Mike Harrelson - The Danger of Drift

Mike Harrelson - February 15th 2026 Drift is quiet — but repentance restores joy and sends us back on mission. This week, Mike walks us through the life of King David (2 Samuel 11–12; Psalm 51; Revelation 2), exposing the subtle danger of spiritual drift. Like a surfer slowly carried away from the lifeguard tower, drift rarely feels dramatic — it’s gradual, quiet, and often disguised as comfort, busyness, or even religious activity. Mike shows how David’s greatest failure didn’t begin with adultery or murder — it began with absence. He stayed home when kings went to war. From there, one quiet compromise led to devastating consequences that affected everyone around him. Drift is never private. But the story doesn’t end there. Through Psalm 51, we hear what real repentance sounds like — confession, humility, a broken spirit, and a desperate plea: “Restore the joy of your salvation to me.” David models that restoration begins not with activity, but with a humble heart. When joy is restored, mission follows. The message closes with a powerful reminder from Revelation 2: Jesus calls His people to remember, repent, and return to their first love. Our hope is not in drifting less — it is in fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Son of David, who never drifted and now intercedes for us. As a church stepping intentionally into mission (including Alpha), this sermon asks two honest questions: How’s your joy? And, Who in your life is God pursuing — and how can you join Him? Learn more about our church: https://restoredtemecula.church Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restoredtemecula and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restoredtemecula #KingAndHisKingdom #SpiritualDrift #Psalm51 #David #Repentance #Mission #Alpha #RestoredTemecula Share this message with someone who needs to hear it. Chapters (00:00:00) - Wonders Welcome(00:00:46) - Prayer for the Day(00:02:00) - David's drift(00:06:36) - What is Spiritual Drift?(00:11:01) - David's Fall From Grace(00:17:01) - 3. Drift affects those around me(00:22:25) - David Was Absurdly Held Accountable in the Season(00:28:48) - Psalm 51: What Does God Want From Me?(00:34:26) - David drifted away from the joy of his salvation(00:35:21) - God Rescued David(00:40:46) - God's love for Ephesus(00:43:30) - Revelation 2:2-5(00:47:10) - Mission Week 6(00:50:42) - Enjoying the Mission(00:53:44) - God's Prayer for Those Who Are Drift In This Season