This week’s sermon is entitled “David’s Song,” and is from [esvignore]2 Samuel 22[/esvignore]. Its a good “meat and potatoes” kind of message – filled with nutrition for our souls but not necessarily a hammer blow to the conscience. We will enjoy hearing great praise in this third of six sections that comprise the epilogue of the reign of King David, which means…

This week’s preaching comes from[esvignore]2 Samuel 21:15-22[/esvignore]. This is the second story of six found in the epilogue at the end of the book of Samuel. In this rather sad picture of mighty David, now weary in his older years, we will find the old warrior needs a little help. Six fingered men and giants from our old pals the Philistines are…

Our sermon is taken from [esvignore]2 Samuel 21:1-14[/esvignore]. This is a particularly disturbing text that challenges us to look upon the concept of atonement for sin. It is not a pleasant sight. Our message will encourage us to be quiet and reverent as we behold the cross of Christ in the scriptures. I pray that we are all stirred to fear the…

Our sermon covers [esvignore]2 Samuel 20[/esvignore], a very sad chapter that closes out the narrative of the Kingdom up through David’s reign. Everything in [esvignore]chapters 21-24[/esvignore] is epilogue, things that happened during David’s reign and not chronological. We find that there isn’t much difference under the Kings than what Israel experienced under the Judges, at least so far. This sad truth prompts…

Our message is taken from [esvignore]2 Samuel 19:8b-44[/esvignore]. King David returns, but it is not the triumphant return of a King that we might hope for. In fact, the nation is divided and bickering. David’s management of the delicate politics of the situation leaves us unsatisfied. We long for a better king and a unified kingdom. This is by design, of course.…

Our sermon is taken from a large section of scripture, [esvignore]2 Samuel 18:1-19:8[/esvignore]. I pray that we will see some powerful lessons in this sad section of scripture. Absalom dies, David fails to properly act, and Joab is the only one who knew what had to be done, even if it meant violating an order. David had a form of love but…

Our sermon is entitled The Plan that Counts and is taken from [esvignore]2 Samuel 17[/esvignore]. Here we find a chapter of tense political maneuvering and a bit of a spy story as Hushai and Ahithophel each give their counsel to the usurper, Absalom. We will learn some things about the certainty of God’s plans, and while its a very simple lesson we…

Our sermon is entitled Friends and Traitors and comes from [esvignore]2 Samuel 16:15-23[/esvignore]. We will see Hushai again, doing what David sent him to do, and then we’ll witness a gross and wicked act by Ahithophel against God and David. Ahithophel is the Judas of the Old Testament. Our themes will center on betrayal and the one who does not betray. We…

Our message comes from [esvignore]2 Samuel 16:1-14[/esvignore]. Here we find David still fleeing from Jerusalem ahead of his usurping Son, Absalom. When we last were with David, he met some friends along the way. This time, he will meet some enemies. It is largely a narrative that moves the story along and provides groundwork for David’s thoughts and actions later on in…