The King’s Self-Deception

A sermon on 1 Samuel 15

Brooklyn Bridge

The gospel has the power to free you from self-deception because it assures you that you are both fully known (you don’t have to hide or pretend) and fully loved (you are welcomed and accepted in Christ).

This sermon was preached on September 1, 2024, at Grace Bible Church in Escondido, California.


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Ryan writes for weary pilgrims learning to follow Jesus through the wilderness. For nearly nine years, he served as a lead pastor at a church in Escondido, California. He currently works as a chaplain with a hospice organization in San Diego.

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