The sermon focused on 2 Samuel 24, where David’s prideful census led to God’s judgment on Israel, but also revealed God’s mercy through David’s repentance and a substitutionary sacrifice. This story highlights the dangers of pride, the gravity of sin, and the need for a tender, confessing heart, ultimately pointing to Jesus as the true sacrifice who absorbs God’s wrath and offers forgiveness. Pastor John Murphy emphasized that God’s mercy is deeper than our sin, and through Jesus, we can experience a new heart and the fullness of His steadfast love.