Sermons on David O Dykes:

D-I-V-O-R-C-E And How To Stop It

Contributed by Don Campbell on Dec 25, 2025

I wish I could stop every divorce, but I know I can’t. However, if tonight, I can stop just one, I will have meat to eat you know not of.

D-I-V-O-R-C-E AND HOW TO STOP IT INTRODUCTION A. My assigned topic is “Divorce and How to Stop It in Christian Homes. B. I wish I could stop every divorce, but I know I can’t. However, if tonight, I can stop just one, I will have meat to eat you know not of. C. This sermon will touch some more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-9, James 2:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Reset: Learning From David's Journey

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 18, 2025

As we continue our SPIRITUAL RESET series, the Word of God leads us into the life of King David—a man with a great calling who nevertheless experienced a profound fall

SPIRITUAL RESET: Learning from David’s Journey Beloved brothers and sisters in the Lord, As we continue our SPIRITUAL RESET series, the Word of God leads us into the life of King David—a man with a great calling who nevertheless experienced a profound fall. David lived in a season marked by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A.n.c.h.o.r.e.d In Jesus

Contributed by Brian Barrett on Nov 16, 2015

A simple and very open outline that will encourage and strengthen your congregations hope and faith in Jesus.

A.N.C.H.O.R.E.D. IN JESUS Heb 6:19 Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil; INTRO: We live in a time that Paul in 2 Tim. 3:1 described as being dangerous saying, "In the last days perilous times shall come". We live in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faithful, Flawed And After God’s Heart - King David

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 9, 2025

This message is about King David and how the low points in his life didn't define him, how through his faith in God, David was not encumbered by his past or his mistakes and rather could live his life for the glory of the God! His love for God despite his flaws, was beautiful.

Message – “Faithful, Flawed and After God’s Heart” Does anyone hear enjoy doing puzzles? What do you enjoy the most about doing puzzles? Here’s another question: Do you ever feel like figuring out your life is like trying to solve a large, thousand-piece puzzle that doesn’t have a picture on the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In His Sight

Contributed by Richard Reid on Oct 5, 2006

David’s powerful truths.

In His sight Psalm 139:1-7 10/2/06 O LORD, You have searched me and known me. You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thought afar off. You comprehend my path and my lying down, And are acquainted with all my ways. For there is not a word on my tongue, But behold, O LORD, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Nobody To Nobility

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Sep 19, 2016

How God uses the least of people for His purposes

TITLE: From Nobody to Nobility TEXT: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 INTRO: The leader of a nation has an awesome responsibility. He can unite or divide the people. He can build up or tear down the nation. He can be cruel or compassionate. In other nations the people have no choice who their leader will be, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Of Life - What You Can Go With. Part 2 Series

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 7, 2014

Once the battle of life continues, there are things one should avoid as David refused the armor of Saul for focus and effective result, and there are things to go with.

This is the part two of the message. Once the battle of life continues, there are things one should avoid as David refused the armor of Saul for focus and effective result, and there are things to go with. Devil and his kingdom is fortified and one should be ready at all times to stand – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:37-40

Denomination: Anglican

Sin Makes Life Complicated

Contributed by Mark Gil Petallar on Oct 19, 2015

The author of 2 Samuel carefully details the punishment of God to David. In this chapter, the author reveals to us how sin makes the life of David complicated. The life of David now is totally different than before.

Sin Makes Life Complicated 2 Samuel 14 “Cigarette smoking is dangerous to one’s health,” so says the public signs. On the one hand, no matter how lethal it is, people still smoke. The government, on the other hand, still allows the selling of cigarettes. As a result of smoking, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 14:1-33

Denomination: Free Methodist

God Is Always Involved Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 27, 2015

Even when we think God is not involved or we don’t get God involved, God is always involved in our lives!!

Please open your Bibles to 1 Samuel 25…. As we read the text, take notice of the decisions people made in their lives (we are to learn to make good decisions). Our decisions will not only impact our lives but also impact other people’s lives! The formula is simple isn’t it? Good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Between A Rock And A Hard Place

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Nov 3, 2013

I want to share with you how to survive great difficulty by following three lesson from David’s life concerning, God’s answer, God’s counsel, God’s protection, and God’s refuge, and if we apply these lesson to our lives we can live a victorious life..

Exegetical Idea: God deliver the City of Keilah and David from the hands of Saul and the Philistines. Objective Statement: Every Christian can survive while in great difficulty by following 3 lessons from David’s life concerning, God’s answer, God’s counsel, and God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

New Testament Anointing

Contributed by Bharat Raaya on Oct 13, 2015

Saul and David depicts two testaments. Saul stands for Old Testament and David for New Testament. Their anointing differed and so was their race to the final destination.

New Testament anointing 1Samuel 10:1,16:1-13 Prophet Samuel had the privilege of anointing the first two kings of Israel. In 1 Sam.10:1, we see that Samuel took a flask of oil to anoint Saul. But in 1 Sam 16:13 he took a horn of oil to anoint David. Does the FLASK and the HORN ring a bell in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Bible Church

Abiathar Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 26, 2022

When Absalom rebelled against his father and attempted to seize the throne, Abiathar remained loyal to David. Abiathar was among those who fled the capital city with David (2 Samuel 15:24). Zadok and the Levites carried the ark of the covenant'

ABIATHAR When Absalom rebelled against his father and attempted to seize the throne, Abiathar remained loyal to David. Abiathar was among those who fled the capital city with David (2 Samuel 15:24). Zadok and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:4

Denomination: Baptist

David - A Man After God's Own Heart

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 24, 2022

David is called a man after God's own heart even though God knew he would sin. In this message we discover why.

Title: David – A Man After God’s Own Heart Theme: To show how David knew how to get close to God. Text: 1 Samuel 16:1 Opening Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1 Now the Lord said to Samuel, "How long will you mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill your horn with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

24. David Spares Saul's Life (Again) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 10, 2025

Some tests in life keep coming back. You thought you had passed them, moved on, and maybe even grown stronger from them, only to wake up and find yourself right back in the same battle.True maturity is not only seen in what we can do, but in what we choose not to do, out of reverence for God.

David Spares Saul’s Life - Again September 10, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 26 Some tests in life keep coming back. You thought you had passed them, moved on, and maybe even grown stronger from them—only to wake up and find yourself right back in the same ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

David: A Man After God's Heart (4) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 20, 2020

The Bible tells us that David was a man after God's heart, yet he commited a terrible sin when slept with Bathsheba and killed Uriah. In 2 Samuel 11, we discover that David had a selfish heart, scheming heart, and sorrowful heart.

David: A Man after God’s Heart (4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/13/2016 The Bible is full of heroes. These biblical heroes don’t wear colorful capes or costumes, but they instill us with hope, optimism, and faith. They were men and women who overthrew kingdoms, stood ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22

Denomination: Christian Church