Sermons on David And The Ark:

Have Mercy On Me, O God Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 7, 2012

David’s prayer of repentance after he committed adultery with Bathsheba. 1- A prayer of confession 2- A prayer of concession 3- A prayer of cleansing 4- A prayer of commitment

INTRO.- ILL.- Sometimes women are overly suspicious of their husbands. When Adam stayed out very late for a few nights, Eve became upset. "You’re running around with other women," she charged. "You’re being unreasonable," Adam responded. "You’re the only woman on earth." The quarrel continued ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Lord Fulfills His Gracious Promise

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 16, 2009

Advent 1 (C) -- Our loving Lord fulfills his gracious promise of a Savior: Jesus is a Branch from David’s line and Jesus is the Lord our righteousness.

OUR LORD FULFILLS HIS GRACIOUS PROMISE (Outline) November 30, 2008 -- ADVENT 1 -- Jeremiah 33:14-16 INTRO: During Advent we learn about the promises of God concerning his plan of salvation for mankind. Unlike man, God always keeps all of the promises that he makes. Advent can be ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: Lutheran

For Yours Is The Kingdom, The Power, And The Glory. Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 20, 2021

This doxology was not found in earlier manuscripts but was most likely added later during the second century. Many people believe it came from David’s prayer in 1 Chronicles.

Praying with Jesus For yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory. May 23, 2021 Matthew 6:9-13 NIV "This, then, is how you should pray: "'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, 1 Chronicles 29:10-11, Matthew 6:13, Acts 1:6-8, Luke 21:25-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chosen But Not Yet Crowned – God Looks At The Heart Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

David’s anointing in 1 Samuel 16 teaches us that God’s standards are not the same as man’s. He chooses the humble, the hidden, the faithful, and the pure in heart.

CHOSEN BUT NOT YET CROWNED – GOD LOOKS AT THE HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-23 Supporting Texts: Psalm 75:6-7, Jeremiah 17:10, Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 23:27-28, 2 Corinthians 10:18 INTRODUCTION: When God rejects one man, He begins preparing another. The fall of Saul in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Restoration Through Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 8, 2025

David’s story in 2 Samuel 24 reminds us that sacrifice is the key to spiritual recovery. Restoration is not accidental—it flows from obedience, humility, and surrender at the altar.

RESTORATION THROUGH SACRIFICE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 24:18-25 Supporting Texts: Psalm 51:17, Hebrews 9:22, Romans 12:1, Joel 2:12-14, 1 Chronicles 21:18-30 INTRODUCTION: In 2 Samuel 24, David made a grievous error by numbering the people of Israel, a decision rooted in pride ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Praise: Living In The Presence Of A Mighty God - Psalm 145 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 2, 2025

Psalm 145 is a call to magnify the Lord, to praise Him daily, and to declare His greatness. But David’s psalm is not just about words—it’s about relationship.

Go! And Praise: Living in the Presence of a Mighty God - Psalm 145 Introduction Imagine standing at the edge of a vast canyon. The wind whispers through the cliffs, and you look down to see a river carving its way through the earth, persistent, powerful, unstoppable. You cannot stop it; you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-21, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Hebrews 13:15, Exodus 34:6-7, Luke 18:7-8, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Acts 1:8, Luke 1:32-33, Romans 5:8, 1 Peter 2:24, Romans 10:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peace Too Late

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 15, 2025

Abner’s delayed surrender and Joab’s proud revenge reveal how pride postpones peace—but David’s mercy shows the heart of true kingship.

Introduction – A Name That Holds Two Stories My name is David Abner—two names that once stood on opposite sides of a kingdom. One carried the harp and the crown. The other carried the sword and the seal of command. Two men, both strong, both loyal, both flawed, whose paths met too late for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 2:18-23, 2 Samuel 3:12-39, 1 Kings 2:5-6, Romans 12:18-21, Matthew 5:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Victory In Service: A Veterans Day Sermon

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Nov 10, 2023

Greetings and acknowledgment of Veterans Day. Brief overview of the David and Goliath story as a metaphor for overcoming challenges. Emphasis on the parallels between the courage of veterans and David's bravery.

