Sermons on 2 Samuel 12 3a28:

David Mourns For Absalom Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 30, 2020

Second Samuel 18:1-19:8 shows us a father's inordinate sorrow for a rebellious son.

Scripture King David’s third son, Absalom, had staged a rebellion against him. David and his loyal supporters fled Jerusalem. The Lord provided Hushai to thwart the counsel of Ahithophel so that David was able to escape over the Jordan River and get to the city of Mahanaim. Absalom gathered ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Run With The Winners

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 26, 2001

exposition of Hebrews 12:1-3

Run with the Winners Hebrews 12:1-3 Outline I. The witnesses that comfort us - "cloud of witnesses" II. The weights that confine us - "let us lay aside every weight" A. Call to discern what handicaps us - "weight" B. Courage to discard what handicaps us - "lay aside" III. The wickedness ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping A Kingdom Perspective Series

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Mar 5, 2001

A look at Philippians 1:12-27

“Keeping A Kingdom Perspective” See God’s hand in your problems in the circumstances of life. Philippians 1:12-14 when you have people problems Philippians 1:15-18 Decide to rejoice Philippians 1:18c Exhibit godly character Philippians 1:27 The ancor text is 1:21. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-27

Denomination: Holiness

A Very Dangerous Man

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 4, 2006

An Exposition of Mark 11:12-26

A Very Dangerous Man Mark 11:12-26 This morning, I want to talk to you about a very dangerous man. This man was a threat to His community. He was known to hang around with some very shady characters, even counting a possible terrorist among His closest friends. He was known to have broken the law ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Sign Of A Miracle

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jul 26, 2006

A sermon for Proper 12, series B

7th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 12) July 27, 2003 "Series B" Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we gather this morning to hear your word for our lives and to receive your grace in the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Lifting Up Christ: Drawing All People To Him

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Oct 24, 2023

A reflection on John 12:31-32

Today, we reflect upon a powerful and illuminating passage from the Gospel of John. In these verses, Jesus speaks of His impending crucifixion, and He reveals a profound truth that remains relevant for us today. Let us turn our hearts and minds to John 12:31-32, where Jesus says, "Now is the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:31-32

Denomination: Anglican

Climate Change - Pt. 4 - Kingdom Climate 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 24, 2014

Climate can be a great destabilizing force. It can undermine our finances, our health, and our faith. We need a Climate Change!

Kingdom Climate 2 I. Introduction We confuse climate with weather. They are not the same thing. Climate is in fact defined as "a significant and lasting change in the statistical distribution of weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years." So this is more than weather! ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hinds' Feet For High Places

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jun 18, 2023

Samuel records David’s last song written as King. He struggled as a husband, father, warrior, and king, and yet in the history of a people, God calls only him, “A man after My own heart.” David, now at the end of a legacy, leaves for us a song of praise.

2 Samuel 22:29-37 (KJV) "Hinds' Feet for High Places" June 18, 2023 This song of David is a word for word quote of Psalm 18. The Prophet Samuel records this as David’s last song written as King. He is a father that has just faced a rebellion where Adonijah one of his older sons tries ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:29-37

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Collapse - When You Don't Delight In God's Will - 1 Samuel 14 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 12, 2025

Jonathan climbed cliffs by faith; Saul stumbled by pride. Witness the stark contrast between trust and self-reliance.

Introduction: Saul in Trouble If you were here last week you remember that Saul is in deep trouble in Gibeah. He sent almost his whole army home, just keeping a standing force of 3000. And Jonathan attacks the Philistines. The Philistines respond with absolutely staggering force - thousands of ...read more

For This Child I Prayed

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 11, 2020

A Mother's Day sermon based on Hannah's prayer in 1 Samuel 1:27

“FOR THIS CHILD I PRAYED” 1 Sam. 1:27 FBCF – 5/10/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – American Rifleman magazine cover article: “The Men & Guns of Iwo Jima.” Another article could be written & entitled, “The Women & Guns of Prayer” b/c I believe that the power of a mother’s prayer is arguably one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:27

Denomination: Baptist

# 9~six Pt.2 Bible Number Meanings Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 3, 2011

SIX shows the WEAKNESS OF MAN and also the EVILS OF SATAN. This is true all through the Word of God. SIX is mentioned 331times in our KJ Bible. Man was created on the SIXTH day. – 666 is the number of the man, antichrist.

# 9~SIX pt.2 BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS 12-3-11 Today we’ll continue to talk about the number six Lord be willing. SIX shows the WEAKNESS OF MAN and also the EVILS OF SATAN. This is true all through the Word of God. SIX is mentioned ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Symphony Of Praise

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 5, 2016

A call to universal and personal praise.

A SYMPHONY OF PRAISE. Psalm 150. The young man whose turn it was to lead worship stood up in front of the whole assembled Bible College. 'I cannot think of any reason to praise the LORD,' he announced. With that, he sat down again, hidden from sight behind the pulpit. There was an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Our One Voice Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 22, 2010

1) The Blended Involvement (Romans 15:1-6), 2) The Basic Instruction (Romans 15:7), 3) The Biblical Illustration (Romans 15:8-12) and 4) The Benedictory Intercession (Romans 15:13)

In politics, some voices get heard while others ignored. Often those with the best connections or the loudest complainers tend to be heard. Things tend to spill over the same way in a local church. But things need to be different in Christ’s body, because He must call the shots. He will not bless ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Other

What Are The Different Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jan 15, 2010

This sermon looks at the different spiritual gifts outlined in Romans 12. It encourages a biblical responce to 1) Prophesy 2) Serving 3) Teaching 4) Encouraging 5) Contributing to others 6) Leading and 7) Mercy

Spiritual gifts part 3 What are the different spiritual gifts? Sometimes we put people on pedestals and we say, "Wow, I wish I was like that! I wish I had his brains! I wish I had his money! I wish I had his car!" And even Christians can get envious of other people. We might say, "Oh, I wish I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not To Late

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Jul 28, 2008

Though Joel is a book of Judgment, it is also a book of Hope. In this book, God’s people are made to understand that even in the midst of divine judgment there is always hope if they will simply and humbly seek the Lord (2:12-13).

IT’S NOT TOO LATE! Joel 2:12-13 “Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning: 13 And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-13, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist