The Bible App is completely free, with no advertising and no in-app purchases. Get the app
Church at the Shores
Your Sacred Year - Week 10 - David
Your Sacred Year is a discipleship journey through the story of Scripture, inviting us to slow down, listen, and center our lives on God. Over 52 weeks, we will walk through 52 essential chapters of the Bible, discovering who God is, who we are, and how we are invited to live. This is more than a sermon series. It is an invitation to let God shape our faith, form our lives, and lead us into a year that is set apart, purposeful, and deeply rooted in him.
Locations & Times
Church at the Shores
541 Cotton Creek Dr, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
Friday 1:00 PM
If you’re looking to catch up on past messages, get connected, explore events, or give visit www.churchattheshores.com. You belong here. God has something for you.
Subscribe to Pastor Shawn's Newsletter
https://wordsfromshawn.substack.com/Series: Your Sacred Year
Message: Heart After God
Scripture: 1 Samuel 16
Message: Heart After God
Scripture: 1 Samuel 16
There is a time to grieve and a time to move forward
You can love God and still be fooled by appearances
God cares more about the condition of your heart than the size of your influence.
Embrace small acts of hidden faithfulness.
These questions are here to help you lead a great small group. Whether you meet at home, at work, or at church, use this simple practice:
E – Encourage
Focus on encouraging each other. Start with a win or something good.
S – Scripture
Read the passage from Sunday out loud. Let it lead the way.
P – Pray
Use the discussion questions. End by praying together.
N – Next Step
Look for one way to help each other take a next step with Jesus.
You do not need to know it all. Just show up, stay open, and trust that God will move.
E – Encourage
Focus on encouraging each other. Start with a win or something good.
S – Scripture
Read the passage from Sunday out loud. Let it lead the way.
P – Pray
Use the discussion questions. End by praying together.
N – Next Step
Look for one way to help each other take a next step with Jesus.
You do not need to know it all. Just show up, stay open, and trust that God will move.
Who do you know in your life named David?
Tell about a time you were completely wrong in your first impression of someone. What changed your perspective?
Read 1 Samuel 16 together.
What part of 1 Samuel 16 stood out to you most this week — and why?
Samuel expected Eliab to be the next king, but God chose David. What does this passage teach us about how God sees people differently than we do?
Verse 7 says, “People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” What are some outward things people tend to value most today?
David was not even invited when Samuel came to anoint the next king. How do you think David may have felt being overlooked? Have you ever experienced something similar?
Where might God be asking you to focus more on the condition of your heart rather than outward success or recognition this week?
Tell about a time you were completely wrong in your first impression of someone. What changed your perspective?
Read 1 Samuel 16 together.
What part of 1 Samuel 16 stood out to you most this week — and why?
Samuel expected Eliab to be the next king, but God chose David. What does this passage teach us about how God sees people differently than we do?
Verse 7 says, “People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” What are some outward things people tend to value most today?
David was not even invited when Samuel came to anoint the next king. How do you think David may have felt being overlooked? Have you ever experienced something similar?
Where might God be asking you to focus more on the condition of your heart rather than outward success or recognition this week?