Sermons on David And Census:

David: A Man After God's Heart (3) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 20, 2020

The Bible tells us that David was a man after God's heart. What was so special about David and how can we be more like him? In 1 Samuel 24, we discover that David had a focused heart, faithful heart, and forgiving heart.

David: A Man after God’s Heart (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/6/2016 The Bible is full of ordinary, imperfect people. Noah drank 'til he passed out. Abraham lied about his marriage and slept with the maid. Sarah laughed at God’s promises. Jacob was a con-man. Leah ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22, 1 Samuel 24:3-19

Denomination: Christian Church

David: A Man After God's Heart (4) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 20, 2020

The Bible tells us that David was a man after God's heart, yet he commited a terrible sin when slept with Bathsheba and killed Uriah. In 2 Samuel 11, we discover that David had a selfish heart, scheming heart, and sorrowful heart.

David: A Man after God’s Heart (4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/13/2016 The Bible is full of heroes. These biblical heroes don’t wear colorful capes or costumes, but they instill us with hope, optimism, and faith. They were men and women who overthrew kingdoms, stood ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22

Denomination: Christian Church

David - A Man After God's Own Heart

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 24, 2022

David is called a man after God's own heart even though God knew he would sin. In this message we discover why.

Title: David – A Man After God’s Own Heart Theme: To show how David knew how to get close to God. Text: 1 Samuel 16:1 Opening Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1 Now the Lord said to Samuel, "How long will you mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill your horn with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

25. When Faith Goes Quiet: David In Philistine Country Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 23, 2025

There are moments in the Christian life when we stop listening to God and start listening to ourselves. Sometimes that inner voice is not a voice of faith but of fear. We call it “being realistic” or “practical,” but often it’s just fear baptizing itself as wisdom.

When Faith Goes Quiet: David in Philistine Country September 23, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 27:1-28:2 There are moments in the Christian life when we stop listening to God and start listening to ourselves. Sometimes that inner voice is not a voice of faith but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:1-12, 1 Samuel 28:1-2

Denomination: Brethren

21. David Hunted In The Wilderness Of Ziph (1 Samuel 23) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

But God… Oh, don’t you love those two words? They change everything, especially in Scripture. All throughout Scripture, when the story seemed finished, those two words rewrote the ending.

David Hunted in the Wilderness of Ziph August 20, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 23:15-29 Introduction: When the Walls Close In Life has a way of pressing us into corners where the walls seem to close in and the options run out. Maybe you’ve felt it financially, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:15-29

Denomination: Brethren

24. David Spares Saul's Life (Again) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 10, 2025

Some tests in life keep coming back. You thought you had passed them, moved on, and maybe even grown stronger from them, only to wake up and find yourself right back in the same battle.True maturity is not only seen in what we can do, but in what we choose not to do, out of reverence for God.

David Spares Saul’s Life - Again September 10, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 26 Some tests in life keep coming back. You thought you had passed them, moved on, and maybe even grown stronger from them—only to wake up and find yourself right back in the same ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Joseph Speaks

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 20, 2008

This is a first person rendition of how Joseph (the step-father of our Lord) may have viewed the events of Christ’s birth and life.

(This sermon is done first person. I’m including my actions in the hopes this will help anyone wanting to duplicate some or all of this sermon. The presentation begins with me at the back of the auditorium holding an old looking carpenter’s tool. I gradually make my way to the front of the pews ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Celebration Of Christmas

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Dec 3, 2001

A Hanging Of The Greens Service

IN CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS A Hanging of the Greens Program Narrator: Welcome to our celebration - We have gathered here for a joyous celebration of a holy season leading up to a holy night: the night of our Savior’s birth. We are here tonight not only to decorate our church, but to tell once ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Nazarene

In His Sight

Contributed by Richard Reid on Oct 5, 2006

David’s powerful truths.

In His sight Psalm 139:1-7 10/2/06 O LORD, You have searched me and known me. You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thought afar off. You comprehend my path and my lying down, And are acquainted with all my ways. For there is not a word on my tongue, But behold, O LORD, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Law Above The Law

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Mar 15, 2014

Serving God is more than, Thou shall and Thou shall not

THE LAW ABOVE THE LAW 2 Samuel 11: 10/11 “And Uriah said unto David…………..I will not do this thing.” Serving God is more than thou shall or thou shall not. It is a well of inner strength, a plane of higher living which is far above and more wonderful than what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:10-12

Denomination: *other

God's Presence

Contributed by Annie Springate on Apr 2, 2015

There is nothing more important than seeking the presence of God. It is our highest call.

I would start by saying that I have read hundreds of christian books, listened to even more christian sermons and read the bible over the last 30 years and I thank each person, knowingly and unknowingly, who has sown into my life. My sermons are an amalgamation of all I have learnt. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Are A Giant-Killer But Don't Know It. Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016

When God chooses a man, He will present that man with an opportunity to vindicate his call before men. David is called by God, but that call is private until God brings him to the surface. Goliath becomes that means of public exposure for David.

Series: David - A Man After God¡¦s Own Heart: Part 5: You Are A Giant Killer But Don¡¦t Know It (1&2) 1 Samuel 17: 1 Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war and assembled at Sokoh in Judah. They pitched camp at Ephes Dammim, between Sokoh and Azekah. 2 Saul and the Israelites assembled ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-47

Denomination: Charismatic

From Nobody To Nobility

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Sep 19, 2016

How God uses the least of people for His purposes

TITLE: From Nobody to Nobility TEXT: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 INTRO: The leader of a nation has an awesome responsibility. He can unite or divide the people. He can build up or tear down the nation. He can be cruel or compassionate. In other nations the people have no choice who their leader will be, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching The Edge Of The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Aug 26, 2019

The years of grief, training, apprenticeship, seeming futility, small victories and painful growth are finally about to bloom into something wonderful. Something that you have hoped for and simultaneously expected to never actually happen.

For more information and teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com If you take the lessons and introspections of the wilderness seriously you will eventually find yourself at the edge of the wilderness. That place where you can finally see what ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

On The Death Of Heroes

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 8, 2014

Encouragement to memorialise the sacrifice of those who serve the nation.

“Your glory, O Israel, is slain on your high places! How the mighty have fallen! Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the streets of Ashkelon, lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised exult. “You mountains of Gilboa, let there be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:17-27

Denomination: Baptist