First Baptist Church Russellville

In this message, David is again relegated to the backstory of his own kingdom – Joab, his nephew, orchestrates a reconciliation between the king and Absalom.

In this message, we’re introduced to a crucial figure for the weeks ahead, Absalom, but we also notice David’s conspicuous absence of leadership in the affairs of his household.

In this message, we begin our next sermon series in the book of II Samuel, “David’s Second Civil War,” and we see how a father or mother’s sin issues can easily be replicated in the lives of their children.

In this message, as we conclude our sermon series in the book of II Samuel, “David’s Rebellion,” we see vivid reminders that when we confess and repent of our sins, God is quick to forgive and restore.  Our actions may still have consequences, but our struggles with continued guilt and shame are not from God but the enemy.

In this message, we see King David’s devastating grief at the loss of his son, as well as his unflinching faith in his righteous God.

In this message, we see God’s judgment on King David for his rebellion, as well as David’s willingness to take responsibility for his actions.

In this message, we see the clear and gracious work of God, through the prophet Nathan, to convict King David of his sin and to call him to confession and repentance.

In this message, we see the clear and gracious work of God, through the prophet Nathan, to convict King David of his sin and to call him to confession and repentance.

In this message, we consider the slow unraveling of King David’s spiritual life as he hardens his heart and seeks to run from what is right and good – and the unthinkable becomes a reality in his life.

In this message on Labor Day weekend, our Pastor of Young Adults & Families, Wes Akers, leads us to consider the calling of Levi to be a disciple in Mark 2.