Sermons on 1 Samuel 21:2-26:9:

Living In Unfairness Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 24, 2003

This is the 7th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". This study looks at remaining faithful in our service to Christ no matter what happens.

LIVING IN UNFAIRNESS 1 Peter 3:8-22 One of the hardest lessons to learn in life is that life is not always fair. It seems like the harder you try to live like a Christian the more difficulties you face. It also seems like those who could care less about God seem to prosper the most. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-22, 1 Samuel 21:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When You're Married To A Jerk Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Dec 4, 2002

Learn from a very wise woman(Abigail) how to handle a very foolish man (Nabal)

What To Do When You’re Married to a Jerk The scene opens in the desert, west of the dead sea. David and his 600 guerrilla fighters are camped and hiding from Saul. But they’re not idle. They’re a kind of unofficial police force for the area. They protected shepherds from the attack of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:2-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

Abigail: A Hidden Hero Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 2, 2003

A look at those lesser known people of faith.

“Abigail: A Hidden Hero” 1 Samuel 25 Scripture is jam packed with men and women of great character. Who should we select as our models? We could choose any of the people listed in Hebrews 11. All the ones listed in the “Hall of Faith” are those whose integrity sparkles like a star in the sky. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-10, 1 Samuel 27:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel Of The Caves

Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003

An examination of four different caves in the Word of God provides us with a wonderful picture of the love of God for us all.

“Gospel of the Caves” 1 Samuel 22:1-2 by Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. As a child, I enjoyed playing in the hills and especially in caves. B. There are many things that you can discover in caves: 1. Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947 2. Ashes of the Red Heifer (early 70’s) C. There are 4 Particular ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A Proverbs 31 Woman Married To An April 1st Man

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 8, 2002

Abigail was the wise wife of a fool!

1 Samuel 25 I. The Introduction of the Couple A. The introduction of Nabal, 2-3 B. The introduction of Abigail, v. 3 II. The Injustice of Nabal A. David’s diplomacy, 4-9 B. Nabal’s defiance, 10-12 III. The Indignation of David, verse 13, “. . .Gird ye on every man his sword. . . .” A. David ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Abigail

Contributed by Rickey Shive on Mar 11, 2002

In this lesson, we are going to study a lady of great character and intelligence – her name is Abigail. All we know about her is summed up in this one chapter, yet she comes through as one of the most notable women in the Old Testament!

Introduction: The Bible is full of great stories! I’ve heard it said if you are looking for a mystery, or a thriller, or a love story, or one containing a great hero or heroine – whatever your desire, you can find it in the Bible. The text before us, in this study, is certainly one of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-42, 1 Samuel 25:42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is God's Love A Choice?

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 13, 2001

We must recognize two essential facts, God’s providence and man’s free election.

Is Gods Love A Choice Let’s discuss more on the subject of prayer. Some think that prayer is useless if not an unimportant part of the Christian life. That our time could be better spent gaining for ourselves in the present world. They feel that since God knows all; that he is the God of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30, 1 Samuel 23:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

"How To Deal With People Who Hurt You" Series

Contributed by Michael Cassara on Sep 8, 2001

Learn from King David how to deal with people who cause you pain and hurt you.

SEEKING GOD FAITHFULLY- A LOOK AT THE LIFE OF DAVID Message#6 "How To Deal With People Who Hurt You" 1 Samuel 24:1-6 INTRODUCTION In a recent issue of READER’S DIGEST, Janey Walser wrote these words: I once worked in a grocery store and often assisted elderly people when they came ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Dealing With Our Anger" Series

Contributed by Michael Cassara on Sep 8, 2001

Learn from King David how to control your anger

SEEKING GOD FAITHFULLY- A LOOK AT THE LIFE OF DAVID Message #7 "Dealing With Our Anger" 1 Sam 25 INTRODUCTION After sharing last week’s message about David and how he successfully fought the temptation to get even with Saul and retaliate against Saul for all the wrong Saul did to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Courage To Stand

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 8, 2001

Abigail shows us real courage for real life

COURAGE TO STAND 1 Samuel 25:18 -19, 23-31, 39-42 February 20, 2000 Morning Service Introduction I. The story of Ruby Bridges II. What is the largest problem facing the church of today? A. Possible answers 1. Is it a lack of belief in God? - No 2. Is it a lack of ability to do God’s work? - No 3. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:18-42

Denomination: Church Of God

In The Darkness Of His Cave, David Sought His Covenant God In Prayer.

Contributed by C. Bouwman on Feb 9, 2001

IN THE DARKNESS OF HIS CAVE, DAVID SOUGHT HIS COVENANT GOD IN PRAYER.

Beloved Congregation of the Lord Jesus Christ! The Lord God grants that today a number of young people may profess the faith. They declare before the Lord and His congregation that they love the Lord, and desire to serve Him every day of their lives. The day has been some time in the coming; it’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7, 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Integrity

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 11, 2004

The man trying to kill him had lied to him, broken promises, take his wife and given her to another man. Didn’t he deserve to die?

Passage: 1 Samuel 26 Intro: The man trying to kill him had lied to him, broken promises made to him, taken his wife and given her to another man. 1. 15 separate attempts on his life, personal attempts, hit squad attempts, attempts by sending him to battle. 2. what had he done to deserve? 3. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Keep It Clean Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 18, 2005

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Closet Christianity".

Series: Closet Christianity [#5] KEEP IT CLEAN 1 Samuel 21:15-17 Introduction: We have been working hard on emptying out, cleaning, sorting, and organizing our closets. Once this is all done, we’re finished- right? Of course not. Once we get our closets organized, we must keep it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Chasing Dead Dogs & Fleas

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 27, 2005

So many chase after the unimportant and insignificant things of life. The Bible calls us to prioritize in favor of eternal values.

Chasing Dead Dogs! ALL TRULY SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE IN LIFE HAVE BEEN THOSE WHO PRIORITIZED. Furthermore, they had their priorities in order. A businessman, referring to a friend who was devoting most of his time and energy in pursuit of an insignificant matter, said, “He reminds me of a bulldog ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Maintaining Your Integrity In The Wilderness?

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Oct 27, 2005

This is a series on the life of David and what made him a man after God’s heart. Here we find David’s faults and weaknesses a puzzling companion to the great title "Man after God’s own heart"

MAINTAINING YOUR INTEGRITY IN THE WILDERNESS? David is on the run. In this part of the story of David’s life everything has broken loose. Quiet suspicions that Saul is trying to kill him are now loudly in the open. Even Jonathon who struggled to grasp how his own father could possibly consider ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:1-15

Denomination: Mennonite