Sermons on Benaiah:

Organized Leadership (1 Chronicles 27)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 31, 2025

Is leadership in the church to be organized?

How organized should leadership be among God’s people? Who ought to be the leaders of local churches? Let’s begin in 1 Chronicles 27. How many soldiers did David organize to be on active duty each month? Who are today’s soldiers of the cross? This is the number of the people of Israel, the heads ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Chasing The Loin—101

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 24, 2021

Of the 400 men who gathered around David in the Cave of Adullam, Second Samuel names the top thirty-seven champions whose courageous deeds became legendary.

Chasing the Loin—101 2 Samuel 21:20-23NLT Of the 400 men who gathered around David in the Cave of Adullam, Second Samuel names the top thirty-seven champions whose courageous deeds became legendary. But most notable were the Gutsy Trio who dared to sneak into the Philistine stronghold at ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5, Mark 9:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

National Repentance (Ezra 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 4, 2025

Is national repentance possible?

Is national confession of sin and repentance possible? Let’s look at Ezra 10. Did the people assemble in confession, a genuine revival with repentance? What did Shechaniah suggest? Now while Ezra prayed and made confession, weeping and casting himself down before God’s house, there was gathered ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Adversity Turns The Tide.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 29, 2021

We dream of zero gravity. We imagine what life would be without any problems, or issues or challenges....

Adversity Turns The Tide. Daniel 3:23-30NLT We dream of zero gravity. We imagine what life would be without any problems, or issues or challenges. Did you know that astronauts that spend any length of time in zero gravity experience serious medical complications? Without any resistance, they lose ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:23-30, 1 Peter 4:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Teflon Don

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 23, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Kings 2: 1 – 46

1 Kings 2: 1 – 46 The Teflon Don 2 Now the days of David drew near that he should die, and he charged Solomon his son, saying: 2 “I go the way of all the earth; be strong, therefore, and prove yourself a man. 3 And keep the charge of the LORD your God: to walk in His ways, to keep His statutes, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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

1 Kings (Nasb) Part 1

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 13, 2023

Life and reign of Solomon (the establishment, wisdom and glory of him)

Location = Jerusalem, capital of the united kingdom of Israel; (Samaria capital of Israel) a man who knew how to amass and creatively use wealth lost all because of sinfulness, time period = 40 years (945 - 869 BC, c/o Marilyn Hickey Ministries) 1. Man can't rule himself without the help of ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Unknown People Of Significance

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 2, 2009

Unknown people of significance are the real heroes of today and they deserve to be honored and remembered for their sacrifice. Their sacrifice of their lives, their precious time, their loyal hearts, have bestowed on us our personal freedoms today.

“The unknown names of significance” “A band of brothers” Thesis: Unknown people of significance are the real heroes of today and they deserve to be honored and remembered for their sacrifice. Their sacrifice of their lives, their precious time, their loyal hearts, have bestowed on us our personal ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Might Men Of God, Part 2

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 9, 2008

A look at David’s "additional" mighty men in a call to action of the church.

Mighty Men of God – Part 2 2 Samuel 23:18-23 Introduction Several weeks ago I brought a message inspired from a Men’s Retreat in September about being a “Mighty Man” of God. This morning is the conclusion of that message and I believe it is important to understand that God is still calling out ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ark To Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 15)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 17, 2025

What is sacred in the New Testament?

Was the ark of the covenant sacred because of the covenant that it contained? What things are sacred in the New Testament? Let’s look at 1 Chronicles 15. Did David finally learn who only may touch the sacred chest, the ark of the covenant? After he had built houses for himself in David’s City, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Idf’s Medal Of Valor

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 19, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 23: 1 – 39

2 Samuel 23: 1 – 39 IDF’s Medal of Valor 23 Now these are the last words of David. Thus, says David the son of Jesse; Thus, says the man raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel: 2 “The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, and His word was on my tongue. 3 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus; The Door Of Opportunity

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 3, 2012

What would you accomplish if you really believed that the doors that Jesus opens cannot be shut and the doors that Jesus shuts cannot be opened. How would that direct your life, your ministry?

The Door of opportunity Revelation chapter 3:7-3:13 Introduction- Turn with me to Revelation chapter 3:7-13. Revelation is the last book of the New Testament and the only book I know of that God promises to bless if you read it in its entirety. This morning the adult Sunday school class began ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

David And His Kingdom Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 7, 2018

Man after God’s own heart was forgotten by all, hatred by all but at the wend highly honored by all. Because of his strong trust in the Lord. Today we meditate about David and His Kingdom based on some passages from 1 and 2 Samuel. interesting to know David's strategies.

David and His Team Text: 2 Samuel 23:8-38 Introduction: Man, after God’s own heart was forgotten by all, hatred by all but at the wend highly honoured by all. Because of his strong trust in the Lord. Today we meditate about David and His Kingdom based on some passages from 1 and 2 Samuel. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-38

Denomination: Methodist

In Search Of Ordinary Heroes

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 9, 2002

This sermon is about those not so well known men of the Bible that were heroes for the Lord.

Tuesday Evening Revival Service April 11, 2000 Bel Aire Baptist Church Hobbs, NM IN SEARCH OF ORDINARY HEROES 1 CHRONICLES 11:10 Introduction: 1. There will come a day when faith becomes sight, and then- only then- will our seeking of the Lord be finished at last. a. We will find ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:10

Denomination: Baptist

Lion Tamers - Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 17, 2012

Lions are loud. They are scary. All we see are teeth. So how do you tame the lions in your life?

Lion Tamers I. Introduction The king of the jungle. Fierce. Loud. Teeth bared. Claws sharpened. Ready to pounce. Ready to destroy. Infinitely powerful. Striking fear in everyone! Lions. One of the top attractions at zoos and circuses! We don't mind watching them when they are caged up and at a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:20

Denomination: Pentecostal