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, […]
In this sermon, pastor Joel reminds us that, through tragedy and triumph, God faithfully provides for his beloved people. God faithfulness in the past guarantees his faithfulness in the future, and even in the heartbreak of the “not yet” we can cling to the promises of resurrection and new creation.
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.
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 […]
