Hope Presbyterian Church (PCA)

In this sermon, “Responding to Injustice: A Warning from David and Absalom,” we examine how two flawed responses to injustice—David's silence and Absalom's vengeance. These responses reveal our own tendencies while pointing us to the only true hope for justice and mercy: Jesus Christ.

When God calls us to confront sin—either in others or in ourselves—how should we respond? This sermon explores six powerful applications from Nathan's rebuke of David in 2 Samuel 12, offering wisdom, courage, and hope for anyone walking the difficult but grace-filled road of repentance and restoration.

In this passage, we see David showing steadfast love and leading his people to victory—giving us a glimpse of God's heart for the world and teaching us how to live faithfully in both missions and spiritual warfare.

This sermon explores how the Old Testament points to Christ, showing that just as David defeated Israel's enemies, expanded his kingdom, and administered justice, so Christ has and will defeat our enemies, expand His kingdom, and reign in perfect righteousness—giving us confidence, patience, and purpose as we await His return.

Learn how to faithfully wait on God when He says 'no,' as we explore David's response in 2 Samuel 7 through prayer, confession, adoration, and trusting in His promises.

Explore 2 Samuel 7, where David desires to do something great for God, but God reveals His greater plan—a promise fulfilled in Christ, the eternal King who builds the true temple.

What does biblical worship look like? In this sermon, we explore five essential marks of true worship, drawing from 2 Samuel to see how God's Word, not personal preference, must shape our worship.

Disastrous worship: what happens when we approach God on our own terms? This sermon explores 2 Samuel 6, revealing three marks of disastrous worship, the consequences of ignoring God's holiness, and how true joy in worship can only come through the work of Christ.

Sin is like a relentless enemy, but in this sermon from 2 Samuel 5, we learn how David's victory over the Philistines provides a pattern for overcoming patterns of sin in our own lives—by discerning our danger, deepening our dependence on God, and dwelling on our Deliverer, Jesus Christ.

This sermon examines 2 Samuel 5 in its historical context, showing how David's conquest of Jerusalem points to God's work in reclaiming the "city of man" and establishing the "city of God," ultimately fulfilled in Christ's redemptive work and eternal kingdom.

Is Jesus safe? This sermon dives into Revelation 1:12-18, exploring the awe-inspiring, fearsome glory of Christ as the risen King, yet reminding us that though He isn't safe, He is infinitely good and full of grace.

John 1:1-14

2 Samuel 3:2-39

This sermon explores how Timothy followed Paul's teaching, example, suffering, and devotion to Christ, offering practical lessons for modern discipleship.

In this sermon, Pastor Will explores 2 Timothy 2:14-15, emphasizing the importance of avoiding fruitless debates and rightly handling the Word of truth by understanding the authority, clarity, sufficiency, and purpose of Scripture.

In this sermon, we explore 2 Timothy 2:8-10, uncovering how our powerful Messiah, His enduring message, and our unwavering mission provide strength and hope amidst life's hardships.

This sermon from 2 Timothy 2:1-7 emphasizes the importance of drawing strength from God's grace, passing on the gospel message to faithful individuals, and enduring hardship with the dedication of a soldier, the discipline of an athlete, and the perseverance of a hardworking farmer.

This sermon explores the theme of feeling ashamed of the gospel, highlighting how we can often feel shame about good things, and calls believers to embrace and share their faith courageously, even in the face of societal pressure and personal discomfort.

In this sermon on 1 Timothy 1:3-5, Pastor Will outlines how to cultivate a heart of thankfulness through serving God, remembering our spiritual heritage, striving for a clear conscience, praying night and day, longing for other believers, and remembering sincere faith.

This sermon on 2 Timothy 1:1-2 emphasizes Paul's divine authority as an apostle, the promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ, and his pastoral heart for Timothy, reflecting on the grace, mercy, and peace that are central to the Christian faith.

Discover the timeless wisdom of dying well as we explore 1 Samuel 31, examining negative and positive examples from Scripture, and drawing inspiration from Jonathan's humble service, ultimately pointing to Jesus as the ultimate example of living and dying well for the glory of God.

In "Things Fall Apart," Pastor Stern reflects on David's trials in exile, encouraging listeners to strengthen themselves in the Lord through biblical meditation and repentance, and to respond by seeking God's guidance, obeying His commands, and giving thanks, with Jesus as the ultimate focus of our lives.

Join Pastor Will Stern in his sermon "Escaping Worldliness" as he examines the narrative of David's retreat to Ziklag in 1 Samuel 29, shedding light on the pitfalls of seeking worldly solutions for spiritual burdens and the perils of straying from the path of righteousness.

The sermon explores the theme of feeling abandoned by heaven and what to do in such moments. Drawing from Saul's desperate consultation with a medium and David's response to crisis, it highlights the dangers of seeking spiritual guidance outside of God's commands. Ultimately, it emphasizes the importance of moving towards God in repentance, prayer, study of the Word, Christian community, and a firm belief in future grace.