In this sermon, pastor Matt considers the purpose and permanence of God’s covenant with David, reminding us that the church of God is secure for the throne of his Christ endures. The good news is that in Jesus Christ, God has kept every one of his covenant promises, and those who belong to God’s exalted […]
In this sermon, Pastor Keith reminds us that before we question God’s providence, we remember His promise. From Psalm 89:1–18, we see that even in seasons of darkness and disappointment, God’s steadfast love and faithfulness remain unshaken. His covenant, His power, and His people all testify that He has not failed. Through Christ, the true […]
In this sermon, pastor Matt concludes our sermon series on 1-2 Samuel and shows us that the king we need most is one who can save us from God’s wrath. We need a king who can satisfy the righteous anger of God that burns against us for our sin, who will let the holy hand […]
At the heart of the epilogue to the books of Samuel are two poems: David’s song of praise and David’s last words. But after this, the author includes a detailed list of “the names of the mighty men whom David had” (v. 8). The deliverance God provides for his people is accomplished not only by […]
In this sermon, Pastor Keith reminds us that because of God’s eternal covenant we can flourish under His righteous King. David’s lasting last words point us to Jesus, the true Anointed One, whose rule brings light, life, and lasting renewal. Under His reign, God’s people find secure confidence in His Word, renewed vitality in His […]
In the first part of this psalm, we heard David sing that Yahweh moved heaven and earth to rescue him. In the central section, we learned that this was because Yahweh delighted in David and his righteousness. Now, in the final section, the emphasis shifts from deliverance to dominion. It’s not just that Yahweh saves […]
2 Samuel 22 can be divided into five sections. The first two describe David’s praise to God for his deliverance (1-20), while the last two sections describe David’s praise to God for his dominion (32-51). In the central section (21-31) we find two paragraphs that explain the reasons why God was pleased to give deliverance […]
This poem, which contains the words of Psalm 18, is not only part of the epilogue but is a Spirit-inspired commentary to the books of 1-2 Samuel. It gives the proper perspective we need to understand the gospel according to David. In this sermon, pastor Matt reminds us that our God moves heaven and earth […]
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.
