Sermons on Christ's Work
1 Samuel 30:1–20
1 Samuel 30:1–20 — David and the Amalekites When David returned to Ziklag, he found the city burned and the families of his men carried away captive. What appeared to be utter disaster became the setting for one of David’s greatest victories. Rather than despair, David strengthened himself in the Lord, sought God’s direction, and pursued the Amalekites. In doing so, he succeeded where Saul had failed, defeating Israel’s ancient enemy and restoring everything that had been lost. This victory…
Isaiah 28:14–22
Every person seeks refuge somewhere. The question is whether that refuge is true or false. In Isaiah 28:14–22, God confronts Judah for seeking security in political alliances rather than in the Lord. Isaiah describes their alliance with Egypt as a “covenant with death” and a “refuge of lies.” Instead of trusting in God, they sought salvation in the strength of man. Against this false refuge, God sets forth another refuge: the cornerstone laid in Zion. This sermon explores: Isaiah 28…
1 Samuel 26:1–25
1 Samuel 26:1–25 — Returning Good for Evil Again David once again spares Saul’s life, showing the mercy, patience, and faith that marked the Lord’s anointed king. In this sermon from 1 Samuel 26, we consider why Scripture repeats events like this and how these repeated acts of mercy reveal the character of David—and ultimately the character of Christ. As Saul hardens his heart and continues persecuting David, David refuses to seize the kingdom through violence or revenge. Instead, he…
1 Samuel 25:1–44
What happens when even the righteous reach their breaking point? In this chapter, David—who showed remarkable restraint toward Saul—nearly falls into destructive anger against Nabal. This passage exposes the limits of even the godliest men and highlights our deep need for divine grace. Enter Abigail. Through her wisdom and intercession, she turns away David’s wrath and prevents bloodshed. Her actions not only demonstrate God’s restraining grace but also serve as a powerful type of Christ—the ultimate intercessor who turns away…
1 Samuel 24:1–22
How should the people of God respond to unjust suffering? In 1 Samuel 24, David has a perfect opportunity to take revenge on Saul—the man who has relentlessly sought his life. Yet instead of striking him down, David shows restraint, mercy, and honor toward the Lord’s anointed. This sermon explores the profound theological implications of that moment. David models a non-revolutionary disposition toward authority, a deep reverence for God-ordained office, and—most strikingly—a love for enemies. David’s actions ultimately point beyond…
1 Samuel 23:14–29
When the Lord’s anointed suffers, where do you stand? In this passage, David is pursued relentlessly by Saul while hiding in the wilderness. Yet the real focus is not merely on persecution—but on the contrasting responses to David. Jonathan humbly submits to him, while the Ziphites betray him. This sermon presses a central question: Where do your loyalties lie? We explore the theme of the righteous remnant, the nature of true faithfulness, and the danger of siding with the world…
1 Samuel 23:1–13
In this passage, we see one of the clearest Old Testament portraits of the Messiah: a Savior who delivers His people in the midst of suffering—yet is rejected by those He saves. David, though hunted and persecuted by Saul, does not withdraw into self-preservation. Instead, he risks everything to rescue Keilah from the Philistines. He is the true king in the wilderness—the Lord’s Anointed who saves while suffering. And yet, in a striking turn, the very people he delivers are…
Matthew 28:16–20
If Jesus truly rose from the dead, what does that demand of us? In this sermon on Matthew 28:16–20, we move from the historicity of the resurrection to its unavoidable implication: the risen Christ commands his church to bear witness to him among all nations. Jesus begins the Great Commission by declaring that all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to him. His resurrection is the Father’s public vindication of the Son and the declaration that he…
Matthew 28:1–15
Did Jesus Christ truly rise from the dead? In this sermon on Matthew 28:1–15, we consider one of the most important questions in all of history: is the resurrection a real historical event? The Christian faith does not rest on vague spiritual principles or moral lessons, but on the concrete historical act of God in raising Jesus from the dead. We walk carefully through the resurrection accounts in all four Gospels, showing how the details are complementary, coherent, and harmonizable,…
Galatians 3:13–14
In Galatians 3:13–14, the Apostle Paul brings his argument for justification by faith to its Christ-centered climax. After showing that the Spirit, the Scriptures, and even the law itself testify that sinners cannot be justified by works, Paul now explains how salvation is actually accomplished: through the cursed death of Christ on the cross. This passage shows that justification by faith is not an abstract theological principle but is grounded entirely in the saving work of Jesus Christ. Paul insists…