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What do we do when we know we have made a mistake? David’s pride led to a cataclysmic fall. Plague decimated his people. He prayed for them. God sent Gad the prophet to give him instructions. David built an altar at the threshing floor of Arauna. Then he paid for and made a sacrifice to the Lord that day. Someone will pay for our sins. We can either use the installment plan, or accept the perfect sacrifice of God’s only Son. There is no worship without sacrifice. Message based on 2 Samuel 24:18-25.Quotes:John Woodhouse:  Divine sovereignty does not diminish human responsibility; neither does human responsibility diminish divine sovereignty.Mark Batterson:  Pride is a by-product of insecurity. And the more insecure a person is, the more monuments they need to build. There is a fine line between ‘Thy kingdom come’ and ‘my kingdom come.’ If you cross the line, your relationship with God is self-serving. You aren’t serving God. You are using God. You aren’t building altars to God. You are building monuments to yo

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How do we deal with the rebellious people who shake their fists at God? Are they our enemies? Are we ever like them? David’s son Absalom led a full-scale rebellion against his dad, usurping his throne and burning the bridge with his father. As David and his household ran for their lives, he asked his men not to harm Absalom. When Absalom died, David poured out his heart. He said he wished he had died in place of his rebellious son. Who loves like that? Do we? Message based on 2 Samuel 14:4-8, 12-14; 18:32-33. Quotes:Patriot Movie character: I have long feared that my sins would return to visit me. And the cost is more than I can bear.Duane Brooks: We must not allow our past mistakes to paralyze us in our parenting.Stu Weber said to his children: I love you, I will do anything for you. Nothing you could ever do, could make me not love you.F. B. Meyer: This is the bitterest of all—to know that suffering need not have been; that it has resulted from indiscretion and inconsistency; that it is the harvest of one’s

Gozo, Gentileza y oracion para la adversidad. Los creyentes no son inmune a la adversidad, pero cuando viene la prueba hay que tener gozo, gentileza y oracion. Mensaje basado en Filipenses 4: 4-7.Joy, Kindness and prayer for our adversity. Believers are not immune to adversity, when difficulties come, we must have joy, kindness and prayer. Message based on Philippians 4:4-7.                    To discover more messages of hope go to tallowood.org/sermons/.Follow us on Instagram, X, and YouTube @tallowoodbc.Follow us on FaceBook @tallowoodbaptist

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La gracia de Dios es suficiente para tu debilidad. Todos pasamos por adversidad y afliccion, a si como la gracia de Dios fue suficiente para Pablo, a si tiene que ser para nosotros. Mensaje basado en 2 Corintios 12: 7-9.God's Grace is sufficient for our weakness. We all go through adversity and affliction, but just like God's grace was enough for Paul, so should it be for us Message based on 2 Corinthians 12: 7-9.To discover more messages of hope go to tallowood.org/sermons/.Follow us on Instagram, X, and YouTube @tallowoodbc.Follow us on FaceBook @tallowoodbaptist

Weeping remains for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. After Bathsheba and David’s young son died, God blessed them with a baby boy named Solomon. At least that is the name by which we know him. Because God loved the child, he sent Nathan with word to name him Jedidiah which means, “the Lord loves him.” Our songs and our faith tell us that God loves children – all children. Do we share God’s heart for children? What if our love for children reveals the Father’s love for them? Message based on 2 Samuel 12:24-25. Quotes:Duane Brooks: How do we move from guilt and grief to gratitude? Grace.Duane Brooks: In a dangerous world, we may rightly sense that life is fragile.Charles Spurgeon: God is too good to be unkind and He is too wise to be mistaken. And when we cannot trace His hand, we must trust His heart.Jack Hayford: The God who loves children and gives them life also loves children back to life.Duane Brooks: Your kids and my kids are the King’s kids, and they are loved by the Father.Karl Barth: The

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Fe vs. Adversidad. Nuestro Caminar con Dios es basado en fe, pero que pasa cuando viene la adversidad? Seguiremos fieles o cedemos a la adversidad? Mensaje basado en Mateo 8: 23-27Faith vs. Adversity. Our walk with God is based on faith, what happens when adversity comes? Will we remain faithful or will we give way to adversity?      Message based on Matthew 8: 23-27To discover more messages of hope go to tallowood.org/sermons/.Follow us on Instagram, X, and YouTube @tallowoodbc.Follow us on FaceBook @tallowoodbaptist

