A Spiraling King | Brian Sorgenfrei

 Scripture Reference: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

It’s revealing that the name of God is almost completely absent in this dark chapter of David’s life. Instead of reflecting the generous and loving heart of God, David commits heinous sin. It’s a window into the workings of sin. When your chief goal is to avoid being caught rather than enjoy being forgiven, you will never have true security.

Sermon Points:

  • The Setting (vv. 1-2)
  • The Spiral (vv. 1-27)
  • The Displeasure (v. 27)

Pleasures Forevermore | Les Newsom

Scripture Reference: Psalm 16

Peter’s first sermon on Pentecost is preached from Psalm 16, a Psalm that he says actually looks forward to Jesus resurrection. But the preoccupation of the Psalm is with finding ultimate joy in God’s presence. How are they connected?

Sermon Points:

  • The Experience of Pleasure
  • The Location of Pleasure
  • The Fulfillment of Pleasure

A King Of Kindness | Brian Sorgenfrei

Scripture Reference: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

In the timetable of the Scriptures, shortly after David receives God’s overwhelming covenant promises, the king looks to display covenant kindness to another person. David makes a man named Mephibosheth the object of his kindness and lavish generosity. The freedom and security that Mephibosheth finds as the recipient of the king’s undeserved favor is a window into the freedom and security we long for found in Jesus Christ.

Sermon Points:

  1. The King’s Kindness Goes to the “Unlikely” (vv. 1-3)
  2. The King’s Kindness Gives a New Identity (vv. 7-11)
  3. The King’s Kindness Gives a Transforming Security (vv. 8, 13)

A King For All Humanity | Les Newsom

Scripture Reference: 2 Samuel 7:1-16

The Covenant that God makes for David has some of the most foundational truths about God’s relationship with his people that when you study it, it breaks on you with such joy when you see Jesus as “great David’s greater Son.”

Sermon Points:

  • Provision from God, not for God
  • A House for David, not for God
  • An Eternal Line, not a Temporary One