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David’s Friends in the Struggle Proverbs 17:17 “A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity.” After David’s sin with Bathsheba and as Absalom tried to take over the kingdom David was in need of faithful and true friends. He was aided by them in his trials and they provide us a unique…

What Went Wrong? One evening David got up from his bed and strolled around on the roof of the palace. From the roof he saw a woman bathing—a very beautiful woman. So David sent someone to inquire about her, and he said, “Isn’t this Bathsheba, daughter of Eliam and wife of Uriah the Hethite?” David sent…

We’re going to do something radical this morning. For the first Sunday of the New Year, we’re going to hop back into 2 Samuel where we left off before “Christmas in Isaiah.” We’ve got a lot of ground to cover, but there’s some good news: we’re going to read a lot of Bible this morning. What’s better…

Facing the Consequences of Sin Psalm 32 and Psalm 51 reiterated David’s sin and contrition 2 Samuel 12 Summary: The story of David's sin and the consequences he faced after being confronted by Nathan the prophet for his adultery with Bathsheba and the murder of Uriah. Application: This passage reminds…

Today we are wrapping up this six part study of the Good News called, “Life in 6 Words.” We get these six words by using the word “Gospel” as an acrostic. As a way of review, let’s walk through these six words one final time… G - God created us to be with Him. ( Genesis 1-2 ) O - Our sins separate us…

The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Introduction We need to learn from the experiences of others. In 2003, a 27-year-old outdoorsman - Aron Ralston - embarked on a solo canyoneering adventure in Utah’s Blue John Canyon. His passion for adventure and his belief in his own abilities led him deep into the rugged wilderness, seeking the thrill…

Your sin may not be David's sin, but it is just as serious and consequential.

1 Kings 1:1-31 Review 1 Sarah lived one hundred and twenty-seven years; these were the years of the life of Sarah. Summary of The Torah Portion: 1 Now Abraham was old, well advanced in age; and the Lord had blessed Abraham in all things. Old Well Advanced in Age This is the main center of the Halftarah.…

In the spring when kings march out to war, David sent Joab with his officers and all Israel. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah, but David remained in Jerusalem. One evening David got up from his bed and strolled around on the roof of the palace. From the roof he saw a woman bathing—a very…

Who Will Go for Us? The arrival of Jesus, the Messiah of Israel, is the fulcrum upon which God’s plan for the restoration of Eden tilts toward realization. He is the center of the biblical epic. Even though someone reading the Bible straight through has to wade 3/4s of the way into it before encountering…

2 Samuel 11-12 David has now conquered become king of the land, he has been approved of God; he has kept his word; he has received the Davidic Covenant; he has defeated his enemies; he has helped his friends and foes alike. He has done all that he could to care for the things of God. He has seen much…

Ezra 10:1–17 1 Now when Ezra had prayed, and when he had confessed, weeping and casting himself down before the house of God, there assembled unto him out of Israel a very great congregation of men and women and children: for the people wept very sore. 2 And Shechaniah the son of Jehiel, one of the sons…

Weak, failing and Repenting: David a Man of God 2 Samuel 11-12 : More Focus on Psalm 51 15 Ja kirjeessä hän kirjoitti näin: “Pankaa Uuria eturintaan, kiivaimpaan taisteluun, ja vetäytykää takaisin hänen luotaan, että hänet lyötäisiin kuoliaaksi”. 18 Sillä ei sinulle kelpaa teurasuhri, sen minä kyllä…

Introduction: Welcome/Prayer (Text) 2 Samuel 10 Explain title - Play the Man It will be evident with the testimony I read near the end of the message It is an older expression, simply meaning to “be brave/strong”, “play the part”… “rise to the challenge/situation” Now the events of chapter 10, are first…

There will always be consequences for sin, but how will you use the consequences to grow?

How should we deal with secret sin?

OCTOBER IS PREGNANCY & INFANT LOSS AWARENESS MONTH Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month was first declared by President Ronald Reagan on October 15, 1988. On that day he said: “When a child loses his parent, they are called an orphan. When a spouse loses her or his partner, they are called a widow…

Joseph reaches a breaking point and must reveal himself to his brothers. 4 So Joseph said to his brothers, “Come near to me, please.” And they came near. And he said, “I am your brother, Joseph, whom you sold into Egypt. 5 And now do not be distressed or angry with yourselves because you sold me here,…

1 In the spring of the year, the time when kings go out to battle, David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel. And they ravaged the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But David remained at Jerusalem. Chose to step away from the front lines. 2 It happened, late one afternoon, when David arose…

Over the years I have had the pleasure of getting to know singer and songwriter Danny Oertli. One of the things I have noticed about many of the songs he writes is that they stem from life events he has gone through. When you understand the events and details of his life you have a new appreciation for…

When we see God for Who He is we will love as He loves Yamim Noraim Days of Rejoicing or Days of Judgement ? Story of the merciful professor. His love and mercy changed me forever. I never cheated on a test again. Haven’t we all experienced something like that? Our greatest memories were Some of our…

The explanation lies in their response after they were confronted. Saul rationalizes, and David confesses. What a blessing it is to know we are redeemed today. Released from the penalty of our sin by the payment Christ made with His own blood. Redemption is exactly what we will see today, as we enter…

“The hinge of history is on the door of a Bethlehem stable.” — Ralph W. Sockman The Bible tells one big story. It’s God’s story, and it is the central story of the universe. What does this illustration represent? This might be the most amazing data picture you see in a lifetime! It shows the 63,779 cross-references…

Every year since the birth of our boys, Molly has bought a Christmas ornament for them to hang on the Christmas tree. After our boys got married, she buys for their wives and now for the grandkids. And each ornament she buys reflects something about their lives and interests. She has already given them…