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Genuine Mourning (2 Samuel 18:19-19:8)

2/27/2023

I. Intro
Big Idea: The good news is that we can mourn in Christ, and therefore be blessed. Matthew 5:4
II. Take the News A. Bad news ultimately precedes good news. 2 Samuel 18:19-20
B. Consider the recipient. 2 Samuel 18:21-23
III. Safe? A. Sometimes the messenger doesn’t bring the message we want. 2 Samuel 18:24-27
B. David felt the weight of his failure. 2 Samuel 12:10, 18:28-33; 1 Timothy 1:12-17
IV. Mourning A. Healthy mourning includes self-control. 2 Samuel 19:1-4; John 11:33-36
B. In mourning we can grow in love. 2 Samuel 19:5-6
V. The King Got Up A. God knows our grief. 2 Samuel 19:7
B. Our lives and deaths have meaning. 2 Samuel 19:8; 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

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Monumental Ruin (2 Samuel 17:24-18:18)

2/20/2023

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I. Intro
Big Idea: God desires to make us monuments of His grace.
II. The Battle 1. Who you associate with matters. 2 Samuel 17:24-26; 2 Corinthians 6:14
2. What goes around comes around. 2 Samuel 9:4; 17:27-29
3. It’s good to know your limits. 2 Samuel 18:1-4a
4. Compassion isn’t weakness. 2 Samuel 18:4b-5
5. Experience matters. 2 Samuel 18:6-8
6. Pride disgraces. 2 Samuel 18:9; 1 Timothy 6:19; Hebrews 9:27
7. Our sin will find us out. 2 Samuel 18:10-13; 1 King 2:5-6
8. Pride disgraces, but grace delivers. Deuteronomy 21:22-23; 2 Samuel 18:14-15; Galatians 3:13
9. Whoever finds their life will lose it. 2 Samuel 18:16-17; Matthew 10:39a
10. Everyone leaves a legacy. 2 Samuel 18:18
III. Better Monuments 1. Whoever loses their life for Christ’s sake will find it. Matthew 10:39b
2. Leave a legacy through learning to honor in Christ. Roman 12:10; Ephesians 6:1-3

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Flattery and Curses (2 Samuel 16:1-14)

2/4/2023

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I. Intro Big Idea: Because God doesn’t treat us as our sins deserve, we can respond to challenges in ways that honor Him. Psalm 103:8-12
II. Waiting to Meet Him A. Ziba wanted to be the boss. 2 Samuel 16:1-2
B. David judged without evidence. 2 Samuel 16:3-4
III. Cursed A. Shimei’s bitterness led to mindless behavior. 2 Samuel 16:5-6; Matthew 15:18
B. We must weigh the validity of people’s claims. 2 Samuel 16:7-8
IV. This Dead Dog A. In his humiliation David found strength. 2 Samuel 16:9-10; 1 Timothy 6:19
B. In his humiliation David remembered God’s promise. 2 Samuel 16:11-12; Hebrews 11:1
V. Refreshed A. Trust in God’s justice. 2 Samuel 16:13; 19:18-20; 1 King 2:8-46; Romans 12:19
B. Trust God to be your shield. 2 Samuel 16:14; Psalm 3:3

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Conspiracy (2 Samuel 15:1-37)

2/4/2023

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I. Intro Big Idea: Our worst nightmares can prepare us for God’s greater dream.
II. Stole the Hearts A. Absalom made empty promises. 2 Samuel 15:1-4
B. Absalom offered false humility. 2 Samuel 15:5-9
III. Escape A. Absalom deceived the people. 2 Samuel 15:10-13
B. David acted like a good shepherd. 2 Samuel 15:14-18
IV. Toward the Wilderness A. David was still God’s man. 2 Samuel 15:19-22
B. David gained courage by honoring God. 2 Samuel 15:23-29
V. Return A. A better King would return to Jerusalem. 2 Samuel 15:30-31
B. Trust God’s counsel. 2 Samuel 15:32-37

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A False Prodigal (2 Samuel 14:1-33)

2/4/2023

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I. Intro Big Idea: God’s justice and grace are perfect.
II. Troubling A. People can be desperate for peace. 2 Samuel 14:1-3; Jeremiah 6:13-14
B. David extended the King’s pardon. 2 Samuel 14:4-11
III. Favor A. David practiced expedience. 2 Samuel 14:12-17
B. David practiced cheap grace. 2 Samuel 14:18-24
IV. Appearance A. It’s easy to value appearance over substance. 2 Samuel 14:25-27
B. Giftedness without character is dangerous. 2 Samuel 14:28-30
V. Before the King A. Our King sees us. 2 Samuel 14:31-32
B. Our King summons us. 2 Samuel 14:33

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*The sermon video will be available after Sunday. To watch live on Sunday morning, visit
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SERMONS

Genuine Mourning (2 Samuel 18:19-19:8)

Monumental Ruin (2 Samuel 17:24-18:18)

Flattery and Curses (2 Samuel 16:1-14)

Conspiracy (2 Samuel 15:1-37)

A False Prodigal (2 Samuel 14:1-33)

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SERMONS

​Genuine Mourning (2 Samuel 18:19-19:8)

​Monumental Ruin (2 Samuel 17:24-18:18)

Flattery and Curses (2 Samuel 16:1-14)

​Conspiracy (2 Samuel 15:1-37)

​A False Prodigal (2 Samuel 14:1-33)

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Categories

Genuine Mourning (2 Samuel 18:19-19:8)

Monumental Ruin (2 Samuel 17:24-18:18)

Conspiracy (2 Samuel 15:1-37)

A False Prodigal (2 Samuel 14:1-33)