"The Life of David"-Lesson to Teens with Pastor Jonathan Barker
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Pastor Jonathan Barker delivers a powerful message titled 'The Life of David' to teens and young people at Amazing Grace Baptist Church, using David's story as a blueprint for how God uses ordinary, faithful young people for extraordinary purposes. Drawing from 1 Samuel 16 and 17, Pastor Barker emphasizes that God doesn't choose the most talented or visible, but the one who is steady, consistent, and obedient in small things—like tending sheep. He highlights three key principles: staying faithful in one's position, serving faithfully during problems (like facing lions and bears), and stepping forward in purpose when the time comes (as with Goliath). He also stresses the importance of humility after promotion, warning that success can corrupt if not grounded in humility and integrity. The sermon concludes with an urgent call to young people to remain faithful in private, because God develops greatness in secret before revealing it publicly.
God uses young people who are faithful in ordinary, unseen tasks, not just the most talented or visible.
Private victories—faithfulness during problems like trials and temptations—prepare you for public breakthroughs.
Success doesn’t change David; he remained humble and returned to his duties after defeating Goliath.
God sees potential in you even when no one else does—your consistency matters more than your platform.
You don’t need fame, age, or recognition to be used by God—just obedience, humility, and faithfulness.
Introduction: The God Who Reveals Secrets
Pastor Jonathan Barker opens the message by emphasizing the truth of Daniel 2:28—'There is a God in heaven who reveals secrets'—setting the stage for a deeper look at how God works in the lives of ordinary people.
David: A Young Man Chosen by God
“God always does the extraordinary through young people who are living a very ordinary life.”
Faithfulness in Position: The Foundation of God's Use
“Faithfulness comes before fame. Obedience comes before opportunity.”
Serving Faithfully in Problems: Trials Build Character
“Private victories always prepare us for public victories.”
Stepping Forward in Purpose and Staying Humble
“God uses young people who can slay a giant and then go back to cleaning stalls.”
“God uses young people who can slay a giant and then go back to cleaning stalls.”
“You don’t have to be famous for God to use you. You don’t have to be noticed for God to prepare you.”
“You don’t have to be older for God to call you. Just be faithful, be consistent, be obedient, and stay humble.”
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Dr. Jonathan Barker
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1 Samuel 17
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Goliath
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1 Samuel 16
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Amazing Grace Baptist Church
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Saul
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Samuel
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Jesse
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Bear
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