Sermons on David And Mephibosheth:

The Price Of Disobedience

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 14, 2011

David and his time in Ziklag. How he moved out of touch with God and then realizes his mistake and leaves the enemy terriroty.

The Price of Disobedience I Samuel 27-30 Illustration – Once upon a time the devil decided to have a garage sale. He did it because he wanted to clear out some of his old tools to make room for new ones. After he set up his wares, a fellow dropped by to see what he had. Arrayed on a ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When The Anointed Go Forth

Contributed by Ken Crow on Sep 3, 2010

When David became king the Philistines become concerned.

When The Anointed Go Forth Pastor Ken Crow 1 Chronicles 14:8-17 (King James Version) 8And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David. And David heard of it, and went out against them. 9And the Philistines ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 14:8-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Mercy, Mercy! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 3, 2011

David that Great King of Israel, a man after God’s own heart, how was he put right with God considering his blunders?

Lately I’ve been looking at a few characters of the Old Testament, warty people, people who really didn’t appear to have much to offer, who God used to do great and even amazing things with. When we look at Great people of the Bible, we can’t really go past David, this young bloke who went out and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:1-13, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Our Sufficient Shepherd Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Mar 1, 2009

It’s as if David is saying to us 3000 years later – God is ever present on the long and winding road called weariness, God is every bit powerful to remove the road blocks that intimidate us while traveling the torturous avenue called worry, if we will jus

David writes the most poetic chapter to any book ever written. The imagery captures the imagination of every age, comforts the commotion of every heart and confirms the expectations of every believer. David writes this memorable Psalm out of great distress and disillusion. Distress because of King ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Underdog

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 13, 2009

How does the underdog become the overachiever?

THE UNDERDOG 1st Samuel 17:1-50 INTRODUCTION: There’s no need to fear! Underdog is here! Remember that cartoon? We enjoyed seeing the puny dog take on the villains and accomplish impossible feats of strength and daring do. We like to root for the underdog. We like to see the little guy beat the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lu5t Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jun 9, 2008

The fifth deadly sin is lust. Like, the others, this one permeates our culture. It is everywhere. It tempts us all. It starts out so innocently but even the smallest seed can germinate to destructive proportions. We’ll see how to guard against it.

SE7EN: LU5T 2 Samuel 11; Philippians 4:7-8 June 8, 2008 The seventh deadly sin is lust. I hope you have been able to see how our culture and our lives are inundated with these sins and how they often run hand-in-hand with each other. Our cultural advertising motto is “sex sells.” Sex sells ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Preparing To Build Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 20, 2009

Even though David was not allowed to build the temple he threw his effort behind making preparations and inspiring Solomon for the work. David provides a good example for us as we seek to inspire our children to serve the Lord.

Introduction: A. Let’s begin with some statements from some great visionaries. 1. In 1859, Edwin L. Drake tried to enlist some drillers to help with his proposal to drill for oil. They said to him, “Drill for oil? You mean drill into the ground to try and find oil? You’re crazy.” 2. In 1899, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Battle Is The Lord’s

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 30, 2012

We can overcome when we know that God is in control.

The Battle Is the Lord’s June 21, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We can overcome when we know that God is in control. Focus Passage: I Samuel 17:32-33, 41-50 Supplemental Passage: For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-33

Denomination: Baptist

“a Crisis Averted”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 20, 2013

A crisis, created by two men who behaved badly, was averted by a woman who behaved wisely.

In this chapter, we read about how a crisis was created because of two men behaving badly; but how that same crisis was averted because of one woman who behaved wisely. Let’s read about it. (READ TEXT) 1. Two men behaving badly - David & Nabal. A. Nabal’s reaction of arrogance - vs. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Would Repay You

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 13, 2015

As a child of God, we got to learn to accept mockery and criticism in good spirit and depend on God to handle the issues

The Lord would repay you! 2 Samuel 16:12 “It may be that the LORD will look on the wrong done to me, and that the LORD will repay me with good for his cursing today." Did you know people will throw rocks at you when you are already bruised and bent? Yes, they would! Barbs were thrown at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Believe Week 11 - Worship Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 16, 2015

Believe week 12 moves to looking at how we should Act. We are looking at the action of Worship!

Believe 11 - Worship November 30, 2014 Today, we move into the second part of our BELIEVE series. We’re moving from asking “What do we believe?” to “What should we do?” Our first answer is to Worship and give honor to God. Why should we worship and honor God? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

When God Turns The Light On Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 9, 2015

How you can tell when God shows you what is in your heart.

In March of 1927 God sent a young named Peter Marshall to the U.S. He had a purpose, a plan of God a calling from on high to come to America and become a minister. Listen to Dr. Marshall’s words, “I was coming to the United States to enter the ministry, because I believed, with all my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: Finding Answers In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 21, 2015

Loneliness: Trusting God for a Way Out

A. INTRODUCTION 1. “Are you lonesome tonight?” Universal. 2. “I’m so lonesome I could die!” Possible. 3. Two kinds of loneliness. a. Solitude, a healthy experience where we choose to spend time alone with God. b. Loneliness, negative emotions because of no friends ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Absalom

Contributed by Timothy Bokka on Nov 15, 2018

Dis functional family, lack of self control, anger, vengeance and ambition caused the downfall and death this young man named Absalom. The life of Absalom teaches many lessons to parents and young adults.

II Samuel 14:25-27 & II Samuel 18:33 Absalom, the 3rd son of King David was a handsome young man. He was exquisitely good looking in the entire land of Israel (II Samuel 14:25). This young man had everything that he could ask for along with his charming looks which includes name, fame, wealth, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 14:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is There Not A Cause

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 18, 2015

A sermon to encourage believers to stand for the faith.

"Is There Not a Cause?" 1 Samuel 17:1-58 1 Samuel 17:29 And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause? Introduction: I. The Powerful Adversary a. A traditional enemy The Philistines seem to have had an off again on again relationship with Israel. They we located ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:29

Denomination: Baptist