Sermons on Davidic Dynasty:

David Promoted To Leadership In Saul's Army Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 29, 2023

At this moment David makes a true friend. Jonathan the son of Saul is that true friend to David. He admires David. He loves David. He has decided David will be his friend. He knows David is a great warrior, so he even gives him his armor and weapons to wear.

David is coming off the greatest moment of his life, his victory over Goliath. He could easily be tempted to become arrogant or proud. But that is not what happens next. We saw at the end of chapter 17 that after David defeated Goliath he was brought before Saul and Saul doesn’t even remember who ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

David Takes The Sacred Bread & The Sword Of Goliath Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 23, 2023

David now has food. But he is still unarmed. He ran away in such a hurry, he doesn’t have much of anything aside from the clothes on his back, and now a stack of sacred bread.

David is on the run! He is in a panic. Saul had tried to kill, pin him to a wall with a spear while he was playing music for him. Then Jonathan David’s friend goes and tries to calm Saul down and make things right. And Saul tries to kill Jonathan too. So David makes a run for it. His first stop is ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Crown - David Has Killed His Tens Of Thousands Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Jun 17, 2023

David's success drives Saul into uncontrolled jealousy.

Today we will continue our series on the kings of Israel in 1 Samuel 18. The first king is Saul and he has not been doing well and this week we will see that things are just getting worse. Before that, here’s a little story: I was an average/mediocre athlete in high school. Good enough to make ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David Faithfully Writing The Psalm To God Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 25, 2023

David learned the faithfulness of God.

A. DAVID LEARNING THE PSALMS 1. How did young David learned Scriptures? Applied Joshua. “This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth … meditate … observe to do all that is written” (Joshua 1:8, NKJV). 2. Could David write? Reading and writing required of kings. “He shall write for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:4, Psalm 69:24-25, Psalm 24:4-5, Psalm 19:4

Denomination: Baptist

David's Elite (1 Chronicles 11)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 12, 2025

Are we mighty in the Lord?

Who were the mighty men loyal to David? In your church, who are the mighty men loyal to God? Let’s look at 1 Chronicles 11. What did people say to David before the elders of Israel anointed him king? Then all Israel gathered themselves to David to Hebron, saying, “Behold, we are your bone and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

David's Army (1 Chronicles 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 14, 2025

How loyal are we to Christ?

Was loyalty in David’s army a model for us today? Are we loyal to our tribe more than to Jesus? Let’s look at 1 Chronicles 12. Did David’s army as king of all Israel also include many from Benjamin? Now these are the ones who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still restricted because of Saul ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

20. David Saves Keilah (1 Samuel 23) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

“Why?” That tiny word rolls off our tongues with tears and trembling. Why the cancer? Why the betrayal? Why the silence of heaven when our world collapses? If you’ve ever whispered it in the dark night of the soul, you’re not alone—and you’re not unbiblical.

David Saves Keilah August 6, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 23:1-17 Introduction: Why Suffering? “Why?” That tiny word rolls off our tongues with tears and trembling. Why the cancer? Why the betrayal? Why the silence of heaven when our world collapses? If you’ve ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

17. Jonathan & David - A Covenant Of Godly Friendship Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

There’s a kind of friendship that hell can’t stand, but it is a necessity to the believer’s life.

Jonathan & David - A Covenant of Godly Friendship July 2, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 18 Introduction: The Kind of Friendship Hell Hates There’s a kind of friendship that hell can’t stand, but it is a necessity to the believer’s life. It’s the kind that ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Absalom's Rebellion Against King David Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 25, 2023

David's own beloved son Absalom, begins to plot a nefarious conspiracy against his own dad.

Right now in this season of growing politics, we see various candidates political office beginning again to vie for the affections of the people. They make promises, they give their policies, and they fight for the support of the people of the United States. Similarly, in the time of David and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:1-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

Sheba's Rebellion Against King David Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 3, 2023

Mephibosheth comes to David having not washed his clothes, or shaved or cared for his appearance, basically to show David that he was waiting for his return.

At the end of 2nd Samuel chapter 19 we see Mephibosheth rejoining King David after he had fled Jerusalem. We also see Barzillai, a rich guy who was supporting David in Mahanaim, come to David, and David invites him to Jerusalem, but Barzillai prefers to return to his own home, because he’s in his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 20:1-5, 2 Samuel 19:40-43

Denomination: Salvation Army

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

David's Faith (1 Samuel 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 13, 2025

What kind of faith does it take for a young man to do what hardened soldiers were afraid to do? Let's look at 1 Samuel 17.

How did a young man come to so much faith? How did he conquer a giant problem that had all of Israel cowering? Do we have that kind of faith? Let’s look in 1 Samuel 17. Was the Philistine threat a seemingly insurmountable problem? The Philistines got ready for war and brought their troops ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

David's Cave (1 Samuel 24)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 20, 2025

Should we show respect for even corrupt authority? Let's look at 1 Samuel 24.

Should we show respect for authority even when it is corrupt? Did God work things out for David even though he too was very flawed? Let’s begin in 1 Samuel 24. Did David have an opportunity to kill Saul while hiding in a cave? When Saul had returned from following the Philistines, he was told, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Continuity Between The Life Of Jesus And The Lives Of His Disciples Confor

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 18, 2001

Year C. The Nativity of St. John The Baptist June 24th, 2001 Acts13: 22-26 Title : “Continuity between the life of Jesus and the lives of his disciples conforms to the pattern of the life of Christ like a mirror and an echo.”

Year C. The Nativity of St. John The Baptist June 24th, 2001 Acts13: 22-26 Title : “Continuity between the life of Jesus and the lives of his disciples conforms to the pattern of the life of Christ like a mirror and an echo.” This is an excerpt from Paul’s sermon, spanning 13: 16-41, his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22-26

Denomination: Lutheran

"safe And Sound With Danger All Around"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Oct 10, 2024

Life of David series

Title: “Safe and Sound with Danger All Around” Script: I Sam. 19 Type: Series on David Where: GNBC 10-13-24 Intro: Dr Ken Elliott and his wife Jocelyn were both kidnapped in Burkina Faso, after serving as medical missionaries for 44 years. Ken was 82 at the time of his kidnapping. The Elliots ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible