Sermons on 2 Samuel

Sermons on 2 Samuel

Isaiah  – Week 4

It is hard to imagine the prophesies in Isaiah being written 700 years before Jesus, but when a young Bedouin shepherd found a scroll of Isaiah in a cave near the Dead Sea, predating Jesus by 150 years, this was pretty sound proof that these prophecies were not added after the fact. By the time of Isaiah, the kingship of the nation was a wreck. How could God fulfill His promise to David; that Israel will have great rest forever…

Waiting Room – Joy

God gave King David a promise. God would establish a kingdom and on the throne will be a David’s son (⁠1 Chronicles 17:1-15⁠). David waited. He waited many years. In his humble poem (⁠Psalm 27⁠), from experience David states, “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let our heart take courage; wait for the Lord.” He wanted to honor God and build a temple, but God said no, that will be the task of his son (⁠1 Chronicles 17:16-27⁠). Still,…

The King – Part 12

2 Samuel 12:9Psalm 51:1-11Psalm 51:12-19Hebrews 12:1 God uses imperfect people Take sin seriously Repentance is a regular part of our life with God

The King – Part 11

2 Samuel 7:1-172 Samuel 7:18-29 When God says “no” often there is a greater “yes” God is fully committed to His promises even when we are not always fully committed to ours Worship is a response to God’s revelation

The King – Part 7

1 Samuel 22:1-22 Samuel 23:8-22 We need community Mighty people are not born, they are grown Our community changes us 2 Samuel 23:13-171 Corinthians 1:26-31

The King – Part 1

2 Samuel 23:1-7 5 Big Lessons that King David Teaches Us1. David teaches us about relating to God2. David teaches us about what it means to be a worshipper3. David teaches us about the need for a king who rules righteously4. David teaches us about Jesus5. David teaches us about facing troubles