Sermons on 2 Samuel 9:1-5:

An Identity Crisis

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 26, 2022

Identity answers the question “Who am I?” My identity is based on how I view myself, the foundation I build my life upon, and where I find my sense of worth, acceptance, and well-being. Everything changes when we find the King!

Sermon: An Identity Crisis Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13 “One day David asked, “Is anyone in Saul’s family still alive—anyone to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” 2 He summoned a man named Ziba, who had been one of Saul’s servants. “Are you Ziba?” the king asked. “Yes sir, I am,” Ziba ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Methodist

David's Kindness To Mephibosheth Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 31, 2020

Second Samuel 9:1-13 shows us a beautiful demonstration of kindness.

Scripture Second Samuel 7 showed us the Davidic covenant and David’s marvelous prayer in response to God’s promise to him. Second Samuel 8 shows us how God’s kingdom was established under David when he defeated all the surrounding nations. After David had reigned in Jerusalem for some time, he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mephibosheth From Lodebar

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 11, 2018

Mephibosheth is a type of the redeemed sinner, who is lifted from exile, poverty, and separation to favor, a vast inheritance, and inclusion in the royal family. "Those called ‘not my people,’ will be called 'children of the Living God!'"

MEPHIBOSHETH FROM LODEBAR 2 Sam. 9:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Two robins were sitting in a tree. "I'm really hungry," said the first one. "Me too," said the second. "Let's fly down and find some lunch." 2. They flew to the ground and found a nice plot of plowed ground full of worms. They ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

(How To Get Past Your Pain)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 11, 2017

BECAUSE MANY OF US FIND IT DIFFUCLT TO GET PASS OUR PAST PAIN WE FIND IT HARD TO BREATH TODAYS AIR WHILE CHOKING ON YERTERDAYS TOXICANTS

2 Samuel 9:1-8 (KJV) And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan's sake? [2] And there was of the house of Saul a servant whose name was Ziba. And when they had called him unto David, the king said unto him, Art thou Ziba? And he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed By Kindness Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 31, 2016

Initiate kindness. Kindness transforms. We are all Mephibosheth before God. Let the kindness of God flows through us.

Kindness is a language the dumb can speak, the deaf can hear, and the blind can see (Mark Twain). You don’t have to say it, people know when it is there. • Kindness is more than just loving people. It is loving people more than they deserve. Kindness is ‘going the extra ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Portrait Of Grace Series

Contributed by Dr. Rich Denning on Aug 12, 2016

THEME: Prevenient Grace

INTRODUCTION: The Old Testament mentions a man who is often overlooked. His story is a powerful illustration of God’s grace. The man’s name is Mepibosheth. King David did not overlook him but considered him a special person because he was Jonathan’s son. David and Jonathan had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Place At The King's Table Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Aug 21, 2016

God values even the broken life. The Lord will take us from the ash heap of society to an unlikely place; let’s discover “Your Place at the King’s Table.” (Ends with "Sanctity of Human Life).

UNLIKELY - Your Place at the King’s Table John 3:7-8 MsgB “So don’t be so surprised when I tell you that you have to be ‘born from above’—out of this world, so to speak. You know well enough how the wind blows this way and that. You hear it rustling through the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mephibosheth: A Picture Of God's Divine Grace And Undeserved Favor Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016

Grace is a dirty word for the devil. It's the power behind the gospel - not creed, religion, philosophy. Grace is God reaching somebody like me - God's favor that is unearned, undeserved, unrepayable. We see it in David's encounter with Mephibosheth.

DAVID SERIES: A MAN AFTER GOD'S OWN HEART - PART 14: MEPHIBOSHETH - A PERFECT PICTURE OF GOD'S GRACE 2 SAMUEL 9: 1 Now David said, ¡§Is there still anyone who is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan¡¦s sake?¡¨ 2 And there was a servant of the house of Saul whose name ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Charismatic

A Living Dog Is Better Than A Dead Lion Series

Contributed by Olusegun Ayobami Sanni on Jan 9, 2018

There is hope for everyone of us because “when there is life, there is hope” and a dead person, whatever important and noble he could have been cannot change anything.

Introduction: Dog was one of the most an unclean and despicable creature to the Jews; but a living one is better than a lion that is dead already. The most despicable living man’s state is preferable to that of the mot noble that has died impenitent. Thus it is better to be a live coward than a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgiveness

Contributed by Chuck Humbert on Mar 1, 2016

Forgiveness as evidenced by David

FORGIVENESS * INTRODUCTION A. There was once a young man. He came from a good military family. He aspired to be a good soldier himself. After getting the opportunity to serve, his career elevated quickly. His commanding officer thought highly of him. But as the success of the young man ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Integrity Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 4, 2015

Authentic relationships are enhanced when I say what I mean and mean what I say

This morning I’d like to begin with a quote from one of my favorite theologians – Theodor Geisel, probably better known to most of us as Dr. Seuss. In his book Horton Hatches an Egg, Horton the elephant utters these words: I meant what I said, and I said what I meant An elephant's ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Try A Little Kindness

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 5, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 9: 1 – 13

2 Samuel 9: 1 – 13 Try a little kindness 9 Now David said, “Is there still anyone who is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” 2 And there was a servant of the house of Saul whose name was Ziba. So when they had called him to David, the king said to him, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

We Are Here To Serve, Lord, As You Wish

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 13, 2021

A sermon on Christian service, looking at David with Mephibosheth and Ziba.

10.17.21 2 Samuel 9:1–13 1 David said, “Is there anyone still left from the house of Saul, to whom I may show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?” 2 There was a servant of Saul’s house named Ziba, so they summoned him to come to David. The king said to him, “Are you Ziba?” He said, “I am.” 3 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Garment Of Favour Series

Contributed by Yewande Olowookere on Jan 7, 2022

Love is a great thing ,a great feeling between two people or more but we are taking it to the marriage level

Destiny helpers are assigned for each person, you don’t have to cajole, coax, manipulate or try to capture the attention of anybody, God has already prepared the heart of someone who has been assigned as your ‘Destiny Helper!’ Destiny helpers 2 Samuel 9:2 Now there was a servant of the house ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:2

A Snapshot Of God And Sinners Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 22, 2023

This is the 24th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#24] A SNAPSHOT OF GOD AND SINNERS 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Introduction: In 2 Samuel 9, David encounters 1 of Jonathan’s sons, Mephibosheth. This chapter is a picture of God’s character and grace. The meaning of Mephibosheth’s name, where he lived, and condition ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist