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What does Scripture say about surviving during times of emergency? How does God provide? What happens when the government confiscates the fundamental needs of people? What if they confiscate articles of self-defense? What kind of resistance to tyranny is allowable? What laws can be ignored? This sermon seeks to answer these and other questions that arise during difficult times.

Psalm 5 was written at the end of 1Samuel 20, and forms an important background for the actions of David in the later chapters of 1Samuel. David did not relish being forced into the role of a rebel. But neither was he willing to embrace a false peace. This Psalm gives the necessary ingredients for maintaining the careful balance needed when the state forces you into civil disobedience.

Phillip Kayser - Life of David

Dr. Samuel Johnson wisely said, “A man, sir, should keep his friendships in a state of constant repair.” Too many times friendships break up when one person will hurt the feelings of another. This passage shows how the Gospel can keep our friendships strong and in a constant state of repair.

Have you ever wondered why some people seem oblivious to the presence of sin in their lives? Have you ever wondered why others don’t care that their sin guarantees ruin and disaster for them? Have you ever been amazed at the convoluted rationalizations that some people engage in? This sermon discusses the mystery of such self-deception and what we can do about it. It shows how all sin is self-destructive and all sin is irrational. It gives great reasons why we need to cling to God’s grace every day.

The only way God can guarantee that all things work together for our good and for His glory is if His providence governs all things. This remarkable section of Scripture shows God’s governance of all of the details of life. Not even the sins of demons and of men can thwart His purposes. If you need faith when life seems to be falling apart, this sermon may be helpful. Audio Player 00:00 00:00

This sermon gives us ten lessons on friendship that help to improve not only our horizontal relationships, but also our walk with God.

The third battlefront that the Scripture calls us to engage is the “world.” What exactly is that? How does the world impact us? Why are we so frequently blind to the way we have been conformed to the world? Saul and David give us insight into the constant tug that the world has upon our flesh, and how Satan uses the world to make us ineffective. It also explains why we so seldom get places when we argue with people without dealing with their presuppositions.

Have you ever wondered about the irrational nature of things coming out of Washington DC, or the irrational way a marriage has spiraled out of control? Sometimes demons are the cause of the problems we face, and if we only fight the flesh, we have a missed a critical battlefront. This sermon looks at Saul’s irrational paranoia and seeks to make applications to our own lives. It is a call to engage Satan in spiritual battle.

Studies have shown that success often becomes the occasion for moral failures and carelessness. But it need not be the case for Christians. In the process of giving sound advice on how to build on the successes that God brings into our lives, this sermon also gives practical advice on developing friendships, handling praise, dealing with idolatrous celebrity worship, and other issues.

When God told Job to gird himself like a man, he was in effect telling him to take off his dress and act like a man. David showed himself to be a man’s man in this battle, and in the process stands as a model for all time. Too many in the church have failed to be forceful, vehement, and manly in their spiritual warfare against the world, the flesh, and the devil. It is no wonder that they lack success. This sermon gives practical, powerful guidance for more consistently gaining victory in our spiritual battles.

Phillip Kayser - Life of David

Phillip Kayser - Life of David

What has robbed the church of a visionary faith? Why did David run towards the front lines of his culture wars instead of away from them? What is the difference between faith and presumption? How do we put off the lies of the Old Man that tend to eviscerate our faith? How do we develop the ability to see opportunity where others see only giants? These are a few of the questions that are answered by this sermon that examines the key components of the visionary faith of David.

Phillip Kayser - Life of David

Phillip Kayser - Life of David

Phillip Kayser - Life of David

Why did Saul remain in power for 40 more years after God rejected him from being king? Why did Samuel do nothing, even after God had called him to "unquo the status"? And why do Christian voters continue to put up with politicians like Saul, instead of removing them as soon as they're unqualified? Phil Kayser draws out lessons for us from Israel's mistakes here.

Phillip Kayser - Life of David

The lineage of Davis is filled with many surprising people, and it's study brings us encouragement and teaches us of the importance of covenant succession in families.