Sermons on 2 Samuel 11:1-12:27:

David & Bathsheba Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 30, 2003

Here we discover, once again, the two central elements in the way God deals with his people. Here we find God’s justice and mercy going hand in hand as he deals with a failed leader.

Someone asked me the other day, "Why do we have to have all these stories from the Old Testament. They’re so gruesome!" Well, the reason we have to hear these stories is because they’ve been put here to tell us about God. You see, these aren’t just stories about David, or Saul, or Samuel. They’re ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27, 2 Samuel 12:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

David's Hard Heart

Contributed by Charles Andrews on Jan 1, 2004

David’s heart was hardened by sin. Only the death of his newborn son softened it. This sermon looks at three aspects of his son’s death and David’s reaction.

“David’s Hard Heart” Text: 2 Samuel 12:1-23 Introduction: Sin carries consequences! Some are immediate; others come much later in life and some last an entire lifetime. And, of course, any sin of which we do not repent and ask for forgiveness, carries with it the consequence of an eternity in a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David's Four Lambs

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 6, 2003

David compounded the tragic consequences of his sin by his pious act in imposing judgment, not realizing that he was, in fact, passing judgment upon himself and his family.

DAVID’S FOUR LAMBS “Then the LORD sent Nathan to David. And he came to him, and said to him: "There were two men in one city, one rich and the other poor. The rich man had exceedingly many flocks and herds. "But the poor man had nothing, except one little ewe lamb which he had bought and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Excellence In Integrity, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Sep 21, 2003

Peter Deison has noted THREE MAJOR EVENTS in the life of David. It’s my contention that these THREE MAJOR EVENTS demonstrate for us what integrity is. We will take these in reverse chronological order and we’ll deal with the first of three events today.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: I have been talking to you about Leadership and Service Excellence. After introducing the theme of Excellence, our first sermon was on Excellence in Influence. Last week, we began talking about Excellence in Integrity. Today, I want to continue to talk to you about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-7

How God Sees A Broken Contrite Heart

Contributed by David Austin on May 23, 2006

The best way back to God after a life rebellion is to be broken,

HOW GOD SEES A BROKEN CONTRITE HEART If rebellion is the worst place you can be spiritually, and it is, to have a heart that is broken and ready to receive direction from God is right where God wants you. It is the best place to be spiritually. Psa 34:18 The LORD [is] ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cost Of Cheating Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 31, 2004

This message looks at David’s affair with Bathsheba and what it cost him.

The Cost of Cheating! Let me tell you a story. It all started with a man; figures doesn¡¦t it? He wasn¡¦t just any man he was the most powerful man in the nation, top political dog. He was it, he had arrived, he had it made and he was on the top of the heap. But he hadn¡¦t done it by himself, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Recipe For Avoiding Moral Failure Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Feb 5, 2004

Disregarding God’s moral and ethical principles as David did can have disastrous consequences.

I recently saw a photo of three expensive cars encased in ice in the garage of a million-dollar house when the pipes froze while the owner was away. One of the rules for living in a cold climate is to take special precautions so your water pipes don’t freeze. Disregarding that rule can exact a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-15

Denomination: Brethren

A Good Gift Gone Bad Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 1, 2005

Lust craves to use people for our "needs" and desires. It is the exact opposite of the love and focus on the needs of others that Jesus calls us to.

II Samuel 11:1-5, Matthew 5:27-30 “A Good Gift Gone Bad” (Lust) INTRODUCTION We live in a society that panders to lust. Everywhere we look—billboards, magazines, movies and television—we view provocative pictures. The goal of modern clothing fashion is to be alluring. The idea of turning ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Dealing With Death: Getting Help When The Brakes Lock Up Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 6, 2004

Lessons from David’s experience to help deal with death.

Life in the Fast Lane Dealing With Death: Getting Help When The Brakes Lock Up 2 Samuel 12:19-24 Woodlawn Baptist Church December 5, 2004 Introduction “But when David saw that his servants whispered, David perceived that the child was dead: therefore David said unto his servants, Is the child ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Living With Things You Cannot Change

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 16, 2005

Godly people encounter painful things that will not change this side of eternity.

Living With Things You Cannot Change 2 Sam. 12:13-20, 23; 2 Cor. 12:7-9a Sept. 18, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Diann Beck testimony B Then David said to Nathan, "I have sinned against the LORD." And Nathan said to David, "The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Maintaining Your Marriage Vows - Straight Talk About Sex Series

Contributed by Mark Scott on Sep 26, 2005

The Biblical teaching about maintaining faithfulness and sexual purity in a marriage relationship.

MAINTAINING YOUR MARRIAGE VOWS Straight Talk - What The Bible Has To Say About Sex How beautiful you are, my darling! Oh, how beautiful! Your eyes behind your veil are doves. Your hair is like a flock of goats descending from Mount Gilead. 2 Your teeth are like a flock of sheep just shorn, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: *other

Personal Integrity - Life Of David, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 5, 2006

David’s Sin with Bathsheba – He was Willing to Face Sin (2 Samuel 11:1-27).

David’s Sin with Bathsheba – He was Willing to Face Sin (2 Samuel 11:1-27). Explanation: David committed adultery with Bathsheba and she gets pregnant. To cover it up, he pulled her husband out of battle, gave him a months leave, got him drunk and sent him home, hoping that they would do what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Guard And Protect Against The Enemy

Contributed by Greg Newton on Feb 27, 2004

There are so many things that Satan is throwing at the Believer and we must guard ourselves from his attacks

“Guard and protect against the enemy” Intro: Do we see that through the Word of God that Satan tries every way that he can to bring destruction into the life of men and women by taking control of their life. In the garden, Satan wasn’t after the elephant or even the lion. He understood authority ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-14, Isaiah 43:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Temptation Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 2, 2004

In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war (2 Sam 11:1 NIV)

Talk on Temptation Introduction: When Robert asked me to talk about temptation – I wondered if he had asked me because he thought that I might be some sort of expert in the field!!!! Have you ever thought what is meant in the Lord’s Prayer when Jesus said: “Lead us not into temptation….” (Mt ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Anglican

No Exceptions

Contributed by Bobby Hawk on Mar 13, 2004

God has called each of us to live a life with no exceptions. This is an expository sermon about the exception in David’s life found in 2 Samuel 11.

“No Exceptions” 1 Kings 15:5 & 2 Samuel 11:1-27 What will you be remembered for? Will people consider you a man or woman of God? Will people remember you as an effective minister of the gospel? After all is said and done, what will people remember about your life and ministry? The Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 15:5, 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God