SLE Church Sermons

David returns to Jerusalem as king after Absolom’s revolt. But how will he find his people when he returns?

God frustrates rebellion and brings it to ruin, while David’s grief exposes his weakness as king to save.

God remains faithful to his word, even when the hearts of his people reject his chosen suffering king.

The sin of God’s King is repeated by his sons, upheld by corrupted systems, in which human schemes fail to bring true justice and reconciliation.

God’s king takes what is not his and brings God’s judgement on himself and his house.

God’s King rules with justice, righteousness, mercy and steadfast love – making us long for the days of this to come.

God graciously promises everlasting commitment to David’s dynasty in order that he might be God and Father to his people forever.

The church must remain steadfast in the truth of the gospel of Jesus so that we won’t be distracted from our hope for the future.

God’s king is often opposed—but our hope is that God’s promises will slowly prevail through faithfulness and righteous actions, not grasping for control.

God’s King will not grasp for the throne but will be anointed through grief and dependence on God – giving us hope and longing for this kind of King to come.

The church is commanded to remain steadfast in work so that we keep loving one another while we wait for Jesus to return.

The church needs to remain steadfast in their mission to proclaim the gospel so that more people will put their trust in Jesus.

The church can remain steadfast in faith amidst persecution because relief and glory await when Jesus returns to establish his kingdom.

Jesus exposes the danger of relying on external markers of spiritual confidence, reorienting identity around obedience to God

We are warned that hard hearts call good evil, resist mercy, and face judgement.

Jesus, God’s chosen servant and merciful ruler, confronts merciless religion and exposes its deadly nature while inviting people to draw near to him.

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We are to feel the weight of those who reject Jesus and face judgement; and rejoice with those who receive him by grace, finding rest and knowing the Father.

Following Jesus requires cross-carrying self-denial, but press on so that others may also receive the reward of knowing God.

Followers of Jesus are challenged to quell the fear of man with comforting and assured faithfulness to God.

Jesus’ resurrection assures us that nothing will ever separate us from God and his love.

The cross shows us an astonishing and amazing love beyond anything this world can offer – Jesus gave His life for the undeserving, at infinite cost, so that we might be brought back to God.

Out of compassion Jesus sends workers to proclaim his gospel to the lost and assures them that though they will be persecuted, God will provide for them.

Faith is believing that Jesus can do what we are helpless to do ourselves. Therefore, come to Jesus in desperation and faith, and take heart because he has saved us.

We all have to make decisions, big and small, and wise people do so only after seeking advice from others, weighing up risks and consequences and trusting God in prayer.

We gasp in awe at Jesus’ gracious and radical fulfilment of the Old Testament, not a preservation of old customs and hollow religion.

Jesus proves he has the authority to forgive sins by healing the paralytic – challenging all to come to him in faith.

When confronted with the authority and power of Jesus you either marvel at him or flee. Which will we do?

We are invited to trust Jesus, whose authority over sickness reveals his power, compassion, and the fulfillment of God’s promises.

God’s past acts of justice and mercy assures those who await his promised salvation.

God’s justice brings an end to the sin of the proud and gives hope to those who humble themselves by trusting him.

God’s surprising avenue of enacting justice demonstrates both his uncompromising righteousness and his abounding mercy.

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Rest allows us to enjoy God and delight in his work for us.

The spiritual discipline of giving challenges our generosity for the good of our heart’s hopes and assures us of true life today and eternally.

Serving others helps us to remember that Jesus gave his life to save us.

Prayer trains God’s children to depend on their Father and desire his kingdom.

Spiritual Disciplines are to lead us to godliness and joy. The Word of God is sufficient to prepare us for eternity.