Talking Points: 1. The Giants We Face: - Acknowledge the challenges veterans often encounter, both on and off the battlefield. - Connect the metaphorical "Goliaths" in our lives to struggles with PTSD, physical injuries, and societal reintegration. 2. The Armor of God: - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-37, Ephesians 6:10-18, Romans 12:4-5, John 15:13

Denomination: Church Of God

God Gives Victory To Those Who Trust Him Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025

David’s dependence on God brought him consistent success. When we follow his example, we also enjoy divine backing in all our endeavours.

GOD GIVES VICTORY TO THOSE WHO TRUST HIM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 14:8-17 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 20:7, Isaiah 31:1, 2 Samuel 5:19, Psalm 44:3 INTRODUCTION: Victory in life’s battles does not come by human strength or strategy alone. Many people depend on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 14:8-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Green Olive Tree

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Sep 17, 2021

Why does David compare himself to a olive tree? Olive trees have got lot of significance in early Israel. Olive trees are one of the most familiar trees in the entire Middle East. A bread and olive oil, often dipped first into a mixture of herbs and salt would make a simple Palestinian breakfast.

Psalm 52:8 - I am like a green olive tree in the house of God Here, David declares of himself that he was a green olive tree in the house of God. To understand this verse, we need to understand: A. The background of the psalm B. The significance of olive trees A. Background of Psalm 52. Psalm 52 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:16, Jeremiah 11:16, John 15:2, Isaiah 11:1, Psalm 37:6, 1 Samuel 22:6-23, 1 Samuel 21:1-9, Matthew 13:43, Psalm 52:8  (view more)  (view less)

Whose Birthday Is It Anyway?

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 19, 2001

Psalm 24 leads us to a correct understanding of whose birthday we celebrate on December 25.

“Whose birthday is it, anyway?” A few Christmases ago the Board of Evangelism and I selected a mailer that showed both a picture of Jesus and a picture of Santa and asked the question in big bold print, “Whose birthday is it, anyway?” Underneath that caption it when on to declare, “We believe the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1

Denomination: Lutheran

I Shall Dwell

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009

David also understood that the Lord’s house was a place for revelation, a place for regulation, and a place for restoration.

Psalm 23:6 “I Shall Dwell” You don’t chose God, God chooses you. How many people realize that God has chosen them? You can determine that by understanding that God knows you, God has called you, and that God embraces you. If you have had an exilic experience, an exilic experience is one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Walk In His Ways (1 Kings 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 13, 2025

How similar are David's words to those of Jesus in one respect? Let's look at 1 Kings 2.

Was David’s advice to Solomon similar to what Jesus taught in the sermon on the mount? Let’s look at 1 Kings 2. What advice did David give to his son Solomon in his last days? Now the days of David drew near that he should die, and he charged Solomon his son, saying: “I go the way of all the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 8: God Remembers And Restores - By Pastor Joseph Ondu Series

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Nov 19, 2025

Even when the storms of life seem long and overwhelming, God is working behind the scenes to bring the waters down. Your ark will rest again, and what drowned your past will not drown your future.

Genesis 8: God Remembers and Restores Summary Genesis chapter 8 records the turning point of the flood narrative. After months of judgment and global destruction, the chapter opens with a profound statement: God remembered Noah. This does not mean God had forgotten him, but that God chose to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Patriarchs The Call Of Abraham Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 23, 2016

The Patriarchs The Call of Abraham Genesis 11:27-12:9 David Taylor March 6, 2016

The Patriarchs The Call of Abraham Genesis 11:27-12:9 David Taylor March 6, 2016 The first eleven chapters of Genesis are devoted to showing us that humanity is helpless against the effects of sin. God created an ideal environment for humanity who rebelled and we see that sin is like a virus ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational