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Tanglewood Bible Fellowship
Expository sermons by Pastor David Shields through books of the Bible presented weekly at Tanglewood Bible Fellowship in Duncan, OK. TBF is an independent church made up of people from a wide variety of denominational backgrounds, united by their faith in Christ and a desire to grow spiritually via study of the Bible.
Episodes
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipFeeding the Weed of Doubt - 1 Samuel 27:1-28:2
1. Everyone is tempted to feed their doubt. (vs. 27:1-4) 2. Feeding our doubts leads to compromise. (vs. 27:5-12) 3. Feeding our doubts puts us in dangerous…
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipDavid Deja Vu - 1 Samuel 26
1. Bold faith trusts God's promises without fear. (vs. 1-12) 2. Bold faith calls sinners to repentance. (vs. 13-20) 3. Bold faith trusts God to dish out…
Tanglewood Bible Fellowship50 Years of God's Faithfulness - Psalm 117
1. Everyone should praise the Lord. 2. Praise the Lord for His steadfast love. 3. Praise the Lord for His enduring faithfulness.

Tanglewood Bible FellowshipWhat Do You Crave? - Psalm 63
What Do You Crave? - Psalm 63 1. Crave the God who satisfies now and forever.
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipDavid and Abigail - 1 Samuel 25
1. Don't return evil for good. (v. 1-13) 2. Forgive those who return evil for good. (v. 14-35) 3. Wait for God to deal with those who return evil for good. (v…
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipGod's Perfect Timing - 1 Samuel 24
1. Trust the timing of God's judgment. (v. 1-7) 2. Trust God's judgment. (v. 8-15) 3. Trust God's judgment with more than lip service. (v. 16-22)
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipThe Lord Gives Strength to His King
1. Seek divine guidance and trust in the Lord. (v. 1-14) 2. Don't ignore and reject divine guidance. (v. 7-8, 13-14, 19-29) 3. Strengthen each other with God's…
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipThe Massacre at Nob - 1 Samuel 21-22
The Massacre at Nob - 1 Samuel 21-22 1. Taking matters into our own hands instead of faithfully trusting the Lord leads to disaster.
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipWhere Does My Help Come From? - 1 Samuel 19-20
1. Help can come any way God wants (Chapter 19).2. Help comes from the covenant promises (Chapter 20)
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipWhen God Blesses Others - 1 Samuel 18
1. We should bless those God has blessed (v. 1-5). 2. We shouldn't try to stop those God is blessing (v. 6-30).
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipDavid and Goliath - 1 Samuel 17
1. Don't fear the enemy's might (v. 1-11). 2. Don't trust in your own might (v. 12-40). 3. Trust in the might of God's name (v. 41-58).
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipHow God Chooses a King - 1 Samuel 16
1. God does not anoint leaders like we do. (Vs. 1-13) 2. God does not appoint leaders like we do. (Vs. 14-23) Start Sermon: 00:06 Reading: 02:23 Point 1: 06:40…
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipAre You Listening? - 1 Samuel 15
1. Listen to God's voice by obeying completely. (Vs. 1-23)2. Listen to God's voice by confessing publicly. (Vs. 24-35)Start Sermon: 00:06Reading: 01:18Point 1…
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipIt's Not About You - 1 Samuel 14:24-52
