Sermons on David Versus Goliath:

Dealing With Difficult People Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 30, 2010

Daivd shows us how to deal with difficult people as we see how he deals with Saul.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever had a person in your life that was difficult to impossible to deal with? • WE have heard of the diva athletes and entertainers who are almost impossible to deal with. WE have seen some athletes who have figuratively blown up locker ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Good Wife And A Mean-Spirited Husband

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 20, 2014

I used to work as a tour guide in a Scottish castle, so I was used to telling this kind of anecdote. See if you can recognise this one. It is not about Scottish clans and lands. It comes from the Bible.

A GOOD WIFE AND A MEAN-SPIRITED HUSBAND. This is a true story concerning a wise woman, a foolish chieftain, and a band of outlaws. The leader of the outlaws was an honourable man who, like Robin Hood in England, had unjustly fallen into disfavour with the ruler of the land. Whereas Robin Hood ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:2-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Truth Of Consequences

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 10, 2013

David's tryst with Bathsheba resulted in numerous consequences. David proved his true character in how he dealt with his sins when Nathan pointed them out to him.

1. Outhouse Consequences A young boy lived in the country. His family had to use an outhouse, which the young boy hated. It was hot in the summer, cold in the winter, and always smelly. The outhouse was located near the creek so the boy decided that he would push it into the water. After a spring ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“but God Was Not Pleased”

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Aug 3, 2015

This is a sermon about the powerful Treat the Poor and what it means to be working poor in a country with so much every thing. The Sermon is based on the interactions between David and Nathan around his killing of Uriah

Text “and sent Nathan to David. Nathan said to him, “There were two men in the same city—one rich, the other poor. The rich man had huge flocks of sheep, herds of cattle. The poor man had nothing but one little female lamb, which he had bought and raised. It grew up with him and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

"Israel’s Experience With Human Kings” When God Says No Series

Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015

What do you do when God says “No”? How do you feel when God says “no”? Are you happy? Do reject His suggestion and try to find your own way?

The Game of Thrones- Israel’s Experience with Human Kings” “When God Says No” What do you do when God says “No”? How do you feel when God says “no”? Are you happy? Do reject His suggestion and try to find your own way? In Scotland a family ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Borrowed Joy: How Future Grace Steadies Your Soul - 2 Samuel 7:8-11 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 23, 2025

Prophets, psalms, and Jesus Himself—all echo one covenant. See how 2 Samuel 7, one of the most important chapters in the Bible, ignites the Bible's greatest explosion of hope.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Introduction How are you doing this morning? Are you up? Or are you kind of down? And if you are up, or down – why is that? ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:8-11

Son Of David; Son Of God - 2 Samuel 7:14 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 27, 2025

Ever wondered why David, the man after God's heart, was never called His 'son'? Discover the divine title reserved for one King alone—and how it changes everything for you.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Review We found last week that the writer of 2 Samuel 7 wants our attention to be focused on the Davidic king who would ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:14

Who Am I

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 5, 2021

This is a great subject to talk about in today’s era of people who belong to extreme ‘SHOW OFF’ category, throwing weight around and people believe that they need to show ATTITUDE in order to impress.

WHO AM I? 1 Samuel 18:18” But David said to Saul, "Who am I, and what is my life or my father's family in Israel, that I should be the king's son-in-law?" David was of an ancient and honourable family of Judah, a handsome person, a great statesman, warrior, musician, song ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Called To Courageous Action (An Outline)

Contributed by Dr. Tracy W. Marx on Mar 17, 2012

First Samuel 17:4-50 When things seem too BIG and too SCARY and make us want to retreat, God calls us to courageous action.

Biblical Problem: The giant Philistine Goliath was terrifying the Israelites and forcing them into inaction. "He’s too big to defeat." "He’s too enormous to conquer." Biblical Solution: God called David to courageous action Goliath might be big, but God is bigger. Goliath might ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David - A Man After God's Own Heart

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 24, 2022

David is called a man after God's own heart even though God knew he would sin. In this message we discover why.

Title: David – A Man After God’s Own Heart Theme: To show how David knew how to get close to God. Text: 1 Samuel 16:1 Opening Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1 Now the Lord said to Samuel, "How long will you mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill your horn with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Beware Of The Bad Dogs

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 3, 2022

Anyone such as a ….Mail man, Insurance salesman, Paper boy, UPS Delivery person, Milk man…

knows when they pull up in front of a house and see a sign on the fence that says, “Beware of the bad dog”, that sign means “BEWARE OF THE BAD DOG!” The background for this Psalm is found in that passage of scripture known as 1 Samuel 19:8-17. There are many things about this passage that are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Defiant Giants

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012

Defiant giants are no match for the Name of the Lord.

1 Samuel 17:1-11 KJV Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which belongeth to Judah, and pitched between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephesdammim. [2] And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and pitched by the valley of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

David Referred To His Enemies As A Pack Of Snarling Dogs!!!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 31, 2025

David Referred To His Enemies “AS A Pack Of Snarling Dogs!!! Did you know…Dogs are mentioned more than a dozen times in the Bible.

• Did you know…Thirty-nine percent of American households own at least one dog. • Did you know…Over $99 billion will be spent on pets this year in the United States alone. • Did you know…According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, 74 percent of dog owners consider their pet as a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Story - Sermon 12 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 31, 2011

Inspired by Frazee and Lucado

From Shepherd to King - Week 11 November 21, 2010 Last week, I spoke about distortions, then on Tuesday I received this from my mother in law. I thought it was pretty funny, but just amazing how easily we can be fooled; and how people distort what is really the truth. Okay, let’s move on, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Looks At The Heart

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

David, Pt. 1

THE LORD LOOKS AT THE HEART (1 SAMUEL 16) During the wedding rehearsal, the groom approached the pastor with an unusual offer. “Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding vows. When you get to me and the part where I’m to promise to ‘love, honor and obey’ and ‘forsaking all others, be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible