In this sermon, Pastor Keith examines Joab’s scheme, Absalom’s return, and David’s hesitant kiss, exposing the tragic results of manipulated mercy, sentimentalism, and unresolved sin. Through a fake parable, a forced return, false beauty, and a feeble kiss, we see that every shortcut to peace—without repentance and justice—only results in greater division. Pastor Keith urges […]

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In this sermon, Pastor Keith expounds the tragic aftermath of Amnon’s sin and David’s silence, resulting in Absalom’s vengeful murder of his brother. He exposes the fallacy of revenge without righteousness. We are exhorted to entrust judgment to the Lord rather than taking matters into our own hands, and to wait for a King who […]

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An Outrageous Fool (2 Samuel 13:1-22)

In this sermon, pastor Keith looks at the consequences of King David’s sin, found in the tragic story of Amnon and Tamar, and exposes the destructive and disgusting nature of sin. We learn about Amnon’s untamed desire and Jonadab’s deceit which leads to a disgraceful and outrageous act that is left unresolved and leaves the […]

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In this sermon, pastor Keith preaches that the Lord gives us victory through his King. Yet because God’s history in the Old Testament is also his prophecy concerning his Christ, this passage ultimately points us to the victory, the trophies, and the sovereignty of King Jesus and his church.

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In this sermon, Pastor Keith examines David’s failed attempt to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, during which Uzzah, having disregarded God’s holiness, is struck down for touching the untouchable. Pastor Keith argues that our Holy God must be approached according to His way and points out that God faithfully provided the way […]

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The Blessing of Peace (John 14:27)

For our 2024 Advent sermon series, we will consider the four blessings traditionally associated with each week of Advent: Hope, Love, Joy, and Peace, and we will do so using the Gospel of John. In this sermon, pastor Keith considers John 14:27 and reminds us that we do not have to be afraid because Jesus […]

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The Wise, the Fool and the Angry (1 Samuel 25)

In this sermon, Pastor Keith traces Nabal’s foolish response to David, David’s rash response to Nabal, Abigail’s wise response to David, and David’s faithful response to Abigail to show us that God grants us restraining grace for our faithful response. By the way of contrast with David, Pastor Keith points to great David’s greater Son […]

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In this sermon on Psalm 34, pastor Keith examines David’s response to God’s deliverance from Gath and encourage us to taste and see God’s goodness by seeking God’s help, looking to God in His promises, crying out to God in prayers and fearing God by living to please Him in Christ. He shows us how […]

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