Sermons on David Zahl:

David Cooling Heels At Gath!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 7, 2016

How could David cool his heels in the devil’s waiting room????? I remember two words just now:Fear and Impulsiveness.

Cooling my heels in the waiting room! 1 Samuel 27:3 “And David lived with Achish at Gath, he and his men, each with his household, even David…” Did I hear it right? Can I hear it again please? Yes, here we go, “David lived with Achish at Gath”. Wait a minute! What is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

David Went Down Into The Hold

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jul 30, 2018

When David was anointed king the Philistines came after him. His response was to go down into the hold, get a word from God and then deal with the situation. There is a going down that is actually a going up and going forward.

David Went Down Into The Hold PPT 1 Title PPT 2-6 text 2 Samuel 5:17 But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold. 2 Samuel 5:18 The Philistines also came and spread ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:17-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

David's Victories Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 24, 2020

Second Samuel 8:1-18 shows us how God's kingdom was established under David.

Scripture Second Samuel 7 is a wonderful chapter. It first describes God’s amazing promise that he will build an eternal kingdom for David. Then we read of David’s marvelous prayer in response to God’s promise to him. Second Samuel 8 shows us how God’s kingdom was established under David. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 8:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David Defeats Ammon And Syria Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 7, 2020

Second Samuel 10:1-19 shows us a rejection of kindness.

Scripture God called David to be king over his kingdom on earth. God promised David that his throne shall be established forever (cf. 2 Samuel 7:16). After David defeated the surrounding nations, he began to experience peace in his kingdom. In 2 Samuel 9, David extended kindness, that is, hesed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 10:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David And Abigail--Part 1 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 27, 2019

First Samuel 25:1-31 shows us the Lord's restraining providence in the life of his servant.

Scripture David was on the run from King Saul, who wanted to kill David. Saul caught up with David near the wilderness of Engedi, but David spared Saul’s life. Saul affirmed that David would be the next king over Israel, and went back to his home in Gibeah, while David remained in the caves at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David And Abigail -- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 4, 2019

First Samuel 25:32-44 shows us that vengeance belongs to the Lord.

Scripture Last time we learned how David wanted to kill Nabal because Nabal had rudely rebuffed David’s request for food. The Lord providentially intervened by sending Nabal’s “discerning and beautiful” wife Abigail to prevent David from carrying out his murderous intent. In today’s lesson, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:32-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David Encouraged Himself In The Lord

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 19, 2019

The unthinkable happened: David - God’s Chosen Servant, anointed by Samuel, the Future King, and forefather of Christ, was stricken by calamity! Why would God allow this? How could David recover? He encouraged Himself in the Lord!

DAVID ENCOURAGED HIMSELF IN THE LORD 1 Sam. 30:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ACTUAL ANSWERING MACHINE MESSAGES 1. Most people are content to let the prerecorded voicemail lady ask their callers to leave a message, but many people like to make up their own. Here are a few actual voicemail messages: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

David Flees From Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 16, 2020

Second Samuel 16:1-23 shows us the behavior of the king's enemies.

Scripture John Stott observed in a sermon, “It was your great American wit, Mark Twain, who once said, ‘Man is the only animal that blushes, and the only animal that needs to.’ ” He went to say, “We are ashamed, are we not, of things we’ve done in the past. Nobody is free who is unforgiven. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David,-The Shepherd Boy Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 7, 2020

David was perhaps Israel's greatest king. He wasn't born into a royal family, and didn't meet the guidelines some might have expected of a king, but God chose him. And that was enough.

Introduction: David was a very colorful character in the Bible. From a humble beginning in life, God used him to accomplish many things, eventually becoming king over all Israel. Not every person will have a “shepherd-to-scepter” life or encounter, such as what happened to David. Every believer in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

David's Prayer Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 17, 2020

Second Samuel 7:18-29 shows us a model for prayer.

Scripture Last time we examined 2 Samuel 7:1-17. David had been settled in Jerusalem for some time. His beautiful palace had been built. One day he told Nathan the prophet that he wanted to construct a permanent building to house the ark of God. Nathan encouraged him to go ahead. But later that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:18-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David A Somebody Becomes A Fugitive Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 3, 2024

When David does the right thing for God and becomes a somebody Saul gets jealous and forces David to become a fugitive.

A somebody becomes a fugitive Thesis: When David does the right thing for God and becomes a somebody Saul gets jealous and forces David to become a fugitive. Introduction: David has the Spirit of the Lord on Him. He defeats the giant Goliath – He brings a great victory to Israel. Saul hears the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23, 1 Samuel 18:10, 1 Samuel 18:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abigail Calms The Wrath Of David Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 19, 2023

The prophet of God has now died. And David moves his men into the desert.

In chapter 25 of 1st Samuel we see several turning points in the life of David. Many years ago David had been a young shepherd boy when he met a prophet of Israel named Samuel. But the story is about to shift radically. It says in 1st Samuel 25:1: “Now Samuel died, and all Israel assembled and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-2

Denomination: Salvation Army

David Lives Among The Philistines Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 3, 2023

“But David thought to himself, “One of these days I will be destroyed by the hand of Saul. The best thing I can do is to escape to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will give up searching for me anywhere in Israel, and I will slip out of his hand.”

David and his 600 men having been running here and there, constantly pursued by King Saul and the troops of Israel. He’s managed to evade Saul for a long time now, because God is with him. Several times he’s encountered Saul personally now, and spared his life. But David starts to feel like the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:1-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

David: Strength For The Cave Season

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 16, 2025

David didn’t remain in the cave; he drew strength from God, built alliances, wrote psalms, and prepared for greater responsibility. What you do in your cave season determines how you emerge when the season changes.

DAVID: STRENGTH FOR THE CAVE SEASON By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 22:1-2 "David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave Adullam: and when his brethren and all his father's house heard it, they went down thither to him. And every one that was in distress, and every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

David's Census Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 26, 2021

Second Samuel 24:1-25 shows us the wrath of God.

Scripture Today we conclude our study of Second Samuel. However, we still have a few more lessons in the coming weeks in First Kings before we conclude our study of “The Life of David.” The last chapter in Second Samuel tells us about David taking a census of his people. We are familiar with a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed