Sermons on David And Saul:

David Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

David’s anointing

I Samuel 161-13 David In 1809 a little French man called Napoleon was marching through Austria and for a while it looked like all the world would fall under his command. Yet only historians and military buffs could tell you the battles that were won by Napoleon in 1809. Yet in 1809 many thousands ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Heart To Honor Authority - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 20, 2005

It’s easy to submit to someone in authority when we agree with them. But what if those in authority over us aren’t "good" men? What if they make immoral decisions? What if they are mean, spiteful, and dangerous?

OPEN: The first words that a child says always seem so cute. Brad’s baby daughter’s first word was “Wow!” Other children learn to say “mommy” or “daddy.” But there is a word that children learn to say that’s not quite so cute. Do you know what it is? That’s right: “No!” As they grow older we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saul To Paul Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 19, 2024

Saul was a religious fanatical terrorist to Christians – he was the assassin of any who preached and stood for Jesus – and he thought he was doing this for God.

The Saul who became Paul! Scripture: Acts 7:54-58 54When they heard this, they were furious and gnashed their teeth at him. 55But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. 56“Look,” he said, “I see heaven open and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David's Song Of Deliverance

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 7, 2016

Ps.18 is David's summary of his life and experience with the Lord. David, as the "man after God's own heart," teaches us here about faith, relationship with God, and how God is faithful to deliverer.

DAVID’S SONG OF DELIVERANCE Ps. 18:1-46 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A Sam Houston graduate was in College Station and went into a Starbucks. He struck up a conversation with the big cashier, “Hey, have you heard the newest Aggie joke?” 2. The cashier pointed to a big guy at the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

David Establishes Relationships Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 29, 2013

God's hand was on David. The Lord was going to make him into on of the greatest kings in human history, but in order to do that God had to mold & sharpen him. God needed to do His work in order to make His man. The way God breaks & makes His great servant

Strengthened For the Struggle: The Life of David: His early Years [GOD'S WORK or] DAVID ESTABLISHES RELATIONSHIPS 1 SAMUEL 18: [1-16] David had just accomplished an remarkable incredible victory. As a result he gained instant popularity. He became a national hero. People sang his praises. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

David Avenges The Gibeonites Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 30, 2020

Second Samuel 21:1-14 teaches us that amendment must be made for wrongdoing.

Scripture Twenty months ago, we started a sermon series on “The Life of David.” So far, we have looked at the rise of David (1 Samuel 16-31), David’s coronation as king over Judah and Israel (2 Samuel 1:1-5:5), God’s promise to David of an everlasting kingdom (2 Samuel 5:6-10:19), and David’s sin, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David Rejected By The Philistines Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 1, 2019

First Samuel 29:1-11 shows us that the Lord always preserves his own people, even when they act foolishly.

Scripture In our study of the life of David, we have noted that the final few chapters of First Samuel are not in chronological order. They are arranged thematically. Chapter 27 shows us David’s dilemma, caused by his temporary faithlessness. Chapter 28 shows us Saul’s dilemma, caused by his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 29:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Apr 23, 2018

The story of David is a story of great strengths and great weaknesses; a story of great moral character and great moral flaws; a story of dancing before the Lord and a story of hiding from the Lord.

David 1 & 2 Samuel David came from humble beginnings. 1 Samuel 16 & 17 David had a passionate heart for God 1 Samuel 16:7; 2 Samuel 6:14 David was chosen by God to succeed the disobedient King Saul. 1 Samuel 13:8-13 David demonstrated great bravery. 1 Samuel 17:45-47 David lacked ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The "Breaking" Of Saul

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 1, 2002

On the road to Damascus, Saul goes from "kicking against the goads" to "grasping for God."

I read an article some time ago about a woman who took her summer vacation to go back to her homeland to visit relatives. Her mother and Father, I believe had come over from Ireland, so she wanted to go back to visit relatives she had never met before. While she was there, she went to see her ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9, Acts 22:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Saul For King! Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 3, 2003

Saul is chosen to be King but noone knows. God works in secret and he works through the indwelling of his Holy Spirit to change Saul so he can be King.

If you were God, how would you respond to a people who refused your leadership and instead asked for a king to be given to them? You might expect that God would give them a hard time. Samuel certainly did! Or he might have given them someone they’d regret having as king just to teach them a lesson. ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Conversion Of Saul

Contributed by Al Lowe on Feb 26, 2003

The Lord is one of long suffering patience

Acts 9:1 PROPOSITION: The Lord is one of long suffering patience. OBJECTIVE: To experience the patience of God. The story of the conversion of Saul has been told through the centuries of the Christian church. Luke found this so important, he gives an entire chapter to it. This conversion makes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1

Denomination: Baptist

Saul's Transformation

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jun 16, 2003

Saul is stopped on the Road to Damascus.

Saul’s Transformation Acts 9:1 – 9:9 Jeff Hughes – June 14, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. As we begin our study today, not only are we starting a new chapter of Acts, but we are seeing a transition period in the early church. In Acts chapter 1 verse 8, we see Jesus telling the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saul & Ananias

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jun 24, 2003

Saul is visited by Ananias, and brought into the fold of the church at Damascus.

Saul and Ananias Acts 9:10 – 9:22 Jeff Hughes – June 21, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Last week, we saw Saul as he had an encounter with the Lord on the road to Damascus. Saul was stopped in his tracks while he was on a mission to go round up a bunch of Christians there. b. As ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Calling Of Saul

Contributed by John Foster on Sep 8, 2002

Explores 3 aspects of Saul’s conversion. Flash of light, God choses the most unlikely people to do His work (he choses YOU), With Jesus adversity becomes opportunity and even Victory.

I have a question for you. Has anyone here ever had something go wrong but that going wrong was the very thing that made things work out in the end? What do I mean? Have you ever missed the bus and you go back home to find that you’d forgotten to lock the house or something? If you hadn’t ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Saul's Unfaithfulness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2001

To lead the children to understand some of the errors to avoid through Saul’s unfaithfulness to God.

Unit 12 – Faithfulness Lesson 34 – Saul Disobeys God (Illustrates the Opposite of Faithfulness) Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand some of the errors to avoid through Saul’s unfaithfulness to God. 2. Explanation of the Aim: Faithfulness can be defined as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational