Sermons on David And Nabal:

The Battle Is The Lord's

Contributed by J.c. Pierce on Aug 3, 2014

The situation may seem impossible to us but with God all things are possible

For the most part, every one of us have heard the story of David and Goliath many times. We know the story how David used a sling to propel a rock which struck Goliath in the one spot on his body that wasn’t covered by armour. When I grew up in Northeast Alabama a sling shot was considered a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Baptist

Bless The Lord, O My Soul

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 5, 2021

Psalms 103

BLESS THE LORD, O MY SOUL (PSALM 103) A new arrival in heaven was surprised to see a suggestion box along Main Street. The heavenly newbie turned to a more seasoned resident and asked, “If everything is perfect and everybody is happy in heaven, why is there a suggestion box?” “Because some people ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Conscience Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 25, 2021

Our conscience is a God given gift, which is like an arbiter who is constantly evaluating all that we do, and instructing us as to what is right and what is wrong.

Conscience Let us look again at Genesis 3:9, “But the LORD God called out to the man, "Where are you?" (GNB) Our God is omniscient, the one who is all knowing, which implies that He knows everything about the past, present and future. God is also the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9

Denomination: Other

Giving Honor Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 2, 2021

David chose to invite Mephibosheth to the king's table and took care of all his needs. Why would he do this and what can we learn from his example? Check out these thoughts from Scott Jewell, our Family Minister.

We’ve been looking at a number of “children’s stories” from the Bible this summer. I finally get a turn to share what has become one of my favorite stories because of how it’s been connected to the week of church camp at the Ark, where Jeff and I have been faculty. I’ll talk more about that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Life Of Gratitude (Thanksgiving Message)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 19, 2022

Bart Simpson, in a program aimed at millions of America's young, is asked to say grace and he says, "Dear God, we paid for all this stuff ourselves, so thanks for nothing."

The attitude of ungratefulness can not only be seen in the cartoons in the newspaper, but also in the lives of people. WHAT AN UNGRATEFUL PEOPLE WE HAVE BECOME! For example, if you have attended church very long you have experienced ingratitude. • There are people who will attend church to get ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:5

Denomination: Baptist

Anointing A Man After God's Own Heart.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 9, 2022

Samuel's secret mission.

ANOINTING A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART. 1 Samuel 16:1-13. Saul had rejected the word of the LORD, and the LORD had rejected Saul from being king (cf. 1 Samuel 15:23), much to the grief of Samuel (cf. 1 Samuel 15:11) - but the LORD already had another man in mind for Samuel to go and anoint (1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Handle A Hostile Person Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 22, 2023

This is the 8th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#8] HOW TO HANDLE A HOSTILE PERSON 1 Samuel 24:1-22 Introduction: We have seen how Saul was a destroyer, wiping out the town of Nob; and David became a deliverer, setting free the town of Keilah. David was the future king, the king in waiting- He was loyal to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Living With The Enemy Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 22, 2023

This is the 10th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#10] LIVING WITH THE ENEMY 1 Samuel 27:1-12 Introduction: When things are difficult for long periods of time, we begin to do things that are not rational. That is what happened to David- He went from being the anointed King of Israel to a fugitive from Saul. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Power Struggles Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 22, 2023

This is the 15th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#15] POWER STRUGGLES 2 Samuel 2:12-13 Introduction: Our title says a lot- Power struggles. It seems that in every area of life, there is a struggle for power happening. Just as we will see today, power struggles end up with everyone losing. As we studied last ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Trouble From Within Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 22, 2023

This is the 16th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#16] TROUBLE FROM WITHIN 2 Samuel 3:24-27 Introduction: The greatest victories for the enemy usually come from within the family of God. We do things and say things that help the enemy divide us against each other. Look at the Churches in the U.S., Christians ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Finally Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 22, 2023

This is the 17th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#17] FINALLY 2 Samuel 5:1-5 Introduction: Have you ever worked and worked for something; and finally, you got it? Whether it was a job or a degree or a relationship; it is a relief to finally reach that goal. That is what David experienced- He was the anointed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Conqueror Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 22, 2023

This is the 18th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#18] A CONQUEROR 2 Samuel 5:6-12 Introduction: David was the King of Israel. It took many years for that to happen; but once it did, David continued to push forward. The next step in David’s life was to establish the Capital City of Israel- Jerusalem. Anytime ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Real Worship Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 22, 2023

This is the 19th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#19] REAL WORSHIP 2 Samuel 6:1-23 Introduction: David had made Jerusalem the Capital of Israel. The next important thing he did was to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. The Ark represented the presence of God. In 2 Samuel 6, David gathered together ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Rest Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 22, 2023

This is the 20th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#20] REST 2 Samuel 7:1-3 Introduction: David had made Jerusalem the Capital of Israel. The next important thing he did was to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. The Ark represented the presence of God. Once he had accomplished this, he had the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer Of Response Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 22, 2023

This is the 22nd Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#22] A PRAYER OF RESPONSE 2 Samuel 7:18-29 Introduction: David decided that he was going to build God a Temple; but God said no. God told David that his son would be the person to build the Temple. So, how do you handle it when God says, “No”? This morning, we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:18-29

Denomination: Baptist