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Some men do all the work. Some are too exhausted to go on. But all get the same reward because of a generous king. That's the generous gospel. Special thanks to Sorgenfrei and Brian Habig. Text: 1 Samuel 30

This is truly one of the great friendships in the Bible. Why is it so special? What do David and Jonathan have that we don't have? Special thanks to Richie Sessions, Tim Keller, Ricky Jones, and Matt Howell. Text: 1 Samuel 20

Envy is the lurking figure behind every relationship we have. When others are miserable, we are happy. When others are happy, we're miserable. Saul is envious of David. Envy seeks to delete people out of our lives. What's the antidote? Love. Special thanks to Richie Sessions, Tim Keller, and Matt Howell. Text: 1 Samuel 18

We all want deep lasting friendships but they often seem so elusive. The claim of this seminar is that these life-long friendships are forged through the necessity of conflict. And conflict is successful when both friends are vulnerable.

Where do you find courage when you are afraid? David shows us the way as he defeats Goliath. This is THE story of the human race. This is your story. And David points us to our true King, Jesus. Special thanks to Richie Sessions, Tim Keller, Sorgenfrei, and Matt Howell. Text: 1 Samuel 17

John ends his gospel with an account of a Failure. Peter denies Jesus 3x after vowing to die for him 10 hours earlier. Talk about a failure. And yet, we've all failed. How you respond to your failures? More importantly, how does Jesus respond? John records an incredibly intimate breakfast conversation where Jesus asks Peter one question: "Do you love me?" That question is the answer to our deepest needs and longings. Text: John 20

The Resurrection of Jesus is the central doctrine of the Christian faith. If Jesus didn't rise from the dead, then we are still in our sins so let us 'eat and drink for tomorrow we die.' In John 20, on Easter morning, Mary stands outside the tomb and weeps, because she has lost the one she loves (she thinks) forever. The empty tomb gives hope to a dying world that our mistakes and sins are not the end of our story. They can't be. Only in Christ Our Resurrection is true, lasting change possible. Text: John 20

What do you do you with your shame and guilt? We all have it. More importantly, how does Jesus treat you in your shame? In John 8, we see Jesus as a merciful judge who extends forgiveness and love to a woman caught in sin. Text: John 8

Jesus puts his disciples on a boat and sends them into a storm. Why would he do that? Like the disciples, our lives often feel chaotic. We are anxious and afraid and wondering why God would allow these things in our lives. But in the midst of the chaos, we see Jesus move toward us in love. In doing so, he reveals his power and gives us his presence. Special thanks to Greg Thompson. Text: John 6

"There I was, surrounded by all these people, and completely alone." A woman comes to Jacob's well by herself. She is longing for love and Christ meets her in her loneliness. Special thanks to Greg Thompson. Text: John 4