New Covenant OPC Sermon Podcast

New Covenant OPC

Sermons from New Covenant OPC in South San Francisco from Pastor Michael Grasso. For more information visit newcovenantopc.com.

  1. Aug 3

    2 Samuel 1:17-27 David's Lament (August 2, 2026 PM, Dr. Michael Grasso)

    "When leaders of God's people fall, the consequences extend far beyond the individual. In 2 Samuel 1, David responds to the deaths of Saul and Jonathan not with celebration, but with profound grief. Though Saul had spent years pursuing David's life, David recognizes that the fall of the Lord's anointed is a tragedy for the entire covenant community. In this sermon, we examine David's lament as a model of godly sorrow. We consider why David mourns the downfall of the very man who persecuted him, why he longs that Israel's enemies would not rejoice over her defeat, and what Jonathan's death reveals about true covenant friendship and selfless devotion to the kingdom of God. This passage also challenges us to examine our own hearts. Do we grieve over the spiritual condition of the church? Are we more concerned with personal victories than with the welfare of God's kingdom? David's lament calls believers to love Christ's church above personal interests and to pray earnestly for her restoration. Outline: The significance of David's lament in the structure of Samuel Why the downfall of God's leaders is cause for mourning David's concern for the honor of God's people The covenant friendship of David and Jonathan Setting Jerusalem above our highest joy If this sermon encourages you, please like, subscribe, and share it with others as we seek to grow together in the knowledge of God's Word. #2Samuel #David #Jonathan #ExpositoryPreaching #ReformedTheology #BibleStudy #ChristianSermon #Church #KingdomOfGod #OldTestament"

  2. Jul 27

    2 Samuel 1:1-16 Messengers of Good and Bad News (July 26, 2026 PM, Dr. Michael Grasso)

    "What is truly good news? When an Amalekite arrives with news of Saul's death, he expects David to celebrate the removal of his greatest enemy. Instead, David mourns. His response reveals a heart free from personal revenge and devoted instead to the honor of God and the welfare of God's people. In this sermon, we explore David's remarkable response to Saul's death, the biblical distinction between rejoicing in God's deliverance and delighting in an enemy's suffering, and the sobering account of the Amalekite who is executed after claiming responsibility for killing the Lord's anointed. Along the way, we consider what this passage teaches about assisted suicide, the sanctity of human life, and God's authority over life and death. Finally, this passage points us beyond David to the greater Son of David. In Samuel, what appears to be good news turns out to be tragic. In the gospel, what appears to be the greatest tragedy—the death of Christ—becomes the greatest good news ever proclaimed: forgiveness of sins, victory over Satan, and eternal life through Jesus Christ. Outline: The Amalekite's report of Saul's death David's unexpected response Revenge versus godly sorrow The sanctity of human life The true Good News fulfilled in Christ If this sermon was helpful, please like, subscribe, and share it to help others hear God's Word. #2Samuel #David #Gospel #JesusChrist #ExpositoryPreaching #ReformedTheology #BibleStudy #ChristianSermon #GoodNews #SanctityOfLife"

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Sermons from New Covenant OPC in South San Francisco from Pastor Michael Grasso. For more information visit newcovenantopc.com.