In this message, Pastor J.D. Greear focuses on a chapter that, frankly, many of us might find confusing—if not downright offensive. By walking through David’s mysterious census and the massive punishment that follows, Pastor J.D. deals with one of the biggest obstacles many people have to trusting in God: Deep down, we don’t think he’s really a good person. If God seems, to you, less loving and forgiving and more vindictive and cruel, this obscure story might just show you what God is actually up to in the world.
And I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking for
And I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking for
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10 October, 2024
Series: The Life of David
Speaker: J.D. Greear
Book: 1 Samuel
It’s no wonder David closes the psalm of his life glorifying God’s power in redemption, because there is nothing quite as amazing as God taking a life ruined by sin, like David’s, and making it new. In this message, Pastor J.D. continues to look at David’s life song and shares the three things God’s salvation gives us.
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9 October, 2024
Series: The Life of David
Speaker: J.D. Greear
Book: 1 Samuel
A person’s last words can often be very telling. In this week’s message, Pastor J.D. gives us a glimpse into a song that David wrote during an earlier time in his life, which serves as a summary of both his life and his ministry.
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8 October, 2024
Series: The Life of David
Speaker: J.D. Greear
Book: 1 Samuel
In the tragic story of David and his son Absalom, we’re left to wonder what might have happened if David had used his power to protect and heal instead of allowing his power to keep him detached in his palace.