Saddleback Church Weekend Messages

How to Not Shipwreck Your Life

May 19, 2025
Discover how to navigate life's challenges with lessons from King David's story. Explore themes of redemption through confession and grace, and learn to overcome regret and destructive habits. The importance of vigilance in decision-making shines through, warning against complacency in faith. Hear about the vital role of men in spiritual leadership and the pursuit of sexual purity. Finally, receive a heartfelt invitation to connect with God, embrace salvation, and strengthen your community bonds.
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INSIGHT

Shipwrecks of Faith Are Unintentional

  • Shipwrecks of faith result from a series of drifting decisions, not a single mistake.
  • People rarely intend to destroy their lives; shipwrecks happen unintentionally over time.
ANECDOTE

David's Fall Begins at Home

  • King David's life is largely exemplary, with many victories and God's anointing.
  • Yet, he makes a fatal mistake by staying behind during battle, leading to a destructive series of decisions.
ADVICE

Stay Alert to Spiritual Danger

  • Stay alert and awake to avoid falling asleep on responsibilities.
  • Watch both your life and doctrine closely to protect against shifting beliefs and sin.
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