Sermons on abishai: showing 1-15 of 240

Abishai Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 4, 2022

Abishai proved his loyalty to David on several occasions; the most notable one was toward the end of David’s reign when he saved his life.

ABISHAI ABISHAI was the eldest son of David's sister Zeruiah. He was the brother of Joab and Asahel. According to Josephus (Antiquities, VII, 1, 3), his father was called Suri. The meaning of his name is "Father of a gift." Abishai was the only one who accompanied David when he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Dead Dog Syndrome

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 17, 2002

Shimea suffered from a spiritual illness that plagues many Christians. How did it reveal itself and how can we be healed?s

THE DEAD DOG SYNDROME 9/98 ILLUSTRATION: There’s a story about a crazy old woman who was known to be crazy because she would walk down the streets talking to herself. One of her best known pastimes was talk to Jesus... and Jesus would talk back. One day a new preacher came to town and thought ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:5-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's A Process! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 10, 2020

We are born with them. We are often driven by them. Our emotions can help us and hurt us. The real challenge? Can our emotions help us Make a Difference?

I'm Mad Pt. 3 - It's a Process I. Introduction We have been talking about how we communicate anger. We could say, "I'm fired up!" I'm steamed. That grinds my gears! I'm grated. I'm triffin'!" The way we say it isn't nearly as important as what we do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2, 2 Samuel 23:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

David In Saul’s Camp

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 8, 2022

We see another magical moment when David walks with God and ventures into the impossible. God gave David Saul’s spear-scepter and the king's source of anointing. This was a prevision of what David was later to gain as King.

DAVID IN SAUL’S CAMP 1 Sam. 26:2-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I was thrown out of the break room of my Walmart yesterday. They asked me what I was doing there. I told them, “I’m on a break.” 2. They said, “But you don’t work here!” I said, “I just finished using the self-checkout, so clearly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:2-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Managing The Whisper Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Parents, friends, classmates, soemone has asked you this question. It is the question that produces doubt, frustration, and sometimes even pain. “What are YOU good for?” These messages will help you discover, develop, and deploy your gfit!

“What Are You Good For?” Part 3 – Managing the Whisper VIDEO – Are You Equipped #1 (Available at SermonSpice.com) Two weeks ago, I told you that we, like David’s mighty men, are misfits. I said this because their description is our description . . . distressed, in debt, and discontent. However, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pursuing The Whisper Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Parents, friends, classmates, soemone has asked you this question. It is the question that produces doubt, frustration, and sometimes even pain. “What are YOU good for?” These messages will help you discover, develop, and deploy your gfit!

“What Are You Good For?” Part 2 – Pursuing the Whisper So in the way of review, I told you last week that in order for us to find our individual destiny we must first find our corporate destiny. Therefore, I referred you to David’s ragtag, unqualified, overlooked men. These men would be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 2:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Culmination Of The Whisper Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Parents, friends, classmates, soemone has asked you this question. It is the question that produces doubt, frustration, and sometimes even pain. “What are YOU good for?” These messages will help you discover, develop, and deploy your gift!

“What Are You Good For?” Part 4 – Culmination of the Whisper VIDEO – Are You Equipped #1 (Available at SermonSpice.com) David’s mighty men were misfits. Like most of us they were distressed, in debt, and discontent. However, they rallied around a common cause, rallied around one another, were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Zeruiah: Mother Of The Warrior Clan

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on May 7, 2020

Zeruiah (whose name meant balsam of God). The name of this desired and welcomed daughter expressed a similar sentiment to her parents.

Now the three sons of Zeruiah were there: Joab and Abishai and Asahel. And Asahel was as fleet of foot as a wild gazelle.” Introduction: Zeruiah (whose name meant balsam of God). The name of this desired and welcomed daughter expressed a similar sentiment to her parents. Zeruiah, a sister of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

David The Judge: Justice In A Messy World Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Oct 28, 2024

Many people see David as a failure as a judge. But the world of David's time was a messy place. There were reasons why David couldn't do all that he would have liked to do or, we might think, should have done. The Bible doesn't see David as a failure as a judge.

We’re coming towards the end of our series, ‘Learning from David’. Last week, we looked at David the king. We saw that in the Bible, the foundation of God’s throne is righteousness and justice. I suggested that if righteousness and justice are the foundation of GOD’S throne – the key ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

David Spares Saul's Life Again Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 11, 2019

First Samuel 26:1-25 shows us the faithfulness of God's servant.

Scripture When you hear today’s Scripture reading in this sermon series on “The Life of David,” you may think that we have already covered this incident. And, indeed, it is very similar to the incident that occurred in 1 Samuel 24 where we learned how David spared Saul’s life. Some liberal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Can't Fight This Fight Alone

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 19, 2007

SHOWS THE ESSENTIALS OF LEADERSIP AND HOW IT IS THAT EVEN THE LEADER NEEDS A BREAK FROM FIGHTING BATTLES THAT BELONG TO HIS SECOND IN COMMAND.

CAN’T FIGHT THIS FIGHT ALONE 2 Samuel 21: 15-17 15) Moreover the Philistines had yet war again with israel; and David went down, and his servants with him, and fought against the philistines and David waxed faint 16) And Ishbibenob, which was of the sons of the giant, the weight ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Giants Just Keep Coming!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2021

Each Christian will face battles throughout the life they are called to live. There will not be one battle, but each of us will face multiple battles, and the situations we face may appear overwhelming as we face our own giants. But God will send a deliverer just when we need that deliverer most.

“There was war again between the Philistines and Israel, and David went down together with his servants, and they fought against the Philistines. And David grew weary. And Ishbi-benob, one of the descendants of the giants, whose spear weighed three hundred shekels of bronze, and who was armed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

David's War With The Philistines Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 8, 2021

Second Samuel 21:15-22 shows us the power of God in destroying enemies.

Scripture We are in a section that some call the epilogue to “The Life of David.” This section gives us information about a few themes in David’s life. Upon first reading, it may appear unimportant, but the epilogue teaches us a lot about David and his kingdom. The section that we are going to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Integrity

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 11, 2004

The man trying to kill him had lied to him, broken promises, take his wife and given her to another man. Didn’t he deserve to die?

Passage: 1 Samuel 26 Intro: The man trying to kill him had lied to him, broken promises made to him, taken his wife and given her to another man. 1. 15 separate attempts on his life, personal attempts, hit squad attempts, attempts by sending him to battle. 2. what had he done to deserve? 3. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Ungodliness

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 20, 2022

How do we come out from under ungodliness and change our minds and make God a normal relevant part of our lives?

THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID UNGODLINESS 2 Samuel 2-3 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION… Eugene Peterson, ‘Leap Over a Wall’ pages 123-124 “They are wearing me out, these sons of Zeruiah. I know that I’m God’s anointed, I know that I’ve been [reserved against formidable odds – Goliath and Saul, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 2:12-17, 2 Samuel 3:26-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