Sermons on At The Hands Of Philistines:

Knit Quilt

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 16, 2009

Jonathan and David demonstrate how people are joined to one another: acknowledging a Father, receiving validation, empowering one another, working together for life.

There is a group in our church which is planning a quilt. This quilt is to depict the history of our church, with each square representing a decade in the church’s life. The finished product will be put on display so that everyone can get a picture of our history. Now this is not the first time ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

David, The "Lamp Of Israel!”

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 23, 2022

Looking into David’s heart & actions & reactions, God’s Word proclaims that David was “a man after God’s own heart.” And God declared that one day a descendant of David would be the promised Messiah.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 2 Samuel 21:15 17; Romans 8:28 A. As some of you know, most preachers spend quite a bit of time ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-17, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 29, 2021

The men of Jabesh-gilead provide an excellent example of gratitude. To develop an attitude of gratitude we need to practice two things: mindfulness and humility.

Introduction: A. I hope everyone had a very happy Thanksgiving Day. 1. Of all the American made holidays, Thanksgiving is perhaps the most spiritually oriented. 2. But did you know that having an attitude of gratitude is something that God commands? 3. 1 Thessalonians 5:15-18 says: “Rejoice ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:15-18, Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Armed Forces

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 16, 2015

Armed Forces Day is time set aside to recognize members of the Armed Forces that are currently serving. I would propose to you that we can and should show appreciation for those who are presently serving in the Armed Forces.

Title: Appropriate Praise Theme: Biblically Supporting Our Armed Forces The Bible says, "No king is saved by the size of his army; no warrior escapes by his great strength. A horse is a vain hope for deliverance; despite all its great strength it cannot save. But the eyes of the LORD are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Have A Donkey Mentality?

Contributed by James May on Mar 16, 2003

God wants us to carry our share of the load and not be too comfortable to join in the battle.

Portions of this message were taken from a message by Dr. Neil Chadwick which can be read in its entirety at http://www.webedelic.com/church/donkeyt.htm Most scripture portions of this message are quoted from the New International Version of the Bible. Pastor James May DO YOU HAVE A DONKEY ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Not Dismayed, A Funeral Homily

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 1, 2008

The theme of this funeral homily is that in the midst of death we as Christian Disciples do not loose our courage, our hope, our faith, or our joy because we know Jesus will never leave us nor forsake us but will always take care of us.

Be Not Dismayed, A Funeral Homily --I Samuel 17:1-11, 46-47; Deuteronomy 31:7-8; Isaiah 41:10; John 14:18 We have heard the reading of our primary text for the funeral homily for our departed sister Barbara Jean Bluff, and perhaps many of you are wondering “How does the story of David’s battle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-47

Denomination: Methodist

The Cry Of Victory Series

Contributed by John Bartol on Sep 1, 2012

Christ's cry, It Is Finished, was not a cry of despair but of glorious victory. Christ's sacrifice was stainless, perfect, complete. Also, Satan and the powers of evil received a death blow from which they never will recover.

The Cry of Victory In John 19:30 we read, “When Jesus had received the drink he called out with a loud voice, it is finished!” In the original Greek language of the New Testament this phrase, it is finished, is one word of 10 ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-30, John 19:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

I’m Determined To Be Blessed

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 14, 2025

Through the tears, through the trials, through the testing, my heart is fixed, my faith is firm, and my eyes are on Jesus, and I won’t let disappointment define me, or delay me. I’m pressing my way, because I’m determined to be blessed.

Scripture Text: Genesis 26:12–14 Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the Lord blessed him. And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great: For he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds, and great store of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Trust God When You Are Afraid - Psalm 56:3 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 3, 2025

Fear. It’s one of the most universal human emotions. From the trembling of a child in the dark to the anxious heart of an adult uncertain about tomorrow — fear is something we all know.

Go! And Trust God When You Are Afraid - Psalm 56:3 Psalm 56:3 (NLT) – “But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.” Introduction – Faith in the Face of Fear Fear. It’s one of the most universal human emotions. From the trembling of a child in the dark to the anxious heart of an adult ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:3-4, Psalm 56:13, Isaiah 41:10, Philippians 4:6-7, Luke 23:46, Romans 10:9, 1 John 4:18, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Matthew 14:28-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Man Of Passion Series

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 5, 2012

Passion: An intense, extreme, strong & overpowering emotion & feeling. The object of such enthusiasm.  What is the object of your enthusiasm? It must be to Glorify God. Amen!]  You need to have the HUNGER and the DESIRE so that you wil

II. A MAN OF PASSION. Passion: An intense, extreme, strong & overpowering emotion & feeling. The object of such enthusiasm.  What is the object of your enthusiasm? It must be to Glorify God. Amen!]  You need to have the HUNGER and the DESIRE so that you will be on FIRE! The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-35

Denomination: *other

Saul's Second Stage Of Battle- Hesitation Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 16, 2022

This is the 7th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 1st King". This Series is about King Saul.

Series: Israel’s 1st King [#7] SAUL’S SECOND STAGE OF BATTLE- HESITATION 1 Samuel 14:16-23 Introduction: King Saul’s 1st defeat came because he ran ahead of the Lord. His 2nd defeat came because he hesitated and failed to act promptly when God was ready to give him a great victory. As you read ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

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

Building Friendships That Endure

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Sep 3, 2002

There’s a story in the Old Testament about two men and a misunderstanding over a well of water. Rest at ease, they handled their situation much more appropriately than our modern day examples handled theirs. They decided that they would build a long-term

INTRODUCTION SERMONIC THEME Introduction: There are many stories about people who get into fights and conflicts about crazy things and the terrible results. In Orlando, a 48-year-old man was shot to death by his wife after a fight over the satellite TV controls. In California, a man was stabbed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:22-34

Even Now

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2000

Examines the faith of Martha after the death of Lazarus

Where is he? Where? Where is he? How many times had she asked that question over the past four days. Her only brother had come down with some mysterious virus and nobody could do anything for him. Well nobody except for their friend Jesus. How many times had he reached out his hand and the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-23, John 11:17-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Works Through Me Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Aug 15, 2006

Can God work through a regular person like me?

“God Works Through Me” Judges 16: 28-30 July 23, 2006 Intro: A guy named Gene wrote a story @ an embarrassing moment for his sister, Becky. She had prepared a pasta dish for a party she was giving. But she was running a little behind when she noticed that she’d forgotten to refrigerate the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:28-30

Denomination: Baptist