Sermons on 1 Samuel 16:1-18:20:

Is There Not A Cause?

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 22, 2009

Youth are blessed with many God given talents that are useful in the fight for freedom, justice and liberty.

Youth Day Message for June 11th 2006 I Samuel 17:29 “…Is there not a cause?” 1. Read the text with key emphasis a) Everyone’s sensitivities have been challenged by the increasingly horrific assaults upon the children and youth of our community. Parents themselves who are children attempting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

El Espiritu Del Mata Gigantes

Contributed by Aaron Chavez on Jun 2, 2008

Cada ves que nosotros queremos ir en pos del proposito de Dios nos encontraremos delante de un enemigo que querra detenernos.

El Espíritu del Mata Gigantes EL GIGANTE La palabra nos enseña que cada vez que los hijos de Dios iban en pos del propósito de Dios, cada vez que oían la vos de Dios y caminaban en pos de Él, en cada instancia sin fallar, se presentaba delante de ellos un enemigo invencible. Desde el reino más ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Music Of The Gospel

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 4, 2008

A gospel message looking at the misery, discovery and recovery of King Saul.

INTRODUCTION A recent survey has found that music is beneficial to our health. There is something about music which captivates man. People from every corner of the globe proudly sing their national anthem. The great hymn ’Abide with me’ is sung every year at the FA Cup Final in London. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:13-23

Facing Your Giants Of Fear Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jun 5, 2008

We all face fear at one time or another. One person writes that fear is the oldest and strongest emotion of mankind.

INTRO: I read this week that at least 322 unique phobias have been identified. Phobia comes from the Greek word for fear, and refers to a panic that is completely out of proportion to the perceived threat behind it. Extreme cases of a phobia can result in escalated anxiety and a full-fledged ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Five Stones

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 28, 2008

A message on how we can defeat our enemy following the example of David.

THE FIVE STONES 1 Samuel 17:38-51 INTRO: We are all familiar with the story of how little David, who was just a young lad, went to battle against Goliath, a giant in the land in those days, and how David, armed with only a sling and five stones, defeated this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Evil Eye

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

David, Pt. 3

THE EVIL EYE (1 SAMUEL 18) The master-disciple or teacher-student relationship in the Chinese society is a hierarchical one. The teacher is the superior and the student is the subordinate. A prominent senior pastor twenty years older than me still calls me teacher after he has audited just one of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lord Looks At The Heart

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

David, Pt. 1

THE LORD LOOKS AT THE HEART (1 SAMUEL 16) During the wedding rehearsal, the groom approached the pastor with an unusual offer. “Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding vows. When you get to me and the part where I’m to promise to ‘love, honor and obey’ and ‘forsaking all others, be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Image Is Nothing

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 30, 2008

"man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart".

INTRODUCTION Sprite soft drink slogan - ‘Image is nothing, thirst is everything’. Our world is obsessed with image. Plastic surgery, hair and beauty products and fashion trends are evidence of this. God is not so much concerned with your image as your inside. TEXT "man looketh on the outward ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Three Giants That Must Fall

Contributed by Matthew Haynie on Jun 30, 2008

A sermon that describes the battles facing the Church today and the things Christians must fight if they wish to obtain the Incorruptible Crown.

In the times of Saul and the fledgling Israelites, there was another older nation that had crossed the Aegean Sea and settled in city states around Israel. The Philistines were every bit as civilized as the Israelites. They were actually a whole era ahead in technological terms; the Israelites were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:2-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Beginning – David

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 5, 2008

God’s selection process - Understanging the Psalms starts by knowing the story and compairing to the poetry.

In the beginning – David 1 Samuel 16 I am not really an American idol fan. I have watched enough to catch on to the concept. I find the whole process to be just a little too much for me. You have 1000’s of people trying out all over the country wanting to become winners and amazingly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-5

Denomination: Congregational

Obtaining Your Destiny Part 1 Series

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 26, 2007

Everyone has a destiny to fulfill in Christ, but not everyone fulfills their destiny.

Title: Obtaining Your Destiny Text: I Samuel 16:13 Intro: Everyone has a destiny to fulfill in Christ, but not everyone fulfills their destiny. You have a God directed purpose in life are you fulfilling it, or are you satisfied back at the camp. David was destined to be King but there was a giant ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Obtaining Your Destiny Part 2 Series

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 26, 2007

For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Title: Obtaining Your Destiny II Text: I Sam. 17:20-24 Intro: God has a destiny for each and everyone of us here today. Jer 29:11 11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (NIV) God sets the plan into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Obtaining Your Destiny Part 3 Series

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 26, 2007

If you are going to reach your destiny in Christ, many times you will go through the valley.

Title: Obtaining Your Destiny III (Developing a Purpose) Text: I Samuel 17:24 Intro: If you are going to reach your destiny in Christ, many times you will go through the valley. You must move from your place of safety and comfort; walk into that valley; and face the giants of your life before you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeing What Jealousy Does To Us

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 7, 2007

A look at what jealousy did to Saul (and what it usually does to us).

- Examples: 1. The neighbor with more stuff. 2. The sibling with more attention. 3. The co-worker with more success. - Jealousy is one of those sins that we treat as not being a big deal. What It Does: Jealousy often creates enemies where none exist. - 1 Samuel 18:5a. - David remained ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

What If This Is As Good As It Gets?

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Nov 11, 2007

We have to ask ourselves, as believers, if what we are experiencing in Christianity is really all that Jesus promised us. There has to be more, we have been promised more, but it will never happen if sin is rampant in the church.

Is there more to Christianity? Does God have more in store for us than church on Sunday morning and getting to heaven? I believe that the fulfilled life that Jesus spoke about is more than what we’re experiencing most weeks in the local church. People are often fearful, downtrodden and spending ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:26-41