–12; Psalm 51
Big Idea:
Sin deforms, truth exposes, grace restores, but consequences remain. A “man after God’s heart” isn’t sinless, but he’s responsive when confronted with sin, failure, and rebellion.
Synopsis:
What happens when the hero of the story becomes the cautionary tale? In 2 Samuel 11 and 12 we are confronted with one of the most sobering moments in David’s life as temptation leads to compromise and hidden sin gives way to devastating consequences. This message reveals how sin slowly deforms the heart, how truth inevitably exposes what is concealed, and how God’s grace invites genuine repentance rather than denial or despair. Psalm 51 gives us a window into David’s broken and contrite heart as he confesses his sin and pleads for inner renewal. This moment points us to Jesus, who bears our iniquity and makes it possible for clean hearts and restored lives through His sacrifice. We are invited to walk humbly, practice honest confession, rebuild rhythms of purity and presence, and trust that forgiveness and restoration are found in Christ alone.
A Broken House & A Future Hope
Part 11 – Sunday, March 22, 2026
Primary Text: 2 Samuel 13–19; 1 Kings 1–2; 1 Chronicles 28–29
Big Idea:
Even in family chaos and leadership transitions, God preserves His promise. David’s house shakes, but God’s promise stands and points beyond David.
Synopsis:
What do you do when the consequences of past decisions collide with the pain of the present? In the final chapters of David’s story, we witness family fracture, rebellion, deep grief, and the heavy cost of leadership as his house begins to shake. Yet even in sorrow and transition God remains faithful to His promise and continues to move His purposes forward. Through lament, worship, and intentional preparation for the next generation David models how to lead when life is painful and unfinished. This closing chapter points us beyond David to Jesus, the greater Son of David, whose kingdom is not built on human perfection but on divine faithfulness and eternal power. As this journey concludes, we are invited to trust deeply, sow generously into the future, and fix our hope on the unshakable kingdom that Christ is still building.