Sermons on 1 Samuel 16:1-23:17:

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

The Heart Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 14, 2007

To show that we must have heart to do the will of God.

Heart of Obedience Theme: To show that we must have heart and will Text: 1 Samuel 16 Introduction In 1 Samuel 16, God sends Samuel to anoint another King. God has rejected Saul as king. Because of his disobedience because he did not listen to the word of the Lord Saul has been rejected. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Slay Your Giants

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 15, 2007

A message that looks at the grandaddy of all upsets and uncovers several truths that will help us slay the gaints that are standing in the way of us being all God wants us to be.

How To Slay Your Giants IN - February of 1980 I was in the Navy living in Saratoga Springs New York. 90 miles away in Lake Placid a group of 12 American amateur hockey players took the ice to face the toughest and best hockey team in the world, Russia’s national team. It was the Olympic games and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

What Doest Thou Here, David? Series

Contributed by Toby Powers on Nov 1, 2008

Second Sermon in the series "What Doest Thou Here?" Eliab, David’s brother asked "Why camest thou down hither?" David had come with purpose. What is your purpose and mine?

From the Desk of Rev. Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org WHAT DOEST THOU HERE? Sermon Two I Samuel 17:25-32 Intro: We looked last week at Elijah and how the Lord came to him in the cave and asked him, “What doest thou here, Elijah?” Staying on that same theme, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Election Day Confusion

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Nov 2, 2008

Discussion of the guidelines we should use when chosing which candidate to vote for.

Election Day Confusion 1 Samuel 16:1-13, "The LORD said to Samuel, ’How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and be on your way; I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem. I have chosen one of his sons to be king.’ [2] But Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Unusaual Places That God Can Take You Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 4, 2008

Life can take you to different places and there is a divine hand behind it and our duty is to find that purpose and see the fulfillment of His will in our life

Unusual places where God can take you. 1 1 Samuel 17:17,18 (AMP) 17 And Jesse said to David his son, Take for your brothers an ephah of this parched grain and these ten loaves and carry them quickly to your brothers at the camp. 18 Also take these ten cheeses to the commander of their thousand. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:17-18

Denomination: Church Of God

"Step Up And Serve The Lord With What You Have"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 10, 2008

The Lord gives abilities, talents, and spiritual gifts to serve him. To not serve the Lord is to dry up spiritually.

“Step Up and Serve the Lord With What You Have" I Samuel 17:40-50 One of my favorite Old Testament stories is about David and Goliath. I tend to be for the under dog. Even in the business world when a small business takes on a corporation they talk about David taking on Goliath. This morning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-50

Denomination: Free Methodist

Living Your Calling: Breaking The Limitations Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Nov 12, 2008

Part 3 of 3 in the Living Your Calling series

"Living Your Calling" Part 3 - Breaking the Limitations NewSong Church - 07/27/08 www.newsongs.org 1. God created us with unique abilities for a planned purpose. [s2] 2. Our abilities are intended to be gifts – given away to God and others [s3] 3. We realize God’s plan fully when we remove the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-37

Denomination: *other

How Do We "Inquire Of The Lord?” Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 12, 2008

David inquired of the Lord for his big decisions; how do we do that?

1 Samuel 23:1-12 October 19, 2008 How do we “Inquire of the Lord?” 2 weeks ago I preached from the story of David where he wanted to build a temple for God. He asked Nathan the prophet about it and initially got the thumbs up. But Nathan goes home and God gives him a prophetic word for David ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-12, 1 Samuel 23:1-15

Denomination: *other

David Vs. Goliath Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 3, 2008

Goliath is like the sin in our lives that is most difficult for us to defeat.

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and out a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV). ...be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus (2 Timothy 2:1). A champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out of the Philistine camp. He was over nine feet tall. He had a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey To Bethlehem

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

You can know the joy of being a blessing to others...people who are really hurting...desperately longing to know that their lives have some meaning and purpose. The journey to Bethlehem can set you free.

"THE JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM" 1 SAMUEL 16:1 13 Christmas is the time of the year when so many people travel all over the country to visit with friends and family. There is something about the holidays that just seems to be missing without the presence of family. But there are also multitudes of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

David & Goliath: Facing Your Giants Series

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Dec 16, 2008

We all have giants that we must face. We can learn how David faced his giant and apply some great Biblical principles to our own lives.

DAVID AND GOLIATH I Samuel 17:1-9, 17-53 I. Background – vs. 1-7 a. War – (Israel vs. Philistines) i. Philistines attempted to enter Israel through the Elah Valley ii. Assembled for battle between Shochoh and Azekah b. Goliath i. Height – 9’ 9” ii. His armor 1. Brass helmet – vs. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-53

Denomination: *other

Who? Me - A Giant Slayer? Series

Contributed by Robert Lum on Sep 2, 2008

The selection of David gives hope to those with low self-esteem that when man overlooks them, God sees them.

This evening, we begin an 8-part series on the life of David. We entitled it, “Slaying Your Giants”. These messages are inspired largely by Max Lucado’s book, “Facing Your Giants”, 2006. When I mention David, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? For me, it’s the classic story of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fighting To Win Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 3, 2008

Many Christians fight just to fight but they are not fighting to win.

TOPIC: FIGHT TO WIN Text: I Samuel 17:50 “So David triumphed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him.” Introduction: How did David won over Goliath? The normal answer to this question is, “Using his sling and stones ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational