Sermons on David Versus Goliath:

Famous Last Words

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

This is about the last words of King David.

“‘Tis well.” – George Washington. “Stonewall” Jackson said, “Order A. P. Hill to prepare for action! Pass the infantry to the front rapidly! Tell Major Hawks … Let us cross over the river and sit under the shade of the trees.” “Hold the cross high so I may see it through the flames!” cried ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

These Are The Days Of Elijah Part 5: David And Worship Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

Number 5 in a series looking at the imagery in the modern Hymn These are the days of Elijah, looking at David and what worship is really all about.

Introduction BULLETIN: Church information, read only during the sermon. PEW: A medieval torture device still found in most churches. HYMN: A song of praise, usually sung in a key three octaves higher than that of the congregation’s range. CHOIR: A group of people whose singing allows the rest of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 6:1-21, 1 Samuel 4:1-22

Denomination: Holiness

The Two Sides Of God

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 2, 2004

These 2 sides of God are: God’s wrath and God’s grace. And in our study today, we will look the lives of 2 individuals (David and Jeroboam)in whose lives we see these 2 sides of God clearly illustrated. (1 Kings - pt 2)

"TWO SIDES OF GOD" TEXT: I KINGS 11-15 INTRODUCTION If I were to hold up a coin and show you that one side had on it George Washington and that the other side had on it Our National seal. And then if I were to say that the coin has 2 sides to it -- and the side you are facing -- is what ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bringing The Ark To Jerusalem

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Apr 20, 2004

We learn a lot about worship from reading of how the Israelites brought the ark to Jerusalem

Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem II Samuel 6 Tonight we’re going to look at the story of David bringing the ark to Jerusalem. This is the ark of the covenant, that metal-covered box that God told Moses to make. It’s not Noah’s ark! The ark was a small wooden box, covered in metal. It was, for the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David Takes Jerusalem As His Capital Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 17, 2003

David is first of all the Shepherd King. That is, he rules with humble loving-kindness, reflecting the love and grace of God, trusting him to bring the victories he needs. But secondly he’s, at the same time, a warrior king, using all the military prowess

Saul’s son Ish-Bosheth is dead. David is now free to assume the kingship of all of the combined nation of Israel and Judah. The reason this has come about is that two of Ish-Bosheth’s own men have assassinated their king. You’ll find the story of this murder in 2 Sam 4, where David once again ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

A House For The Lord Or The Lord's House? Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 17, 2003

God will build David a house. God is building us into his Royal household. But just as Solomon’s temple was built through the labours of many, so too, God uses us to build his church. Both are true at the same time. God builds, we labour and the Church gr

Today being our AGM, I want us to think about what it is that we’re doing here as a church. Who do we see ourselves as? What do we think our job is as the people of God? What part does God play in what we’re doing and what part do we play. And we’re going to begin by looking at 2 Sam 7. As ch7 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-29

Denomination: Anglican

Israel At Peace Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 30, 2003

This part of 2 Samuel is really about God as the king, giving David the human king what he promised. It shows us David trusting God’s kingship, caring for Mephibosheth, not seeing him as a threat to what God gave him.

By Guerin Tueno, ministry student at St Theos. My parents often remind me that when I was growing up I loved to do jigsaws. To fit the pieces together. To make a picture emerge. The stories of the Old Testament are bit like a jigsaw. There are some very important pieces – like God’s promise to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

How Do You Welcome A King?

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

Comparing David’s return to throne with Jesus

“How Do You Welcome a King?” 2 Samuel 19 Intro: We have a special guest speaker who is here today. I don’t think anyone saw him yet, but I’m sure you all respect him highly. His name is GOD! The Holy Spirit wants to speak to each one of us today, but will we listen? If we knew we were ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mighty Men Of The King Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Nov 1, 2003

A beautiful picture of those that come to Jesus, and those he desires to use.

“Mighty Men of the King” Sermon Series A Man after God’s Own Heart Part 3 Date: November 2, 2003 A.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: 1 Samuel 22:1-2 Introduction This morning we will continue in our study of the life of David. David although a sinner; a man who commits two of what we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2, 2 Samuel 23:8-24

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

Chosen For Greatness Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Mar 30, 2007

What made David a great king was not his resources or his relatives but his relationship with God this is the first in a eight part series on the life of David

INTRODUCTION, We are a country of superlatives – have you ever noticed how many things we think are great? We talk of the greatest sporting event or the greatest team We speak of great actors or great performances Muhammad Ali once pronounced he was the greatest! To be honest like beauty – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Benefits Of God

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 19, 2002

David gives us an example of praising and worshipping the Lord

THE BENEFITS OF GOD Place Allendale Baptist Date January 2001 Read Psalms 103:1-5 A Psalm of Praise- David is known as a man after God’s own heart. He desired the ways & things of God. Although David sinned against God (committing adultery & murder) his relationship with God stirred him & always ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Hold Me Up

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Sep 26, 2002

A SERMON OF ASSURANCE. SOMETIMES WE NEED TO BE REMINDED THAT GOD STANDS WITH OUTSTRETCHED ARMS, WAITING FOR US TO ASK HIM; "LORD PLEASE HOLD ME UP"

LORD HOLD ME UP INTRODUCTION AT THIS TIME DAVID IS IN GREAT DISTRESS AND IN GREAT DANGER BY THE MALICE OF HIS ENEMIES. BUT BY PRAYER HE ADDEESSES HIMSELF TO GOD. HE PRAYS TO GOD THAT HE BE UPHELD IN HIS INTEGRITY AND BE PRESERVED FROM THE ANIMOSITY OF HIS ENEMIES VERSE 5 DAVID IS PRAYING FOR THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:5, Psalm 17:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A King In A Pit

Contributed by Jacob Holmes on Nov 21, 2002

how A prominent king can fall into "a horrible pit".

"A King In a Pit" David understood what it was like to be promoted to the province of the palace. Throughout the course of his life, he was a versatile shepherd, and a dominating king, so he understood the aspects of power that derived from both his Staff, and his Scepter..He developed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:12, Psalm 40:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God