Sermons on Davids Harp:

The Mirror Of Reality Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

David, Pt. 14 of 15

THE MIRROR OF REALITY (2 SAM. 24,1 CHRON 21:1) Domino’s founder Tom Monaghan is a colorful and controversial character. He made his fortune in pizza delivery after eight years of hard work but squandered it all on an expensive lifestyle. At the height of his success, he bought the Detroit Tigers ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Confession Is Good For The Soul Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

David, Pt. 15 of 15

CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL (PS. 51) The young preacher thrilled his congregation with his first sermon - a challenge to “gird their loins” for Christian service and living. (The sermon was the topic of conversation among parishioners after service. It was practical, straightforward, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Anointed To Stand

Contributed by Joshua Moran on Feb 1, 2005

Using the anointing of David we look into the power of God’s anointing

Anointed To Stand: Standing For Jesus An elderly woman walked into the local country church. The friendly usher greeted her at the door and helped her up the flight of steps. "Where would you like to sit?" he asked politely. "The front row please." she answered. "You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

David And Goliath, Are There Giants In Your Life??

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 16, 2005

The Battle of David and Goliath.

DAVID AND GOLIATH 1ST SAMUEL 17 After young David had been employed by King Saul For occasional service of the court as musician and Armor bearer, and many years after the defeat of the Philistines at Michmash –THE war making heathens Decided to start another war against Israel.. Their armies ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

"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

Having A Heart For God Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 24, 2006

God blesses a life which is lived in pursuit of him.

What is God looking for in a person or a church he can use in a mighty way? Why does it seem that God blesses one person, or church more than another? When I refer to being blest I am not referring to financial or numerical blessing but to a spiritual blessing, an outpouring of God’s Spirit. We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11, Psalm 63:1

Denomination: Methodist

When No One Believes In You Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Oct 26, 2006

A new look at David and Goliath, The focus of this message is to look at how David responded when no one would believe in him. Yet David refused to be defeated he knew there was one who He could believe in.

We begin a new sermon series today titled; “When you are in a tight spot!” We are going to look at several Old Testament Heroes and discover some principles and lessons to help us when we are in a tight spot. Today’s hero is David and the account in his life is his conflict with Goliath. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

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

A Heart For God Series

Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Sep 10, 2006

to help people know that to have a heart for God means to be willing to be humbled

Opening Illustration (a story built on one by A. Stanley) While in college, Dave came home with me for a Winter Break. Unknown to my parents, though, was what Dave brought in his extra large suitcase: a 40 pound python named ‘Squeeze’. I really never liked snakes, but he told me he had no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Free Methodist

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

When Your World Falls Apart Part 2

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 18, 2006

Part 2 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. Today I want to finish a message I began last week. We are dealing with how we ought to respond to God when the tragedies of life strike. Our text tells us the story of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart After Gods Own

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Jun 20, 2007

A look at why Saul was rejected, but David was called a man after Gods own heart even though they both failed. It was because David, trusted God, was humble, and knew how to repent.

Having a heart after God’s own. Acts 13:22 22After removing Saul, he made David their king. He testified concerning him: ’I have found David son of Jesse a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.’ Today I want to compare the lives of two men, Saul and David. Saul was a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22

Denomination: Pentecostal