Sermons on David And Samuel:

"It's Time To Take Action”

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Jan 12, 2006

Have you ever come to a place in your life not knowing what to do concerning a certain matter? The simultaneous conflicting feelings of making a choice on what way to turn can cause unbearable stress to the body… Should I accept or pass up this opportunit

Elder M. Edmunds Co-Pastor of United Ordained Church May 2005 In the foregoing chapter, Saul, king of Israel, gathered three thousand trained men to fight against their pursuing enemy, the Philistines. Two thousand were under Saul’s direct control in Michmash, and one thousand men Saul assigned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life In Lodebar

Contributed by Stephen Evans on Aug 23, 2012

Why do we so often opt to live life in a place where there is little that satisfies, rather than approach the King; especially when the King has sought to do good to us?

Title: Life In Lodebar Text: 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Date: August 19, 2012 Place: Washington A/G Introduction I. The plan of the message. A. Share an Old Testament narrative B. Draw a New Testament era parallel from the story II. History of Israel A. A nation ruled by Prophets and judges; men who spoke ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is Moving

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 8, 2019

Why do you have to run in mad circles when the God you serve keeps moving 24/7?

Moving 24/7 1 Samuel 5:4”….when they arose early the next morning, behold, Dagon had fallen on his face to the ground before the ark of the LORD.” Why do you have to run in mad circles when the God you serve keeps moving 24/7? You know what, if you get this straight into your heart and head then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

"I Have Played The Fool"

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

"I have played the fool"

1 Samuel 26:13 - 25 21 "I have played the fool" How could someone who started out so well end so poorly? I. Saul’s Blessing - 1 Sam 9:1 Now there was a man of Benjamin, whose name was Kish, the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Bechorath, the son of Aphiah, a Benjamite, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:13-25

Denomination: Holiness

When Leadership Fails Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 3, 2025

The story of Eli and his sons is a solemn warning to every spiritual leader and authority figure. Leadership is a sacred trust, and failure in that trust carries great consequences.

WHEN LEADERSHIP FAILS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 2:12-36 Supporting Texts: Ezekiel 34:1–10, Malachi 2:7–9, Matthew 23:1–4, James 3:1, 1 Peter 5:2–4 INTRODUCTION: Leadership is one of the most powerful and influential positions in both the spiritual and secular realms. When ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Heartbroken Prayer That Breeds Results

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Mar 15, 2025

When we are forced into the middle of difficult scenarios, prayer should be our first option.

TROUBLE COMES 1 Samuel 1:10 first tells us that Hannah was deeply distressed. Other translations describe her as having bitterness of soul, being greatly distressed, crushed in soul, and in deep anguish. This could be described further as being in a mental state of great, intense distress. It is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Simple Man

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 17, 2024

In the reading today there many simple folks who simply do what they can and the results are not so simple or common.

“Simple Man” 1 Samuel 3:1-10, (11-20) 1. Samuel was just that a simple man ? He was a worker in the Temple as an apprentice to Eli, the high priest. ? Samuel got there because his mother, Hannah, had prayed and prayed to the Lord that she might have a son. ? When Samuel was born, Hannah made a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Anointing For Unstoppable Progress Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 27, 2025

The anointing is a necessity for every believer who desires unstoppable progress. It destroys limitations, grants divine speed, attracts favour, provides divine direction, and guarantees victory.

THE ANOINTING FOR UNSTOPPABLE PROGRESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 10:1-4, 6 "Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the Lord hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance?..." Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:1-4, 1 Samuel 10:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When I Am Weak Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 22, 2013

Sometimes trouble just overwhelms you. You feel vulnerable, weak, unstable. If you ever feel this way, you are in good company. David felt that way too. He poured his heart out to God and depended on the Lord in a way that will help you in times of troubl

As with some of our most recent psalms, Psalm 59 was written by David during a particularly difficult time in his life. In 1 Samuel 19 David has a death sentence on his head from jealous King Saul. In verse 9 we learn that one day an evil spirit entered Saul and he threw a spear at David, trying ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Itigil Ang Pagtapon Ng Iyong Mga Talento

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 7, 2023

Ito ang ikalima at pangwakas sa serye tungkol sa pagbagsak mula sa desisyon ni Haring David na ituloy si Bathsheba. Nakatuon ito kay Absalom at sa kanyang maling paggamit ng kanyang mga talento.

Itigil ang Pagtapon ng Iyong Mga Talento Ni Rick Gillespie- Mobley 2 Samuel 13:20-18:33 Buod: Ito ang ikalima at pangwakas sa serye tungkol sa pagbagsak mula sa desisyon ni Haring David na ituloy si Bathsheba. Nakatuon ito kay Absalom at sa kanyang maling paggamit ng kanyang mga ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Urim And The Thummim

Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2016

God speaks to us in many ways. The Urim and the Thummim were used in the Old Testament, but now we have a better way. We have the leading of the Holy Spirit, the Word of God and the very presence of God's shekinah living within us if we are Born Again.

THE URIM AND THE THUMMIM February 7, 2016 By Rev. James May I’m going to speak to you this morning, as the Lord will lead me, concerning something that many of you may never have heard of, or even if you have heard of it, you may have never understood what it was all about. I believe that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Privilege & Purpose Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 19, 2008

Even though David had all the earthly powers, yet he called out to the Lord God in prayer. Too many believers forget the tremendous, glorious privilege that belongs to us as children of God. We have a privilege that is unequaled by any other in the world.

Illustration: D.L. Moody once entered a tavern in order to ask the bartender if his two little girls might attend his Sunday school. He was told that an atheist club met there every Thursday night and the owner of the bar was in no mood to offend them. Moody looked into the face of this man and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Am I Ready To Die Today?

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006

An Exposition of 1 Sam. 31

Am I Ready to Die Today? 1 Sam. 31 Author H. B. London writes in his newsletter to pastors: More than 300 people were aboard Air France flight #358 when it came to a stop about 220 yards beyond the end of the runway in Toronto [this past] Tuesday {Aug. 2, 2005.] Miraculously, no one died in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Suicide

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

The life of Saul exposed

"Spiritual Suicide" At the close of the book of I Samuel one of the saddest stories in the history of the nation of Israel is told. Saul, the once highly blessed of God, king of Israel, commits physical suicide atop mount Gilboa (I Samuel 31:4). The man that was anointed of God (I Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Disobedience And Rejection

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 23, 2013

The disobedience of King Saul and his rejection. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Ill: Both the hummingbird and the vulture fly over the desert. • All vultures see is rotting meat, because that is what they look for. • They thrive on that diet. • But hummingbirds ignore the smelly flesh of dead animals. • Instead, they look for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Brethren