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Sermon: June 1st, 2025 | Bryan Vaughn | We Want A King
In this convicting and timely message, Bryan explores the ancient cry of Israel—“We want a king”—and how it echoes in our modern hearts. From 1 Samuel to Romans 1, he walks us through the consequences of rejecting God’s reign in favor of earthly rulers, lesser loves, and self-made identities. Bryan unpacks what happens when we exchange the glory of God for created things, and how this leads to futile thinking, darkened hearts, and broken lives.
With compassion and urgency, Bryan calls us to recognize the true King—Jesus—and warns of the spiritual consequences when we fail to do so. This…
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