Every legacy tells a story—but not every story is one we intended to write.

In this message, A Broken Legacy, we trace a sobering arc through the life of David’s family—where unchecked sin, delayed confrontation, and spiritual passivity quietly take root and eventually bear devastating fruit. From David’s refusal to act, to the rise of Absalom, to a cost far greater than anyone imagined, this passage confronts us with an uncomfortable question: What happens when godly responsibility is ignored?

As we walk through 2 Samuel 13, 15, and 18, this sermon invites us to examine our own lives, the influence we’re shaping, and the legacy we’re leaving behind.

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We live in a world where sin often feels small at first…a compromise here, a glance there, a door left unguarded. But Scripture warns us that what looks inviting on the surface always carries a darker end.

In 2 Samuel 11:1–27, David reaches the tragic turning point of his story. In this message from our Rise and Fall of a King series, Pastor Jeff Bucknam walks through the heartbreaking account of David, Bathsheba, and Uriah...and exposes how sin works: it strikes when we least expect it, spreads like a cancer, and ultimately destroys what it touches.

Yet even here, God’s mercy is not absent. David’s failure is real and its consequences are severe…but the Lord confronts, calls to repentance, and offers cleansing to the sinner who turns back. As Psalm 51 reminds us, redemption is possible because of God’s steadfast love.

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We live in a world where promises are easily made—and just as easily broken. Integrity can feel rare, and keeping your word often seems optional when circumstances change.

Welcome to this message from Pastor Jeff Bucknam, part of our series Rise and Fall of a King. In this sermon, “Uncommon Kindness,” we turn to 1 Samuel 24:1–22, a pivotal moment in the life of David where power, fear, and broken relationships collide. As David faces the man who has relentlessly pursued him, we see a surprising response—humility instead of revenge, restraint instead of retaliation.

Welcome to Harvest Bible Chapel. This message is part of our series The Rise and Fall of a King. In today’s sermon, “Faithful Friends and a Foolish Father,” Pastor Jeff Bucknam walks us through 1 Samuel 20:1–42, where David’s life hangs in the balance, and the depth of true friendship is put to the test.

Everyone has a giant they didn’t ask for—something that feels overwhelming, intimidating, and impossible to defeat. In this message from 1 Samuel 17, we step into the Valley of Elah, where fear has paralyzed an entire army, and one unexpected shepherd refuses to see the situation the same way.

Welcome to the weekly sermon podcast from Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicago. We’re so glad you’re joining us.

Today, we’re beginning a new teaching series called The Rise and Fall of a King. Over the coming weeks, we’ll walk through the life of David in 1 and 2 Samuel—a story marked by God’s grace, human weakness, and the surprising ways the Lord works out His purposes.

In this first message, we’re in 1 Samuel 16:1–13, where God sends the prophet Samuel to anoint Israel’s next king. As we contrast who the Lord rejects and who the Lord chooses, we’re reminded that God looks not at outward appearance, but at the heart.

We invite you to open your Bible and join us as we listen for God’s voice and become more deeply rooted in His Word.

Welcome to the Harvest Bible Chapel sermon podcast. We’re glad you’re joining us as we open God’s Word together.

Today’s message is a single stand-alone sermon titled A New Thing, preached from Isaiah 43:18–19. As we come to the close of the year, this passage reminds us of who God is—a God who makes a way where there seems to be no way, who brings renewal out of dry places, and who is always faithful to do what He has promised.

Whether you’re looking back with gratitude, facing uncertainty, or stepping into a new season, this message invites us to trust the Lord who is even now doing something new. Let’s listen together with expectant hearts.

We conclude our series Birth of the King, with a special Christmas Eve message drawn from several passages of Scripture.

Welcome to the Harvest Bible Chapel sermon podcast.

This week, we continue our Christmas series, Birth of the King, with a message titled “Wise Men and a Foolish King,” from Matthew 2:1–12. In this familiar passage, Matthew places two responses to Jesus side by side: the fearful resistance of King Herod and the humble, joyful worship of the wise men.

As the story unfolds, we’re invited to examine our own hearts. Do we cling to control like Herod, threatened by the idea of another King? Or do we seek Jesus as our greatest treasure, bowing before Him in worship?

Wherever you’re listening from, we pray this message helps you see the beauty, authority, and worth of Christ—and leads you to respond to Him with faith and joy.