The latter part of David’s life is marred by familial conflict, civil war, and national disaster, all kicked off by the way he dealt with two of his sons, Amnon and Absalom. What can we learn from this saga?
(Preaching on David. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 13, 2022.)
“Judgment” can be a touchy subject. Why is it so important in Christianity, and what does it actually mean?
(Preaching on last things. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 13, 2022.)
In the story of David and Bathsheba we see a classic example of how one temptation leading to one sin can lead to a series of bad and worse choices and sins. How do we break the cycle?
(Preaching on David. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 6, 2022.)
Everyone wants peace. What kind of peace does God promise through Jesus, and how can we discover it for ourselves?
(Preaching on Christian Character. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 6, 2022.)
Forgiveness is one of the most difficult Bible subjects. What does it mean to truly forgive, why is it so hard to do, and why is it so important?
(Preaching on important words concerning Christian character. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 30, 2022.)
What is humility, and what sorts of attitudes feel like humility, but aren’t? How should humility be expressed in our lives?
(Preaching on Christian character. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 23, 2022.)
The story of David and Saul’s remaining heir serves as a striking example of grace, both in the character of the giver and the nature of the recipient of grace. What does this story teach us about grace in our own lives?
(Preaching on David. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 16, 2022.)
What is mercy? Where does it come from, and how can we develop a sense of mercy in our lives? Most importantly, how can we practically be merciful?
(Preaching on words concerning Christian character. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 16, 2022.)
What does it mean to presume against God’s will, and what are the consequences for doing so? How did this manifest in the life of newly-crowned David?
(Preaching on the life of David. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 9, 2022.)
What is self-control? What does having self-control look like in the life of the Christian, and how can we learn to be controlled?
(Preaching on important Christian characteristics. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 9, 2022.)
Watts in the Word 