In this sermon, pastor Matt reminds us that the Lord’s faithful servants will overcome every threat to the kingdom. No matter how strong our enemy appears to be, we stand in the victory of Christ and the power of his might as we bear witness to his saving reign.
In this sermon, pastor Matt reminds us of a sobering truth: the tragedy of sin demands the tragedy of atonement. Covenant-breaking requires blood-shedding. But we’ll also see that the gospel of Jesus transforms this tragedy into something glorious, bringing living hope out of despair.
The story of Sheba’s rebellion, in many ways, repeats what we’ve seen repeatedly throughout the books of Samuel. There’s division and rebellion; there’s deception and vengeance. But the conclusion subtly reminds us once again that this is God’s story, and he is always at work. In this sermon, pastor Matt shows us that no matter […]
In this sermon, pastor Matt reminds us that those who receive God’s king will be received by his grace. And the return of this king is ultimately meant to point us to the return of the King, Jesus Christ, and the salvation that awaits those who are eagerly waiting for him.
David has fallen. There is nowhere left for him to go except the grave. And that is exactly what Israel’s king deserves for his sin against God. He is a “son of death.” He had despised the word of Yahweh. Therefore, Yahweh rightly judged David. But with the word of judgment came a word of […]
As we continue on with the fall of David in 2 Samuel 12, it should be no surprise to find that after taking Uriah’s wife, and trying to cover it up with the “fig leaves” of Uriah’s death, Yahweh now comes to David. And just like he came to Adam and Eve, he come to […]
In this sermon, pastor Matt continues to look at David’s tragic fall and reminds us that no sin can be hidden from god’s sight. Despite every attempt to cover up our selfish and rebellious choices, our omniscient God searches and knows all hearts
In this sermon, pastor Matt reminds us that even great kings like David fall like Adam. No one is immune from temptations to sin, and those who think they are standing strong must take care lest they fall. But because God is faithful, our sin does not have to have the last word.
In this sermon, pastor Matt shows us that to reject God’s kindness is to receive his severity. Those who refuse to respond to Christ with loyal love, but choose to continue in defiant unbelief, will only have themselves to blame when he comes to defeat his enemies.
In this sermon on Easter Sunday pastor Matt considers the story of David’s lovingkindness to Mephibosheth and shows us that God’s covenant love seats the unworthy at his table. Our God delights to lavish the riches of his grace up on his enemies that we might enjoy communion with him as part of his family, […]
As we conclude our time in this mountain peak passage in the OT, we see David’s response to God’s word. In this sermon, pastor Matt shows us that the right response to the word of God is humble praise and expectant prayer. Great grace compels great gratitude, and rejoicing in God’s covenant promises will ignite […]
In this sermon, pastor Matt continues to unpack God’s covenant with David, reminding us again that God’s gracious promises to his chosen king guarantee a glorious future for his people. And the good news is that Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of all these promises because he is the Son of David, the Builder of […]
In this sermon, pastor Matt shows how God’s king brings the blessing of God’s rule to his people. This is the good news of the kingdom. And like David, we too must humble ourselves before the King of kings and recognize the place where he belongs—enthroned over our lives as the source of our joy.
In this sermon, pastor Matt reminds us that God goes before his people to give them the victory through Christ. Despite relentless opposition from the enemy, we can rejoice in the gospel of his exalted king, trusting our God to always lead us in triumph until his kingdom comes on earth as in heaven
In 2 Samuel 5, the king whom Samuel had anointed years before to replace Saul is finally recognized as the rightful king over all Israel. David, the man whom God chose for himself, after his own heart, is exalted and enthroned. As always, we’ll find that this story, like the whole story of Israel, anticipates […]
