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Five Stones For Victory

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 15, 2009

david and goliath

By any earthy standard, the outcome of this battle would be "sure thing." However, when God enters the picture the entire outcome becomes quite different because of faith. It is interesting that David chose five smooth stones from the brook when only one was needed. Why did David do this? There is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:34-47

Denomination: United Methodist

Calling Out In Confession Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 8, 2008

A look at the confession of David in psalm 51. David reveals a heart that is truly pursuing God

Calling Out in Confession Psalm 51:1-17 Spring Life Series May 4, 2008 Morning Service Introduction In the late 1850’s immigrants from Europe settled in the hills of Appalachia and brought some strange and unique customs with them. One of the more unusual customs was that of the sin eater. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

In His Presence

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Oct 20, 2011

David cannot seem to get his mind wrapped around all of this injustice. But I want you to notice our text this morning. In verse 17 there is a big shift of focus. How does this shift come to be? David begins to realize that even though it seems as tho

Title: In His Presence Text: Psalm 73:1-17 I find our text very peculiar. David starts out this Psalm by getting his eyes on all the wicked in the world. Let’s pick out the highlights of this text: Verse 2, David starts out this Psalm feeling sorry for himself. “I know God is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mephibosheth

Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 26, 2012

THIS SERMON DEALS WITH THE KINDNESS OF DAVID TO MEPHIBOSHETH, THE SON OF JONATHON.

HFL MAY 15, 2011 2 SAMUEL 9:1-4 1David asked, “Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” 2Now there was a servant of Saul’s household named Ziba. They called him to appear before David, and the king said to him, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Man Of Destiny Series

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 5, 2012

DAVID IS GOD’S CHOSEN KING a. He was NOTHING but a Shepherd Boy. But God hides GREAT things in NOTHING. b. David has a Great Potential. He had Courage, Strength & Ability. c The Favor of God surrounded him wherever He went. d. He was Victorious.

III. A MAN OF DESTINY: Destiny: the future destined for a person or thing; fate; fortune; the predetermined event. DAVID IS GOD’S CHOSEN KING a. He was NOTHING but a Shepherd Boy. But God hides GREAT things in NOTHING. b. David has a Great Potential. He had Courage, Strength & Ability. c The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1

Denomination: *other

The Unproven Sword

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Use your own spiritual tools, don't imitate the work of others.

1 Samuel 17:38-39 KJV And Saul armed David with his armour, and he put an helmet of brass upon his head; also he armed him with a coat of mail. [39] And David girded his sword upon his armour, and he assayed to go; for he had not proved it. And David said unto Saul, I cannot go with these; for I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Slightly Slipping

Contributed by Craig Benner on Apr 16, 2014

A little slipping usually ends up in a big fall if something is not rectified in short order.

I Will Not Waver Too Much or I Shall NOT Be Moved SLIGHTLY SLIPPING Psalm 62:1-12 There is only one word different between verse 2 and verse 6, but it makes a whole lot of difference. Just how much does one have to slip to hurt himself or herself? A little slip can produce a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Frienenemies Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 9, 2013

Betrayal is one of the hardest things we have to deal with, especially if it is a friend or brother or sister. David experienced much betrayal in his life and in these Psalms we learn how to effectively deal with friends who become enemies.

Psalm 53 was probably adapted from Psalm 14 after Israel experienced a tremendous military victory over a godless people. It acknowledges that there are some people who reject God so thoroughly that they live as if they will never have to give an answer for their behavior. In the Scriptures, that ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Provision & Presence Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2013

Our age and our culture teach us that we can never be satisfied, but must continually strive towards satisfaction by the things we amass. The Psalms have a different approach. In them we l

Psalm 67 is a little short psalm of just 7 verses, but they burst forth with praise just as we should knowing what God has done for us! 1 – 2 Notice that the psalmist wants the favor of God, not so he can be blessed primarily, but so that others will know God’s way of salvation. ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Agents Of Grace: Saul Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 27, 2015

Saul was the anvil on which God pounded David for 13 years. Why? To remove the sinful impurities of self-sufficiency and pride.

The Japanese samurai sword is thought by many to be the best in the world. It can take 15 men, 6 months to make 1 sword—a sword that can be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars! Why does it take so long and cost so much? Well you can’t just go out into the mountains where there are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:8-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Agents Of Grace (Jonathan) Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 4, 2015

Jonathan models true friendship and also serves as a picture of how Jesus is a friend to us.

A few sermons ago we started with a little game called “Declare the Pair.” When I said, “bacon” you were to declare its pair or partner. So in the case of bacon you said…“eggs.” Bacon and eggs are a recognized pair on any breakfast table. We also listed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:25-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Agents Of Grace: Absalom Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 1, 2015

Learn how God's chastisement is indeed an agent of his grace and not an agent of God's anger.

Have you ever witnessed a scene like this? You drive up to a crosswalk and stop because there is a pedestrian. But as that person starts to make his way to the other side of the road, you nervously watch a car in the opposite lane. The driver of this car doesn’t seem to see that there is a ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Death Of Abner

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

The Death of Abner

The Death of Abner 2 Samuel 3:1-39 1. DAVID'S POWER (ESTABLISHES HIS KINGDOM IN HEBRON) (3:1-5) His Fighting (3:1) Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:1-39

Denomination: Holiness

The Death Of Abner

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

The Death of Abner

The Death of Abner 2 Samuel 3:17-39 1. DAVID'S POWER (3:1-5) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:17-39

Denomination: Holiness

“living With Loudmouths”

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

“Living With Loudmouths”

2 Samuel 16:1-14 “Living With Loudmouths” I. David's Derision - Shimei was of the house of Saul. A. His words were Passionate words. 5 Shimei came forth, and cursed still as he came. B. Public words - 6 And he cast stones at David, C. Provoking words 7 Come out, thou bloody man, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:1-14

Denomination: Holiness