Sermons on 1 Samuel 15:1-31:13:

The Last One Picked

Contributed by James Bryant on Jul 10, 2006

Not being the First One Picked is not always so bad. Read this manuscript concerning The last One Picked. You will forever see things differently...

"THE LAST ONE PICKED" How many of you ever remember being picked for some sports team while in school? There’s always the last one or two left that must be picked. And the last pick always felt like dirt… But there was also someone in the bible that was the last one picked. There was one in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience To The Lord

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 22, 2006

Obedience is the key to growth

Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC * April 2, 2006 AM Read, Pray, Witness and Obey. 4 Essentials, I’ve heard ‘em my entire life. What is it to obey? Obedience- being in agreement (harmony and union) with and submission to another’s authority and rules It is a KEY to unlocking doors in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Need A Hero?

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Jul 25, 2006

This sermon takes a look at the David & Goliath narrative with a contemporary eye to the Zorro and Superman movies.

It’s funny that as we grow up we sometimes develop tastes that we never had as a child. For instance, I never liked salad as a child, but developed a taste for Caesar Salad as an adult. While I still don’t like broccoli, somewhere along the way I developed a deep enjoyment of good coffee. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-49

Denomination: Nazarene

The Faith Of David

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 30, 2006

David’s victory over Goliath is presented as an encouragement for us to develop the same kind of faith to conquer our giants.

The Faith of David I Samuel 17 The story of David and Goliath is one of if not the best known story of the Bible. When Thressia and I lived in Lubbock there was a bible class teacher at the Broadway church that had a unique way of teaching the story of David and Goliath. He constructed a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surviving Unhealthy Relationships Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Dealing with difficult people requires special skills. Sermon uses biblical examples to discuss how to deal with (1)Aggressive Controllers (2) Indirect Manipulators (3)Emotional Leaches.

Surviving Unhealthy Relationships Series: Cultivating Healthy Relationships #3 1 Samuel 25:14-25[1] 2-13-05 Intro The subject of our message this morning is How to deal with difficult people (while taking roll of duct tape and baseball bat out of bag)[2]. For the last couple of weeks we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:14-25

Denomination: Charismatic

Personal Integrity - Life Of David, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 5, 2006

On the surface of life, we demonstrate integrity. We return money that’s not ours. We pay our bills on time. We work hard at our jobs. We volunteer at church. But if someone were to write a story about your life, would we really want him or her to write e

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: In the book Strengthening Your Grip, Charles Swindoll tells the following story about integrity. “Some time ago, I heard about a fellow in Long Beach who went into a fried chicken franchise to get some chicken for himself and the young lady with him. She waited in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-24

Personal Integrity - Life Of David, Part 4 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 5, 2006

One author has suggested that Goliath reminded him of the cross-eyed discus thrower. He didn’t set any records…but he sure kept the crowd awake! (Swindoll, Insights Newsletter, April 1995).

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Psalm 78 is a Historical Psalm that summarizes Israel’s history in a poetic way. The Psalm does have some sad elements in it, but it concludes somewhat abruptly on a positive note with their national hero, King David, from Judah, the founder of the dynasty that would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

So Long Status Quo Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 8, 2006

First in a series on the life of David. This message looks at how God uses ordinary people in ordinary poistions to serve His purposes.

For the next ten weeks or so, we’re going to embark on a journey through the life of David. The story of David’s life is so fascinating. We probably know more about David that any other person in the Bible, except for Jesus. And the thing I like about David is that he’s so much like us. God calls ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

We Are More Than Conquerors Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 10, 2006

Jesus did more on the cross than pay the price for our sins. Jesus also gave us the victory.

1 Samuel 17:8-9, 45-47 “We are More Than Conquerors” INTRODUCTION A week has passed since Easter. The chocolate Easter bunnies have been consumed (at least in our house). Only a few stray jellybeans remain in the once overflowing Easter baskets. Our nice, new Easter outfits have been soiled, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:8-47

Denomination: Lutheran

"How Great Thou Art!"

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 10, 2006

My God is the God of the impossible ... there’s nothing He can’t do. He can defeat the Goliaths in our life.

“How Great Thou Art!” INTRODUCTION: BASIC PREMISE … “With God … nothing is impossible!” - Do you believe that? · SOMETIMES … seems like we face IMPOSSIBLE circumstances. · SEEMS LIKE … all the odds are against us … NO HOPE. · SEEMS LIKE … no light at end of tunnel. It’s EASY to get DISCOURAGED ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:8-51

Denomination: Baptist

Whistle While You Work Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 12, 2006

Second in a series on the life of David. This message focuses on our work.

Last week, we began a journey through the life of David and as we took a look at the process of Samuel anointing David to be the king of Israel we found that: God chooses to give extraordinary power to ordinary people in ordinary positions in order to serve His purposes. This week, we’re going to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Closer Than A Brother

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 2, 2006

David’s friendship with Jonathan was a remarkable and once in a lifetime kind of friendship.

“Closer than a Brother” 1 Samuel 17:50 Thus David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone, and he struck the Philistine and killed him; but there was no sword in David’s hand. 51 Then David ran and stood over the Philistine and took his sword and drew it out of its sheath and killed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Face Life's Difficulties

Contributed by Travis Johnson on Aug 2, 2006

The example of David shows how we should face the difficulties of life that come our way.

HOW TO FACE LIFE’S DIFFICULTIES 1 Sam. 17:45, Then David said to the Philistine, "You come to me with a sword & with a spear & with a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. ESV Intro: Almost everyone knows ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45

Denomination: Holiness

Excuses

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 8, 2006

What is your excuse to God...do you make excuses or own up to your failures?

Our Passage: 1 Samuel 15 1. 1One day Samuel said to Saul, "I anointed you king of Israel because the LORD told me to. Now listen to this message from the LORD! 2This is what the LORD Almighty says: ’I have decided to settle accounts with the nation of Amalek for opposing Israel when they came from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do In The Day Of Trouble

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Aug 15, 2006

The Lord says, “Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.” Are you living in the day of trouble? Do you feel discouraged, distressed, depressed? Are you weary? Feel like giving up? I have good news for you!

WHAT TO DO IN THE DAY OF TROUBLE (August 2006) OPENING TEXT: (Psalm 50:15). The Lord says, “Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.” Are you living in the day of trouble? Do you feel discouraged, distressed, depressed? Are you weary? Feel like giving ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-25

Denomination: *other