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Jonathan Spurlock
Contributing sermons since Jan 3, 2004
Newest Sermons
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Saul’s Last Attempt To Kill David
Contributed on Jun 15, 2026
King Saul had tried any number of times to kill David. This message describes the last time he tried to do so. In fact, David could have killed Saul and nobody would have known about it!
Saul’s last attempt to kill David Introduction: Saul had tried to capture, and likely, kill David when Saul came to the area near Engedi (1 Samuel 24). Saul went into the very cave where David and at least some of his men were staying. Saul may have taken a nap while in the cave, not thinking ...read more
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Saul And The Encounter At The Cave
Contributed on May 27, 2026
While chasing David, Saul found a cave near En-gedi. After he left the cave, Saul found out who had been there, including David himself!
Saul and the encounter at the cave (Full disclosure: this message is based on a sermon I preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO on January 11, 2026, but is not an exact transcription. Some of the material covered is also in the message, “Saul’s First Attempt to Kill David” available ...read more
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Saul And The Massacre Of The Priests
Contributed on May 21, 2026
David had approached Ahimelech, one of the LORD's priests, for some food and a weapon. Ahimelech did so, but someone else saw this and reported this to Saul. The results? Death for 85 priests and their families.
Saul and the massacre of the priests Introduction: Saul had tried to kill David the first time by throwing a spear or javelin at him. David survived this and even other attempts on his life. Saul is furious at this time, and proceeds in a rage to find and kill David, even at a city of the LORD’s ...read more
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Saul's First Attempt To Kill David
Contributed on May 12, 2026
Saul was plagued by an evil spirit. On this occasion, he was angry and afraid of David that Saul wanted to kill him! Fortunately, the LORD was with David and protected him.
Saul's first attempt to kill David Introduction: Saul, first king of Israel, was truly in an awkward situation. He had partly obeyed and mostly disobeyed the LORD’s command to completely destroy everything belonging to the Amalekites, and the LORD told him your sons will never be king because ...read more
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Saul's Worst Blunder
Contributed on May 1, 2026
The LORD gave Saul one simple command: destroy everything belonging to the Amalekites. Did Saul fully obey that command?
Saul's worst blunder (Full disclosure: this message is based on a sermon I preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO on November 30, 2025, but this is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: The Amalekites had been Israel’s enemies for many years. They first attacked Israel not ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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Saul, King Of Israel
Contributed on Apr 8, 2026
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Tragedies At The Tabernacle
Contributed on Feb 20, 2026
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The Seven Churches Of Revelation 2-3
Contributed on Dec 16, 2025
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Messages From Luke's Gospel
Contributed on Aug 14, 2025
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False Prophets
Contributed on Jan 24, 2025
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Troubling Thoughts?
Contributed on Dec 14, 2025
Troubling thoughts Introduction: What might make your thoughts cause you trouble? Text, Daniel 5:5-9, KJV: 5 In the same hour came forth fingers of a man's hand, and wrote over against the candlestick upon the plaister of the wall of the king's palace: and the king saw the part of the ...read more
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Unwanted Donations!?
Contributed on Dec 11, 2025
Unwanted Donations!? Introduction: What kinds of materials were needed for Israel to make the Tabernacle? Text, Exodus 36:2-7, KJV: 2 And Moses called Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whose heart the LORD had put wisdom, even every one whose heart stirred him up to come unto ...read more
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Unwanted: An Original Husband
Contributed on Sep 26, 2025
Unwanted: An Original Husband Introduction: The story of David and his first wife, Michal (daughter of King Saul) could be one of the most tragic love stories of all time. We may never know what happened but we do have a record of the sad results. Full disclosure, Sermon Central has already ...read more
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Unwanted Items—the Ark Of The Covenant
Contributed on Jul 16, 2025
Unwanted Items—The Ark of the Covenant Introduction: To “frame” this illustration, we’d need to look at a couple of chapters in 1 Samuel. In chapter 4, the writer tells us of Israel’s decision, foolish as it was, to bring the Ark of the Covenant out of the Tabernacle and down to the battlefield. ...read more
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Unwanted-Zimri, The King For Seven Days
Contributed on Jul 2, 2025
Introduction: Some kings in Old Testament days had very long reigns, like Uzziah (52 years), Manasseh (55 years) and Jeroboam II of the Ten Northern Tribes (Israel, 41 years). The reigns of others were sometimes very short, but nothing like the week-long reign of Zimri, one of history’s most ...read more