Sermons on 1 Samuel:

Lust Is Not Love

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 7, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 13: 1 – 39

2 Samuel 13: 1 – 39 Lust is not love 13 After this Absalom the son of David had a lovely sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her. 2 Amnon was so distressed over his sister Tamar that he became sick; for she was a virgin. And it was improper for Amnon to do anything to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Empty Promises, Feigned Concern

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 10, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 15: 1 – 37

2 Samuel 15: 1 – 37 Empty promises, feigned concern 15 After this it happened that Absalom provided himself with chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him. 2 Now Absalom would rise early and stand beside the way to the gate. So it was, whenever anyone who had a lawsuit came to the king ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Street Smart

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 12, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 16: 1 – 23

2 Samuel 16: 1 – 23 Street Smart 16 When David was a little past the top of the mountain, there was Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth, who met him with a couple of saddled donkeys, and on them two hundred loaves of bread, one hundred clusters of raisins, one hundred summer fruits, and a skin of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

You Can’t Have It Both Ways

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 12, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 17: 1 – 29

2 Samuel 17: 1 – 29 You can’t have it both ways 17 Moreover Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Now let me choose twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue David tonight. 2 I will come upon him while he is weary and weak and make him afraid. And all the people who are with him will flee, and I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 17:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Widow Maker

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 13, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 18: 1 – 33

2 Samuel 18: 1 – 33 The Widow Maker 18 And David numbered the people who were with him and set captains of thousands and captains of hundreds over them. 2 Then David sent out one third of the people under the hand of Joab, one third under the hand of Abishai the son of Zeruiah, Joab’s brother, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Sabotage

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 16, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 20: 1 – 26

2 Samuel 20: 1 – 26 Sabotage 20 And there happened to be there a rebel, whose name was Sheba the son of Bichri, a Benjamite. And he blew a trumpet and said: “We have no share in David, nor do we have inheritance in the son of Jesse; Every man to his tents, O Israel!” 2 So every man of Israel ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 20:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

I Don’t Want Your Advice

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 20, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 24: 1 – 25

2 Samuel 24: 1 – 25 I don’t want your advice 24 Again the anger of the LORD was aroused against Israel, and He moved David against them to say, “Go, number Israel and Judah.” 2 So the king said to Joab the commander of the army who was with him, “Now go throughout all the tribes of Israel, from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Heroes Of The Faith Part 1 Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on May 10, 2008

At some point in life, every child has a hero they what to grow up to be. How do we become the model’s of Christian maturity and faith that others will want to immolate. Looking into the character of some biblical examples will help you to become a rea

Heroes of the Faith Series Text: 1 Samuel 17:1-11 The edgy television drama Heroes follows a group of individuals who carry an unusual genetic marker giving them unique, superhuman abilities. These superhuman capabilities include things like reading people’s thoughts, becoming invisible, time ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hannah—a Faithful Mother Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 17, 2020

She wanted a child and promised the Lord she would give that child to the Lord's service. Hannah gives us a classic example of a faithful mother.

Introduction: The story of Hannah is a beautiful story. She was a genuine believer in the LORD, God of Israel, first and foremost, and also the mother of Samuel, one of Israel’s greatest leaders. She was also one of a few women who, unable to have a child by any other means, bore a child as a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Or Numbers (2 Samuel 24)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 21, 2025

Do we rely on God or numbers? Let's look at 2 Samuel 24.

Do human governments rely on God or military numbers? Does God often defeat a strong enemy using inferior numbers? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 24. Was Israel relying on military numbers rather than God, who often defeated enemies by using inferior numbers? Now the anger of the Lord burned against ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Listen! God Is Speaking"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 17, 2003

God spoke to Samuel and God is speaking to us...are we listening?

1 Samuel 3:1-20 “Listen! God is Speaking” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Many of us can probably relate to how the people felt in Samuel’s time: “In those days the word of the Lord was rare; there were not many visions.” This was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Stopping A Rebel (2 Samuel 20)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 17, 2025

When should we stop a rebel and when not? Let's look at 2 Samuel 20.

When reconciliation cannot be had, how can a rebel’s destructive influence be stopped? Let’s begin in 2 Samuel 20. Did a rebel named Sheba, son of Bikri, stir up division among the tribes? Now a wicked [worthless] man, a Benjaminite named Sheba son of Bichri, happened to be there. He blew the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance Not Excuses (2 Samuel 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 8, 2025

Is the mark of a real leader is repentance, not excuses? Let's begin in 2 Samuel 12.

Is a real leader someone who is ready and willing to repent like David? How many just make excuses like Saul? What about us? Let’s begin in 2 Samuel 12. How tactful was Nathan the prophet in addressing David’s gross sins? Then the Lord sent Nathan to David. And he came to him and said, “There ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Death Of A Traitor (2 Samuel 18)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 15, 2025

Do we celebrate or mourn the death of a traitor? Let's look at 2 Samuel 18.

Do people like Joseph’s brothers, Absalom, Adonijah and Judas remind us of betrayal? How do we treat our very imperfect leaders? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 18. Who were the three captains of David’s army? Did he request that they be gentle with his rebel son Absalom? And David numbered the people who ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ishbosheth Assassinated (2 Samuel 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 1, 2025

Are mere words good enough or does God want us to obey? Let's look at 2 Samuel 4.

Do we rely upon a man to protect us or God? Did David support an assassination or punish those involved? Is doing God’s will more important than empty words? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 4. Did Ishbosheth rely on God or Abner for protection? When Saul’s son Ish-bosheth heard that Abner had died in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist