Sermons on Pastor's Perspective

2 Samuel 21:1-14 “Restoring Effective Prayer” During the rule of David, Israel experienced a famine lasting three years. “…and David sought the presence of the LORD. And the LORD said, ‘It is for Saul and his bloody house, because he …

2 Samuel 20:1-25 “Valuing Loyalty” The arguing in the previous chapter between Israel and Judah opened the door for another rebellion. Sheba, a Benjamite then says: “…, ‘We have no portion in David, Nor do we have inheritance in the …

2 Samuel 19:11-43 “For Heaven’s Sake!” Those defeated in Israel were quarreling and those in Judah and its spiritual leaders were negligent about bringing back the king. David takes a few key steps to unite them all in returning to …

2 Samuel 18:19-33 “Grief Distorts Perception” “Then Ahimaaz the son of Zadok said, ‘Please let me run and bring the king news that the LORD has freed him from the hand of his enemies.’” (19) Joab basically tells Ahimaaz he …

2 Samuel 18:1-18 “A Monument or A Legacy?” As a consequence of Hushai the Hittite’s counsel of Absalom, David was able to recover from his journey and organize his army. He appointed Joab over a third, Abishai over a third, …

2 Samuel 17:15-29 “Disrespect, Deception & Disaster” Hushai informs the priests of Ahithophel’s and his counsel to Absalom sending them off to David. He tells him not to stay in the wilderness, but to cross the river so they will …

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 …