Emmanuel Community Church Sermons

2 Samuel 22 can be divided into five sections. The first two describe David's praise to God for his deliverance (1-20), while the last two sections describe David's praise to God for his dominion (32-51). In the central section (21-31) we find two paragraphs that explain the reasons why God was pleased to give deliverance and dominion to David. Far from being a passage of pharisaical pride, David...

This poem, which contains the words of Psalm 18, is not only part of the epilogue but is a Spirit-inspired commentary to the books of 1-2 Samuel. It gives the proper perspective we need to understand the gospel according to David. In this sermon, pastor Matt reminds us that our God moves heaven and earth to save all who call upon his name. And those who take refuge in the Most High will be able to...

In this sermon, pastor Matt reminds us that the Lord’s faithful servants will overcome every threat to the kingdom. No matter how strong our enemy appears to be, we stand in the victory of Christ and the power of his might as we bear witness to his saving reign.

In this sermon, pastor Matt reminds us of a sobering truth: the tragedy of sin demands the tragedy of atonement. Covenant-breaking requires blood-shedding. But we’ll also see that the gospel of Jesus transforms this tragedy into something glorious, bringing living hope out of despair.

The story of Sheba’s rebellion, in many ways, repeats what we’ve seen repeatedly throughout the books of Samuel. There’s division and rebellion; there’s deception and vengeance. But the conclusion subtly reminds us once again that this is God’s story, and he is always at work. In this sermon, pastor Matt shows us that no matter what comes against it, the kingdom of God is unshakable. Nothing—not t...

In this sermon, pastor Matt reminds us that those who receive God’s king will be received by his grace. And the return of this king is ultimately meant to point us to the return of the King, Jesus Christ, and the salvation that awaits those who are eagerly waiting for him.

In this sermon pastor Joel considers the responses to Absalom's death, reminding us that there is no human resolution to mercy and justice without brokenness.

In this sermon pastor Joel considers the tragic death of Absalom at the hands of Joab, reminding us that we need to be careful how we treat the Son of David. Though we are all like Absalom, in our rebellion against God, the good news is that God has not send us a Joab but Jesus.

In this sermon, Pastor Keith examines the battle of counsels, God’s hidden providence, and God’s surprising provision in Absalom’s rebellion. Through Ahithophel’s highly probable plan, Hushai’s counter-counsel, the courage of unnamed servants, and the unexpected generosity of unlikely allies, we see that behind every scene, the Lord sovereignly frustrates the wisdom of the wicked to preserve His a...

In this sermon, pastor Keith reminds us that God's steadfast love is better than life. The true joy and lasting peace that we crave, that was meant to satisfy all our desires, is found in Jesus Christ.

In this sermon, pastor Adam Powers (Sonrise Community Church, in New Port Richey, Florida) reminds us that a posture of meekness is possible because of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Because he is strong, we are free to be meek, trusting that he will not only protect and preserve us but also vindicate us.

In this sermon, pastor Mitch reminds us that we can have confidence in crisis because salvation belongs to the Lord. The God who delivered David and brought blessing to his people was also faithful to Jesus, and through him, God now brings the blessings of salvation to all who believe in his name. When we feel outnumbered and outmatched, when the waves of fear and anxiety threaten, we can rest ass...

We live in a world where “Absaloms” rise daily—where truth is traded for influence, and loyalty is seduced by charm. We live as strangers in a land shaped by self-expression, not self-denial. In such a world, faithfulness can feel like foolishness. But it’s not. Sometimes faith doesn’t look like standing tall—it looks like walking barefoot through tears. In this sermon pastor Joel reminds us that...

In this sermon pastor Joel considers Absalom's return to Jerusalem and his plans to become king, reminding us that our way ends in lies and death and that only Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. Ultimately, we can be encouraged to know that Jesus is a king who does not flatter, who does not fail his people, and who does not flee.

In this sermon, Pastor Keith examines Joab's scheme, Absalom's return, and David's hesitant kiss, exposing the tragic results of manipulated mercy, sentimentalism, and unresolved sin. Through a fake parable, a forced return, false beauty, and a feeble kiss, we see that every shortcut to peace—without repentance and justice—only results in greater division. Pastor Keith urges us to seek true restor...

In this sermon, Pastor Keith expounds the tragic aftermath of Amnon’s sin and David’s silence, resulting in Absalom’s vengeful murder of his brother. He exposes the fallacy of revenge without righteousness. We are exhorted to entrust judgment to the Lord rather than taking matters into our own hands, and to wait for a King who will render righteous vengeance, which is the hope we have with the ret...

In this sermon, pastor Keith looks at the consequences of King David's sin, found in the tragic story of Amnon and Tamar, and exposes the destructive and disgusting nature of sin. We learn about Amnon’s untamed desire and Jonadab’s deceit which leads to a disgraceful and outrageous act that is left unresolved and leaves the innocent Tamar in shame. He exhorts us to put to death the desire of the f...

In this sermon on Pentecost Sunday, guest preacher Josh Jenkins (from Del Cerro Baptist Church in La Mesa, CA) looks at the second half of David's psalm of repentance, reminding us that the goal of true repentance is not merely forgiveness or restoration, but transformation. And this transformation is only made possible by the gospel of Jesus Christ.

In this sermon, pastor Mitch considers David's response to being confronted by Nathan in Psalm 51 and reminds us that repentance is the way to life for both ruined and redeemed sinners. The only way out of humanity’s downward spiral into sin begins with repentance, for this is where God in Christ has promised to meet us, to save us, to heal us, and to set us free.

In this sermon pastor Matt helps us see a truth revealed throughout all Scripture, that God's grace brings new life out of death. And this he does for the sake of his name and the blessing of his people. 

As we continue on with the fall of David in 2 Samuel 12, it should be no surprise to find that after taking Uriah’s wife, and trying to cover it up with the “fig leaves” of Uriah’s death, Yahweh now comes to David. And just like he came to Adam and Eve, he comes to David here in judgment. We’ve seen that even great kings like David fall like Adam, and that no sin can be hidden from God’s sight. In...

In this sermon, pastor Matt continues to look at David's tragic fall and reminds us that no sin can be hidden from god's sight. Despite every attempt to cover up our selfish and rebellious choices, our omniscient God searches and knows all hearts

In this sermon, pastor Matt reminds us that even great kings like David fall like Adam. No one is immune from temptations to sin, and those who think they are standing strong must take care lest they fall. But because God is faithful, our sin does not have to have the last word.

In this sermon, pastor Matt shows us that to reject God’s kindness is to receive his severity. Those who refuse to respond to Christ with loyal love, but choose to continue in defiant unbelief, will only have themselves to blame when he comes to defeat his enemies.

In this sermon on Easter Sunday pastor Matt considers the story of David's lovingkindness to Mephibosheth and shows us that God's covenant love seats the unworthy at his table. Our God delights to lavish the riches of his grace up on his enemies that we might enjoy communion with him as part of his family, and he has made this possible through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.