Sermons on Davidic Branch:

When Good People Do Bad Things Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

A look at David's sin and the hope that remains for those who have sinned.

The children begged for a hamster, and after the usual fervent vows that they alone would care for it, they got one. They named him Danny. It was 2 months later when Mom found herself responsible for cleaning and feeding the creature. She located a prospective new home for it. Mom was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Battle Is The Lord's

Contributed by J.c. Pierce on Aug 3, 2014

The situation may seem impossible to us but with God all things are possible

For the most part, every one of us have heard the story of David and Goliath many times. We know the story how David used a sling to propel a rock which struck Goliath in the one spot on his body that wasn’t covered by armour. When I grew up in Northeast Alabama a sling shot was considered a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Baptist

Slaying Your Giants

Contributed by Chris Beam on Oct 17, 2014

A look at a few stones we can use to slay the giants in our lives.

Trials and difficult situations are facts of life.  Many times, we find ourselves face to face with giants – problems that seem overwhelming to us.  These could be problems at home, with relationships, or other difficult circumstances. We need to know how to respond to every threat by laying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:31-49

Denomination: Baptist

The Trouble With Success Series

Contributed by James D. Thornber on Dec 26, 2013

We would like to think that after killing Goliath, David would be well-liked and admired by everyone in Israel. But the problem with success is it brings its own set of difficulties. How we handle these difficulties shows our character vefore God.

The Trouble With Success 1 Samuel 18:1-16 How many like to think that when good things are happening that everyone will like us and want to rejoice with us? Most people will. But there will be people, even in the church, who will be jealous of our victories, and how we handle this jealousy and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understanding Potential

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2014

There are no sadder words of pen or tongue than the words what might have been... Study ABSALOM an understand lost potential.

UNDERSTANDING OUR POTENTIAL By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com NO SADDER WORDS OF PEN OR TONGUE THAN THE WORDS: WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN... Sooner or later we are going to have to rely on the PROMISES AND WORD OF GOD... I. WE HAVE THE TENDANCY TO BASE POTENTIAL ON EXTERNAL FEATURES... LOOK ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith In The Face Of A Giant

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 19, 2013

David said, “The Lord, who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear, He will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” And then Saul said to David, “Go, and the Lord be with you!”

Sunday, October 21, 2012 Title: FAITH IN THE FACE OF A GIANT Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54 Key Verse: 1 Samuel 17:45: “Then David said to the Philistine, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Baptist

Fathers Be Strong And Courageous Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 30, 2013

Strength and Courage are two things that will help us to live an abundant life a life where the battle no longer is ours but God's. It will then be won.

Rocking Rod Stewart sings a song to his son, in that song forever young he sings of his hopes and dreams for his boy, “ May the good Lord be with you Down every road you roam And may sunshine and happiness Surround you when you're far from home And may you grow to be proud Dignified and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:20-21, 1 Samuel 17:45-47, 2 Samuel 11:1-3

Denomination: Salvation Army

Before Victory Comes Obedience Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 4, 2013

The story of David & Goliath has a lot to do about obedience, but this sermon may not be what you expect...

Sermon Brief Date Written: August 28, 2013 Date Preached: September 1, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Samuel Sermon Title: Facing the Giants of our Time Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 17 [HCSB] Introduction: What are the giants of our time? In our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Briefly Outlineing 1 Samuel

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 17, 2013

It was the best of times and the worst of times in the life of David & Saul

- VIDEO - 11 Best of Times Worst of Times - american funniest videos - A Tale of Two Cities (1859) is a novel by Charles Dickens, set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. - Over 200 million copies sold - The book opens with “It was the best of times, it was the worst ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Solitaire: Dealing With Loneliness Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 29, 2011

Loneliness is an issue that impacts more christians than most might think. David dealt with loneliness through the writing of Psalms

Solitaire: Dealing with Loneliness Psalm 13:1-6 Series: The Games of Life October 23, 2011 Morning Service The game of solitaire: Ninety-two percent of the Christians attending a recent Bible conference admitted in a survey that feelings of loneliness are a major problem in their lives. All ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

The Down Side Of Super Sized

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Feb 6, 2010

Learning, like David, to be God-focused as we tackle the Goliaths in our life.

1. Introduction a. In today’s world we are constantly forced to face the issue of size. (1) A marketing ploy of McDonald’s in the past was “Would you like to super size that,” where for just a few cents more you could get an extra large serving of French fries and an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

When God Closes The Door

Contributed by Jason Miller on Mar 29, 2010

A story of someone that wanted to do something for God, but God told him no. Instead of letting his human nature take over and throwing a temper tantrum, or becoming jealous or callous, he did everything he could to enable the person that God had called t

When God Closes the Door, Don’t Build a Wall in Front of It 1Chronicles 22:1-11 First, I just want to say it’s good to be back behind this pulpit. I really missed not being able to share with you a month ago, when my turn came around. It would’ve been a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:7-16

Denomination: Mennonite

"Who Knew?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 10, 2009

A sermon about God using small things to achieve great goals!

1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 “Who Knew?” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org The front page of a Texas newspaper a few years ago carried the picture of a young and beautiful African American mother born without arms and legs! The State Department of Public ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Life Of Bathsheba

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 23, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: We know King David and King Solomon but do we know the mother of King Solomon? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To study Bathsheba which leds us to the real King of Peace (Isaiah 9:6) Isaiah 9:6 (New Living

I. EXORDIUM: We know King David and King Solomon but do we know the mother of King Solomon? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To study Bathsheba which leds us to the real King of Peace (Isaiah 9:6) Isaiah 9:6 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) For a child is born to us, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Used Me

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 31, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Have you been used by people? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that it's a great thing to be used by GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 14:11 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) So David and his t

I. EXORDIUM: Have you been used by people? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that it's a great thing to be used by GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 14:11 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) So David and his troops went up to Baal-perazim and defeated the Philistines ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 14:11

Denomination: Pentecostal