Sermons on David And Golliath:

We’re Going In Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jul 30, 2011

Your anointing needs validation from a source besides God, though he anoints us first he yet has to have the audience.

I’m Going In 2 Samuel 5: 1-3 1 All the tribes of Israel came to David in Hebron and said: “Here we are, your bone and your flesh. 2 In days past, when Saul was our king, it was you who led the Israelites out and brought them back. And the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If The Foundations Be Destroyed, What Can The Righteous Do?

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 31, 2011

David and his followers left Jerusalem when he got the word what his son Absalom intended to do because, David didn’t want to have a battle there as he knew it ruin the city that he loved so much.

Psalm 11 verse 1,2 and 3 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain? For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart. If the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-3, Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Feeling Guilty

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 17, 2011

All of that is important, but it is David’s record of Psalm 51 which is his diary of sorts on how he dealt with that guilt. David’s wrote his heart down on paper and we have it recorded in Scripture for us. All of us deal with guilt from many different

STOP FEELING GUILTY PSALM 51 & PSALM 32 INTRODUCTION The movie “Saving Private Ryan” (1998) is a movie that many of us have seen and is quite a memorable movie because of its portrayal of the D Day invasion of Normandy in World War II. The movie begins and ends with an elderly man ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“called To Be King”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 24, 2013

What characterizes a heart that is fully given to God?

In 1 Samuel 8, we are told how the people of Israel asked for a king to lead them. When they made this request of Samuel he went to the Lord, and the Lord told him that they were not rejecting Samuel, but they were rejecting God from being king over them. Samuel was told to tell the people what the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

"A Friend In Need And A Friend Indeed”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 23, 2013

Jonathon demonstrates how we might be a friend indeed to a friend who is in need.

The key verse in our passage for today is verse 15: “While David was at Horesh in the Desert of Ziph, he learned that Saul has come out to take his life.” Now, this verse seems a bit redundant. After all, what is new about the fact that Saul was out to take David’s life? It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Moses: A Real Basket Case Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 2, 2012

When God starts searching for a leader what traits does He look for? The answers may surprise you.

UNLIKELY LEADERSHIP “Moses: A Real basket Case” Exodus 2:1-10 Some years ago my family and I had the opportunity to visit the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, one of our greatest presidents. We were able to walk through the log cabin he grew up in. It took us about two minutes. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Genealogy Of God Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 4, 2012

The genealogy of Jesus Christ had interesting sets of names included. They may not be some that we would have personally preferred in our genealogy, yet God had them there through whom His Son would come. Through it we see the character of God -the faithf

My wife was telling me during the sermons, she was distracted because one of the hairs was just sticking straight up. And I said, “Which one?” She said, “I think it was Joe!” I have started to name them because they are so precious. So I put Joe back in place, and it looked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: *other

The King’s Face

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 4, 2012

While we have been reconciled to God through Jesus, we still long to see the face of our King!

The King’s Face September 2, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: While we have been reconciled to God through Jesus, we still long to see the face of our King! Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 14:21-33 Supplemental Passage: Then Moses said, "I pray ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 14:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Till It Costs Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on May 29, 2008

Our giving should not be cheap or second hand. David exemplifies the principle of giving of our selves as a part of the gift.

Giving till it costs 2 Samuel 24:18-25 David’s personal sacrifice strongly underscored his humility. It was David’s humility as well as his actions that brought about the restoration he sought. The situation was grim. But it is hard for us to imagine why it was grim. David had counted the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:18-25

Denomination: Mennonite

The Music Of The Gospel

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 4, 2008

A gospel message looking at the misery, discovery and recovery of King Saul.

INTRODUCTION A recent survey has found that music is beneficial to our health. There is something about music which captivates man. People from every corner of the globe proudly sing their national anthem. The great hymn ’Abide with me’ is sung every year at the FA Cup Final in London. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:13-23

Mothers Of Messiah-Bathsheba Of Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 14, 2021

The Scriptures don't say much about Bathsheba except what's mentioned in connection with her relationship with David and his family. Even so, she had the privilege of being one of the mothers of the Messiah.

Introduction: The line of Messiah Jesus began with Abraham, then Isaac, followed by Jacob and Jacob’s son Judah. Of course each man had children by his wife; except for Judah’s twin sons Pharez and Zerah who were born to his daughter-in-law Tamar of Canaan (see Genesis 38). Rahab was a prostitute ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:34, 2 Samuel 11:1-5, 1 Kings 1:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Core 52 Week 7 - The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 2, 2020

We have many "cultural royalty" in America. Be careful who you make king of your life.

To hear the sermon, please visit my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2891872 Kingdom of God - Becoming a Great Leader Intro: • King of Rock N Roll, King of Pop, Queen of Soul, Nascar “The King”, King of Country, Sultain of Swat, “King James,” Sausage King of Chicago (jk). • In the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 21:25, 1 Samuel 8:5-9, 1 Samuel 16:7, 1 Samuel 9:1-2, 1 Samuel 15:2-3, Acts 13:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Everlasting Throne

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 14, 2020

Nevertheless: The faithfulness of God.

AN EVERLASTING THRONE Psalm 89:27-37. There is a tension in this Psalm, between the LORD’s promise of an everlasting dynasty for the line of David (Psalm 89:3-4; Psalm 89:28), and the complaint of the Psalmist (Psalm 89:38). However, the LORD’s “Nevertheless” (Psalm 89:33) trumps the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:27-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

9th Sunday After Pentecost. July 21st, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 11, 2021

Year B, Proper 11.

2 Samuel 7:1-14, Psalm 89:20-37, Jeremiah 23:1-6, Psalm 23:1-6, Ephesians 2:11-22, Mark 6:30-34, Mark 6:53-56. (A) HIS PLANS NOT OUR PLANS. 2 Samuel 7:1-14. There are three main thrusts in our reading in 2 Samuel today: 1. There is a subtle difference between a good idea and God’s will (2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-14, Psalm 89:20-37, Jeremiah 23:1-6, Psalm 23:1-6, Ephesians 2:11-22, Mark 6:30-34, Mark 6:53-56  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

12th Sunday After Pentecost. August 11th, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 1, 2021

Year B, Proper 14.

2 Samuel 18:5-9, 2 Samuel 18:15, 2 Samuel 18:31-33, Psalm 130:1-8, 1 Kings 19:4-8, Psalm 34:1-8, Ephesians 4:25-32, Ephesians 5:1-2, John 6:35, John 6:41-51. (A) WOULD GOD I HAD DIED FOR THEE. 2 Samuel 18:5-9; 2 Samuel 18:15; 2 Samuel 18:31-33. When I was still on the threshold between ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 2 Samuel 18:15, 2 Samuel 18:31-33, Psalm 130:1-8, 1 Kings 19:4-8, Psalm 34:1-8, Ephesians 4:25-32, Ephesians 5:1-2, John 6:35, John 6:41-51  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational