Sermons on david and jonathan: showing 31-45 of 57,006

Heroes #3: The Fugitive And The Prince Series

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jul 19, 2008

The friendship of David and Jonathan is an example for us for the kind of friendships that God wants us to have with other Christians. To be a hero means to be a good friend.

HEROES #3: THE FUGITIVE AND THE PRINCE INTRO TO TOPIC: Review series on heroes. Although Jesus is the world’s greatest superhero, God is calling every one of us to be heroes as well. Last week we took a look at the life of David. His victory over the giant Goliath is an example for us as to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4

Denomination: *other

A Heart Like Jonathan Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 13, 2001

First in a series of "Heart-to-Heart Talks on Relationships," this one about friendship

HEART TALKS: A Heart Like Jonathan (Friendship) 1 Samuel 20 Long before there was a Batman and Robin, long before there was Calvin and Hobbes, long before there was Tom and Huck, Charlie Brown and Snoopy, Bert and Ernie, Ren and Stimpy, Beavis and Butthead, there were two friends whose ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:1-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Closer Than A Brother

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 2, 2006

David’s friendship with Jonathan was a remarkable and once in a lifetime kind of friendship.

“Closer than a Brother” 1 Samuel 17:50 Thus David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone, and he struck the Philistine and killed him; but there was no sword in David’s hand. 51 Then David ran and stood over the Philistine and took his sword and drew it out of its sheath and killed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

David Cares For Mephibosheth The Son Of Jonathan Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 10, 2023

In 2 Samuel 9:1 it says, “David asked, “Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?””

Have you ever lost a dear friend, and then thought back to the fond memories you had of them over the years? You think back to the good times. The times you spent fishing, the family get togethers, the times out on the town, and you miss them. And you think to yourself, how could I do something ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 8:1-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

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

David Kept His Promise For The Cripple Boy

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Feb 20, 2011

David made best friends with Jonathan and made a promise to him to take care of his family in the event that Jonathan died. David not only kept his promise but he brought the cripple son to his own home and sat him at the Kings table to eat the rest of h

KINDNESS TOWARD MEPHIBOSHETHS 2-20-2011, Rich McQuinn, Minister: New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN TEXT: II SAMUEL 9: 1-13 INTRODUCTION: He was born in 1912 to some very poor parents in Russia. These were the times of rationing---you know the things you read about in history. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Wonders Of The Spiritual Realm Ii: The Wonder Of A True Friend Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 3, 2019

Jesus our Lord has given His disciples an honorary promotion by elevating our status from servant to friend. What a Friend we have in Jesus! To have a friend, be a friend - as was Jonathan to David.

THE WONDER OF HAVING A TRUE FRIEND How does the honorary promotion that Jesus gave you make you feel? Remember: Jesus elevated your status from “servant” to “friend” (John 15:15) -- when you ...read more

"friends, Foes, And Finding Favor With God"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Oct 4, 2024

Series on the life of David

Title: “Friends, Foes, and Favor” Scripture: I Sam. 18 Type: Series on David Where: GNBC 10-6-24 Intro: If you’ve lived long enough, you’ve more than likely been betrayed by someone close to you. Nothing hurts more than a hurt that you never see coming. Many people refer to this kind of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love And Evil In Action Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 26, 2015

What does love in action look like?

Let us continue to worship God by listening to His very words to us. God has given and preserved for us the Bible through which He speaks to us directly or gives us examples of how to live. Everybody has a Bible? Also have your Bulletin handy which has the outline of the Message. Anyone needs a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Like Mephibosheth, You Are Valued!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 1, 2008

David was so moved by his friendship with Jonathan that he just wanted to pay respect to someone in Jonathan’s family. David wanted that “feel” or “association” with his best friend Jonathan! David refused to let his memories and the covenant that he and

You are Valued Like Mephibosheth! Text: 2 Samuel 9:1-8,11b 1.Now David said, “Is there still anyone who is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?”2 And there was a servant of the house of Saul whose name was Ziba. So when they had called him to David, the king ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

In The Midst Of Trials Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 8, 2015

daily love god and one another in spite of hardships

Before we celebrate our relationship with God through Jesus Christ today in Communion, let us continue to learn from the Book of 1 Samuel. Please open your Bibles to chapter 20 of 1 Samuel….. The chapter is a bit long but we need to read all 42 verses to understand the story and grasp ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:1-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

#1. Covenant Agreement Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 7, 2009

This lesson looks at the seven covenants of the Bible. Setting up part #2 --- 9 steps of Covenant friendships of David and Jonathan, us and Jesus.

THERE IS A COVENANT AGREEMENT... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We give BIG MO of Alabama a special thanks for the fodder for this lesson. This is part one of a two part lesson... Message Ephes. 2:11 But don’t take any of this for granted. It was only yesterday that you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"How To Choose A Best Friend"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Nov 19, 2003

David and Jonathan were best friends. In their relationship we find what makes true freindships work. Who is your "best friend?"

Text: (1 Sam 18:1 KJV) And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. 2 And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father’s house. 3 Then Jonathan and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jonathan's Cave 1 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Apr 5, 2016

Learn how each of us should behave in the trials of life.

Title: How To Behave In A Cave – 6 “Jonathan’s Cave – 1” Text: I Samuel 13:6 Way out west a cowboy was driving down a road, his dog riding in back of the pickup truck, his faithful horse in the trailer behind. He failed to negotiate a curve and had a terrible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lament For Mighty Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 4, 2020

This lamentation had written for the honor of King Saul and Jonathan. It is a homage rendered to them. The spiritual fall led him to have physical death before his enemies. Jonathan had fallen because of his company with his father. Take heed lest you fall.

Text: 2 Samuel 1:17-27 Theme: The Mighty Have Fallen I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The LORD is Good; His steadfast love endures forever. God willing this month we will be meditating under the theme “Take heed lest you fall”(1 Corinthians 10:4). As we are going ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:17-27

Denomination: Methodist