Sermons on Davids Determination:

The Costly Census Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on May 21, 2007

In David’s last days he learns an important lesson about trusting God

INTRODUCTION, You have heard the old adage – we count people because people count. How true that is and as a nation we have been counting people for over 200 years. In fact our nation’s first census began in 1790. 217 people were used to count It took at total of 9 months 3,929,214 A census has a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finishing Strong Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on May 21, 2007

Good starts are good, but the important thing is to finish well, this is what we learn from the life of David

INTRODUCTION, Have you ever noticed in life that a good start isn’t always enough. Now there is nothing wrong with a good start mind you, but it is often not enough to get us to the finish line, or to the winners circle. And if you don’t believe me, ask the Atlanta Braves who won the first 2 games ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:1-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Test Of Success

Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Apr 8, 2008

The key to success, from the eyes of David,the leader of all leaders.

Days of David: The Test of Success 1 Samuel 18:5-16 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday morning, April 6,2008 On Sunday nights, we have been peering into the life of David, the man after God’s own heart who was called to lead the nation of Israel in their most glorious era of history.God had given ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:5-16

Denomination: Baptist

David's Faith In God Revealed When Fighting Goliath

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Sep 3, 2007

Sermon of encouragement for Christian Living

David’s Faith in God Revealed When Fighting Goliath Scripture Reading: I Samuel 17:41-54 41And the Philistine came on and drew near unto David; and the man that bare the shield went before him. 42And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him: for he was but a youth, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:41-54

Denomination: *other

Diverses Notes 2 Sam 24

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Sep 24, 2007

Ce chapitre est directement relié au chap 21, qui nous parle de catastrophes naturelles, comme jugement de Dieu, à cause de notre péché. On retrouve ce texte dans 1 Chron. 21/1-14. Voyons donc ce recensement : l’un des problèmes est de voir que l’on voit

Diverses notes sur 2 Sam 24. Ce chapitre est directement relié au chap 21, qui nous parle de catastrophes naturelles, comme jugement de Dieu, à cause de notre péché. On retrouve ce texte dans 1 Chron. 21/1-14. Voyons donc ce recensement : l’un des problèmes est de voir que l’on voit Dieu exitait ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

So Long Status Quo Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 8, 2006

First in a series on the life of David. This message looks at how God uses ordinary people in ordinary poistions to serve His purposes.

For the next ten weeks or so, we’re going to embark on a journey through the life of David. The story of David’s life is so fascinating. We probably know more about David that any other person in the Bible, except for Jesus. And the thing I like about David is that he’s so much like us. God calls ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Whistle While You Work Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 12, 2006

Second in a series on the life of David. This message focuses on our work.

Last week, we began a journey through the life of David and as we took a look at the process of Samuel anointing David to be the king of Israel we found that: God chooses to give extraordinary power to ordinary people in ordinary positions in order to serve His purposes. This week, we’re going to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Be Strong, Be Courageous, Be Faithful

Contributed by Scott Carmer on May 30, 2006

On his death bed, these are the words of advice given by King David to his son Solomon.

Be Strong, Be Courageous, Be Faithful I Kings 2:1-4 May 28, 2006 The Greatest Spectacle in Racing takes place today. The Indianapolis 500 has been a Memorial Weekend tradition ever since 1911 with the exception of a few years during wartime when it wasn’t run. I will be the first to admit to you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

It's Not About Me Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 28, 2006

Seventh in a series on the life of David. David learns it’s not about him, it’s about God.

When Roy DeLamotte was chaplain at Paine College in Georgia, he preached the shortest sermon in the college’s history. However, he had a rather long topic: "What does Christ Answer When We Ask, "Lord, What’s in Religion for Me?" The complete content of his sermon was in one word: "Nothing." He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

When Your World Falls Apart - Part 1

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 10, 2006

Part 1 of 2: What our response to God should be when life gets messy.

2 Samuel 12:16-23 When Your World Falls Apart Woodlawn Baptist Church September 10, 2006 Introduction Read 2 Samuel 12:16-23. We can only imagine what a terrible low point this must have been in David’s life. During the course of the previous year, King David has been involved in an adulterous ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

"What Is Precious To You?"

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Oct 11, 2006

A sermon on the obscure text of David anbd the three valiant warriors who risked their lives to bring their beloved commander a drink from the well of his hometown - Bethlehem.

It is 2:15 in the morning. You are awakened by the cries of your baby. You nudge your husband, ¡§It¡¦s your turn honey.¡¨ He draws in a deep snore and rolls over. ¡§Oh well,¡¨ you say to yourself. You get up, try to get those eyes open, finally focus as you get near the crib. A skillful ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bitter Or Better? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 6, 2006

Eighth in a series on the life of David. This messages focuses on how to deal with suffering.

In the April 16, 2006 issue of Parade Magazine, Marlo Thomas wrote the following words in an article titled “We Can Become Bitter of Better”: There are times in our lives when the right words spoken at the right moment can transform us. They challenge us at a crossroads, carry us through times of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Forty Days That Changed A Life. 3.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jun 3, 2005

Did you know that when Goliath appeared to Israel, he challenged Israel for forty days? So, when David went to meet Goliath it was after forty days of challenge.

Forty days that changed a life. 3. First Samuel 17:45 -- 50. 06/05/05 This is our third sermon in our series titled forty days that changed a life. So, take your Bible and turn to first Samuel 17, and we are going to be talking about a story that is familiar to about all here. This story is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-50

Denomination: Baptist

Saul, Samuel And A Shepherd Boy

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 27, 2005

Saul was rejected by the Lord as King, and replaced by of all people........a shepherd boy !

Saul, Samuel And A Shepherd Boy 1 Samuel 15:17-35, 16:4-13 Three points........ I. Saul Was Losing ! a. Lost his convictions. b. Lost his chance. c. Lost his crown. II. Samuel Was Lamenting ! a. He annointed Saul. b. He advised Saul. but in the end c. He abandoned Saul. (no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Anatomy Of Sin

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 15, 2005

Sin starts small but snowballs quickly

The Anatomy of Sin 2 Samuel 11 February 8, 2004 2 Samuel 11:1-5 The following spring, the time of year when kings go to war, David sent Joab and the Israelite army to destroy the Ammonites. In the process they laid siege to the city of Rabbah. But David stayed behind in Jerusalem. [2] ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational