Sermons on 1 Samuel 24:3-19:

Reasoning With An Unreasonable King (1 Samuel 24:1-22)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Sep 9, 2024

David's journey to the throne seemed to stop when he found himself in a cave hiding from King Saul's army. David had an opportunity to kill Saul. However, he handled it in a way that demonstrated both his godly character and leadership.

We have followed the life of David from the time where he was a shepherd boy tending the flocks of his family to the battlefields of Israel. He has matured from a boy into a man, killing a giant, winning the heart of the nation, and developing into a man of God. He had reached the pinnacles of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22, 1 Samuel 23:14, Romans 12:19-21, Proverbs 16:7

Denomination: Baptist

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

Guilt And How To Deal With It. Series

Contributed by Charles Holt on Apr 13, 2001

This subject deals with the good/bad conscience and guilt, using David’s encounter with King Saul as examples of how to handle guilt.

email: cholt@gt.rr.com GUILT and How to Deal With it. 1 Sam. 24:1-8ff. Garrison Keillor said, "GUILT: The Gift That Keeps on Giving." Last Thursday I talked with my daughter who lives in Houston. When I called, she asked, “What are you doing?” I told her I was working on a message for Sunday ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Guilt And How To Deal With It. (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Charles Holt on Apr 13, 2001

This is Part Two of the message on the subject of guilt, using David¡¦s interaction with King Saul as an example of how to handle guilt feelings.

Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com GUILT and How to Deal With it. (Part Two) 1 Samuel 24 This is the final installment in our series on the subject of guilt. Last week we saw how David dealt with his "I wish I hadn’t done that¨ guilt feeling after he secretly cut off a piece of King Saul’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Encouragement & Appreciation

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 26, 2001

This is a sermon for Pastor Appreciation Day in which the pastors express encouragement and appreciation for the congregation.

Encouragement and Appreciation 1 Samuel 25:1-13 Luke 17:11-19 Pastor Appreciation Day GNLCC 10/21/2001 When you ask for the name of a great apostle in the Scriptures, the two names that most easily come to mind are the Apostle Paul and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-13, Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Patient In The Wilderness Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of patience through the story of David in the Desert of En Gedi, emphasizing the importance of trusting in God's timing despite societal pressures for immediacy.

Welcome back for week two of our series we started last week, “Wilderness.” Now, if you were here last week, you heard a little bit about this wilderness concept in scripture, especially the first aspect of the wilderness: testing. We learned that even Jesus had a season in the wilderness, where He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-7

Topics: Patience, God's Timing, Wilderness Experience

Sermon Series: Wilderness

Patience In The Wilderness Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Patience gives us a better perspective on our situation, requires perseverance, and allows us to see God's best for our lives.

Have you ever had to wait for something you really wanted? Like, you've ordered the latest iPhone, and it's taking forever to arrive. Or you're waiting for your favorite band's new album to drop. It's tough, right? Let's play a little game. I have here a bag of marshmallows. I'm going to give each ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-7

Topics: Survival, Wilderness Exploration, Endurance, Nature

"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

You Shall Surely Be King

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 19, 2026

Jesus was descended from the most beloved Israelite king, David, through several other kings.

Friday of the Second Week Integral 2026 We are blessed almost three thousand years after the events described in the OT histories to have the account of the event at the cave near the Wild Goats Rock. We are also blessed to have the psalm or hymn composed by David after it was all over, a psalm we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:3-21, Psalm 37:2-4, Psalm 37:6, Psalm 37:11, Mark 3:13-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Love Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Oct 18, 2024

Jesus said, “I am the vine, and you are the branches: He who abides in me, and I in him produces much fruit.” The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. God places one of the fruits above the others. Love is above the others

What is LOVE? 1. LOVE is a Fruit that comes from abiding in the vine. Abide in me, and I in you. A branch can’t bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine. Neither can you unless you abide in me. I am the vine, and you are the branches: He who abides in me, and I in him produces much ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-5, Galatians 5:22, Matthew 22:37-40, 1 Corinthians 13:13, Colossians 3:12-14, Galatians 5:6, 1 Corinthians 13:2-3, Proverbs 10:12, 1 Samuel 15:22, Luke 10:29-37, James 2:18, Matthew 5:23-24, Titus 2:4, Romans 5:8, Romans 5:10, Matthew 5:43-48, Romans 8:28, John 15:5, 1 Samuel 24:6, 1 John 2:15-16, Acts 5:1-5, Ephesians 3:17-19, Luke 7:36-47, 1 John 4:19, John 13:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Two Kings, Two Paths

Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Oct 12, 2025

Big Idea: Saul grasped for control, while David trusted God’s timing. True kingship is not measured by force but by surrender to the Lord.

They say, “timing is everything.” And you don’t have to be a musician to know that’s true — although if you’ve ever sung the wrong verse while everyone else moved on to the chorus, you know how awkward bad timing can be. Think about how much of life depends on timing. Arriving five minutes late to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-3, 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Will Expose Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 2, 2025

GOD will expose your Enemies

Throughout the Bible, we see instances where God exposes the enemies of His people, revealing their sinful intentions and bringing justice upon them. Haman's Downfall (Esther 7:1-10): Haman, a high-ranking official in King Ahasuerus's court, plotted to kill the Jews, including Mordecai, a ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-10, 1 Samuel 24:1-22

For Better And Not Worse Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

David, Pt. 5 of 15

FOR BETTER AND NOT WORSE (1 SAMUEL 24:1-22) One day Francis was speaking with a member of Assisi’s nobility. The count was bewailing the chaos and scandals that were spreading throughout the region. “Your lordship need not grieve for these things,” replied the saint, “for there is a remedy for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Choosing A Leader

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 14, 2003

This sermon was presented just before the 2000 presidential elections. It compares the lives of Saul, David and Solomon and works toward identifying characteristics of Godly leaders.

Choosing a Leader I Samuel 13:5-15; 15:1-23; 28:3-20 II Samuel 24:18-25 2 Chronicles 1:8-12 I. Our leaders should be people who are unwilling to compromise God’s Word. A. Who doesn’t compromise in Washington? 1. "If you don’t compromise, you won’t accomplish anything." 2. IE: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Talk About #2 - Authority! Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 19, 2006

We are living in a rebellious generation that has no respect for authority... No one will rule over me! I have my rights! I make my own decisions. No one likes to be under the authority of someone else.

LET’S TALK ABOUT #2: AUTHORITY LET’S TALK ABOUT! Last week we started a series called, “Let’s Talk About!” We’re going to consider different hot-topic questions and issues that you face in your life, including everything from sex and dating to life, the universe, and everything! KEY TEXT: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-17

Denomination: *other