1. Selfishness, legalism, and empty religious lead to disaster.
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipHaving Faith Like Jonathan - 1 Samuel 13:15-14:23
1. Have faith and act like nothing can hinder God. Start Sermon: 00:06 Reading: 02:17 Sermon start: 07:23 Benediction: 36:48 End: 37:15
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipSaul Under Pressure - 1 Samuel 13:1-14
1. We are pressured to disobey God's commands. (Vs. 1-9) 2. We are pressured to justify our disobedience. (Vs. 10-12) 3. We should be faithful because God is…
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipSamuel's Retirement Party - 1 Samuel 12
1. We should be faithful to the end. (Vs. 1-5) 2. Far too often we are unfaithful. (Vs. 6-18) 3. We should be faithful because God is faithful. (Vs. 19-25)…
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipIs There Anyone Who Can Save? - 1 Samuel 11
1. In difficult moments, we doubt what God can do. (Vs. 1-4) 2. God can use even imperfect people. (Vs. 5-11) 3. God is the only one who empowers salvation…
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipSaul, the Avoidant Anointed - 1 Samuel 10
Saul, the Avoidant Anointed - 1 Samuel 10 1. God gives us a calling. (Vs. 1-8) 2. God confirms our calling. (Vs. 9-13) 3. We avoid and hide from our calling…
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipWhy Did Saul Lose His Donkeys? - 1 Samuel 9
1. Saul looks like a king, but his moral failings point us to Christ. Start Sermon: 00:06 Reading: 02:37 Point 1 / Sermon Start: 07:07 Benediction: 34:36 End…

Tanglewood Bible FellowshipWhat Does Full Repentance Look Like? - 1 Samuel 7:3-17
What Does Full Repentance Look Like? - 1 Samuel 7:3-17 1. Full repentance means radical change. (7:3-6) 2. Full repentance makes a different choice. (7:7-11)…
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipWho Can Stand Before God? - 1 Samuel 5:1-7:2
1. No other gods can stand. (5:1-12) 2. No one can stand without a guilt offering. (6:1-18) 3. No one can stand just because they are the right people…
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipThe Worst Day in Israel's History - 1 Samuel 4
1. God cannot be rushed. (4:1-3) 2. God cannot be manipulated. (4:4-11) 3. God cannot lose glory. (4:12-22)
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipThe Pupil Becomes the Prophet - 1 Samuel 3:1-4:1
1. Listen for the Lord in a spiritually dim world. (3:1-10) 2. Proclaim all of God's Word in a spiritually dim world. (3:11-18) 3. God uses our faithfulness in…
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipHonor the Lord - 1 Samuel 2:11-36
1. Honor the Lord in your calling. (2:11-21) 2. Dishonoring the Lord leads to disgrace. (2:22-34) 3. God will be honored by the promised priest. (2:35-36)
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipPraying Like Hannah - 1 Samuel 2:1-10
1. Connect God's particular work in your life to His character. (2:1-3) 2. Connect God's particular work in your life to His general work. (2:4-8) 3. Connect…
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipThe God of the Overlooked - 1 Samuel 1
1. God hears the overlooked. (1:1-16) 2. God remembers the overlooked. (1:17-20) 3. God uses the overlooked to bring redemption. (1:21-28)
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipThe Resurrection of Christ - Matthew 27:62-28:20
1. Believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. (27:62-28:6) 2. Proclaim the resurrection of Jesus Christ. (28:7-15) 3. Make disciples of the resurrection of…
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipThe Death of Christ - Matthew 27:27-61
1. King Jesus suffered and died in our place to bring salvation and resurrection.
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipDon't Skip the Ending - Colossians 4:2-18
1. Pray with others in mind. (Vs. 2-4) 2. Be wise towards others. (Vs. 5-6) 3. Minister alongside others. (Vs. 7-18)
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipNo Matter Your Role - Colossians 3:18-4:1 1
1. Serve God with future focused faith no matter your role in the world. (Vs. 3:18-4:1)
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipWhat Do You Seek? - Colossians 3:1-17
What Do You Seek? - Colossians 3:1-17 1. Seek Christ every day. (Vs. 3:1-4) 2. Seek Christ by killing sin. (Vs. 3:5-11) 3. Seek Christ by putting on Christ…
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipHold Fast to Christ - Colossians 2:16-23
1. Stand in the Savior, not the shadow. (Vs. 2:16-17) 2. Hold fast to the head to grow with God. (Vs. 2:18-19) 3. Listen to the Lord, not man. (Vs. 2:20-23)
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipWhat Does It Mean to Be in Christ? - Colossians 2:6-15
1. Being in Christ is a way of life. (Vs. 2:6-7) 2. Being in Christ is under constant threat. (V. 2:8) 3. Being in Christ is our spiritual status. (Vs. 2:9-15)
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipWhat Ministry Requires - Colossians 1:24-2:5
1. Ministry requires suffering. (V. 1:24) 2. Ministry requires making God known. (Vs. 1:25-29) 3. Ministry requires growing. (Vs. 2:1-5)
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipJesus the Reconciler - Colossians 1:15-23
1. Jesus is first. (Vs. 15-18) 2. Jesus will reconcile all things. (Vs. 19-22) 3. Jesus must stay first in our lives. (V. 23)
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipThree Things God Gives Us - Colossians 1:1-14
1. God has given us a new identity. (Vs. 1-2, 12-14) 2. God has given us a reason to rejoice. (Vs. 3-8) 3. God has given us a reason to pray. (Vs. 9-11)
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipThe day of Hope - Zephaniah 3
1. God’s judgment leads to correction. (Vs. 1-8) 2. God’s correction leads to transformation. (Vs. 9-13) 3. God’s transformation leads to peaceful joy. (Vs…
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipBe Humble Before the Day Comes - Zephaniah 2
1. Humble yourself before God and be restored. (v. 1-7) 2. Refuse to humble yourself before God and be desolated. (v. 8-15)
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipThe Sin God Judges - Zephaniah 1
1. God will judge those who worship both Jesus and other things. (Vs. 1-6) 2. God will judge those who ignore Jesus. (Vs. 7-13) 3. God will judge all sin. (Vs…
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipTrue and False Shepherds - Jeremiah 23 Dec. 28, 2025
True and False Shepherds - Jeremiah 23 1. False shepherds live ungodly lives, true shepherds live righteous lives. (Vs. 9-15) 2. False shepherds speak their…
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipChristmas in Luke - Luke 1:1-4
1. The virgin birth of Christ is a historical fact. (v. 1:1-2) 2. The historical fact of Christ's birth should encourage our faith. (v. 1:3-4)
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipChristmas in Matthew - Matthew 1:1-2:18
