Sound Doctrine

As we near the end of 2026, we see a world in disarray. The situation with Iran. The sexual perversion we see being celebrated. Total chaos. But we can gain hope and encouragement from God's word, and that's what we hope will happen to you today as we finish our look at Second Samuel twenty-one. It's a time if war for Israel, and King David is getting near the end of his time as Israel's leader. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

David is at the end of his reign as King, and faces a major national crisis and some major battles! But he does the right thing in turning to the Lord. Pastor Jeff will relate this to our daily walk with Jesus. You can be sure we'll ha To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

I don't have to take a poll of our listeners to say that we've all been guilty of not keeping a promise. While we fail to keep our promises on occasion, God never does. He's a promise giving God and a promise keeping God! This shines through in Second Samuel twenty-one, which is where we're headed today on Sound Doctrine. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Today on Sound Doctrine we take you to Second Samuel twenty-one, where there was a national calamity taking place in that day . King David did what we should do. He turned to God in prayer. It was a time for David to be seeking the Lord, and pastor Jeff Johnson says we should do the same. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

eff is currently taking us verse by verse through the Old Testament book of Second Samuel. There is one central figure in this book, and that of course is David. But there are a whole bunch of other people as well - some good and some bad. Last time, in Second Samuel twenty, a man named Joab - one of David's main guys, got some help from a wise woman, and it all results in a head being thrown over a wall! Goodness! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

King David led quite a life. He had incredible highs, and some mind-numbing lows as well. Today we see him once again threatened by someone who wanted to take over - this time a rebel named Sheba. This guy was pretty charismatic - he told the men of Israel that they should abandon David, and so they did. David also had a man named Joab to contend with. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

How do you normally respond to those who have hurt you, or done you wrong? The world would say, get em back! Give them a taste of their own medicine. But God would have us go in a far different direction, and it's modeled by King David in the story before us. David is about to show tremendous compassion and mercy to the people who wronged him, and that should be our response too. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Today we continue pastor Jeff's study in Second Samuel nineteen. There are many great men and women in the Bible. Some and more well-known than others. One of those unsung heroes is a man named Mephibosheth. I'll let pastor Jeff tell the story, but this man with the long name showed a very great amount of wisdom and Godliness when he met up with King David. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

We see rebellion all around us... from the child who puts their foot down in disobedience to their parents, to the adult in prison who refuses to comply with the laws of the land. We even see rebellion applauded on TV., and in the music we buy. But unrighteous rebellion is far from being encouraged in the Scriptures, in fact, as we'll soon see, there are destructive consequences that come to those who would go down that road. Pastor Jeff Johnson takes us now to Second Samuel nineteen, on today's edition of Sound Doctrine. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Pastor Jeff is developing his study of Second Samuel. In chapter nineteen we find David consumed with grief at the death of his rebellious son. We'll gain important insight and encouragement in how to handle these kinds of situations. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

If you have kids, and one of them has rebelled against you, or walked away from their faith, you'll identify with David's predicament. David's son Absalom has spent quite some time trying to kill his father, and yet, after his attempts fail and Absalom dies, David mourns over the loss of his son. What a beautiful expression of Godly love and a forgiving nature. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Our Lord and Savior went to great lengths to restore our relationship with God. The Lord sent His one and only Son to earth, so that we might experience new birth, and a right relationship with Him. Today on the broadcast we'll see how David's broken relationship with the nation of Israel, is restored. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Today on Sound Doctrine, pastor Jeff Johnson picks up where we left off in our study of Second Samuel. We'll soon see that King David experienced great heartbreak because of his rebellious child. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Today we'll continue our study of Second Samuel, by turning to chapter seventeen. David is a new man, and has repented from his sin, and is seeking to make things right. Bathsheba's grandfather, Ahithephel, has stored bitterness and resentment in his heart over the course of a ten year period. And now we're about to see him launch a rebellion against David. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Today on Sound Doctrine we can make an informed choice on where our loyalties will lie. We'll be in chapter sixteen of Second Samuel, where lines have been drawn and choices have been made. Now the consequences of those choices will unfold. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Today on Sound Doctrine, we're going to begin a study of Second Samuel sixteen, and we're going to see King David having a bad day. Not only is his very own son seeking to get rid of him, he's being pelted with rocks by a bunch of other guys as he flees for safety. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

David is at an extremely low point of his life, and during this time, a virtual nobody begins cursing at him and throwing stones in his direction for no good reason. But David handles the false accusations and ill treatment in a Godly way, as we're about to see. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

We've been spotlighting the life of David - learning from his strengths and also his weaknesses. Speaking of which, Second Samuel chapters fifteen through eighteen records the rebellion of David's son Absalom. It underscores the difficulty of raising children and the strength needed when there's failure. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

l. Needless to say, David had a lot of ups and downs in his life. He strayed from God, he committed heinous crimes, and yet, he was remorseful and repented on may occasions, and ended up being described as a man after God's own heart. As we conclude our look at chapter fourteen today, we see David on the run from his very own son! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

To have loyalty means that there are quite possibly those who are betraying you. King David faced this from his very own son, Absalom. It's a sad story - but not without hope - and an important lesson to be learned. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Today on Sound Doctrine, pastor Jeff returns to Second Samuel. In chapter thirteen, we encounter a strained relationship between a father and son. This results in Absalom the King having his half-brother Amnon killed. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Today we look again at Second Samuel thirteen. It's remarkable that a man named Absalom will draw the hearts of the nation away from King David and become King himself. Absalom was handsome and winsome… but that's all he was. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Sexual assault is a serious crime. In the day and age we live in, it is treated very seriously. Back in the days we are looking at in Second Samuel, we see a scene in which Amnon lures his half sister Tamar to his sickbed and assaults her. It's a story with several tragic results. Tamar's life is shaken to the core, and Amnon ends up dead! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Second Samuel thirteen records the tragic story of Tamar, who was sexually assaulted by her half brother - Amnon. What led to this awful sin? In part -Amnon had a friend who was no friend at all. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

If we look at the biblical record, we see that many times in the past, man has made sin a priority, and the consequences are dire. We'll look at a good example today, as we again go to Second Samuel chapter twelve. King David - a man after God's own heart - has sinned with Bathsheba and the results are devastating. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Today we continue in the book of Second Samuel chapter twelve, with the story of David's sin, and David's friend Nathan, who cared enough to reprove him. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

As we continue in 2nd Samuel chapter twelve today, we are reminded once again that sin always has consequences. Now, if you pay attention to social media and television, you'd get the opposite impression. Sin is accepted. Sin is celebrated. And if you dare confront someone with their sin, well, be prepared to be ostracized and criticized and marginalized! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Today on Sound Doctrine Pastor Jeff Johnson shares the story of David and Bathsheba. You probably know the adultery and murder coverup quite well, if you have been a Christian for a while. Nine months after the sin, David is confronted, and then experiences what God's forgiveness is all about. It's a heart warming story of love and grace, and we hope you can join us for it. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

As we return to our study of Second Samuel, we encounter one of the lowest points of David's journey on earth. David's adultery and the murder coverup didn't just happen. There were identifiable steps that led to this particular failure. How did this sort of thing happen? That's the question we will pose and seek to answer now with Pastor Jeff Johnson on todays Sound Doctrine. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

There are a couple of events in David's life that would seem to stand out above all others. Perhaps the slaying of Goliath is one, and certainly the fall into adultery and murder would be another. We'll look at the latter today on Sound Doctrine, and seek to learn from David's mistakes, so that we can avoid going down a similar path. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Today we bring you the second half of a message pastor Jeff began last time, based in Second Samuel, chapter ten. King David is experiencing the good things about being a leader. His army has defeated the Ammonites and the Syrians, and David is riding high. This, of course, comes just before perhaps the Lowest point in his life - his sin with Bathsheba. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Today on Sound Doctrine we see how David's kindness was responded to shamefully. And it's a lesson for us today, for those inevitable times of life when kindness is abused. Second Samuel ten is our point of reference. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

While David had many triumphs in his life, there were also a few noteworthy defeats that can serve as encouragement for us to live a life with purpose. All around us people are searching for the meaning of life. Some search for fulfillment in a spouse, or at work, in their children, or in pleasure or popularity. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Today on Sound Doctrine, pastor Jeff Johnson returns to Second Samuel, and in chapter nine we notice a marvelous display of kindness... a divine kind of love. Stand by for great encouragement! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

David was a man after God's own heart, so it follows that God would honor David by protecting him against harm. It should also be noted that David was a sinner, just like all of us are, yet God still protected him. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Pastor Jeff Johnson is taking us verse by verse through Second Samuel at the present time, and if you'll recall, David has been on the receiving end of overwhelming kindness from his friend Jonathan as well as from God. David didn't forget this, and when he gained power and wealth, he sought to use it to bless and be kind to others. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Today on Sound Doctrine Pastor Jeff Johnson resumes his study of Second Samuel, chapter seven, David has a Godly desire to bless God's heart, and build a house in the Lord's name. It was a good thing, born out of a good motive. But God said, “No.” We'll see why today on the broadcast. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Today, Pastor Jeff Johnson will show us how King David desired to build a temple for God, out of a good motive, and yet the Lord declines the offer. This is part off our new series in Second Samuel, so turn to Second Samuel, chapter seven. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Today we continue our verse by verse series through Second Samuel. We've reached a key point in King David's reign. He wants to make God the focal point of the nation, so he arranges for the Ark of the Covenant to be brought back to Israel. Pastor Jeff will have you consider a key question today - is God the center of your life? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

In Second Samuel chapter six, The Ark of the Covenant is arriving, and David is struck with fear as he sees a man named Uzzah die just by touching the Ark. God had previously made it clear that no man was to do this. As we consider this story, we should also consider the wisdom in fearing a powerful God. God is a loving and personal God, but He is also a God of wrath when wrath is appropriate. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

day on Sound Doctrine, we find that David has officially become the King of Israel, and he leads his fighting men into a bloody battle. There's an underlying lesson in this Old Testament story. Going into battle without God is a bad idea! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Successful people are all around us, but few actually realize the source of their greatness, and even fewer still understand the purpose of it. In chapter four of Second Samuel, David was about to become the King of Israel. The source of David's greatness was God, and there was also a purpose behind it all. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

We are in a study of Second Samuel with Pastor Jeff Johnson, and in the third chapter we notice how we are not to use relationships to get power. We will meet up with a few characters in this intriguing story - one who compromised to get power and another who fought to keep it. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Today on Sound Doctrine, pastor Jeff Johnson continues his new series through Second Samuel by looking at chapter two, and a great example of Godly patience. David is facing some serious challenges and the decisions he must make will affect thousands of people. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Today we return to Jeff's new series through Second Samuel. In chapter two, David does something that sets him apart from many of the leaders who had come before him. He asks the Lord for guidance. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Today we return to our series in Second Samuel. If you'll recall, David has been on the run for 10 years, and now that Saul has died, what's next? We say good-bye to Saul, and we now enter into David's reign as King. And his heart comes shining through here in chapter one. We'll see that he grieved deeply for Saul and Jonathan, who are no longer with him. Let's see how the Lord can minister to us in our hour of grief. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

You've picked a good day to join us as we embark on a new verse by verse journey through Second Samuel, here on Sound Doctrine. And the book begins with the death of Israel's first King, Saul! Who killed Saul? Pastor Jeff Johnson believes there are two possibilities. Whatever conclusion you reach, pastor Jeff will draw out some helpful lessons, like how to deal effectively with our flesh. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

We're dealing with a heavy subject today. We'll be looking at the tragic end to the life of King Saul. He died in despair, an empty, unfulfilled man! He reaped what he had sown and it wasn't pretty. But that doesn't have to be your story if you'll learn from the pitfalls of Saul.That's what we aim to do today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Would you be described today as faint-hearted?As we open up First Samuel chapter thirty, that's the reality for a 1/3 of David's men. They were bummed out, burned out, and blown out, but they didn't back out! And pastor Jeff Johnson will explain why as we go along. God loves to give strength and encouragement to the faint-hearted, so if that's you today, please keep listening. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Maybe like the man we'll hear about today, you're greatly distressed and in a crisis! What do you do and where do you turn at such times? Reach for a gallon of ice cream and go into seclusion? Actually there's a much better response. Pastor Jeff Johnson says there's strength for the faint-hearted to be found in First Samuel chapter 30. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Scripture promises that God won't allow us to be tempted above that which we are able... and will make a way of escape that we may be able to bear it... But we must seek Him as David did. That's what we'll talk about today on Sound Doctrine with pastor Jeff Johnson. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111