Sermons on Abishai Slew The Giant:

Encourage Yourself In The Lord

Contributed by Nigel Graham David on Oct 20, 2010

There are times when we do not have anybody to encourage us, so we must learn to encourage ourself in the Lord.

Encourage Yourself In The Lord Introduction 1Samuel.30:1-6. “And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire.” 2: “And had taken the women captives, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Agents Of Grace: Joab Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 8, 2015

Joab was a sinner/saint just like we are. We learn to deal with such people in patience. We also learn that we are not to base our plans on our own sinful cunning, but on trust in the Lord.

Over the past couple of months we’ve been looking at the people God used in the life of King David and today will be our last sermon in this Agents of Grace series. Of all the people we learned about, which one do you most identify with? Are you a Samuel, a mentor to younger believers? Are ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

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

3 Dangers Of Depression

Contributed by John Wright on Jul 6, 2007

David’s depression distorted his view of life, as it does those who fall into depression today.

THE 3 DANGERS OF DEPRESSION 1 Samuel 16:1-14 Introduction: David is fleeing from Jerusalem, as Absalom and his army move on the capital city. David and his loyalists flee to preserve the city and the people. If you’ve ever had a bad day, David’s day is worse. He is facing rebellion by his son, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A No Win Situation

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 24, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 2: 1 – 32

2 Samuel 2: 1 – 32 A no win situation 2 It happened after this that David inquired of the LORD, saying, “Shall I go up to any of the cities of Judah?” And the LORD said to him, “Go up.” David said, “Where shall I go up?” And He said, “To Hebron.” 2 So David went up there, and his two wives also, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 2:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Accountability Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 21, 2021

Some of us fast for a day in a week, so we can discipline ourselves, forfeit a meal so we can spend time meaningfully with God. It is a good idea from time to time to take a fast from our phones too. Instead we can spend time meaningfully with our families and with other people.

Accountability In Genesis 2:18 it says, “Then the LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to live alone. I will make a suitable companion to help him." (GNT) God in His divine plan knew that it was not good for man to be alone. When God created the universe and everything in it, the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18, Proverbs 18:1

Denomination: Other

2 Samuel Part 4

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 25, 2024

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Notes from Marilyn Hickey Ministries: David knew God was on his side: he was never the aggressor with Saul, he never lost a battle, he filled up boundaries promised to Abraham, the spoils of war were consecrated to Jehovah, his alliance with Hiram made him safe on his Mediterranean border, he had ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Forgotten Warrior

Contributed by Pepe Gonzales on Jan 23, 2025

His name meant Jehovah is My Father … He had just as much a chance as any of Gods Children!!

1 Cor. 10:12.......Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall....... Proverbs 14:12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. His name appears in 151 verses of the Bible–an astonishing number. You can hardly find a failure among ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 2:13-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Takes You Off Of Yor High Horse

Contributed by Mike Haynes Jr. on Jun 12, 2001

We Live in a day Where as the Old saying goes "Men are Ridding on their High Horses"

When God Takes You Off of Your High Horse Hebrews 10:31 There was a Time when the Preached Word of God brought Fear and Trembling in the Hearts of Every Man. On July 8th, 1741 Jonathan Edwards stood and Read Aloud his Sermon “SINNERS IN THE HANDS OF AN ANGRY GOD” Men Screamed, Wept and even ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

A Father's Failure

Contributed by Ryan Davis on Sep 26, 2005

Many men are like King Davis, in that they manage to be good at a lot of things, but yet fail as a father

A Father’s Failure 1st Samuel 18:33 And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son! What we have in our text is a good man who is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

The David Conundrum (2 Samuel 23)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 20, 2025

How could a man who plundered whole villages, committed adultery and murder be considered righteous and a man after God's own heart? Let's begin in 2 Samuel 23.

How could a man who pillaged whole villages, committed adultery and murder be declared righteous, and a man after God’s own heart? How could the Spirit of the Lord speak through such a man? Are genuine repentance and faith keys? Let’s begin in 2 Samuel 23. Does the fear of God begin to explain ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Your Enemy Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 27, 2016

Make choices that reflect God's will. Rely on the Holy Spirit's guidance. Trust God for the unknowns. Choose to let His love flows through us.

Let’s read it - 1 Sam 26:1-25. I believe you have this feeling that you read this before. This encounter is very similar to the one in chapter 24 when he was in the cave in En Gedi. • David got so close to Saul he could cut off a corner of Saul’s robe. In this chapter, he took ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Great Victory

Contributed by James Dina on Sep 29, 2023

" And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony, and they loved not their lives unto the death "(Revelation 12:11)

GREAT VICTORY "But he stood in the midst of the ground, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: and the LORD wrought a great victory" (2 Samuel 23:12) God gave Shammah a great victory over the Philistines, and great victory was also given to David ,when he killed the Strongman giant ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:12, 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Intense Trials Of David's Early Life: Victory, Persecution, Battle & Patience

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 24, 2021

The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you go on grieving over Saul? I have rejected him as king of Israel. But now get some olive oil and go to Bethlehem, to a man named Jesse, because I have chosen one of his sons to be king.” -1st Samuel 16:1-2

The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you go on grieving over Saul? I have rejected him as king of Israel. But now get some olive oil and go to Bethlehem, to a man named Jesse, because I have chosen one of his sons to be king.” -1st Samuel 16:1-2 “So Jesse sent for him. He was a handsome, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2, 1 Samuel 16:1-2, 1 Samuel 16:12-13, 1 Samuel 16:18, 1 Samuel 19:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Divine Prerogatives Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 15, 2013

The significant part of a person's story is how God is able to work through events & experiences to accomplish His purpose in & for our lives. David chooses to extend the mercy & grace that he desires God to extend to him. This story should inspire us to

1 SAMUEL 26:13- 25 [The Life of David] DIVINE PREROGATIVES [Psalm 54 / Luke 6:27-36] The most significant part of a person's story is how God is able to work through events and experiences to accomplish His purpose in and for our lives. First Samuel 26 tells of another incident in which David ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:9-25

Denomination: Baptist