Sermon - Pastor Tim Johnson | 2 Samuel 11:1-5

What happens when a warrior stops fighting? When a king retreats to the rooftop instead of leading on the battlefield? And when secret sin begins to write a story no one else can see?

In this powerful and sobering message from Avenue Community Church, we step into one of the most tragic chapters in Scripture—David and Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11–12). The man after God’s own heart falls—not in a moment of weakness alone, but in a slow drift fueled by idleness, unchecked desire, and isolation.

This sermon doesn’t flinch.

We confront the reality that every one of us has been shaped by sexual brokenness, hidden stories, and the ripple effects of someone else’s cover-up. From rooftop temptation to calculated deception, we watch as lust gives way to lies, and lies give way to loss. But this isn’t just David’s story—it’s ours.