Sermons on Davids Determination:

High Noon Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 5, 2001

Honoring God in all the areas of his life had the unexpected result of uniquely preparing David to kill the giant Goliath.

And the Philistine said to David, Come to me, and I will give thy flesh unto the fowls of the air, and to the beasts of the field. 1 Samuel 17:44 It was as if the sheriff had never come back to fight the battle in “High Noon,” and a local had saved the town. Contrasts in Character: David and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Baptist

Honor, Humility, And Faith Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 5, 2001

David’s life shows how important our brokenness in confession and prayer is to God.

“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.” Everything favored David’s success: He was a brilliant organizer He was a brilliant manager He was a brilliant planner He was a brilliant battlefield commander He was also very human. Three Major Failures in David’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Failure Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 5, 2001

When Saul made mistakes in judgment or sinned, he had the pattern of making things hard for himself by overlooking them or blaming others instead of coming back to the heart of the matter and doing the simple things God wants most.

And Saul answered, God do so and more also: for thou shalt surely die, Jonathan. 1 Samuel 14:44 30 Then he said, I have sinned: yet honour me now, I pray thee, before the elders of my people, and before Israel, and turn again with me, that I may worship the LORD thy God. 31 So Samuel turned again ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Better Than Your Neighbor Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 12, 2001

If we truly think we’re better than another, we must demonstrate it by controlling ourselves, not controlling our neighbor.

“If you ever want to test the (1) of a person, ask him (or her) what you should do when your enemy is vulnerable. Unless they are men or women of God, they’ll tell you to (2) every time.” -Chuck Swindoll (1) = carnality (2) = strike I A Subtle Temptation (1-4) A. When we really want to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

In And Out Of Depression Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 12, 2001

Just as David went into a "funk" of depression while he waited for God, we too need to watch out for periods of depression as we wait for God to work in our lives.

What can make us fall into “the pits?” -Taking the wrong viewpoint “David said in his heart…” -Pessimism “I shall now perish…” -Defeatist thinking “There is nothing better for me…” What happened to Israel’s future king? +He lost his own identity and became displaced “Make this fellow ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Success Prayer

Contributed by David Deborde on Oct 17, 2001

David’s prayer in 1 Chronicles 29.10-19 as a model for our prayers during times of success.

The great king David was about to give up his throne, so he calls the congregation together and prays. I think that prayer has implications to us today 1. The first thing we notice in the pray is that David gives credit where credit is due (vs. 10-13) - David had a great reign; he defeated Saul, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

May The Force Be With You Series

Contributed by Jack Brown on Aug 7, 2002

Part two of the "Holding Out for a Hero" series, examining the story of David and Goliath and asking "What are the giants we face and how do find victory instead of defeat?"

HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO “May the Force Be With You” Wouldn’t it be great to have super powers? Wouldn’t you like to wake up one morning to find you had, in the words of the old Superman TV show… “powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men?” To be faster than a speeding bullet… More ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Search For The Hero Series

Contributed by Jack Brown on Aug 7, 2002

Part one of the "Holding Out for a Hero" series, which examines the life of David and explores the question: "What makes a hero in God’s eyes?"

HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO “Search for the Hero” As we begin this series on superheroes, I thought it appropriate to examine a recent film that looked at the idea of a superhero in an entertaining and innovative way. The film is called “Unbreakable,” and it stars Bruce Willis as David Dunn, an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Defeating Difficulties

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002

David shows us a Biblical model for defeating the difficulties in our lives

Defeating Difficulties 1 Samuel 17 - Selected Passages Evening Service 1. It’s a bad day when... A. Morning news - emegency routes out of the county, sun - rises in the west, Bird singing sweetly - buzzard, horn on car gets stuck - following a group of bikers, B. Boss - Don’t bother taking off ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Church Of God

Letting God Establish You

Contributed by Robert Massey on Apr 8, 2002

Three truths from the life of David that will help in establishing you in your walk with God.

LETTING GOD ESTABLISH YOU 2 Samuel 2:1-4a; 2 Samuel 5:12 It’s no secret that we live in a very unstable world. Brenda asked me just the other day if I had a map of the world. I told her that I have a world atlas from when I was in college, but it, in just 12 years is already out of date. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 2:1-4, 2 Samuel 5:12, 2 Samuel 2:1

Denomination: Church Of God

A Boy With The Heart Of A King Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 3, 2003

God looks on the heart not on the outside. The human ruler is at his most kingly when he bows before God, freely, willing, and out of love for God.

By Guerin Tueno What a disaster! King Saul has gone from being the golden boy of Israel to the John Elliot of the Old Testament. Saul’s reign was like a roller-coaster ride. Started low, but then he shot up as King, and then down again. He misunderstood who’s really in charge. God isn’t some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Is God Even There? Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 23, 2003

50-DAY SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE (Week 2) Having our dreams fulfilled takes time, therefore we need to learn to find God’s activity in our lives through a daily "God Hunt."

As a two and three-year old I used to gather all my stuffed animals together and stand up on box and begin to “preach” to them. My Mom called me her “little preacher boy.” As a child God put within my imagination the dream of being a preacher. As a teenager I began to pursue my divine-daring ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-23, 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do You Have The Courage?

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 6, 2002

David showed us a good example of courage and bad example of being a coward. Which one will you follow?

David Do You Have the Courage? Or Are You a Coward? Introduction A. Remember back in 1995 we had this Young QB on the Steelers names Stewart B. In 95 we made him Slash C. And Slash was great D. Everyone loved slash E. Well eventually he became the starter F. And well now, everybody does not like ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A King In A Pit

Contributed by Jacob Holmes on Nov 21, 2002

how A prominent king can fall into "a horrible pit".

"A King In a Pit" David understood what it was like to be promoted to the province of the palace. Throughout the course of his life, he was a versatile shepherd, and a dominating king, so he understood the aspects of power that derived from both his Staff, and his Scepter..He developed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:12, Psalm 40:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

David Takes Jerusalem As His Capital Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 17, 2003

David is first of all the Shepherd King. That is, he rules with humble loving-kindness, reflecting the love and grace of God, trusting him to bring the victories he needs. But secondly he’s, at the same time, a warrior king, using all the military prowess

Saul’s son Ish-Bosheth is dead. David is now free to assume the kingship of all of the combined nation of Israel and Judah. The reason this has come about is that two of Ish-Bosheth’s own men have assassinated their king. You’ll find the story of this murder in 2 Sam 4, where David once again ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-25

Denomination: Anglican