Sermons on Davids Courage:

David The King Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Oct 19, 2024

We look at David as king. We see that the foundational qualities he needed were justice and righteousness - and he showed them. And we see in David as king a foreshadowing of what Jesus will be like when he fully takes up his rule.

INTRODUCTION We’re in a series titled ‘Learning from David.’ Today’s talk is on David the king. I think today’s talk is the most important talk in this series. That might seem surprising to you. We’ve had ‘David: man of prayer.’ We all hopefully pray. We can relate to that. We’ve had David ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:14, Psalm 97:2, Isaiah 9:7, Jeremiah 23:5, Luke 19:11-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

David And Bathsheba Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 14, 2020

Second Samuel 11:1-27 shows us the carnage of sin in a person's life.

Scripture Second Samuel chapters 5 to 10 describe David at the pinnacle of his reign as God’s chosen king over God’s chosen people, Israel. However, Second Samuel 10 is also the beginning of a new section in the account of David’s kingdom. Chapters 10 to 12 describe David’s battle with the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David And Saul Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 18, 2022

In this story we see the unmistakable contrast between Saul's choices and David's choices.

November 19, 2022 After David defeated Goliath, Saul did not allow David to return home – because David did not swear loyalty to him. Even so, there’s no doubt that Saul felt some gratitude toward David. After all, David was Saul’s favorite musician and he had taken care of the “Goliath ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:6-7

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

David And Bathsheba Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Dec 9, 2022

In the spring, when kings go off to war, David remained in Jerusalem........... This will not end well.

December 10, 2022 David was 30 years old and finally king – but only of Judah. His first capital was at Hebron, where he would reside for 7 ½ years. During those years, 6 sons by 6 women would be born to David: Amnon Kileab Absalom Adonijah Shephatiah Ithream The war between the house of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1, Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Wisdom Of David Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

The Wisdom of David

Psalm 142 Maschil or The Wisdom of David; 1. David's Prayer The Place of Prayer - A Prayer when he was in the cave. The Path of Prayer - 1 I cried unto the Lord with my voice; The Purpose of Prayer - with my voice unto the Lord did I make my supplication. The Passion of Prayer - 2 ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Tears Of David Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 18, 2025

David cried unto God to keep the records of his cries. He wept for his life, he wept for his wives and young children, he wept for Amnon, he wept for Absalom but not disciplined them to be with God.

Text: 1 Samuel 30:1-6 Theme: Tears of David Greetings: The Lord is good; and his love endures forever! Introduction: The holy family should take care to be a model family with seven qualities of life based on Hebrews 13:1-8. Morning I had talked about the missing qualities in David family. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Courage Under Fire

Contributed by Alan Stokes on Apr 22, 2001

This sermon covers the theme of courage as it relates to the example of Peter and John’s close relationship to God discussed in Acts 4.

Members of the 4th grade class at Spring Hill Elementary School in McClean, Virginia were asked the question: "What Is Courage". Their answer was: "Having faith. Being brave. Doing something when you’re scared of it. Doing something when you think you can’t. Trying something that you’ve ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Caution: Courage Required!

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005

How Do You Sell C-O-U-R-A-G-E

Caution: Courage Required! Joshua 1:1-9 1. The Nature Of Courage: Top News Stories of the Century 1 1945 U.S. drops atomic bombs on Hiroshima, Nagasaki: Japan surrenders to end World War II 2 1969 American astronaut Neil Armstrong becomes the first human to walk on the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Woman Of Courageous Faith

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on May 20, 2011

The mother in this story shows great determination in coming to Jesus to save her daughter.

Matthew 15:21-28, “Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. A Canaanite woman from the vicinity came to him, crying out, ‘Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is suffering terribly from demon-possession.’ Jesus did not answer a word. So ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Courage To Face Reality Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 10, 2021

The Courage to Face Reality Series: When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey – April 18, 2021

The Courage to Face Reality Series: When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey – April 18, 2021 Intro My added welcome to you today. It’s so good to be gathering together in this season. As I shared last week... we are in a unique season of transition. This Spring will involve coming out of what ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Call To Courage In The Lord

Contributed by Paul George on Jul 6, 2003

In chapter two we have three messages from the word of the Lord by Haggai to Zerubbabel, Joshua, and the remnant of the people for their encouragement in restoring the temple.

In this chapter we have three messages from the word of the Lord by Haggai to Zerubbabel, Joshua, and the remnant of the people for their encouragement in restoring the temple. They are told the temple they are building will in respect to the spiritual will exceed that of Solomon’s temple. In the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

Living With Strength And Courage Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on May 30, 2006

The first of three sermons addressing the need for the church to go into the city, and bring spiritual victory to lives.

(Began sermon with a background on the life of Joshua. . .modeled after the old TV series, "This is Your Life") JOSHUA – THIS IS YOUR LIFE A favorite Bible character of mine. The story picks up in Exodus 24:9 (read through verse 18). Joshua was with Moses as they descended the mountain and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Responding Courageously To A Challenge

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 21, 2020

First message in a series on Nehemiah.

Title: “Responding Courageously to a Challenge” Type: Expos. – Series – PartII Script. Neh. 1 Where: GNBC 9-17-06/ rw 1-4-15 Intro: One summer morning as Ray Blankenship was preparing his breakfast, he gazed out the window, and saw a small girl being swept along in the rain-flooded drainage ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joshua: Be Strong And Courageous Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 29, 2019

Joshua 1:1-9

SUPER MEN - Joshua: Be Strong and Courageous June 2, 2019 Joshua 1:1-9 (p. 147) Introduction: Franklin Delano Roosevelt ascended to the Presidency of the United States after fighting the corrupt tyranny system in New York City. FDR was a veteran of World War I and had seen ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Providence And Prayerful Courage PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024

The sermon explores God's divine providence, emphasizing that like Esther, everyone is purposefully positioned for His divine plan, requiring faith and courage to fulfill.

Good morning, dear friends. Isn't it a blessing that we are gathered here today, in the shared spirit of fellowship and faith, to dive into the depths of God's Word? And today, we find ourselves drawn to the book of Esther, a tale of courage, faith, and divine providence. But before we begin, let's ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14

Topics: Time, Esther