Sermons on David The Prophet:

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

Life Of David: Loving Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 6, 2006

We have been reading through the life of David and drawing from his life very important lessons for our own. This lesson is on dealing with our enemies and difficult people.

LIFE OF DAVID: LOVING YOUR ENEMIES 1 SAMUEL 24:1-22 INTRODUCTION... He Aint Much of a trucker Late one summer evening in Broken Bow, Nebraska, a weary truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. The waitress had just served him when three tough looking, leather jacketed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

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

Goliath Felled Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Aug 18, 2008

David can teach much about defeating our personal Goliaths

1 Samuel 17 Goliath Felled Show clip from “The Bear” during break Read 1 Samuel 17:1-54 Describe Goliath 9.5 ft tall 126 lbs of armor alone spear like a fence post – the head alone weighed 15 lbs modern terms – Tiananmen Square standoff Who is your Goliath? What is it in your life that looks ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: *other

"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

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

David And God's Righeousnes Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Apr 10, 2024

David is in agreement with Paul about the righteousness of God.

4:5 “But to him who does not work but believes on him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness.” Nothing you can do. Remember Jesus’ parable of the vineyard? A guy comes in at six in the morning and is promised a day’s wage. A guy who comes in at three in the afternoon ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:5-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Consider Your Ways Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 17, 2005

Sermon 3 of 4: God addresses why He has been withholding His blessings from the people.

Haggai 2:10-19 Consider Your Ways Woodlawn Baptist Church October 16, 2005 Introduction In the book of 1 Chronicles, there is a little prayer that swept our country a few years ago that reads like this, “Oh that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Four Views Of David

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 2, 2013

An exploration of how others viewed David before and after he killed Goliath and the lessons we can learn.

Perhaps the best know story from the life of David is the account of him slaying the giant Goliath found in 1 Samuel 17. There are many valuable lessons to be found in this great passage. However, I would like to focus on how David was viewed by the other characters in this passage and make some ...read more

Denomination: *other

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

The Messiah Is David's Son

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Sep 7, 2023

A Scibe asked Jesus about the most important commandment

The Messiah is David’s Son Mark 12:28-37 Good morning. September 25th, 2023 is Yom Kippur, which is known as the ‘Day of Atonement' and it is the holiest day in Judaism. The Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur, is when the High Priest performed rituals to atone for the sins of the people, which the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Success Of King David - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Oct 23, 2010

A step by step study of the life of David, and what made him one of the most successful men of all times.

THE SUCCESS OF DAVID PART 1 Was David Successful? David was one of the most respected kings of all time. He was also a great psalmist and prophet. Above all, he was a man after God's own heart. Surely, that is a description of success. I believe that David achieved great success in his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David Anointed King Of All Israel Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 26, 2022

About twenty years had elapsed since David was anointed by Samuel, seven and a half years since he was anointed King of Judah. At thirty-seven, his faith and patience were rewarded, every obstacle was removed from his path, and the Divine purpose concerning his royal destination was fulfilled.

David Anointed King of All Israel 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Then came all the tribes of Israel to David to Hebron, and spoke, saying, Behold, we are your bone and your flesh.… ________________________________________ 1. About twenty years had elapsed since David was anointed by Samuel, seven and a half ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:14

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From David Pt 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 11, 2009

David’s sin came because he stopped doing what he was supposed to be doing. A nobody became a somebody who became a fugitive who then became a king and then forgot that he was accountable to God for all his actions!

Lessons from David pt 5 “A Fallen King pt a” Thesis: David’s sin came because he stopped doing what he was supposed to be doing. A nobody became a somebody who became a fugitive who then became a king and then forgot that he was accountable to God for all his actions! Scripture Texts: II Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational