Paul and his companions were a part of some very eventful happenings in the Roman Colony of Philippi.

As usual, I strongly encourage you to listen to the audio rather than only reading this message. I said several things in audio that did not make it into the written version. To listen to the sermon, click the play button: For some people, the player above may not work. If that happens to you, … Continue reading LAMENT #7: THE SILENCE OF GOD IN THE WILDERNESS

Once again, during this series I encourage you to listen to the sermon, rather than simply reading the text. My right arm is in a sling, and I cannot type effectively. I am using voice dictation software to type these words, as well as any other content that I add to pastor Kevin’s message. Sometimes … Continue reading LAMENT #6: MY GOD, WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME?

Once again, during this series I encourage you to listen to the sermon, rather than simply reading the text. My right arm is in a sling, and I cannot type effectively. I am using voice dictation software to type these words, as well as any other content that I add to pastor Kevin’s message. Sometimes … Continue reading GRUMBLING vs LAMENT #5: Where are you God?

To listen to the sermon, click the play button: For some people, the player above may not work. If that happens to you, use the link below to either download, or open a player in a new page to listen. You can also find us on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/6KKzSHPFT466aXfNT2r9OD To download, right click on the … Continue reading GRUMBLING vs LAMENT #4: ASKING “HOW LONG?”

Why does God allow pain and suffering?

To listen to the sermon, click the play button: For some people, the player above may not work. If that happens to you, use the link below to either download, or open a player in a new page to listen. You can also find us on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/6KKzSHPFT466aXfNT2r9OD To download, right click on the … Continue reading GRUMBLING vs LAMENTING #2: INVITE THE LORD INTO YOUR DIFFICULTIES

To listen to the sermon, click the play button: For some people, the player above may not work. If that happens to you, use the link below to either download, or open a player in a new page to listen. You can also find us on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/6KKzSHPFT466aXfNT2r9OD To download, right click on the … Continue reading GRUMBLINGS vs LAMENTING #1. WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

The very end of the book of Samuel encourages us to put our hope in the only appropriate place: God’s mercy. We don’t need to waste time wishing for a great leader. We don’t need to waste our hopes and dreams on things that will always, eventually, let us down. Instead, the Lord is continually calling us to look to him for our greatest and most enduring hope. Sometimes that call from the Lord comes through judgment, but even then, the ultimate purpose is to bring us back to the Lord.

God shines his glory not just through David, but also through the many people who were part of what the Lord was doing at the time of David. As each part of this epilogue shows, once again we see that salvation does not come from David, but from the Lord. He used some amazing people to build the kingdom of Israel. Just as those people shared in David’s hardship, and then, finally, David’s glory, so we too will one day share in the glory of Jesus, even when we suffer with him in this present life.