Sermons by Pastor Ken Gray (Page 3)

2 Samuel 17:1-14 “Fear, Flattery & Insecurity” The advice of Ahithophel to Absalom was wise and set the stage for successfully defeating king David. Ahithophel also advised Absalom to allow him to take 12,000 men and pursue David that very …

2 Samuel 16:15-23 “Effective or Godly Advice?” Absalom enters Jerusalem with the majority of Israel and Ahithophel on his side. Also Hushai, the advisor David sent back as an inside man, came to Absalom pretending to support him. “Absalom said …

2 Samuel 16:5-14 “Hearing God in Our Opposition” As David left Jerusalem a descendent of Saul named Shimei came cursing him. He threw stones at David and his servants while he was surrounded by all his mighty men. Shimei cursed …

2 Samuel 16:1-4 “True Loyalty or Personal Ingratiation?” After getting beyond the summit, David is met by Ziba, Mephibosheth’s servant, with donkeys and supplies. Ziba then explains he has brought them to support the king and his household. “Then the …

2 Samuel 15:30-37 “Humility & Dependence in Darkness” “And David went up the ascent of the Mount of Olives, and wept as he went, and his head was covered and walked barefoot. Then all the people who were with him …

2 Samuel 15:1-29 “God’s Will or Our Ambition?” “Now it came about after this that Absalom provided for himself a chariot and horses and fifty men as runners before him.” (1) We see Absalom creating a false perception of having …

2 Samuel 14:21-33 “Intimidation & Unhealthy Leaders” Joab persuaded David to allow Absalom to return to Jerusalem but employed a story to manipulate his emotions. Absalom was highly thought of: “Now in all Israel was no one as handsome as …

2 Samuel 14:1-20 “Prophetic Word or Manipulation?” “Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart was inclined toward Absalom.” (1) So Joab concocted a scheme using a wise woman to generate influence on David to return Absalom …

2 Samuel 13:20-39 “Hatred & Bitterness Kills” “Now when King David heard of all these matters, he was angry. But Absalom did not speak to Amnon either good or bad; for Absalom hated Amon because he had violated his sister …

2 Samuel 13:1-19 “Love Sick or Lust Driven?” Absalom, David’s son, had a beautiful sister named Tamar who was loved by David’s oldest son Amnon. “Amnon was so frustrated because of his sister Tamar that he made himself ill, for …