Current Series — Hope Presbyterian Church (PCA)

2 Samuel 12:1-15 | "Rebuking Sin"

2 Samuel 12:1-15 | "Rebuking Sin"
Rev. Will Stern

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.

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2 Samuel 11 | "Falling into Sin"

2 Samuel 11 | "Falling into Sin"
Rev. Will Stern

In this sermon on 2 Samuel 11, we see how David’s fall into unrepentant sin warns us of sin’s deadly spiral—from craving, to crime, to cover-up—and points us to our need for God’s grace and true repentance.

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2 Samuel 10 | "Spiritual Warfare and World Missions"

2 Samuel 10
Rev. Will Stern

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.

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2 Samuel 9 | "The Kindness of God"

2 Samuel 9 | "The Kindness of God"
Rev. Will Stern

In this sermon, we see how David’s kindness to Mephibosheth provides a powerful picture of the hesed of God—His covenant love that pursues us, humbles us, and elevates us, ultimately giving us a seat at the King’s table through Christ.

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2 Samuel 8 | "Seeing Christ in the Old Testament"

2 Samuel 8 | "Seeing Christ in the Old Testament"
Rev. Will Stern

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.

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2 Samuel 7:1-17 | “Doing Something Great for God”

2 Samuel 7:1-17 | "Doing Something Great for God"
Rev. Will Stern

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.

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2 Samuel 6:12-23 | “How to Be Despised for Worshiping God”

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2 Samuel 6:12-23 | "How to Be Despised for Worshiping God"
Rev. Will Stern

In this sermon, we explore what it means to be despised for worshiping God, looking at David’s experience in 2 Samuel 6 and how it points to Jesus, who was ultimately despised and rejected for our sake—yet through His sacrifice, we are invited to celebrate before the Lord.

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2 Samuel 6:12-23 | “Five Marks of Biblical Worship”

2 Samuel 6:12-23 | "Five Marks of Biblical Worship"
Rev. Will Stern

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.

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2 Samuel 6:1-15 | “Disastrous Worship”

2 Samuel 6:1-15 | "Disastrous Worship"
Rev. Will Stern

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.

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2 Samuel 5:17-25 | “Mortification of Sin”

2 Samuel 5:17-25 | "Mortification of Sin"
Rev. Will Stern

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.

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2 Samuel 5:6-16 | “City of God”

2 Samuel 5:6-16 | "City of God"
Rev. Will Stern

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.

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Revelation 1:9-18 | “Is Jesus Safe?”

Revelation 1:9-18 | "Is Jesus Safe?"
Rev. Will Stern

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.

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John 1:1-14 | "Truly God and Truly Man"

John 1:1-14
Rev. Will Stern

Explore the profound mystery of Christmas as we confront two recurring misconceptions about Christ: that the baby in the manger is not truly God or truly human, and discover why Jesus' full divinity and humanity are essential to our salvation and hope.

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