Sermons on David And Nabal:

David's Strength Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 7, 2018

David was a man after God’s Own heart, but had numerous problems and difficulties in life. Also, he had to face all jealousy, hatred, enmity of relatives, friends and authorities. Here we will see how he had taken it positively and overcame with the grace of God.

DAVID’S STRENGTH Text: I Sam 30:6 Introduction: David was a man after God’s Own heart, but had numerous problems and difficulties in life. Though his fall made a vital change in the fortune of his life career, in spite of that, he had to face all jealousy, hatred, enmity of relatives, friends and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:6

Denomination: Methodist

David And Goliath--Part 2 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 3, 2019

In Samuel 17:31-40 we learn that God raises up a savior against those who defy him.

Scripture We continue our sermon series on “The Life of David.” Today I want to examine the story of “David and Goliath—Part 2.” Israel’s first king was a man named Saul. He was head and shoulders taller than anyone else in Israel. However, because of his blatant disobedience of the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:31-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David Went Down Into The Hold

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jul 30, 2018

When David was anointed king the Philistines came after him. His response was to go down into the hold, get a word from God and then deal with the situation. There is a going down that is actually a going up and going forward.

David Went Down Into The Hold PPT 1 Title PPT 2-6 text 2 Samuel 5:17 But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold. 2 Samuel 5:18 The Philistines also came and spread ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:17-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

David's Inaction (School Shooting)

Contributed by Daniel Park on May 18, 2018

This sermon was in response to the horrific shooting at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS in Parkland, FL. Lessons from David's inaction when...1. Tamar was raped by Amnon; 2. Absalom murdered Amnon; 3. Absalom was plotting to overthrow his throne.

As a father of 2 kids in school, I still cannot process what I saw on the news this week. This is no longer a story that happened to some stranger in a different state, as a parent of 2 kids entering that age where they will be attending our school system very soon, this story affected me this week ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

David And Goliath--Part 1

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 12, 2019

David and Goliath in 1 Samuel 17:1-30 shows us that God raises up a savior against those who defy him.

Scripture We continue our sermon series on “The Life of David.” The story of David begins in 1 Samuel 16. Because of King Saul’s repeated disobedience, the Lord rejected him as king over Israel. So, the Lord sent the prophet Samuel to Jesse the Bethlehemite to provide for himself a king from one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David's Prayer Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 17, 2020

Second Samuel 7:18-29 shows us a model for prayer.

Scripture Last time we examined 2 Samuel 7:1-17. David had been settled in Jerusalem for some time. His beautiful palace had been built. One day he told Nathan the prophet that he wanted to construct a permanent building to house the ark of God. Nathan encouraged him to go ahead. But later that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:18-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David's Victories Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 24, 2020

Second Samuel 8:1-18 shows us how God's kingdom was established under David.

Scripture Second Samuel 7 is a wonderful chapter. It first describes God’s amazing promise that he will build an eternal kingdom for David. Then we read of David’s marvelous prayer in response to God’s promise to him. Second Samuel 8 shows us how God’s kingdom was established under David. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 8:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David Defeats Ammon And Syria Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 7, 2020

Second Samuel 10:1-19 shows us a rejection of kindness.

Scripture God called David to be king over his kingdom on earth. God promised David that his throne shall be established forever (cf. 2 Samuel 7:16). After David defeated the surrounding nations, he began to experience peace in his kingdom. In 2 Samuel 9, David extended kindness, that is, hesed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 10:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David's Census Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 26, 2021

Second Samuel 24:1-25 shows us the wrath of God.

Scripture Today we conclude our study of Second Samuel. However, we still have a few more lessons in the coming weeks in First Kings before we conclude our study of “The Life of David.” The last chapter in Second Samuel tells us about David taking a census of his people. We are familiar with a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David In His Old Age Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 5, 2021

First Kings 1:1-10 shows us what happens when we wrongly desire preeminence.

Scripture Last week, we concluded our study of 2 Samuel but not of “The Life of David.” The first one and a half chapters of 1 Kings tells us about the sunset of David’s life. Let’s read about David in his old age in 1Kings 1:1-10: 1 Now King David was old and advanced in years. And although ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David's Death Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 19, 2021

First Kings 2:1-11 teaches us to make our lives count.

Scripture Today we conclude our study of “The Life of David.” This is our 57th lesson on the life of David. David became God’s king of his kingdom on earth. He ruled well for a time but, sadly, fell into sin. His kingdom declined but God had promised that his kingdom would last forever (cf. 2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David Anointed King Of Israel Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 6, 2020

Second Samuel 5:1-16 shows us the establishment of the kingdom of God on earth.

Scripture Perhaps as many as fifteen years earlier, the Prophet Samuel was sent by God to anoint young David as the future king over Israel (1 Samuel 16:1-13). David lived an incredibly full life after his anointing. He single-handedly killed Goliath, fought countless battles, evaded numerous ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David A Somebody Becomes A Fugitive Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 3, 2024

When David does the right thing for God and becomes a somebody Saul gets jealous and forces David to become a fugitive.

A somebody becomes a fugitive Thesis: When David does the right thing for God and becomes a somebody Saul gets jealous and forces David to become a fugitive. Introduction: David has the Spirit of the Lord on Him. He defeats the giant Goliath – He brings a great victory to Israel. Saul hears the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23, 1 Samuel 18:10, 1 Samuel 18:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David: Strength For The Cave Season

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 16, 2025

David didn’t remain in the cave; he drew strength from God, built alliances, wrote psalms, and prepared for greater responsibility. What you do in your cave season determines how you emerge when the season changes.

DAVID: STRENGTH FOR THE CAVE SEASON By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 22:1-2 "David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave Adullam: and when his brethren and all his father's house heard it, they went down thither to him. And every one that was in distress, and every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How David Overcame Fear PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025

Trusting God in the midst of fear means refusing to panic, anchoring ourselves in His Word, and passing courage to others through faith.

If fear had a face, many of us could sketch it from memory. It’s the 2 a.m. visitor, the whisperer of what-ifs, the tightness in the chest that shows up when the phone rings, the inbox pings, or the doctor clears his throat. Fear creeps into bedrooms, boardrooms, and back pews. It visits ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:3-4

Topics: Overcoming Fear, Fear, Courage