Sermons on 1 Samuel 30:3-19:

A God Who Can

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Aug 16, 2025

The story of David and Ziklag comes from 1st Samuel 30 in the Bible. It is a powerful moment in David’s life that shows us leadership under pressure, emotional resilience, and trust in God during a deep crisis.

The story of David and Ziklag comes from 1st Samuel 30 in the Bible. It is a powerful moment in David’s life that shows us leadership under pressure, emotional resilience, and trust in God during a deep crisis. When we look at the summary of this story, it focuses on how the people reacted when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Season Of Supernatural Breakthrough (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 22, 2025

The season of supernatural breakthrough is not just a time of waiting, but of positioning yourself for divine intervention. In this second part of the series, we will explore the keys to accessing your breakthrough, aligning with God’s plan, and positioning yourself for supernatural success.

SEASON OF SUPERNATURAL BREAKTHROUGH (PART 2) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 30:8 Supporting Texts: Mark 11:24, 2 Kings 4:1-7, Luke 7:11-15 INTRODUCTION: The season of supernatural breakthrough is not just a time of waiting, but of positioning yourself for divine intervention. In this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:8, Mark 11:24, 2 Kings 4:1-7, Luke 7:11-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Season Of Supernatural Breakthrough (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 22, 2025

In this third part of the series, we will explore the practical application of maintaining your breakthrough and walking in continuous victory. It is one thing to enter a season of supernatural breakthrough, but it’s crucial to sustain and maximize the blessing.

SEASON OF SUPERNATURAL BREAKTHROUGH (PART 3) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 30:18-19 Supporting Texts: 2 Chronicles 20:20-23, Matthew 17:24-27, Exodus 14:21-22 INTRODUCTION: In this third part of the series, we will explore the practical application of maintaining your breakthrough ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:18-19, 2 Chronicles 20:20-23, Matthew 17:24-27, Exodus 14:21-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Your Helper Is Delayed, What Do You Do? Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 11, 2025

Delays are not denials. When your destiny helper is delayed, trust in God’s timing and remain steadfast in prayer.

WHEN YOUR HELPER IS DELAYED, WHAT DO YOU DO? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Habakkuk 2:3 "For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry." Supporting Texts: Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:3, Psalm 27:14, Isaiah 40:31, Daniel 10:12-14, 1 Samuel 30:6-8, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Of Restoration

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 28, 2025

The enemy comes to steal, to kill and to destroy, but the Lord God is a God of Restoration of all that is stolen or destroyed.

The God of Restoration Study Text: 1 Samuel 30: 8, 18 - 19 Introduction: - God is not just a God of creation, but also a God of restoration, actively working to heal, renew, and bring back what has been destroyed or stolen by the enemy. John 10:10 - God is not indifferent to suffering or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Went To The Enemy’s Camp

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 5, 2025

Satan has stolen from us many things -- our peace, our joy, our hope, our acceptance, our innocence, etc.. It's God's will that we get those back. David set us an example by invading the enemy's camp!

I WENT TO THE ENEMY’S CAMP 1 Samuel 30:1-9, 16-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Johnny's father called home during a business trip to see how his son's basketball game had gone. Johnny came to the phone and told his dad, "I finally made a basket today." His father was excited. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tears Of David Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 18, 2025

David cried unto God to keep the records of his cries. He wept for his life, he wept for his wives and young children, he wept for Amnon, he wept for Absalom but not disciplined them to be with God.

Text: 1 Samuel 30:1-6 Theme: Tears of David Greetings: The Lord is good; and his love endures forever! Introduction: The holy family should take care to be a model family with seven qualities of life based on Hebrews 13:1-8. Morning I had talked about the missing qualities in David family. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Overcoming Ziklag Moments

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 8, 2025

Many of us have gone through very difficult times when it seems like there is no light at the end of the tunnel. This message looks at how David handled one of the most difficult times in his life.

Would you please turn with me to First Samuel 30. I can still remember this like it was yesterday. It was Saturday morning, May 10, 1986. I was still in bed when I got a call from my uncle, Anthony, and he said two words, after which I didn't hear anything else. He said, “Dot’s gone.” Dot, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-8, 1 Samuel 30:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stop Wallowing! 3 Steps To Strengthen Yourself In Your God - 1 Samuel 30:6-31 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 15, 2025

1 Samuel 30:6 – The Pivot Verse That Changed Everything for David. David turned agony to victory in ONE verse—watch how YOU can too!

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Introduction The world handles distress in a million different ways. Tranquilizers. Alcohol. Physical exercise. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:6-31

Burn Out? Or Burned Up!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 9, 2026

Often we find the storms and trials overwhelm us. Look at David's lesson at Ziglag. He encouraged himself.

BURNED OUT? OR BURNED UP! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) BURN OUT? BURNED UP? I CRY WHEN I THINK OF THIS STORY? WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN? Many years ago I pastored in a mission work in the mountains. I was the head of the volunteer Chaplain ministry ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-8, 1 Samuel 29:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Empowered For Recovery

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 17, 2025

Being empowered for recovery means receiving divine strength, wisdom, and favour to reclaim what has been lost or stolen.

EMPOWERED FOR RECOVERY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25 "And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you." Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 30:1-8; Isaiah 61:7; Jeremiah ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25, 1 Samuel 30:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon # 22 - Find Your Strength In God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 23, 2025

Through all the trial and hardships that came to David, he persevered because he found strength in the Lord and walked in His ways. If we too can recall God’s faithfulness and pray fervently, there will be nothing we need fear, because the Lord will stand by us to deliver us from all our troubles.

We read in Psalm 84:5, “Blessed is the man whose strength is in You; Your ways are in their hearts.” (LITV) We are blessed when God is our strength If one were to ask the question, ‘Who is a blessed person or one who is blessed by God?’ the answer can be found in the above mentioned verse. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:5, Habakkuk 3:19, Esther 4:14, Psalm 84:5-6, Psalm 34:1, 1 Samuel 30:3-4, 1 Samuel 30:6, Psalm 31:15, Acts 13:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Divine Repossession

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 27, 2025

Divine Repossession refers to the act of recovering what the enemy has stolen—possessions, peace, health, opportunities, time, relationships, and spiritual authority.

DIVINE REPOSSESSION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Obadiah 1:17 Supporting Texts: Joel 2:25-26, 1 Samuel 30:8, Isaiah 42:22, Jeremiah 30:17-18, Deuteronomy 30:3 INTRODUCTION: Divine Repossession refers to the act of recovering what the enemy has stolen—possessions, peace, health, ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:17, Joel 2:25-26, 1 Samuel 30:8, Isaiah 42:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Word On Encouragement PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

How to find strength and encouragement in God during times of adversity, as exemplified by David in 1 Samuel 30:1-6.

Good morning, church family! When life gets tough, we all need a little encouragement, don't we? And sometimes, we can't find that encouragement from the people around us, but we can always find it in God. Today, we're going to dive into 1 Samuel 30:1-6, where David found strength in the midst of a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6

Topics: Encouragement

Sermon: Rock Bottom Is Not A Final Destination

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 4, 2026

"Rock bottom" is not a final destination, but rather a solid foundation for rebuilding life with greater strength, purpose, and resilience.

Sermon: Rock bottom Is Not A Final Destination Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-8 “Three days later, when David and his men arrived home at their town of Ziklag, they found that the Amalekites had made a raid into the Negev and Ziklag; they had crushed Ziklag and burned it to the ground. They had carried ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-8, Deuteronomy 8:2-11, Psalm 42:11, Psalm 103:1-2, Psalm 37:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist