Sunday Sermons from NESBC

Title: The Want For Wisdom Part 2 Text: 1 Kings 3:5-15 Proposition: God offers all believers His wisdom if they truly seek it. Interrogative: How do I gain wisdom ? In this sermon, Pastor Tim Lewis takes us on a journey through the life of King Solomon and his quest for wisdom from God. He compares Solomon’s divine gift of wisdom with the wisdom we can also seek today. Here’s the thing: to get God...

Title: The Want For Wisdom Text: 1 Kings 3:1-15 Proposition: God desires for you to have a heart that listens to and applies his instruction. Interrogative: Do I listen to and apply God’s instruction? In this sermon, Pastor Tim Lewis takes us on a journey through King Solomon’s quest for wisdom, as we see it in 1 Kings chapter 3. He emphasizes that wisdom isn’t just something that falls on us, but...

Title: Undeterred In Difficulty Text: 1 Kings 2:13-46 Proposition: God desires for you to be undeterred in the face of difficulty. Interrogative: Am I one who remains endeared in the face of difficulty? In this sermon, Pastor Tim Lewis takes us on a journey through the biblical story of King David and King Solomon, as told in 1 Kings Chapter 2. He emphasizes the importance of staying strong and no...

Title: God Is Angry Text: 2 Samuel 24:1-15 Proposition: Sowing sin reaps serious consequences. Interrogative: Is God angry with my sin? In this sermon, Pastor Tim Lewis delves into one of King David’s biggest mistakes found in 2 Samuel chapter 24. He recounts how David ordered a census of Israel and Judah, which was a huge sin. Pastor Lewis explains that while 2 Samuel doesn’t say who tricked Davi...

Title: My Song of Praise Text: 2 Samuel 22:1-7 Proposition: Prayer must be an overflow of the heart to God for his righteousness. Interrogative: Do my prayers match the qualities of David’s prayer? In this sermon, Pastor Tim Lewis takes us on a journey through the prayer of King David in 2 Samuel chapter 22. He shows us how this prayer is a very personal conversation between David and God, differe...

Title: Making Amends Text: 2 Samuel 21:1-21 Theme: When you make a mistake make amends. Interrogative: How can I help restore broken relationships? In this sermon, Pastor Tim Lewis takes us on a journey through the biblical story of King David’s reign. He focuses on a three-year famine that hit Israel because King Saul had messed up with the Gibeonites in the past. Pastor Lewis talks about divine...

Title: The Sin of Self-Indulgence: Part 2 Text: 2 Samuel 20:4-35 Theme: Self-indulgence produces solemn consequences. Interrogative: What consequences am I facing for my self-indulgence? In this sermon, Pastor Tim Lewis continues the journey through the character of Joab from 2 Samuel chapter 20. He compares Joab to King David to show us how self-indulgence can be dangerous. Pastor Lewis breaks do...

Title: The Sin of Self-Indulgence: Part 1 Text: 2 Samuel 20:1-35 Theme: Self-indulgence produces solemn consequences. Interrogative: What consequences am I facing for my self-indulgence? In this sermon, Pastor Tim Lewis takes us on a journey through the life of King David, highlighting the dangers of self-indulgence and procrastination. He uses biblical stories from 2 Samuel chapter 20 to show how...

Title: Ready for the King’s Return Text: 2 Samuel 19:17-40 Proposition: You Must be ready for the return of your King. Interrogative: Will I be ready when Christ returns? In this sermon, Pastor Tim Lewis talks about being ready to meet God. He uses stories from the Bible to compare them to how Christians live today. He starts by talking about 2 Samuel 19 and 20, which are about King David’s return...

Title: Singing In Sorrow Text: 2 Samuel 18:32-33 ; Psalm 61:1-4 Proposition: Sorrow’s song teaches us that God must be our source of solace. Interrogative: What should I do when I have sorrow? In this sermon, Pastor Tim Lewis talks about finding comfort when you’re feeling down. He uses King David’s grief over his son Absalom’s death as an example, drawing from 2 Samuel chapter 18 and Psalm 61. Th...

Title: When Rebellion Comes Home To Roost Text: 2 Samuel 18:1-18 Theme: Rebellion always results in ruin. Interrogative: What are the consequences of rebellion? In this sermon, Pastor Tim Lewis takes us on a journey through the biblical story of Absalom to explore the consequences of rebellion. He uses Absalom’s tale to show that rebellion always ends in disaster, especially for families and our o...

Title: A Reputation of Forgiveness Text: 2 Samuel 16:5-14; 19:16-20 Theme: Forgive others as quickly as you expect God to forgive you. Interrogative: How does God want me to forgive others? In this sermon, Pastor Tim Lewis delves into the biblical idea of forgiveness, using King David’s response to tough times as a great example. He looks at 2 Samuel chapters 15, 16, and 19 to show how David chose...

