Sermons on 2 Samuel 12:15-23:

A Funeral Sermon For An Infant

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 28, 2011

A funeral for an infant who has died at birth, shortly after birth, or was still born.

Funeral For An Infant “David replied, ‘I fasted and wept while the child was alive, for I said, “Perhaps the LORD will be gracious to me and let the child live.” But why should I fast when he is dead? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him one day, but he cannot ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Collision Course

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 13, 2012

God will forgive your sins, but the scars will always be there. Sin is horrible, it destroys everything and everyone it touches; but sin can be forgiven. Thank God! What we need to know is that when we commit sin, we are starting a process that may contin

Opening illustration: Couple of years ago while Dennis and his wife were driving on an expressway heading to New York city, we saw a driver turn left into a median turnaround that was intended for emergency vehicles only. He was planning to make a U-turn and head back the other way. Looking to his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Accepting Forgiveness Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Feb 6, 2012

This sermon is about accepting forgiveness.

Series: Christmas is For-Giving Message: Christmas is For-Giving 3 “Accepting Forgiveness” Topics: Forgiveness, Jesus, Church, Hurt, Pain, Receiving Forgiveness, David Text: 2 Samuel 12:22-23, Matthew 1:21-22, 2 Corinthians 7:10 Date: January 22, 2011 Pastor: David McBeath REVIEW/PREVIEW It is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Anticipating Grief

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 18, 2010

A grief anticipating what will happen is difficult, but can be handled if we ask and accept forgiveness. When the grief is fulfilled, then we are ready to do what our hearts tell us. God suffered anticipating grief and so understands.

Only someone who has done some grieving can help those who now grieve. A hundred "I’m sorries" and a thousand "I know how you feels" are worthless when you feel profound grief. You need at your side someone who has been through loss. And if yours is anticipating grief; that is, if yours is the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

Guilty As Charged

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

David, Pt. 11

GUILTY AS CHARGED (2 SAMUEL 12:1-25) A convicted felon, sentenced to death merely for stealing a horse, protested at the bar to the judge against the injustice of being condemned. He cried, “For it is very hard, my lord, to hang a poor man for stealing a horse.” The judge answered, “Sir, you are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Get Up Or Give Up?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 21, 2009

When we articulate our past, we are getting ready for a repeat performance. The choice is ours ~ rehearse the past failures OR the past victories. David chose not to continue living in the past. Will you also take that step?

Opening illustration: A young gentleman walked into the church that we were attending and ministering at in Massachusetts. He had decided to finish his life that night. His life had been in the fast lane, nothing had come out of it. He had been in numerous relations and being a lorry driver he had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confession Is Good For Our Souls

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 6, 2009

Pentecost 5(C) - Confession is good for our souls. Human desires completely corrupts. God’s forgiveness completely cures.

CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR OUR SOULS (Outline) J uly 5, 2009 -- PENTECOST 5 -- 2 Samuel 12:1-10; 13-15 INTRO: The problem with mankind in this world is sin, sin, and sin. Not many want to hear about sin. Mankind cannot solve the problem of sin. Everyone sins. Everyone will continue to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

King David And The Law Of The Harvest Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 23, 2009

King David found out that the law of the harvest applied to everyone, even the King!

King David and the Law of the Harvest 2 Samuel 12 1. Illus. of getting ticket in Charlotte • Doing lot of construction. Rush hour. Dark and poorly lit. • Bottom line? Speed dropped from 65 to 55 without us noticing. • Policeman pulled us over. “Did you know you were doing 68 in a 55?” • We told ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Path To Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

By looking at David's repentance and forgiveness, we'll understand how we receive forgiveness, what it looks and feels like, and conclude that it is always the best option

The movie is based on the true story of Apollo 13. Jim Lovell has just watched on TV as Neil Armstrong becomes the first man to set foot on the moon. He’s outside, gazing up at the moon. He holds up his thumb, pondering the moon in the evening sky like an artist envisioning his painting. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Ain't Over Yet

Contributed by Ethel Lamazon on Dec 1, 2020

Sometimes when the bottom falls out you have to know God still has a plan

IT AIN’T OVER YET!! 2 SAMUEL 12: 19-20 19 David noticed that his attendants were whispering among themselves, and he realized the child was dead. “Is the child dead?” he asked. “Yes,” they replied, “he is dead.” 20 Then David got up from the ground. After he had washed, put on lotions and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:19-20

Amazing Grace For Backsliding Believers

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2021

The LORD also hath put away thy sin - 2 Samuel 12:13.

AMAZING GRACE FOR BACKSLIDING BELIEVERS. 2 Samuel 11:26-27, 2 Samuel 12:1-15. It is not my purpose at this time to go into all the sordid details of David’s sin with Bathsheba, and his subsequent conspiracy to murder her husband. All this is explicit in chapters 11 and 12 of second Samuel. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:26-27, 2 Samuel 12:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joab And Absalom Series

Contributed by John Dixon on Oct 7, 2018

We are all guilty of rebellion against God either in our Actions or Attitudes so we all need Jesus' family reunion.

1 John 3 (NASB) 3 See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are. For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.2 Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We know that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3, 2 Samuel 12:22-23

Denomination: Christian Church

"grief (Part 2): Biblical Response To Kubler-Ross's Stages Of Grief" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 9, 2021

Death separates us from someone we love and oftentimes causes pain of grief! This sermon helps us understand Elizabeth Kubler-Ross's stages of grief and biblical's response to them.

Last week we learned that grief is a normal response to the loss of any significant person, object, or opportunity. The Bible tells us that many people of faith, even Jesus, grieved. So, it is okay to grieve and cry. But do not grieve like the unbelievers who don't have hope. Do not dwell in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:19-23, Matthew 11:28, Isaiah 66:13, 2 Kings 20:1-6, Numbers 30:2, Job 1:21, Job 2:3, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Job 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Severity Of Sinfulness

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 21, 2014

Examining the severce consequences that come as a result of sin in the life of a child of God.

The Severity Of Sinfulness II Samuel 12:1-15 If you have turned on your T.V in the past couple of weeks you have heard about several NFL players who have been suspended as a result of their detestable actions in their personal lives. Some of these men may potentially be banned for life, some are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

God's Judgment And Grace

Contributed by Mark Gil Petallar on Oct 9, 2015

This message focus on the intended meaning of the revelation of God's judgment and grace to David after committing adultery and murder. It focus also on the intended response to all audience including all of us after God's revelation of judgment and grace

God's Judgment and Grace for David 2 Samuel 12 Introduction: The last sentence of chapter 11 tells us that God is displeased with what David had done. On the other hand chapter 12 reveals God's action towards the sin of David. If we can observe the text starts by telling us that God sends ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-31

Denomination: Free Methodist