1. Jesus was born as the rightful savior and King (1:1-25). 2. Jesus should be worshipped as king (2:1-18).
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipChristmas in Mark - Mark 1:1-20
1. Jesus came to baptize in the Holy Spirit (v. 1-11). 2. Jesus came to proclaim the gospel (v. 12-14). 3. Jesus came to make disciples (v. 15-20).
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipChristmas in John
1. Jesus was born as true God. 2. Jesus was born as true light. 3. Jesus was born as true flesh.
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipHow to Understand Revelation - Revelation 22:6-21
1. Truly understanding Revelation means obeying it (22:6-11). 2. Truly understanding Revelation means preparing for it (22:12-15). 3. Truly understanding…
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipNew Jerusalem - Revelation 21:9-22:5
1. New Jerusalem will be filled with the glory of God (21:9-21). 2. New Jerusalem will be filled with the presence of God (21:22-27). 3. New Jerusalem will be…
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipThe New Heavens and the New Earth - Revelation 21:1-8
1. The new heavens and the new earth will be a restored and renewed old heaven and old earth (v. 1-2). 2. The new heavens and the new earth will be where God…
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipThe Final Exam at the White Throne - Revelation 20:11-15
1. Everyone will face God's judgment (v. 11-13). 2. Failure will lead to eternal death (v. 14-15). 3. Jesus is the only escape from judgment (v. 15).
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipThe Millennial Kingdom of Christ - Revelation 20:1-10
1. Satan will be restrained (v. 1-3). 2. Jesus will reign on the earth (v. 4-6). 3. Satan will be defeated once and for all (v. 7-10).
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipWhat We Know About Christ's Return - Revelation 19:11-21
1. Jesus will return in glory (v. 11-13). 2. Jesus will return in power (v. 14-16). 3. Jesus will return in victory (v. 17-21).
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipThe Woman and the Dragon - Revelation 12
1. Satan is a dragon who wages war on God and His people (v. 1-6).22:40 2. The Dragon is defeated by the cross (v. 7-12). 33:36 3. God protects His people from…
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipWhen Is It Wise to Give to the Poor? - Proverbs 19:17
Give generously to the poor (Prov 19:17) because to do so is giving generously to Jesus (Matthew 25:40) and because Jesus gave generously to us (Ephesians 2:8).
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipWhat Makes Christian Wisdom Christian? - Proverbs 1:7
1. Christian wisdom begins with the fear of God (Proverbs 1:7). 2. Christian wisdom culminates with Jesus (1 Corinthians 1:24, 30). 3. Christian wisdom must be…
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipThe Days that Count - Psalm 90
1. We can't count God's days (v. 1-2). 2. We can count our days (v. 3-12). 3. God can make our days count forever (v. 12-17).
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipMagnify the Lord - Psalm 8
1. Magnify God because of His name (v. 1, 9). 2. Magnify God because of His glory (v. 1-3). 3. Magnify God because He magnified us (v. 3-8).
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipDo You Love Jesus? - Psalm 116
1. We should have an attitude of love towards Jesus (v. 1-11). 2. We should act like we love Jesus (v. 12-19).
Tanglewood Bible FellowshipBiblical Prayer for Revival - Psalm 85
Pray for restoration based on what God has done in the past. (v. 1-3) Pray for restoration based on God's present Grace and Love. (v. 4-7) Pray for restoration…