Title: Rebellion The Robber Text: 2 Samuel 15:1-6 Proposition: Rebellion will rob you of God’s blessings. Interrogative: What will rebellion cost me? In this sermon, Pastor Tim Lewis delves into the harmful effects of rebellion, using Absalom’s rebellion against his father, King David, as an example from 2 Samuel chapter 15. He shows how Absalom cleverly used public opinion to take over power, dri...

Title: Symptoms of a Rebellious Heart Text: 2 Samuel 13-14 Proposition: Kissing the Son is the cure for rebellion. In this sermon, Pastor Tim Lewis takes us on a journey through the biblical story of David’s son Absalom, found in 2 Samuel chapter 13. He looks at how Absalom’s actions showed signs of rebellion, like being too angry and not listening to authority. He even draws some comparisons betw...

Title: How to Be a Deadbeat Parent Text: 1 Samuel 13 Theme: God holds parents accountable for the teaching they instill into their children. Interrogative: How can I be a deadbeat parent? In his sermon, Pastor Tim Lewis delves into the heartbreaking consequences of King David’s parenting mistakes, comparing his inaction to the problematic behavior of his sons, Amnon and Absalom. He uses David’s st...

Title: The Plea for Pardon Text: Samuel 11-12:15; Psalm 51 Proposition: God hears the prayers of those who plead for pardon. Interrogative: How do I receive God’s pardon? In this sermon, Pastor Tim Lewis takes us on a journey through the biblical story of King David’s sin with Bathsheba, as told in 2 Samuel chapter 12 and Psalm 51. Using David’s story as a guide, Pastor Lewis shares five steps to...

Title: When God Says, “No.” Text: 2 Samuel 7:18-29 Theme: God’s “No” is an opportunity for your faith to grow. Interrogative: Am I willing to grow when God says no? In this sermon, Pastor Tim Lewis talks about King David’s dream of building a temple for God, as told in 2 Samuel 7. He uses this story to teach us how we should handle it when God says “no” to our wishes. He says that God’s “no” is ac...

Title: Taking God For Granted Text: 2 Samuel 6:1-8 Proposition: Taking God for granted guarantees great difficulty. Interrogative: Do I take God for granted? In this sermon, Pastor Tim Lewis warns us against taking God for granted. He uses the story of Uzzah, who was struck down for touching the Ark of the Covenant. The sermon says that good intentions aren’t enough for worship. We really need to...

Title: The Qualities of God’s Grace Text: 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Theme: Grace is the overflowing cup of God’s lovingkindness poured out upon us beyond what we could ever imagine or deserve. Interrogative: Do I truly appreciate God’s grace? In this sermon, Pastor Tim Lewis talks about how God’s grace is like a big cup of love that God pours out on us, even when we don’t deserve it. He uses an example of K...

Title: I Yield! Text: 2 Samuel 5:1-5 Theme: God is ready to assume full responsibility of your life if you will yield it to him? Interrogative: Am I fully yielded to God? Pastor Tim Lewis takes us on a journey through David’s tough climb to the throne of Israel, comparing his struggles to our own Christian experiences. He shares three key truths: first, we should never let adversity stop us from f...

Title: Friendship Sunday: The History Of Israel's Kings Tragedy And Triumph - Sermon 9 Friendship SundayText: 1 Samuel 18:1-5Theme: Choosing and being the right kind of friend is essential in the Christian life. Interrogative: Am I the type of friend that enriches other’s relationship to Almighty God? Pastor Tim Lewis takes us on a journey in the Bible to understand what true friendship really...

Title: Dying With Dignity Text: 1 Samuel 31 Theme: Believers should have Biblical view regarding death. Interrogative: Do I have a biblical view of death? In his sermon, Pastor Tim Lewis takes us on a journey through the biblical story of King Saul’s death in 1 Samuel 31. He explores two important topics that are often overlooked in religious discussions: suicide and cremation. Pastor Lewis shows...

Title: When Problems Repeat Text: 1 Samuel 24 & 26 Proposition: When confronted with repeat problems, God desires consistency. Interrogative: How do I achieve consistency when difficulties are repeated? In this sermon, Pastor Tim Lewis talks about staying true to your faith even when you keep having problems. He uses the story of David and Saul from the Bible, in 1 Samuel chapters 24 and 26. H...

Title: Living Upstream In A Downstream World Text: 1 Samuel 17:1-58 Theme: God desires for you to live upstream in a downstream world. Interrogative: What are the keys to standing firm in the Faith? In this sermon, Pastor Tim Lewis compares the biblical story of David and Goliath to the challenges faced by believers today. He highlights David’s qualities like his humility, his trust in God, and hi...

Title: Overcoming Fee-fi-phobia (Facing Fear) Text: 1 Samuel 17:1-58 Theme: The omnipotence of God is the anchor of the soul. Interrogative: What giants do you have in your life that are bigger than God? In this sermon, Pastor Tim Lewis takes us on a journey through the biblical story of David and Goliath from 1 Samuel 17. He uses this classic tale as a powerful metaphor for how we can overcome ou...