Sermons on 2 Samuel 11:2-1:4:

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

Love Your Enemies, Hate Your Friends

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 13, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 19: 1 – 43

2 Samuel 19: 1 – 43 Love your enemies, hate your friends 19 And Joab was told, “Behold, the king is weeping and mourning for Absalom.” 2 So the victory that day was turned into mourning for all the people. For the people heard it said that day, “The king is grieved for his son.” 3 And the people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:1

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

Time To Settle Up

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 17, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 21: 1 – 22

2 Samuel 21: 1 – 22 Time to settle up 21 Now there was a famine in the days of David for three years, year after year; and David inquired of the LORD. And the LORD answered, “It is because of Saul and his bloodthirsty house, because he killed the Gibeonites.” 2 So the king called the Gibeonites ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Save The Humble – Oppose The Proud

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 19, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 22: 1 – 51

2 Samuel 22: 1 – 51 Save the humble – oppose the proud 22 Then David spoke to the LORD the words of this song, on the day when the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul. 2 And he said: “The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; 3 The God of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Idf’s Medal Of Valor

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 19, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 23: 1 – 39

2 Samuel 23: 1 – 39 IDF’s Medal of Valor 23 Now these are the last words of David. Thus, says David the son of Jesse; Thus, says the man raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel: 2 “The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, and His word was on my tongue. 3 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1

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

My Boss Is Firm Yet Fair

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 30, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 2; 1 – 36

1 Samuel 2; 1 – 36 My Boss Is Firm Yet Fair 1 And Hannah prayed and said: “My heart rejoices in the LORD; My horn is exalted in the LORD. I smile at my enemies, because I rejoice in Your salvation. 2 “No one is holy like the LORD, for there is none besides You, nor is there any rock like our God. ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Dealing With A Weasel

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 23, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 1: 1 – 27

2 Samuel 1: 1 – 27 Dealing with a weasel 1 Now it came to pass after the death of Saul, when David had returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had stayed two days in Ziklag, 2 on the third day, behold, it happened that a man came from Saul’s camp with his clothes torn and dust on ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Third Anointing Of David: King Over All Israel.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 21, 2024

The LORD of hosts was with him. 2 Samuel 5:10.

THE THIRD ANOINTING OF DAVID: KING OVER ALL ISRAEL. 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 2 Samuel 5:9-10. After the LORD had rejected Saul from being king (cf. 1 Samuel 15:23), the LORD sent Samuel to anoint David (cf. 1 Samuel 16:1). The LORD had sought Him ‘a man after His own heart’ (cf. 1 Samuel 13:14), and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 2 Samuel 5:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2nd Sunday After Epiphany, Year B. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 10, 2023

JANUARY 14th, 2024.

1 Samuel 3:1-20, Psalm 139:1-6, Psalm 139:13-18, 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, John 1:43-51 A). THE CALL OF SAMUEL AND THE FALL OF ELI. 1 Samuel 3:1-20. I). HE IS CALLING YOU BY NAME. 1 Samuel 3:1-10. The days of the Saviour-Judges were drawing to a close and, as in our own days, “the word of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-20, Psalm 139:1-6, Psalm 139:13-18, 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, John 1:43-51  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

1 And 2 Samuel: The Calling Of Three Great Men, What Is God’s Will For You? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on May 16, 2025

Books 1 and 2 of Samuel recount a time in history and of God's narrative of redemption. Three man called and their responses to their individual calls. God's will how do we respond?

1 and 2 Samuel a fly over, and a look at calling. What is God’s will for you? 1 Samuel 3:8-10. The following gives an understanding of the two books of Samuel, this is not my work but is well worth listening to, it comes from Biblies.net. I will tell you when I am speaking my own words soon. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:8-10, 1 Samuel 3:1, 1 Samuel 3:11-14, 1 Samuel 9:15-17, 1 Samuel 16:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Foolish Words, Fierce Anger, And Wise Actions (1 Samuel 25:2-44)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Sep 16, 2024

David showed mercy to Saul, exercising grace and wisdom. However, the foolish words of a man named Nabal drove David to excessive anger. The intervention of Nabal's wife, Abigail, brought calm and reason to a situation that could have ended in tragedy.

The Bible describes David as "a man after God's own heart". His character and actions reflected a genuine desire to obey and love the LORD. As a result, he was chosen by God to be the next king of Israel, replacing the dynasty of Saul, whose rebellious and defiant actions resulted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:2-13, Psalm 37:8, Proverbs 14:29, Ecclesiastes 7:9, Ephesians 4:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom And Chaos - Honoring Authority

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 21, 2019

God places people in authority. Most leaders have pure motives and are leading sincerely.

Kingdom and Chaos Honoring Authority March 24, 2017 1 Samuel 24:1-7 NIV After Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told, "David is in the Desert of En Gedi." 2 So Saul took three thousand chosen men from all Israel and set out to look for David and his men near the Crags ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-7, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, 1 Timothy 5:19-20, Hebrews 13:17, Matthew 18:15-17, 1 Samuel 24:12, 2 Samuel 23:14-16, Ephesians 4:30-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Is Calling You By Name

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 13, 2013

The call of God is what makes all the difference in our lives. We do not have to be on our death bed - or dying on a cross next to the Cross of Jesus - in order to hear His word of mercy.

HE IS CALLING YOU BY NAME. 1 Samuel 3:1-10. The days of the Saviour-Judges were drawing to a close and, as in our own days, “the word of the LORD was rare” (1 Samuel 3:1). There was a dearth in the land, but not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but a famine of hearing the word of God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational