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First Baptist Church of Russellville, Arkansas

Sunday, November 30, 2025
Week Eight of our Sermon Series, "David's Second Civil War," from II Samuel 16:1-14, entitled, "David's Critics."
Locations & Times
First Baptist Church Sanctuary
205 S Glenwood Ave, Russellville, AR 72801, USA
Sunday 8:45 AM
I. Mephibosheth:
A. The provisions
B. The prudence
C. The pronouncement
II. Shimei
A. The curses
B. The casting
C. The charge
III. Abishai
A. The desire
B. The denouncement
C. The deference
"He gives and, blessed be His name, He takes back what He gives. Your child may weep, but he will not complain." -- Charles Spurgeon
1) David's attitude shows an absence of resentment
2) David is clearly willing to yield to the divine will (both for the good or the bad)
3) David's expectancy is from God alone
4) David is still looking on the bright side and maintaining hope, despite the storm all around him
(Charles Spurgeon)
2) David is clearly willing to yield to the divine will (both for the good or the bad)
3) David's expectancy is from God alone
4) David is still looking on the bright side and maintaining hope, despite the storm all around him
(Charles Spurgeon)
D. The destination