Sermons on Pastor's Perspective (Page 2)

2 Samuel 23:1-7 “The Key to Healthy Influence” “Now these are the last words of David. David the son of Jesse declares, The man who was raised on high declares, The anointed of the God of Jacob, And the sweet …

2 Samuel 22:1-51 “The Fierce Love of God!” “And David spoke the word of this song to the LORD in the day that the LORD delivered him from hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul.” (1) …

2 Samuel 21:15-22 “Facing Giants” David’s success against Goliath inspired others to rise up against great odds to kill other giants. In one of their battles a descendent of the giant “…was girded with a new sword, and he intended …

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 …