Sermons on 1 Samuel 23:17-18: showing 1-15 of 21

"From Seasons Of Drought To Blessings Of Renewal"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 17, 2002

There is nothing like coming out of spiritual drought and entering into the blessing of renewal. It seems that practically every area of life has its seasons of drought - our jobs, marriages, families, churches etc. (One thing you will find in common wit

“FROM SEASONS OF DROUGHT TO BLESSINGS OF RENEWAL” (The Leader’s Spirituality) Dr. Dennis Deese - Fan The Flame Ministries, Inc. 1 SAMUEL 23:1-29; PSALM 54:1-7 In chapter 22, we saw what may have been the lowest point in David’s life. He is in a literal and spiritual barren, lifeless ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:2-29

The Need For Encouragement Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

Everyone needs a pat on the back from time to time, but we are also to be the one giving the pat on the back from time to time.

The Need for Encouragement 1 Samuel 23:15-18 Intro Jonathan’s experience with David illustrates the reality of the ministry of encouragement. Romans 15:5 says “May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus.” So, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Trump Card Series

Contributed by Scott Brooks on Nov 10, 2007

An exegetical approach to the narrative story of chapter 23 highlighting how Saul throws God’s name around while David simply inquires of God and the results are telling

INTRODUCTION: ILL: When I was leading worship in Denver there were two sisters on the worship team. One day one of the sisters was in a car accident and suffered minor injuries like on a Thursday. She was a shaken up really bad and had looked death in the face and wrote a poem about the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"A Friend In Need And A Friend Indeed”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 23, 2013

Jonathon demonstrates how we might be a friend indeed to a friend who is in need.

The key verse in our passage for today is verse 15: “While David was at Horesh in the Desert of Ziph, he learned that Saul has come out to take his life.” Now, this verse seems a bit redundant. After all, what is new about the fact that Saul was out to take David’s life? It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Friend Of Grace: Jonathan

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 7, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a friend of a powerful, influential person? Has it changed your life for the better? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that Knowledge (Jonathan) encourages, befriended, loved and supported Grace

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a friend of a powerful, influential person? Has it changed your life for the better? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that Knowledge (Jonathan) encourages, befriended, loved and supported Grace (King David) IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 23:17 (New Living ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Between A Rock And A Hard Place

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Nov 3, 2013

I want to share with you how to survive great difficulty by following three lesson from David’s life concerning, God’s answer, God’s counsel, God’s protection, and God’s refuge, and if we apply these lesson to our lives we can live a victorious life..

Exegetical Idea: God deliver the City of Keilah and David from the hands of Saul and the Philistines. Objective Statement: Every Christian can survive while in great difficulty by following 3 lessons from David’s life concerning, God’s answer, God’s counsel, and God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Between A Rock And A Hard Place Outline

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Jan 28, 2014

God deliver the City of Keilah and David from the hands of Saul and the Philistines.

I. Seek God’s Answer (23:1-5) A. Concerning the threshing floors (v. 1) B. Concerning fear ( vv. 2-5) II. Seek God’s Counsel (23:6-18) A. Concerning Saul’s plot (vv. 6-9) B. Concerning evil (7-10) C. Concerning encouragement (11-18) III. Seek God Refuge ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Friendship That Matters Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 6, 2016

The marks of a godly friendship is wholehearted commitment, unwavering support and spiritual encouragement.

How many friends do we really need in life? Two hundreds, or just two. • When we go through our most difficult moments, how many friends do we need by our side? Twenty, or two? (Just got to know that I’ve 226 friends on FB.) • How many of our friends today are merely ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:15-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pursued By Evil Forces Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 13, 2015

Believers of God will be pursued by worldly forces but God will provide help and a way of escape!

We noted several weeks ago in the Book of 1 Samuel, David found a faith partner; Jonathan, the son of King Saul made a commitment to be a loving godly brother to David. Now King Saul, because of his ego and turning away from God, became wicked and decided to kill David. Even though David was a hero ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:13-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Friendship: A Lesson From Belly Buttons

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 23, 2012

Our navel is a constant reminder that we all started life connected to another human being; many many of us spend all of our lives trying to get reconnected to someone.

FRIENDSHIP: A LESSON FROM BELLY BUTTONS 1 Samuel 23:14-18 14 David stayed in the desert strongholds and in the hills of the Desert of Ziph. Day after day Saul searched for him, but God did not give David into his hands. 15 While David was at Horesh in the Desert of Ziph, he learned that Saul had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:14-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Loneliness

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Mar 30, 2018

A true follower of Jesus will defeat loneliness because he will love and have other followers at his side.

Title: Loneliness Place: BLCC Date: 2/18/18 Text: Genesis 2.18; 1 Samuel 23.16-17 Middle-Aged Men, Biggest Threat: [Screen 1] Loneliness Dr. Richard S. Schwartz, a Cambridge psychiatrist who has studied the problem of loneliness in America, notes that over four decades of studies have shown ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:16-17

Denomination: Christian Church

When Things Don’t Go Your Way—let Your Character Speak

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 9, 2022

This sermon looks at the life of Jonathan and the importance of his character and his desire to obtain what's best for God's people.

When Things Don’t Go Your Way—Let Your Character Speak 1 Samuel 18:1-4 Romans 12:1-2 9/12/2022 Have you ever had something coming to you that was rightfully yours and should have been given to you, but somehow you didn’t receive it. It could have been a promotion on a job that went to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Samuel 23:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Cuando Las Cosas No Salen Como Quieres, Deja Que Tu Personaje Hable

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 9, 2022

Este sermón analiza la vida de Jonatán y la importancia de su carácter y su deseo de obtener lo mejor para el pueblo de Dios.

Cuando las cosas no salen como quieres, deja que tu personaje hable 1 Samuel 18:1-4 Romanos 12:1-2 12/09/2022 ¿Alguna vez te ha llegado algo que era legítimamente tuyo y debería haberte sido dado, pero de alguna manera no lo recibiste? Podría haber sido un ascenso en un ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, 1 Samuel 18:1-4, 1 Samuel 23:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Things Don't Go Your Way—hayaan Ang Iyong Karakter Na Magsalita

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 9, 2022

Tinitingnan ng sermon na ito ang buhay ni Jonathan at ang kahalagahan ng kanyang pagkatao at ang kanyang pagnanais na matamo ang pinakamainam para sa bayan ng Diyos.

When Things Don't Go Your Way—Hayaan ang Iyong Karakter na Magsalita 1 Samuel 18:1-4 Roma 12:1-2 9/12/2022 Naranasan mo na bang magkaroon ng isang bagay na dumating sa iyo na nararapat sa iyo at dapat na ibinigay sa iyo, ngunit kahit papaano ay hindi mo ito natanggap. Maaaring ito ay isang ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4, 1 Samuel 23:15-17, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Love Above All Loves

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jan 15, 2023

In this sermon I seek to explore the 4 different kinds of loves that exist today, and how we need to keep God's Divine Agape love at the center of all the 4 loves.

THE LOVE ABOVE ALL LOVES Uses of the Word Love in the world today 1. Eros (Romantic Love) - This is the love shared between a man and woman who are attracted to each other and is quite often connected with sexual behavior. 2. Phileo (Brotherly Love) - This is the love shared between two friends ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17, Hebrews 10:24, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 1 Samuel 18:3-4, 1 Samuel 23:17, Acts 9:26-27, Genesis 25:28, John 15:13, Acts 5:12-42, Acts 4:32-37, Acts 5:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible