Delighting In God Ps. 63
A sermon from Psalm 63 where we see the testimony of David who has learned to delight in God, even though he has been driven out into a wilderness.
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Appealing to the judge
In this sermon we look at 1 Samuel 24 where David has an opportunity to avenge himself against Saul, who has been hunting him, and yet David entrusts himself to the Judge of all the earth and extends mercy to undeserving Saul. We see how seeing God as judge over all should effect the way
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Resting in God’s Providence
In 1 Samuel 23 we see the hostility against David increase as Saul pursues him through forest and desert. However, despite the chaotic appearance of David’s experience, we see that God is still presiding over it all and we find the comforting truth of God’s providence.
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Responding to Fear (Ps. 56)
Several of the Psalms state that they were written in light of specific events that unfolded in 1 Samuel, and so this week we look at Psalms 56 which was a response to David’s close call at Gath with the King Achish. We see an example of trusting in God, even when things seem to
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A Surprising Response to Suffering
In this sermon we first consider the unfolding story in 1 Samuel 21 where David flees for his life, and then we move over to Psalm 34 which was written after these events in David’s life and we consider his response to all that had happened.
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Times of Unlawful Mercy
In this sermon we look at the difficult passage in 1 Samuel 21 where David misleads the priest and receives bread that is not lawful for him to take as well as a the sword of Goliath for defence. We look at Jesus’ words about this incident and see how a principle of mercy runs
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An Interview With Pastor Tim
In this interview I talk with Pastor Tim of Fairview Baptist about what it means to be a family integrated church. We talk about the Biblical examples of worship in the Scripture as well as how these principles work out practically in the life of the church today. Fundamentally we see how Scripture is not
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Refuge in Covenant Faithfulness
In this sermon we look at the well known account in 1 Samuel 20 where Jonathan and David hold fast to their covenant friendship and Jonathan risks his very life in order to help David escape a threat against his life. In this unique account we see an incredible picture of God’s gracious covenant towards
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God Preserves His Servant
In this sermon we see how Saul sets himself against David and tries various times to take his life. Through all the attacks against the servant of God, God is also faithful to preserve him and guard him. Text is 1 Samuel 18:17 to the end of chapter 19.
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Reactions to the servant of God
In this message we see various reactions to David the servant of God after he has defeated Goliath of Gath. We see a response of love and loyalty and also a response of jealousy and anger.
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