What is the worst thing you have ever done? Besides you, who knows about it? Good news: God knows. When David covered up his sin against Bathsheba and Uriah, God cared enough to send David the “gift” of accountability, Nathan who told him the truth. When David heard the truth, he confessed his sin and found forgiveness. I know we love to double down on why we were right to do what we did. This story shows us a better way to live our lives and build our homes on the foundation of truth and forgiveness. Message based on 2 Samuel 12: 1-13. Quotes:Eugene Peterson: He quits giving out opinions on other people's lives, good or bad, realizes his position before God—a sinner! A person in trouble, a person who needs help, a human being who needs God." And immediately comes the astonishing response: The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die.Duane Brooks: How do we respond to the conviction of the Holy Spirit? We could double down. Or we can come clean. Which will it be?Jim Bakker: I Was Wrong!Unk

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En Busca de la paz de Dios. Asi Como David Clamaba a Dios durante momentos dificiles, asi mismo tenemos que adorar y buscar la paz de Dios. Mensaje Basado en Salmos 42: 1-5 In Search of Gods Peace. Just like David cried out to God during his difficult times, we should be worshipping and looking for Gods Peace during ours. Message Based on Psalms 42: 1-5To discover more messages of hope go to tallowood.org/sermons/.Follow us on Instagram, X, and YouTube @tallowoodbc.Follow us on FaceBook @tallowoodbaptist

David got into more trouble in one night than he could get out of in a lifetime. After experiencing great spiritual victories, he succumbed to temptation. Trying to cover up his sin, he caused people to die, and told Joab not to worry about it. But God knew what David had done and was not pleased. King David was not the ruler who could save Israel, because he could not save himself. But a thousand years later, a ruler would be born in his line who faced temptation, never sinned, and saved the world. His kindness leads us to repentance. Message based on 2 Samuel 11:1-3, 14-16, 25-27.Quotes:Duane Brooks: When we choose to flee from sin we are literally running for our spiritual lives.Nancy Brooks, Kenneth Taylor, and Geoffrey Chaucer: Idle hands are the devils workshop.Charles Spurgeon: Some temptations come to the industrious, but all temptations attack the idle.Cornfield on Hee Haw: Doc I broke my arm in three places. What should I do? Stay out of those places.Sir Walter Scott:Oh what a tangled Web we weaveWh

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El amor por encima de todo. La salud de una iglesia no es medida por cuanto tiene, sino por cuanto amor hay entre hermanos.  Mensaje Basado en Apocalipsis 2: 1-7Love above Everything. The health of the church is not measured by what is has, but by how much love there is between brothers. Message based on Revelations 2:1-7To discover more messages of hope go to tallowood.org/sermons/.Follow us on Instagram, X, and YouTube @tallowoodbc.Follow us on FaceBook @tallowoodbaptist

Who deserves your kindness? When David consolidated his kingdom, he went looking for a relative of his predecessor to whom he could show covenant love. Mephibosheth received protection, provision, and position from David. Has anyone ever shown us more kindness than we deserve? Message based on 2 Samuel 9:1-13.Quotes:Dr. Jamie Aten: When our friends and loved ones are impacted by violence and mass trauma it can leave us feeling helpless, cause us to 'freeze' up, or say things we wouldn't normally say," often relying on harmful clichés. Dr. Aten claims that the best thing we can do is summed up in two words: "offer refuge.” He explains: Some examples of how you can serve as a refuge include listening with acceptance, being present in your helping, and giving the gift of connection …Love leads to loving action! Duane Brooks: Mephibosheth has been called up to the table of a King. He has no father, but David will now be his father. He has been adopted into David’s family.Julie MartinI was

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La Naturaleza del amor cristiano. El amor es el requisito principal para la iglesia poder impactar su comunidad, haciendo discipulos y formar relaciones. Mensaje basado 1 Corintios 13: 4-7The nature of a Cristian's love. Love is the primary way for the church to impact its community, through making disciples and building relationships.message based on 1 Corinthians 13: 4-7To discover more messages of hope go to tallowood.org/sermons/.Follow us on Instagram, X, and YouTube @tallowoodbc.Follow us on FaceBook @tallowoodbaptist

What do you want to do for God? When David set out to build a temple, Nathan urged him to move forward. But God stopped him. Instead of David building a house for God, God wanted to build a house for David. God is in the home building business. The great story of history and our lives is the story of what God has done for us. Message based on 2 Samuel 7:1-12, 18-24, 29.Quotes: Nathan: God is with you. Do whatever you want to do?Duane Brooks: God had never had a house, never asked for a house, never needed a house.Duane Brooks: We are educated beyond our level of obedience. We know more of God’s will than we do.C. S. Lewis: What’s all the rumpus about?Duane Brooks: There is no physical Temple in Jerusalem today. Nevertheless, God has a house. Where does God live? In his people. We are his house.Duane Brooks: My house is not my forever house. But the home God builds in us and for us is forever. You won’t build a house for God, but he will build one for you!Karl Barth: Grace and gratitude belong together like h

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