Week 11 – The King After God’s Heart | 1 Samuel 16 | Connecting Church

Not everything that looks impressive is real.

Have you seen the show Is It Cake? Bakers create hyper-realistic cakes that look like everyday objects. But there’s only one way to tell what’s real—you have to cut into it. That visual opens the door to 1 Samuel 16, where God makes it clear: He doesn’t choose leaders based on appearances—He looks at the heart.

In this message, Pastor Phil walks us through the moment David is chosen as Israel’s next king. It's not because of his resume, height, strength, or experience. It’s because of his heart. This sermon will challenge the way you view influence, leadership, and even yourself.

In this message, you’ll discover:

1. Why God looks beyond what impresses people
2. How He uses the overlooked and unlikely
3. What it means to be empowered by the Spirit for God's purpose

Whether you feel forgotten, unqualified, or just stuck in waiting—this sermon will encourage you to trust that God sees more in you than the world does.

Let’s stop living for image and start living with integrity.

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