2 Samuel 19:9-40

David, returning from civil war, encounters people expressing their regrets: one for actions done in the past, another who was slandered, and a third who refuses a kind offer by the king. David once again points us to our Lord’s kindness to us and His restoring power.

2 Samuel 18-19:8

A reminder that the news we hear so often is a mixture of good and bad, that even in the best of circumstances joy is mixed with sorrow. The death of David’s son Absalom ends the strife of civil war, but grief overtakes gladness. Nevertheless, we have reason for a confident joy as we trust in the Man of Sorrows who is our reigning King.

Mark 10:17-31,46-52

In this sermon, Pastor Ferguson compares and contrasts two well-known stories – the rich young ruler and the healing of blind Bartimaeus. Both claimed to have faith, but in the end their faiths were revealed to have different perspectives and confidence in different people. This passage challenges us to consider the authenticity of our faith and to cry out to God once again, “Help my unbelief!”

2 Samuel 16:15 - 17:23

David’s prayer for Ahithophel’s counsel to Absalom to be turned to foolishness is answered. 2 Samuel 16:15-17:23 shows the tragic ends of those who reject God’s counsel and that the Ahithophels of the world cannot vanquish the armies of God.

2 Samuel 16:1-14

We see how words are used for smooth talk or trash talk, flattery or condemnation. In this passage, David is confronted by Ziba who lies to benefit from David’s circumstances, and then by Shimei who takes David’s disaster to heap greater denunciation upon the king. David’s response shows us our need to critique both acclaim and criticism.

2 Samuel 15

David’s sinful actions and passivity receive their rewards as Absalom mounts a revolt against his father, the king. 2 Samuel 15 is a sad picture as David flees Jerusalem.

2 Samuel 14

In this sermon, we see the continued downward spiral of David and his reign as the royal family refuses to own their own failures by manipulating one another to create an aura of reconciliation. 2 Samuel 14 is an eerie reminder of the games all families may play.

Mark 10:13-16

Looking at a passage where the disciples devalued children and where Jesus rebukes the disciples. He reminds them of the value of children in the kingdom of God and in the covenant community. He uses a childlike faith as an example of the faith we should all have.

Mark 10:1-12

In this sermon, we will examine Jesus’ words to the Pharisees on divorce. However, when we dig deeper into the spirit of what Jesus is saying, we realize that not only is Jesus speaking against divorce, but establishing the pattern for all marriages. Rather than congratulate ourselves for not being divorced, we must see that we all fall short of God’s perfect pattern for marriage and desperately need the saving grace of our spiritual bridegroom, Jesus Christ.

2 Samuel 13

In today's sermon we see the ongoing consequences of David’s sin as the sword cuts through David’s own house. In 2 Samuel 13, the horrific events of rape and murder remind us of our brokenness and need of God’s restoring grace.

2 Samuel 12:15b-25

In 2 Samuel 12:15b-25, the first consequence of David’s sin is realized. His child becomes ill and dies. Despite the agony of losing a child, God’s faithfulness to His promise is seen.

2 Samuel 12:1-15 - Grace That Shatters Isolation

In 2 Samuel 12:1-15, we witness God’s confrontation of David following his adultery and murder. There we see both repentance and the ongoing consequences of sin begin to be spelled out.