Sermons on Davids Experience:

Cave Time

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on May 28, 2006

Nobody likes the cave experience, but when you learn what it can produce it makes it a whole lot easier There really is a blessing in the cave.

CAVE TIME 1 Kings 19:9 And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the LORD came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah? Why do we find Elijah ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

"...no Man Cared For My Soul”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 21, 2022

Most of us love to read the Psalms because we can relate to the many things David, and the other writers, express in this beautiful book.

For example, in the case of Psalm 142, David pours out his heart to God. Once David was king, he had many good experiences as ruler over God’s people, but for a while before he became king, he had some experiences that could be classified as downright abusive. Many times he had to flee for his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

At All Times Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 30, 2023

David speaks of God’s provision in the trying times and in the presence of those who oppose him as marks of God’s goodness as shepherd.

INTRODUCTION • When times are going well, do we question God's love, protection, and provision? • I believe that during those times, we probably do not question it much or may not give it much thought. • David has proclaimed that the Lord is his shepherd and that, as a result, he lacks ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ministry Partnerships-5(2025)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 11, 2025

5 of 6. Elizabeth & Mary shared their experiences as ministry partners in God’s service. Ministry partnerships foster an atmosphere for sharing experience in God’s service. But What exactly do those partnerships in God's service share? Ministry partnerships share...

MINISTRY PARTNERSHIPS-V—Luke 1:39-56 --Luke 1:46-55[part-3--:54-55] Attention: An International Mission Board article dated Oct. 7, 2019 states: •“It was the second day of our evangelism training for women in South Asia, & to our surprise, one of the women who had said she was a Hindu the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:54-55, Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Baptist

A Trusting Prayer In A Time Of Need

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 12, 2011

This is a short devotional outline looking at the 27th psalm and the thoughts David had concerning God and his protection from his enemies.

A TRUSTING PRAYER IN A TIME OF NEED PSALM 27:1-4 I. A SURE DEFENSE – 1-3 a. GOD IS MY LIGHT i. SOURCE OF ILLUMINATION ii. SOURCE OF UNDERSTANDING b. GOD IS MY SALVATION i. MY STRONG FORTIFIED PLACE ii. A PLACE THAT REMOVES MY FEAR c. GOD IS MY STRONGHOLD i. MY DEFENSE ii. THE STRENGTH OF MY ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14, Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

You Are God's Holy Temple Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 2, 2017

In this passage Paul wants to share that in Jesus the Messiah we can experience ONENESS , PEACE and BE THE LIVING TEMPLE OF GOD.

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22 Theme: You are God's Holy Temple! In this passage Paul wants to share that in Christ we can experience ONENESS , PEACE and BE THE TEMPLE OF GOD. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! This morning as I look around it is easy to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Nazarene

Overcoming A Setback

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

The action taken by David when his wives & children were kidnapped is used to illustrate how to respond to a disappoint, crisis, or setback.

Overcoming a Setback 1 Samuel 30 8-30-09 Intro Today I want to talk about overcoming a setback. Has anybody here experienced a setback or two in life? Has anybody recently experienced a setback? It’s a part of living on planet earth. Chuck Swindoll described the Christian journey as “Three steps ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-31

Denomination: Charismatic

Do We Really Believe?

Contributed by David Trexler on Oct 11, 2006

This sermon challenges our claim to believe. The thought process was started by a wonderful sermon submitted by David Moore entitled The Hard Gospel.

Sermon for Mark 10:17-31 October 15th 2006 I’m one of people that can’t seem to shut their brain off in the evening. The other night my mind was churning because someone had mentioned to someone that pastor lately had been preaching a “hard” gospel. My puny little mind wandered to a time when I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Lutheran

To Magnify God-6

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 21, 2025

6 of 6. David was a recipient of YHWH-God’s protection(deliverance/rescue), & so David magnified Him. God’s people magnify God. But, When or How do I/you/we truly magnify God? To Magnify God In Your Life, God must be...

To MAGNIFY GOD-VI—Psalm 34:8-10(:1-10) [VBS Theme—‘Magnified’—Psalm 34:3] Attention: Suppose a young boy is accosted by neighborhood bullies in his own front yard. From inside the house, Dad observes what is happening. He opens the front door & comes outside to encourage & support his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8-10, Psalm 34:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God Is . . .

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Aug 7, 2003

David is an old man, ready to die soon. He has just led the final campaign against the great hated enemies of Israel, the Philistines. The nation that had been a goad to them is gone and is never mentioned again. David tunes up his vocal chords and get

GOD IS . . 2 SAMUEL 22:1-2 A. MY FOUNDATION - “The Lord is my rock…” ROCK means rock, stong hold or security. 1. He is immutable – He never changes •“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-2

Denomination: United Methodist

Going Deep Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 2, 2012

The Psalmist David discovered early in life that walking around in the dark is tough. David had his share of tragedy. His infant son died when the baby was only a few days old. He also caused a lot of trouble for himself. He committed adultery, was re

Light the Lamp! Psalm 119:105 If you have ever driven in a fog before you will understand the setting I am about to describe. Two of my sons and I were headed home from Kansas City from seeing a baseball game. It was a doubleheader and of course we wanted to see both games. In between the 2 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Baptist

Three Men Every Church Should Have

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011

Our passage is about David’s top 3 mighty warriors. Here, we see three men who would not permit circumstances to defeat them. If we had people with attitude like these in our church, we would be able to further the Kingdom of God effectively.

Intro: In I Sam. 22:1-2 we see David gathered needy people – the distressed, those who were in debt, the discontented. David took this group of 400 men who were a liability to him. Yet, he built a mighty army for God. Later, there were 600 such valiant men (I Sam. 27:2); of which 37 were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-12

Denomination: *other

A Study Of Psalm 3 And 4 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 4, 2017

In Psalm 3 we saw that trouble brings confidence if our faith is in God, and in Psalm 4 we learn that David’s life reflects a life well-lived trusting God. From this, we can learn that living for God is possible – if we desire it!

A Study of Psalm 3 and 4 Psalm 3-4 Introduction - Psalms broken into 5 books, covered an extensive time period - Gathered together as songs of praise & words of encouragement/warning - We are currently in book 1, Psalm 1-41, then will move to something else - There are psalms of wisdom, royal ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8, Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reasoning With An Unreasonable King (1 Samuel 24:1-22)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Sep 9, 2024

David's journey to the throne seemed to stop when he found himself in a cave hiding from King Saul's army. David had an opportunity to kill Saul. However, he handled it in a way that demonstrated both his godly character and leadership.

We have followed the life of David from the time where he was a shepherd boy tending the flocks of his family to the battlefields of Israel. He has matured from a boy into a man, killing a giant, winning the heart of the nation, and developing into a man of God. He had reached the pinnacles of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22, 1 Samuel 23:14, Romans 12:19-21, Proverbs 16:7

Denomination: Baptist

Putting First Things First

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 15, 2023

The following sermon is going to review Psalms 51 which is David’s confession and desire to have a new heart. From it we are going to learn how important it is to always put first things first when we sin, i.e., repentance and utter reliance on the Lord!

Putting First Things First 2 Samuel 11-12 ; Psalms 51 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 It was the springtime when David sent Joab and the whole Israelite army out to war while he stayed home (11:1). While others risked their lives, little did David know how ...read more

Denomination: Baptist