Sermons on 2 Samuel 15:13-16:23:

The Lame

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 21, 2019

How you ever wondered how our words, thoughts and deeds must sound to a holy God? This sermon will review the life of Mephibosheth and in doing so suggest that the best offering is one that states the Lord is our portion!

Are you Lame? 2 Samuel 9:1-13, 16:1-4, 19:24-30 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever wonder how “lame” most of our words, thoughts and deeds are to an omnipotent, holy God? Having been created a little lower than the angels (Hebrews 2:7) and in the image ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13, 2 Samuel 16:1-4, 2 Samuel 19:24-30, Romans 5:10, Ephesians 2:8-9, Hebrews 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing The Kidron Valley

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Sep 7, 2020

David’s heart was broken as a result betrayal. As he ran out of Jerusalem, he walked across the Kidron valley. Have you been betrayed? How do you move forward after a betrayal?

CROSSING THE KIDRON VALLEY "13 Now a messenger came to David, saying, “The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.” 14 So David said to all his servants who were with him at Jerusalem, “Arise, and let us flee, or we shall not escape from Absalom. Make haste to depart, lest he overtake ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:23, John 18:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David Flees From Absalom Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 9, 2020

Second Samuel 15:1-37 shows us how faith works when facing trouble.

Scripture Kayla Mueller, 26 years old, was captured by ISIS, and on February 10, 2015 U.S. officials confirmed that Muslim extremists had murdered her while in captivity. In the spring of 2014 as a captor, Kayla wrote to her family. The letter begins with Kayla’s assurance that she has been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:1-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Need For Men In The City Series

Contributed by Isaiah Banjo on Oct 12, 2020

“If in this world, your presence is not felt, then your absence will not be noticed. And if your absence was not noticed, then your presence was not needed.” – Dr. Paul Enenche

THE NEED FOR MEN IN THE CITY 2 Samuel 15:24-37 “If in this world, your presence is not felt, then your absence will not be noticed. And if your absence was not noticed, then your presence was not needed.” – Dr. Paul Enenche “Only when you make a difference can you become a reference.” – Dr. Paul ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:24-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

David Flees From Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 16, 2020

Second Samuel 16:1-23 shows us the behavior of the king's enemies.

Scripture John Stott observed in a sermon, “It was your great American wit, Mark Twain, who once said, ‘Man is the only animal that blushes, and the only animal that needs to.’ ” He went to say, “We are ashamed, are we not, of things we’ve done in the past. Nobody is free who is unforgiven. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Standard Of Love Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 10, 2022

The manner in which David deals with Mephibosheth shows us the standard of love long before Jesus preached it.

THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID THE STANDARD OF LOVE 2 SAMUEL 9:1-12, 16:1-4, 19:24-30 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION Jesus Christ said in Matthew 24:12 in a passage where He prophesies about the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70 (verses 1-28) and in a passage where He later talks about His Second ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-12, 2 Samuel 16:1-4, 2 Samuel 19:24-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dead Dog Syndrome Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 10, 2022

The Dead Dog Syndrome (a critical spirit) can infect us or the people around us and is destructive in whatever direction it is focused.

[the title for this sermon comes from another contributor, but the content is my own] THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID DEAD DOG SYNDROME 2 SAMUEL 16:5-14, 19:15-23, PSALM 3:1-8 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION... A Little Quiz (p) I would like to begin this morning with a little quiz. I need you to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:5-14, 2 Samuel 19:15-23, Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Obedience

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 21, 2012

Anything short of absolute obedience to God is disobedience. Saul’s life points out the seriousness of disobedience and the nature of obedience

Obedience 1 Samuel 15:22-23 Someone has said that obedience is the practical acceptance of the authority and will of God. It includes both submitting to Him and then expressing that submission in actions, words and thoughts. Anything short of absolute obedience to God is disobedience. Saul’s life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Living Triumphant

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 24, 2012

To experience the Victory of the King and live a life triumphant you need to make Jesus the center of your attention, you need to worship with abandon, and you need to teach and mentor your children.

Living Triumphant This Sunday is a day Christians all over the world call Palm Sunday. At the beginning of the last week of Jesus life, before his horrific torture and execution, throngs of people came out of their homes and businesses to honor their messiah as he entered the city of Jerusalem. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:6-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Only Idiots Throw Stones, Blinded Minds

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 21, 2019

There are 18 Shimei's in the Bible. Shimei son of Gera has a great lesson to share. BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU THROW STONES... BLIND EYES ARE SAD, BUT BLINDED MINDS ARE TERRIBLE. Look up: Part #2 The consequences of throwing stones.

ONLY IDIOTS THROW STONES, BLINDED MINDS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: John 8:7 So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her. I love Bible study. I love to study book ...read more

Scripture: John 8:7, 1 Samuel 16:6-12, 2 Samuel 16:5-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ittai

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 10, 2019

Courage means we are willing to work and serve even if it is difficult and may cost us.

Faithful till the end 2 Samuel 15:21 "But But Ittai replied to the king, "As surely as the LORD lives, and as my lord the king lives, wherever my lord the king may be, whether it means life or death, there will your servant be." During the most worst times in the life of David, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Justice For The Godly And Punishment For The Wicked Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 17, 2025

Throughout scripture, we see examples of God's justice being meted out to those who slander, lie against, and seek to destroy the godly.

The Bible consistently teaches that God is a defender of the righteous and a judge of the wicked. Throughout scripture, we see examples of God's justice being meted out to those who slander, lie against, and seek to destroy the godly. The Accountability of Slanderers In Psalm 52:1-4, David ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:9, 2 Samuel 16:5-13

Idol Breaker

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 18, 2024

Looking at 2 Samuel 9, let's talk about 3 people (Some material adapted from Ability Ministry's booklet on First Church of Mephibosheth: https://abilityministry.com/product/the-first-church-of-mephibosheth/)

HoHum: I remember going to Sunshine camp on the grounds of Camp Rudolph in Yale, Virginia for 3 weeks one summer while in college. It was such an inspirational experience. One week I remember I was assigned to Kenny. Kenny smoked like a freight train and my job was to limit the number of smokes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:1-4, 2 Samuel 19:24-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Decisions: In Which Camp Have You Anchored Your Trust

Contributed by David Tack on Feb 14, 2025

We find in 2 Samuel 15:19-21 a rebellious uprising taking place. We have David's Faithful and Absalom's Rebel Forces... decisions, decisions, decisions...

INTRO: (n) We find in 2 Samuel 15:19-21 a rebellious uprising taking place in the camp of God! King David is about to be ousted from the palace and once again is running for his life (as he did from King Saul earlier in his life). - The leader of a growing rebel camp is his son, Absalom, who is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:19-21, John 3:16-18, John 3:21, John 3:20, 1 Corinthians 15:22-23, 1 Corinthians 15:25-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Subtle Rise Of Rebellion Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025

Rebellion rarely begins loudly; it often starts with subtle gestures, hidden conversations, and the manipulation of loyalties.

THE SUBTLE RISE OF REBELLION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 15:1-37 Supporting Texts: Romans 16:17-18, Proverbs 6:16-19, 2 Timothy 3:13, Jude 1:16-19, Galatians 5:20 INTRODUCTION: Rebellion rarely begins loudly; it often starts with subtle gestures, hidden conversations, and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:1-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God