Sermons on 1 Samuel 25:11:

"Strengthening Our Weaknesses”

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 17, 2002

This chapter comes on the very heels (less than a week) of one of the most tremendous victories of David’s life. What a contrast! Here he nearly took a life long plunge to the bottom in a moment of weakness. We all have our weaknesses. But admittin

Dr. Dennis Deese “STRENGTHENING OUR WEAKNESSES” (The Leader’s Weakness) I SAMUEL 25:1-44 This chapter comes on the very heels (less than a week) of one of the most tremendous victories of David’s life. What a contrast! Here he nearly took a life long plunge to the bottom in a moment of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-44

How Rude Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

David, Pt. 6 of 15

HOW RUDE (1 SAM 25) Public Agenda, a non-profit group, interviewed more than 2,000 people in its study on civility and manners called “Aggravating Circumstances: A Status Report on Rudeness in America.” The group revealed that eight in 10 Americans say a lack of respect and courtesy is a serious ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Male Role Models - Good & Bad

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 17, 2005

Beneficial versus detrimental models of manhood juxtaposed in the lives of David and Nabal.

The 25th chapter of First Samuel tells the story of two vastly different approaches to being a man. One is rewarding and the other ruinous. One is admirable and the other despicable. One is to be repeated and the other repudiated. To this day most men fall into one of the two categories ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

"Beauty And The Beast"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 2, 2006

You can be beautiful or you can be a beast. What made Abigal beautiful? What made Nabal a fool?

Title: “The Beauty and the Beast” Sub title: “I married a fool.” Are you familiar with the story of Nabal and Abigail? If not, please take the time to read the entire chapter of 1 Samuel 25. David has been anointed by Samuel to be the next King of Israel, but King Saul, in his jealousy, has kept ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Rich, Rude & Foolish

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 26, 2011

We should always treat others with kindness and respect.

Rich, Rude & Foolish September 25, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should always treat others with kindness and respect. Focus Passage: I Samuel 25:1-13 Supplemental Passage: Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Pause Before You Act (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 9, 2011

Behaving wisely is seeking God's will before we act. Rash behavior may do damage in moments that cannot be undone in years. This is segment two of the series. For those wishing to teach and preach this series, you may contact me for formatted handouts and

SEE THE FIRST SERMON OF THE SERIES CONTACT US FOR HANDOUTS TO ACCOMPANY THIS SERIES II. A – Attitude Have I waited until my emotions and my spirit are in check before I act? • If we are not careful, we will act in anger. • In our haste to “do something” we will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Wise And Understanding

Contributed by Craig Stevenson on Mar 12, 2012

Who is wise and understanding? Don't be found to be foolish!

WHO IS WISE AND UNDERSTANDING? Shemuʼĕl Aleph/1 Samuel 25 יהוה = YHWH/Yahweh & יהושע = Yahushua Shalom family, all praise and esteem unto יהוה our Mighty Elohim. In a day and age where true wisdom from Elohim ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-44

Denomination: *other

Abigail Saves The Day Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 23, 2009

David, our hero, is about to make the biggest mistake of his life, but Abigail saves the day.

Introduction: A. One day a minister noticed that he was putting his congregation to sleep with a rather dry sermon. 1. To wake folks up he declared, “I lived with a woman for over 17 years who was not my wife!” 2. As you can imagine the sleepy heads in the pew quickly woke up and paid ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Tale Of Two Kings -- 1 Samuel 25 Series

Contributed by James D. Thornber on Mar 2, 2014

King David shows two sides to himself: the compassionate side shown to Saul and the petulant attitude shown to Nabal. It shows that we can all be saints one day and sinners the next!

A Tale of Two Kings 1 Samuel 25 One of the great perks of my wife’s job is something called Paid Time Off, or PTO. This is a system in the bank where they put a certain percentage of time in an account for every hour she works. So instead of just giving her two weeks off a year and five ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

“a Crisis Averted”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 20, 2013

A crisis, created by two men who behaved badly, was averted by a woman who behaved wisely.

In this chapter, we read about how a crisis was created because of two men behaving badly; but how that same crisis was averted because of one woman who behaved wisely. Let’s read about it. (READ TEXT) 1. Two men behaving badly - David & Nabal. A. Nabal’s reaction of arrogance - vs. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

“abigail: A Hidden Hero”

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 9, 2010

Abigail is a woman of great wisdom. She is used of God to head off a coming conflict between her husband, Nabal, and David.

“Abigail: A Hidden Hero” 1 Samuel 25:1-42 I. Let’s take a look at some background information to properly set the stage for Abigail’s story. A. The prophet Samuel has anointed David King of Israel, but the crown is still sitting on the head of his jealousy adversary ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Do You Turn When The Bottom Falls Out?

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 15, 2010

What do you do when the bottom drops out? When you are facing failure and nobody seems to care.

Where do you turn when the bottom falls out? 1 Samuel 25:1-25 Illustration JUST CAN’T QUIT Wilma didn’t get much of a head start in life. A bout with polio left her left leg crooked and her foot twisted inward so she had to wear leg braces. After seven ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#5 - Arteriosclerosis Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 19, 2009

The fifth in the Wednesday night teaching series. Based on Dr. Caner & Dr. Brunson’s Book -- "Why Churches Die."

Arteriosclerosis: A Hard Heart 1 Samuel 25:1-39 * His name was Bobby Dean. On the Saturday afternoon that He died, quite likely, he carried all the stubbornness into eternity that he lived with on earth. A couple of people have suggested that when he was greeted in heaven, he lodged some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Game Of Thrones- Israel’s Experience With Human Kings” Series

Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015

David and Nabal I Samuel 25:4-13 Hospitality This Middle Eastern cultural practice of “hospitality” is what saved the life of Marcus Lattrell. Jesus challenges Simon with a failure to keep a well-known Middle Eastern cultural practice. Luke 7:44-48

The Game of Thrones- Israel’s Experience with Human Kings” “Revenge or Hospitality?” I have three stories to share with you this morning. One is from the movie “Lone Survivor” and the other two are from the bible. All three have something in common. Luke ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Be A Peacemaker Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 20, 2016

Seek to be a peacemaker, and speak to build others up.

All of us REACT when we are angry; we don’t RESPOND with wisdom and sense. When we are in a rage, we do crazy things. • We’re going to see one rare moment in David’s life when he was driven by anger, in 1 Sam 25. • It can happen to any one of us, me included. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible