Confessing Historic Reformation Christianity: Salvation by Grace Alone, Through Faith Alone, in Christ Alone, Founded on Scripture Alone, for the Glory of God Alone.

Sermons on God's Deliverance

The Mighty Men

Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 23:8-39 Theme: The grace of the Lord to deliver His people from their enemies empowered the servants of David to accomplish amazing feats for the king whom they loved.  Structure/points: As 2 Samuel continues to summarize how God worked through David’s reign, Scripture reminds us that David was not an island who stood above all others and needed…

O Absalom, My Son, My Son!

Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 18:19-19:8a Theme:  David’s inappropriate grief for Absalom’s death shamed both God and man by his rejection of the salvation that had been accomplished for him.  Structure/points:  The news of Absalom’s defeat was good news, for it meant that David had been rescued by the Lord from his enemies.  But given David’s explicit orders to deal gently with Absalom, how…