The Absolom Spirit & Ittai the Gittite | I'm Going With The King | 2 Samuel 15
Oct 18 · 1 hr 4 min
October 18, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min · Podcast
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I'M GOING WITH THE KING | Following Jesus When It Costs You EverythingWhat happens when following Jesus costs you your comfort, your relationships, your reputation, or your future? Will you still follow the King?In 2 Samuel 15:19–22, King David is fleeing Jerusalem after being betrayed by his own son, Absalom. His kingdom is collapsing, his closest relationships are being tested, and his future is uncertain.But in the middle of the betrayal, an unlikely man named Ittai the Gittite makes an extraordinary declaration: wherever the king goes, he's going too.In this powerful, verse-by-verse Bible message, Pastor Jon Groves of Honor Church explores the destructive influence of Absalom's rebellion, the danger of division in the church, and the remarkable loyalty of a man who refused to abandon his king.In this sermon, you'll discover:How the Absalom spirit cultivates discontent, recruits followers, and disguises selfish ambition as spirituality.Why genuine loyalty is revealed when faithfulness becomes costly.What Ittai the Gittite teaches us about following the King voluntarily, publicly, and eternally.Why being familiar with Christianity is not the same as faithfully following Jesus.How David's journey out of Jerusalem points us toward Jesus Christ, the greater King.Following Jesus has never been a promise of convenience. The question isn't simply whether you believe in the King. The question is whether you're willing to follow Him.Wherever the King goes, I'm going with the King.📖 Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:19–22🎙️ Speaker: Pastor Jon Groves⛪ Church: Honor Church | Lake Mary, FloridaJOIN US AT HONOR CHURCHWe're a Bible-teaching, Spirit-filled, family-focused church serving Lake Mary, Longwood, Sanford, Altamonte Springs, and the greater Orlando area.Join us in person every Sunday at 9:00 AM or 11:00 AM.📍 109 E. Crystal Lake Avenue, Lake Mary, FL🌐 https://www.honor.churchIf this message challenged or encouraged you, subscribe for more verse-by-verse Bible teaching, share this sermon with a friend, and tell us in the comments:Are you going with the King?#ImGoingWithTheKing #FollowingJesus #HonorChurchChapters:00:00 Introduction: The danger of repeating history05:57 Sermon begins: What real loyalty looks like08:02 The rise of David and the history of Israel11:47 David's sin and the consequences14:14 Absalom's rebellion against David17:16 Four signs of the Absalom spirit20:34 David is betrayed and forced to flee24:49 Popularity does not determine legitimacy26:22 Ittai the Gittite enters the story30:01 Ittai's remarkable declaration of loyalty31:30 The problem with conditional commitment34:31 David, Jesus, and the Mount of Olives35:38 Point 1: I'm going with the King voluntarily41:56 Point 2: I'm going with the King publicly47:22 David's confidence in God during betrayal48:21 Point 3: I'm going with the King eternally51:07 Stop negotiating the terms of obedience53:07 Absalom versus Ittai: Two different hearts55:34 Jesus Christ, the greater King57:46 I'm going with the King no matter what59:45 Invitation: Will you follow Jesus?01:01:45 Salvation prayer and response
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