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We all face giants that feel too big to defeat - the diagnosis that terrifies us, the crisis that keeps us awake, the problem we can't solve. A teenage shepherd boy walked into a valley to face a nine-foot warrior when trained soldiers refused. His confidence didn't come from his own abilities but from something he learned while protecting sheep. What gave David courage when everyone else was paralyzed by fear?

When we mess up badly, we often replay our mistakes over and over until we're convinced we're complete failures. We get so consumed by what we've done wrong that we can't see past our guilt. Yet, David broke half the Ten Commandments in one terrible episode of his life. But somehow he moved from crushing shame to genuine gratitude - how did he do it?

We judge Ebenezer Scrooge for his selfishness, yet during the holidays we often act like him, focusing more on what we want to get than what we can give. It's natural for this season to become all about us without us even realizing it.   But we're never supposed to be selfish. Instead, we're called to be generous. And true generosity isn't measured by the size of our gift but by the size of our sacrifice.

It's easy to think we have all the pieces we need when things are running smoothly. We stick with our systems and avoid complications because efficiency feels safer than inclusion. But what if the people we think we don't need are actually essential? Because every person plays an important part in making the church who we are.

We all have things we want to do but avoid starting because we're afraid we'll mess it up. The fear of imperfection keeps us from taking the first step toward serving others. But what if God doesn't need our perfection before we begin? Sometimes the most beautiful outcomes come from the messiest beginnings.

You learned the rules early - don't chew with your mouth open, say please and thank you, keep your elbows off the table. But are these the most important manners we can have? What if there's a different kind of etiquette that matters more than any manners your parents taught you, one that could change not just how you eat, but how you live?

From the car you prefer to drive to the way you like to spend your free time, our lives are filled with choices we make that can divide us. So how can we, as followers of Jesus, find a way to be united when there are so many things that try to pull us apart? At the communion table, we're reminded that no matter our differences, we are one body: the body of Christ.

We live in a world that constantly tells us we have to earn our place at the table by being the strongest, the richest, or the most popular. But no matter how hard you try, there will always be people who seem to be better than you. But that's not how it works in God's kingdom. In God's kingdom, everyone has a place at the table...not because we've earned it but because God wants us to be there.

Most of us never want to eat anything we deem to be disgusting. But sometimes it's the things that are the hardest to swallow that can change us the most. At the communion table Jesus talks about eating his flesh and drinking his blood (which sounds pretty gross), but when we take communion we can be changed forever.

What is a table? That may seem like a pretty ridiculous question. A table is a pretty ordinary piece of furniture with four legs and a top. But there are times when ordinary tables can become something extraordinary. Like when we come together at the communion table. Because at this table, we have the chance to become more like Jesus.

Everyone thinks they know what heaven looks like - there will be golden streets, pearly gates, and massive mansions. But what if our entire understanding of our eternal reward has been completely backwards? What if the real treasure waiting for us isn't about luxury real estate, but something infinitely more valuable that changes everything about how we live today?

Have you ever felt like your prayers weren't making it beyond your ceiling? Has someone ever talked down to you or treated you poorly because of their beliefs? Have you ever felt like throwing up your hands and walking away from faith? If you're at that breaking point right now, it's worth holding on because, even when we're ready to quit, God is still working.

We all have times when we feel helpless - whether it's a health crisis, financial stress, or watching someone you love make bad choices. What are we supposed to do when we feel this way? The first Christians felt the same way, living under brutal persecution. But Jesus has something crucial to say about who's really in control when everything looks hopeless.

The book of Revelation seems so mysterious and confusing that most of us are convinced it's impossible to understand. But what if all the symbols and strange imagery are actually covering up something surprisingly simple? What if this intimidating final book of the Bible is really just Jesus trying to tell his followers, including you, something he desperately wants us to hear?

Many church tend to measure success by attendance, budgets, and buildings. But do those numbers really tell us how well a church is following Jesus? What if instead of asking "Is our church successful?" we started asking "Is our church healthy?" Jesus gives us a completely different way to measure what truly counts.

The church does so many different things that it can feel overwhelming to define what we're actually supposed to be doing. But what if Jesus boiled down all our responsibilities as his followers into just two simple commands that cover every situation we'll ever face? In this sermon, we'll rethink what the work of the church really is.

A lot of people seem to think the "real" ministry of the church is done by pastors and church staff while everyone else just fills the pews. But what if that's backwards? But what if every single Christian, including you, is actually called to do the work of the church, not just watch it happen? In this sermon, we'll rethink who does the work of the church.

From worship services to programs to special events, we spend a lot of time focusing on what happens inside our church buildings. But what if God cares more about how we live outside these walls than what we do inside them? In this sermon, we'll rethink the purpose of the church.