Sermons on David Wilkerson:

New Giants For A New Generation (A Graduate Recognition Sermon) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on May 21, 2023

Everyone knows the story of when David faced a giant. We aren't as familiar with the story of when he faced four more. An encouraging and challenging word for the next generation.

New Giants for a New Generation 2 Samuel 21:15-22 Good morning! I invite you to turn to 2 Samuel 21 this morning. One of my favorite Sundays of the year is when we do our Graduate recognition. We had a great time last night with these representatives of the class of 2023 and their families. We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Justification By Faith: Two Examples Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 27, 2022

Up to this point in Romans, Paul has been pretty academic and intellectual. But now, he puts skin on the truth that justification is by faith alone.

One of my favorite movies is Steven Spielberg’s Catch Me If You Can. It’s the true story of a lifelong con man named Frank Abegnale who, over the course of his career posed as an airline pilot, a medical doctor, a lawyer, and a college professor, all the while passing millions of dollars in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

12th Sunday After Pentecost. August 11th, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 1, 2021

Year B, Proper 14.

2 Samuel 18:5-9, 2 Samuel 18:15, 2 Samuel 18:31-33, Psalm 130:1-8, 1 Kings 19:4-8, Psalm 34:1-8, Ephesians 4:25-32, Ephesians 5:1-2, John 6:35, John 6:41-51. (A) WOULD GOD I HAD DIED FOR THEE. 2 Samuel 18:5-9; 2 Samuel 18:15; 2 Samuel 18:31-33. When I was still on the threshold between ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 2 Samuel 18:15, 2 Samuel 18:31-33, Psalm 130:1-8, 1 Kings 19:4-8, Psalm 34:1-8, Ephesians 4:25-32, Ephesians 5:1-2, John 6:35, John 6:41-51  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mothers Of Messiah-Bathsheba Of Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 14, 2021

The Scriptures don't say much about Bathsheba except what's mentioned in connection with her relationship with David and his family. Even so, she had the privilege of being one of the mothers of the Messiah.

Introduction: The line of Messiah Jesus began with Abraham, then Isaac, followed by Jacob and Jacob’s son Judah. Of course each man had children by his wife; except for Judah’s twin sons Pharez and Zerah who were born to his daughter-in-law Tamar of Canaan (see Genesis 38). Rahab was a prostitute ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:34, 2 Samuel 11:1-5, 1 Kings 1:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Toxic Jealousy (1 Samuel 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 14, 2025

When does jealousy become toxic? Let's look at 1 Samuel 19.

Was Saul jealous of David? Why is envy such a toxic emotion? Let’s look at 1 Samuel 19. How did Jonathan come to David’s defense against his father Saul? Saul now urged his servants and his son Jonathan to assassinate David. But Jonathan, because of his strong affection for David, told him what ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Music: How It Has Degraded From The Original, Pt. 7 Series

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Oct 19, 2024

Music: Satan has degraded music to be used as a form of manipulation so we participate in his enslaving broken-ness, corruption, and psychosis; However, God's music soothes and heals

Psalm 149:3 Let them praise His name with the dance; Let them sing praises to Him with the timbrel and harp. Psalm 150:3 Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet; Praise Him with the lute and harp! Psalm 100:1 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. 2. Sound penetrates deeply into our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1, Psalm 149:3

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Cure For Itchy Rashness Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 24, 2022

It is helpful and appropriate for us to understand how to deal with rashness in ourselves and how to deal with rash people in our lives. Here is where what Abigail does teaches us and leads us by her example.

THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID THE CURE FOR ITCHY RASHNESS 1 SAMUEL 25:1-44 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION… Personal Story of Rashness (p) Kelly and I were married in August of 1998 and we got married and I was out of school for one fall semester from August to December. During that time, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

9th Sunday After Pentecost. July 21st, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 11, 2021

Year B, Proper 11.

2 Samuel 7:1-14, Psalm 89:20-37, Jeremiah 23:1-6, Psalm 23:1-6, Ephesians 2:11-22, Mark 6:30-34, Mark 6:53-56. (A) HIS PLANS NOT OUR PLANS. 2 Samuel 7:1-14. There are three main thrusts in our reading in 2 Samuel today: 1. There is a subtle difference between a good idea and God’s will (2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-14, Psalm 89:20-37, Jeremiah 23:1-6, Psalm 23:1-6, Ephesians 2:11-22, Mark 6:30-34, Mark 6:53-56  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Intermediary? Why Do I Need A Middle Man Between Me And God?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 21, 2023

If I can't fix my own stereo system, how can I build a path for myself to divine union?

Fourth Sunday of Advent 2023 So King David, after surviving his quarrel with King Saul and his thousands of followers, taking Jerusalem, the unconquered city, with the loss of barely any men, and extending his rule pretty much from the “river to the sea,” wakes up one morning in his cedar-lined ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:25-27, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Catholic

It Wasn't The Stone — It Was The Anointing! By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Jul 23, 2025

Goliath was a mighty warrior, a giant over 9 feet tall, armored with bronze. David was a shepherd boy, inexperienced in war, young. In the natural, David did not stand a chance against Goliath. But David was carrying something that Goliath did not have the anointing of God.

SERMON TITLE: "IT WASN'T THE STONE — IT WAS THE ANOINTING!" Main Text: 1 Samuel 17:45-50 "David said to the Philistine, ‘You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-50

Denomination: Pentecostal

Loving God’s Will: Lessons From Saul’s Rejection - 1 Samuel 13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 10, 2025

Why did Saul lose his kingdom while David found favor despite greater sins? Uncover the secret of a heart after God’s own heart in this study of 1 Samuel 13.

1 Samuel 13:5-14 The Philistines assembled to fight Israel, with three thousand chariots, six thousand charioteers, and soldiers as numerous as the sand on the seashore. They went up and camped at Micmash, east of Beth Aven. 6 When the men of Israel saw that their situation was critical and that ...read more

Defending God’s Honor: David Runs To The Fight - 1 Samuel 17:37-51 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 22, 2025

David was a killer. Should we follow his example in an age of grace?

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. 1 Samuel 17:36 Your servant has killed both the lion and the bear; this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:37-51

How To Pray In A Cave - 1 Samuel 22:1-5 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 16, 2025

Already but Not Yet: Explore the tension of David’s reign—chosen by God but not yet on the throne—and how it mirrors the reign of Jesus in our lives today.

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. 1 Samuel 22:1 David left Gath and escaped to the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and his father's household heard ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-5

The Ephod's Edge: David's Hidden Advantage In A Chaotic World - 1 Samuel 22:23-23:18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 18, 2025

David's success came from embracing the gift from God that Saul forfeited: divine guidance. Learn how you can embrace it too.

1 Samuel 22:23 Stay with me; don't be afraid; the man who is seeking your life is seeking mine also. You will be safe with me." 23:1 When David was told, "Look, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and are looting the threshing floors," 2 he inquired of the LORD, saying, ...read more

Courageous Prayer: Words & Meditations Acceptable

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 22, 2021

David prayed asking God to help his words and thoughts come up to God's standard of perfection. David's ambition of striving to please God even in the most difficult areas should be our goal as well.

COURAGEOUS PRAYER: WORDS & MEDITATIONS ACCEPTABLE Ps. 19:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Jeannie Gibbs was trying to have her mother’s phone disconnected, but the customer-service rep told her that since the account was in her dad’s name, he’d have to be the one to put in the request. 2. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God