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Slaying the Giants 2 Samuel 21:15-22

3/28/2023

I. Intro Big Idea: The One who is in us is greater than the one who is in the world. 1 John 4:4
II. Exhausted
A. In our weakness, we are strong. Genesis 6:4; 2 Samuel 21:15-17; Psalm 46:10
III. Another Battle
A. Our enemy is relentless. 2 Samuel 21:18-19; 1 Chronicles 20:5; 1 Peter 5:8
IV. They Fell
A. God is pleased to rescue us. 2 Samuel 21:20-22; Colossians 2:13-15
V. Resist
A. Surrender to God, overcome our enemy. Psalm 110:1; 2 Corinthians 10:4 Ephesians 6:10-12; James 4:7

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Vengeance and Mercy 2 Samuel 21:1-14

3/28/2023

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I. Intro Big Idea: Deliverance comes through our representative Savior.
II. Famine and Battles
1. When in doubt, seek the LORD. 2 Samuel 21:1
2. There are consequences to self-serving zeal. Joshua 9:1-27; 2 Samuel 21:2-3
3. Sin requires atonement. Genesis 9:5; 2 Samuel 21:4-6; Hebrews 10:4
4. The wages of sin is death. 2 Samuel 21:7-9; Matthew 5:22; Romans 6:23a
5. Sacrifice is ugly because sin is ugly. 2 Samuel 21:10
6. God honors faithfulness. 2 Samuel 21:11-14
III. Atonement
A. Realize we need a representative. Hebrews 7:27; 9:14
B. Be at one with God. Romans 3:25-26

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A Better Sacrifice (2 Samuel 20:1-26)

3/28/2023

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I. Intro Big Idea: Genuine unity must be centered on the sacrifice of Christ.
II. Troublemaker
A. Factions occur. 2 Samuel 20:1-2
B. We all fall short of God’s glory. 2 Samuel 20:4-5; Romans 3:23
III. A Dagger
A. David’s forces unified under him. 2 Samuel 20:6-7
B. Joab eliminated his competition. 2 Samuel 20:8-13
IV. Besieged
A. It’s good to seek terms. 2 Samuel 20:14-17
B. Joab wanted peace. 2 Samuel 20:18-21; Matthew 5:22; John 16:33; Romans 5:1
V. Wise Advice
A. God has given a man for us. 2 Samuel 20:22; Luke 11:45-53
B. Be reinstated in Christ. 2 Samuel 20:23-25; Romans 8:1

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Return of the King 2 Samuel 19:9-43

3/14/2023

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I. Intro Big Idea: Our King restores us to a greater kingdom. John 1:3
II. Rule Over Us
A. David had to win the peace. 2 Samuel 19:9-10
B. David sought to be a peacemaker. 2 Samuel 19:11-15a
III. On Oath A. There’s no unity without genuine repentance. 2 Samuel 16:5-14; 19:15b-20; 1 John 1:6-7
B. There’s no unity without forgiveness. 2 Samuel 19:21-23; Matthew 18:22
IV. Your Servant A. Unity begins when we put the King first. 2 Samuel 16:1-4;19:24-30; 1 Corinthians 3:1-15
B. Our generous fellowship shows we know the King. 2 Samuel 17:27-29; 19:31-39; Matthew 25:40; Luke 16:9
V. Our King A. No one owns the King. 2 Samuel 19:40-43
B. There will be unity in our King. Philippians 2:9-11; Revelation 5:5,9

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