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David Owens
Contributing sermons since Dec 11, 2003
Newest Sermons
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Sermon 20 - The Necessity And Beauty Of Forgiveness
Contributed on Jul 13, 2026
When Shimei asked for King David's forgiveness, David faced a decision we all face: how do we forgive those who have sinned against us. In this sermon, we see how David forgave and how we can also.
Introduction: A. One day a preacher was delivering a sermon about the importance of forgiving your enemies. 1. When he was a third of the way through the sermon, he said, “Raise your hand if you are now willing to forgive your enemies.” a. Half of the people in the church raised their hands, so ...read more
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Sermon 19 - You've Got A Friend
Contributed on Jul 6, 2026
One of the ways that King David made it through his most difficult times was the support he received from his friends. In this sermon, we learn the importance of having and being friends.
Introduction: A. Let me begin with a couple of stories that illustrate a contrast in friendship. B. The story is told of a man who came home to find two little girls on the steps of his apartment building. Both were crying uncontrollably; shedding big tears. 1. Thinking they might be badly hurt, ...read more
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Sermon 18 - Riding Out The Storm
Contributed on Jun 22, 2026
In this sermon, we see the consequences unfold in David's life that God had declared through Nathan the prophet. As we watch David endure those consequences, we see an example of how to ride out the storm.
Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who lay sprawled across three entire seats in a posh theater. 1. When the usher came by and noticed this, he whispered to the man, “Sorry, sir, but you're only allowed one seat.” a. The man groaned but didn’t budge. 2. Impatiently the usher said, ...read more
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Sermon 17 - Temptation, Sin, And Consequences (Pt. 2)
Contributed on Jun 15, 2026
After all the sin King David committed surrounding his relationship with Bathsheba, God sent Nathan to confront David. David gives us a good example of what repentance looks like.
Introduction: A. The Reader’s Digest shared a story young boy at a Catholic school who went to confession. 1. Because the younger children at the parochial school often forgot their sins when they entered the confessional, the teachers had the students write down a list of their sins to take with ...read more
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Sermon 16 - Temptation, Sin And Consequences - Part 1
Contributed on Jun 8, 2026
King David's foray into temptation and sin is a good bad example for us about how a good man can get caught in sin's destructive trap and how we can avoid it.
Introduction: A. Perhaps there have been times when you have felt like praying this prayer: “Dear Heavenly Father, I think you'd be proud of me! So far today I’ve done everything right. I haven't gossiped, lusted, or lost my temper and I haven’t been greedy, grumpy, or selfish. But ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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Cultivating A Heart For God 2026
Contributed on Jan 26, 2026
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Colossians: Complete In Christ And Worthy In Walk
Contributed on Sep 15, 2025
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Eternal Questions...biblical Answers
Contributed on May 26, 2025
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Mission Minded Disciples
Contributed on Feb 24, 2025
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The Holy Spirit, Our Helper
Contributed on Nov 11, 2024
Newest Sermon Illustrations
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Heed The Commands
Contributed on Jul 18, 2011
HEED THE COMMANDS In July of 1976, Israeli commandos made a daring raid at an airport in Uganda, in which 103 Jewish hostages were freed. In less than 15 minutes, the soldiers had killed all 7 of the kidnappers and set the captives free. As successful as the rescue was, however, three of the ...read more
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Engaging God's Power
Contributed on Mar 14, 2011
ENGAGING GOD'S POWER Spiritual growth and success is a partnership with God. Paul captured this idea in Philippians 2:12-13, where he wrote: "continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose." We ...read more
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Do You Remember Jesus’ Radical Prescription ...
Contributed on Jun 23, 2010
Do you remember Jesus’ radical prescription for avoiding temptation? In Matthew 5:27-30, He suggested that we should cut out or cut off whatever it is that leads us into sin. In the news this week was the story of Hartford, CT resident Jonathan Metz, a single man, who lived alone, who while ...read more
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The Story Is Told Of A 10-Year-Old Boy Who ...
Contributed on May 17, 2010
The story is told of a 10-year-old boy who decided to study Judo despite the fact that he had lost his left arm in a devastating car accident. 1. The boy began lessons with an old Japanese Judo master. 2. The boy was doing well, but he couldn't understand why, after three months of training the ...read more
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Rawlins Kept U.s. Grant On His Horse
Contributed on Oct 19, 2009
RAWLINS KEPT U.S. GRANT ON HIS HORSE Ulysses S. Grant was a 4 star general of the union forces during the Civil War and became the 18th President of the United States. John A. Rawlins was Grant’s friend and fellow general, who became Grant’s chief of staff. During the Civil War, no one was ...read more