Sermons by David Lucas

David loves Christ, loves his people and serves as Pastor of Valley Harvest. He moved to Chowchilla as a teenager where he met his wife, Wendy, whom he married in 1995. Together they are raising their household of seven. David started out pursuing a career in architecture, a path he followed for over a decade. During these years he always sensed that God was shaping him for greater ministry. In 2003, he surrendered his life to pursue a vocation in pastoral ministry. Since that time he has attended Gateway Seminary, earning a Diploma in Theology. David has a passion for seeing God’s Word change the lives of others, and he has a love for Chowchilla, where he has pastored since 2006.

David Lucas

Valley Harvest Church https://valley-harvest.org

The longer I live, the more confused the world appears to be about who God is and our place in His creation. Confusion is nothing new. From the very beginning, the enemy of truth has been sowing lies and questioning …

David Lucas

Valley Harvest Church https://valley-harvest.org

Over the next several weeks, we’re focusing intently on what Jesus teaches His disciples about the Holy Spirit. These chapters, John 14 through 16, record Jesus’ final conversation with His disciples before the cross. It’s Thursday night. Judas has already …

David Lucas

Valley Harvest Church https://valley-harvest.org

One of the most painful wounds a person can carry is the experience of being abandoned. It often begins early in life, sometimes when a parent walks away, other times when a caregiver is emotionally unavailable, even if physically present. …

David Lucas

Valley Harvest Church https://valley-harvest.org

“Spirituality” has become trendy in our culture. Pew Research reported last year that 7 out 10 Americans think of themselves as spiritual. Many people are seeking a deeper sense of meaning and purpose in their lives, finding spirituality as a …

David Lucas

Valley Harvest Church https://valley-harvest.org

Do you ever notice how quickly you check your phone when certain people text you? You could be in the middle of dinner, halfway through a chore, or just dozing off, and yet if that name pops up on your …

David Lucas

Valley Harvest Church https://valley-harvest.org

Praying to God can be difficult. When we manage to close our eyes and bow our head, our heart is already looking for the exit. It feels awkward and mechanical. Our mind races and are not sure what to say. …

David Lucas

Valley Harvest Church https://valley-harvest.org

There’s a quiet scene in a novel called Gilead, written as a long letter from an aging father to his young son. He knows he won’t live to see his son grow up, so he tries to leave behind more …

David Lucas

Valley Harvest Church https://valley-harvest.org

If you’ve ever had to walk through the grieving process, you know how mornings can hurt. Getting out of bed feels heavy. Your mind rehearses what you lost as you wonder if it was all a dream. The sorrow that …

David Lucas

Valley Harvest Church https://valley-harvest.org

It is still dark when they tie His hands. Jesus has already been tried by night, passed back and forth like a cursed object between Annas and Caiaphas. He has been spit on, slapped, mocked, and falsely accused. The rooster …