Faithfulness After a Final Failure

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:10-18

Complementary Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

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Sermon Outline

• David’s Last Big Failure Demonstrated Genuine Spiritual Growth and Leadership
  • David became more interested in his power than God’s (verses 1-9)
  • David recognized and repented of his sin (verses 10-17)
  • God’s punishment prepared the way for His temple (verses 18-31)
• Be Sensitive to God’s Conviction About Sin
  • We all sin, but how easily do you recognize your sin?
  • Cultivate a heart that’s open to the Holy Spirit’s conviction
• Respond to God’s Conviction with Repentance Demonstrated by Obedience
  • How we respond to God’s conviction reveals our spiritual state
  • Cultivate a heart that’s quick to repent
  • Demonstrate your repentance through obedience to Christ