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 […]
In this sermon on Pentecost Sunday, guest preacher Josh Jenkins (from Del Cerro Baptist Church in La Mesa, CA) looks at the second half of David’s psalm of repentance, reminding us that the goal of true repentance is not merely forgiveness or restoration, but transformation. And this transformation is only made possible by the gospel […]
In this sermon, pastor Mitch considers David’s response to being confronted by Nathan in Psalm 51 and reminds us that repentance is the way to life for both ruined and redeemed sinners. The only way out of humanity’s downward spiral into sin begins with repentance, for this is where God in Christ has promised to […]
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, […]
