Sermons on Davids Sin:

God's Man

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

David GOD'S MAN

1 Samuel 16 v. 1 - 16 v 7 "But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart." 1. THE SEARCH FOR GOD'S MAN - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

Anointed For The Call Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 3, 2018

David was an unlikely person to be called to serve as a king. This message explores the nature of his calling and the nature of ours.

How could God use me? Why would God use me? Who am I that God would want to use me? Those are all questions each (or most) of us have wrestled with in our lives as disciples of Jesus Christ. Most of us, if we have a healthy humility factor, believe there is nothing special about us…that we have no ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

David In Saul's Service

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 5, 2019

David in Saul's service in 1 Samuel 16:14-23 shows us how the Lord prepared David for his future service.

Scripture Last week we begin a sermon series on “The Life of David.” David’s story begins in 1 Samuel 16, where we read that God sent Samuel to anoint David as the next king of Israel (16:1-13). When Samuel anointed David as the next king over Israel, David was just a young boy, perhaps as young ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The David Conundrum (2 Samuel 23)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 20, 2025

How could a man who plundered whole villages, committed adultery and murder be considered righteous and a man after God's own heart? Let's begin in 2 Samuel 23.

How could a man who pillaged whole villages, committed adultery and murder be declared righteous, and a man after God’s own heart? How could the Spirit of the Lord speak through such a man? Are genuine repentance and faith keys? Let’s begin in 2 Samuel 23. Does the fear of God begin to explain ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: Son Of David, Son Of God

Contributed by Tim Bond on Jan 17, 2002

The genealogy of Jesus helps us to understand and relate to the fullness of Jesus’ humanity.

Well, as you are well aware, it’s the holiday season. Just look around you, red and green everywhere, the stores are crowded with shoppers, and the extended family is getting friendlier and more loving toward one another as each day passes, right? It’s true that the holiday season is billed as one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David And God's Protection

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 13, 2019

1 Samuel 19:1-24 shows us how God providentially saved David from Saul’s attacks.

Scripture Because of Saul’s disobedience to the Lord, God rejected him as king over Israel. God chose David instead, and the Prophet Samuel anointed David as the future king over Israel. Some time after this, David killed Goliath, and the armies of Israel routed the armies of the Philistines. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seeing Jesus Through The Eyes Of David Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 19, 2023

Are we living in a way that represents His glory and His suffering for others to see and be encouraged by? Or, are we living in a way that detracts from what Jesus has done - so much so that we cannot be effective witnesses for His grace and love?

Alpha and Omega, Part 23 Seeing Jesus through the eyes of David Psalm 22:1-31 Introduction - Last week wrapped up part 1 of our Alpha and Omega series -- CHALL: Do we live with the knowledge that God knows what He’s doing? -- From creation to this moment, God has been preparing us for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When David Almost Became Saul

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 20, 2024

David allowed the same spirit of revenge that was on Saul to influence him into murdering all the men of Nabal’s house. God sent Abigail to save him from ruining his character. May God give us such friends! who'll save us from doing wrong!

WHEN DAVID ALMOST BECAME SAUL 1 Samuel 25:13-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A boy refused to take a bath. His mother insisted. He still objected. His mother asked, “Why do you think you shouldn’t?” 2. He replied, “My Sunday school teacher said we shouldn’t do anything in private we wouldn’t do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:13-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

David's Mighty Men Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 5, 2021

Second Samuel 23:8-39 shows us what God does in building his kingdom.

Scripture There are six sections in the epilogue to “The Life of David” in 2 Samuel 21-24. The fifth section tells us of David’s mighty men. Let’s read about David’s mighty men in 2 Samuel 23:8-39: 8 These are the names of the mighty men whom David had: Josheb-basshebeth a Tahchemonite; he was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Open Fountain

Contributed by John Mccormack on Dec 11, 2014

RECONCILIATION OF THE HOUSE OF DAVID

AN OPEN FOUNTAIN OBSERVATION: ZECHARIAH (YAHWEH HAS REMEMBERED) WAS A MINOR PROPHET. HE WAS A JEWISH PRIEST WHO RETURNED FROM EXILE IN BABYLON. HE WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN REBUILDING THE JEWISH TEMPLE IN JERUSALEM TORN DOWN BY THE BABYLONIANS. HAGGAI WAS A CONTEMPORARY, FELLOW PROPHET. KING DARIUS ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Confessions Of An Old Man

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 10, 2004

David gives a late life confession of sin and faith.

March 14, 2004 Psalm 38 1 A psalm of David. A petition. O LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath. 2 For your arrows have pierced me, and your hand has come down upon me. 3 Because of your wrath there is no health in my body; my bones have no soundness because of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 38:1-22

Denomination: Lutheran

How David Battled The Giant Of Depression

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 3, 2017

Every human faces depression at some point in their lives, yes even men that love God.....like King David.

THE HALL OF FAITH Hebrews 11:29-12:2 1. In the earlier verses of Hebrews 11, the ‘Hall of Faith’ (as I have called it) spoke of faithful individuals, ranging from Abel through Abraham to Moses. Now we have a shift to the plural, emphasising the collective faith of all involved. “By faith THEY ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 38:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

David’s Battle Plan

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

David’s Battle Plan

I Samuel 17:20-30 David’s Battle Plan 1. David's Review Of The Battle (a) In spite of his Father being Anxious. 20 And David rose up early in the morning, and left the sheep with a keeper, and took, and went, as Jesse had commanded him; and he came to the trench, as the host was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-30

Denomination: Holiness

David Cares For Mephibosheth The Son Of Jonathan Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 10, 2023

In 2 Samuel 9:1 it says, “David asked, “Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?””

Have you ever lost a dear friend, and then thought back to the fond memories you had of them over the years? You think back to the good times. The times you spent fishing, the family get togethers, the times out on the town, and you miss them. And you think to yourself, how could I do something ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 8:1-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Success Of King David - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Oct 23, 2010

Learn how to become successful by following the example of one of the most successful men of all times - King David.

Principle # 13 The Principle of Allowing God to Work Things Out And David said to Abishai, DESTROY HIM NOT: for who can stretch forth his hand against the Lord's anointed, AND BE GUILTLESS? 1 Samuel 26:9 David said something that I think everyone should learn from. In this passage, David reveals ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational