Southview Baptist Church
Pursuing the Heart of God | The True Cost of Submission
This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our sermon series, Pursuing the Heart of God. In 1 Samuel 24:1-22, we learn that Christians need to understand the importance of honoring others, even those who oppose us, as a reflection of our ultimate submission to God. This message encourages believers to respond to animosity with grace and respect, trusting in God’s sovereignty. Video of the worship service is available beginning Sunday at 9:30 AM at https://southviewbaptist.org/live.
Locations & Times
Southview Baptist Church
3434 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68502, USA
Sunday 9:30 AM
1. Relentless — What Fuels Your Pursuit (1‑7)?
• Saul is consumed by jealousy (1‑2).
• David is committed to virtue (3‑7).
• What about us? Are we relentless in our pursuit of honoring God?
Action: Take inventory this week — what are you chasing with your time, thoughts, and energy?
• Saul is consumed by jealousy (1‑2).
• David is committed to virtue (3‑7).
• What about us? Are we relentless in our pursuit of honoring God?
Action: Take inventory this week — what are you chasing with your time, thoughts, and energy?
2. Heart — Submission Starts in the Soul (8‑15).
• David addresses Saul with honor, calling him “my lord the king” (8‑11).
• David appeals to God’s judgment, not his own (11‑13).
• David refers to himself as a flea, not a threat.
Action: Speak to others this week with deliberate respect, especially those you disagree with. Honor God by choosing humility in your tone.
• David addresses Saul with honor, calling him “my lord the king” (8‑11).
• David appeals to God’s judgment, not his own (11‑13).
• David refers to himself as a flea, not a threat.
Action: Speak to others this week with deliberate respect, especially those you disagree with. Honor God by choosing humility in your tone.
3. Honor — When You Honor God, He Honors You (16‑22).
• Saul confesses David’s righteousness (16‑18).
• Saul admits God’s plan for David (19‑20).
• Saul pleads for his family’s future (21‑22).
Action: Choose one practical act of honor this week — whether it’s a word, an apology, or a quiet act of integrity — and offer it as worship.
• Saul confesses David’s righteousness (16‑18).
• Saul admits God’s plan for David (19‑20).
• Saul pleads for his family’s future (21‑22).
Action: Choose one practical act of honor this week — whether it’s a word, an apology, or a quiet act of integrity — and offer it as worship.
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