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Message Points

BEHIND THE MUSIC
“His Cultivation”
1 Samuel 16-18 

Definition of Cultivation: The process of refinement, growth, or development—the idea of maturing.

Introduction: God is in the process of maturing us into the person He desires us to be. In theological terms this process is called sanctification. This process is clearly scene in the life of David.

The Music:  (Psalm 25:1-5, Psalm 8-9)

How Does God Cultivate a Person?

He Uses the Means of Solitude

• The Physical Surroundings of Solitude (1 Samuel 16:19)
• The Heart Songs of Solitude (Psalm 8)

He Uses the Means of Secrecy

• Faithful when unacknowledged and unappreciated (1 Samuel 16:11)
• Prepared in private before used in public (16:18)

He Uses the Means of Smallness (limited use)  (1 Samuel 16:19; 1 Samuel 17:15)

• It brings forth Humbleness (Psalm 40:4-5, Psalm 40:17a)
• It brings forth Faithfulness (Psalm 34:1-3) (1 Timothy 3:6)

He Uses the Means of Struggle

• The Mauling Beasts (1 Samuel 17:34-37)
• The Menacing Giant (1 Samuel 17:40-51)
• The Mad King (1 Samuel 18:9-11)

He Uses the Means of Staying

• OT Terminology—“Wait” (Psalms 25:21) (Psalm 27:14) (Psalm 37:7,9,34)
• NT Terminology—“Abide”  (John 15:4-5)

Footnote:  “Waiting” or “Abiding” Produces:

Inner Courage instead of inner Conflict  
Faith instead of Fear
Discovery instead of Discouragement     
Joy instead of Jealousy
Focus instead of Fatigue 
Presence instead of Pressure       

Application: God is working out His purposes in you through the same tools He used in the life of David.  By what means, is God working in you? 

“Therefore, we do not lose heart.

Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. 

For our light affliction,
which is but for a moment,
is working for us
a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory,

while we do not look at the things which are seen,
but at the things which are not seen.

For the things which are seen are temporary,
but the things which are not seen are eternal.”
(2 Corinthians 4:16-18)

Giving

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Hands On Missions

We are seeking people to assist with intercity evangelism in Shelby this Summer. This will be a commitment of 1.5 hours either to handout doorknob flyers or to work at the event.

Dates to promote—6/14, 7/12, & 8/2
Dates of events—6/17, 7/15, & 8/5

For more info—Stephen Hogge
704-471-1150
director@handsonmissions.org

PCC 101

11:00 am - May 23rd
Connect Hall—Room 1

Connecting people into the life of our church. Come find out who we are; what we are about; and how YOU can be a part of it!

For more information: Click HERE 

Marriage Enrichment

Sundays—9:30am—Beginning Today
Connect Hall—Room 9

A new Connect Group encouraging couples to stay together and grow together through thick and thin. No Cost - Bring Your Bible

For more info—Jon & Ginger Oriente:  allinmarriage@gmail.com

VBS 2021

July 11-15

Join us for an exciting PRESS PLAY 2021 VBS! 

To Register your child(ren) or to sign up to volunteer: Click HERE 

Clubhouse Kids Ministry

To view Clubhouse Resources which include: Worship Experiences (Bible Story), Godtime Cards, and Parent Guides: Click HERE

warehouse247 Student Ministry

Wednesday 5:30-7:45pm.  A Worship Gathering just for middle and high school students.  Cafe/Games/Worship/Teaching

Safety Protocols

Please continue to social distance. Wear a mask as you approach the building. Once you are dismissed, and arrive back at your vehicle you may remove your mask.  If you or anyone in your home is exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms or awaiting COVID-19 test results, please do not come onto our campus.