Sermons from March 2018
12 Even Good Kings Struggle (2Sam 11-12, 18-19, 1Chr 22, 29, Ps 23, 32, 51)
Sermon Outline Introduction David, a chosen but sinful King We have high hopes as we leave Saul’s reign. (2Sam 9:9-10) BUT…David is a sinful man, like you and I. (1Chr 27, 2Sam 18-19) David Didn’t lead his Nation to War (2Sam 11:1) David struggled with Lust and pursued Adultery (2Sam 11:2-4) APPLICATION: When you tire of the fight, you are in danger of great spiritual battles and defeat. David Sought to Cover up his sin Lying Trickery (2Sam 11:13) Murder…
11 The Heart Matters (1Samuel 16-17)
Sermon Outline The Heart Matters (Prov 20:5, 2Chr 16:9, Jer 17:9, Mt 15:8) God’s Heart of Patience Misconceptions I’ve had Saul ruled a short time before being rejected 1st: History in the OT texts is meant to give us God’s view on things, not necessarily a chronology of things. 2nd: Translation difficulties. (1Sam 13:1, Acts 13:21) God was patient with Saul (Ex 34:6, Judg 21:25) Application: This should give us hope. David’s Heart for God Saul’s Rejection & David’s…
10 We Need a Real King! (1Samuel 1-15)
A special emphasis upon 1Sam 2:1-10 as a framework for understanding 1Samuel. Sermon outline Review of Judges Hannah’s Prayer Thanksgiving and Praise (1Sam 2:1-2) Hannah’s suffering and the problems with people How we hurt people for things they can’t change (1Sam 1:1-7) Hannah’s Petition of God (1Sam 1:10-11, 2:21) Warning to the Arrogant and Proud (1Sam 2:3-8a) Eli’s House to Fall (1Sam 2:23-29, 4:1-18) Saul’s Kingship lost (1Sam 8:5-8, 10:23-24) Other Kings leave much to be…
9 Faith of a Foreign Woman (Ruth)
Sermon Outline Introduction Elimelech’s sin Yet, this story begins with an account of one man who fled the promised land and went to live in the country of Israel’s enemies Interesting historical information (Ruth 1:1): Time of judges (Judges 21:25, Ruth 1:1) Man of Judah leaves for Moab (Num 22-24, 25:1-2) Famine is in the land All the men die (Ruth 1:3, 5, 2:22) Ruth’s Loyalty to Naomi and God The story’s first twist – Orpah leaves (Ruth…