Sermons on Davids Heart:

You Shall Surely Be King

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 19, 2026

Jesus was descended from the most beloved Israelite king, David, through several other kings.

Friday of the Second Week Integral 2026 We are blessed almost three thousand years after the events described in the OT histories to have the account of the event at the cave near the Wild Goats Rock. We are also blessed to have the psalm or hymn composed by David after it was all over, a psalm we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:3-21, Psalm 37:2-4, Psalm 37:6, Psalm 37:11, Mark 3:13-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The Blessing Of Forgiveness

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 8, 2019

This message explores forgiveness as seen through David's eyes in Psalm 32 a song composed by David after the avalanche of sin associated with Bathseba.

“The Blessing of Forgiveness” An exploration of Psalm 32 Introduction The last time I was with you, we explored Paul’s string of specific blessings that should inspire us to bless Him every time we think about them. He called the believers who gathered in Ephesus to bless the Lord who blessed us ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Be A Man!

Contributed by Jim Reynolds on Jun 3, 2003

A strong Father’s Day sermon, taken from David’s last words, about what it takes to be a "real man" in God’s eyes.

BE A MAN! I Kings 2:1-4 BACKGROUND: David is the King of Israel; Israel at the time is the greatest nation on the face of the planet. There is no competition. ILLUS: similar to America after World War II – Our economy and national pride were booming. We had just set off a nuclear bomb and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Never Have I Seen The Righteous Forsaken

Contributed by John Gaston on May 5, 2016

David provides expert testimony concerning the faithfulness of God. Through everything David faced, whether good or bad, God had never forsaken him.

NEVER HAVE I SEEN THE RIGHTEOUS FORSAKEN Ps. 37:25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. How many of you know that there are times God has to get your attention? 2. A man was bragging about how smart his donkey was to his friend. “My donkey’s so smart when I say ‘Stand on your hind ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Tale Of Two Dances Series

Contributed by Bradley Hall on Jul 19, 2002

The tragedy of Herod contrasts with the triumph of King David.

There are two different gatherings mentioned in our readings this morning. One of them takes place in the court of King David, and the other takes place in the court of Herod Antipas, tetrarch of Judæa. They are similar in that they tell about two powerful leaders putting on elaborate feasts of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Place With The King

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002

A study in the grace of King David and the grace of God

A Place with the King 2 Samuel 9 April 14, 2002 Evening Service Introduction I. The hard reality of war A. War is a result of sinfulness B. War illustration II. David’s new kingdom A. David was rebuilding the kingdom 1. The kingdom was divided because of Saul 2. David was bringing the kingdom ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Do You Have The Vision Of A Blind Man? Part 1

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 10, 2014

Thanks to Pastor David Dykes for the original message.

Joe stopped by one day in the middle of the week because his son wanted to see what church was like so he was checking out churches in the area. The pastor said “I showed him around and answered his many questions. His family started coming, got semi involved and one day Joe wanted to have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

Killing Goliaths

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 30, 2013

David did not kill Goliath - God did.

We all face obstacles in life. Part of what makes life fantastic, exciting, worthwhile, and energizing is having a goal or a purpose or a call that is so worthwhile that we will fight through any obstacle, overcome any difficulty, literally “move any mountain” to overcome it. And I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Giants Keep Coming Series

Contributed by Matthew Botha on Sep 28, 2021

How familiar are we with the giants David faced

The giants keep coming Key Scripture: 2 Sam 21:15-22 When the Philistines were again at war with Israel, David and his servants with him went down and fought against the Philistines, and David grew faint. Then Ishbi-Bemob, who was one of the sons of the giants, the weight of whose bronze spear ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Would God I Had Died For Thee!

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 17, 2021

The fatherly tears of David the king, and the compassion of God.

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 boyhood and manhood, I wrote two books of poems. The first I entitled, 'Going our own way.' I did not think of it at the time, but perhaps I was using the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 2 Samuel 18:15, 2 Samuel 18:31-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Psalm For Troubled Times Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 29, 2009

This is a Psalm for troubled times. Something has gone terribly wrong in David’s life, and he shows us how to make it through troubled times.

Summer Psalms #4 - A Psalm for Troubled Times Psalm 25:1-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 17, 2009 *This is a Psalm for troubled times. David is a mature man in these verses. And something has gone terribly wrong in his life. Charles Spurgeon and other Bible scholars ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking Jesus

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jan 30, 2015

The number of people suffering from emptiness within is without number! Jesus is the ONLY thing that will fill that place within a person's heart that longs for satisfaction!

Scripture: Matthew 2:1 – 23 Title: “SEEKING JESUS” Introduction: There is a ‘constant thread’ running throughout the Bible of people ‘seeking Jesus’! The Jews had long been anticipating the arrival of the Messiah. The Messiah (Savior) would be a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In The Intellect Or In The Re-Born Spirit/Heart Always Guided By God’

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 25, 2014

The written word of God or the word made alive to our spirits by the Holy Spirit?

Living in the intellect or in the re-born spirit/heart always guided by God’s Spirit? Eph 4:17-18 This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you should no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind (that is, ruled by their human intellect,) ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#2 Enlist As A Good Soldier Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 15, 2008

Let us study David’s last words about GOOD SOLDIERS. God needs some good people to enlist and serve the church well.

#2 ENLIST AS A GOOD SOLDIER THE LAST WORDS ABOUT GOOD SOLDIERS ... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aolcom I would like to thank Gene Hammon, Hazard, Ky. for the fodder that started this message. This is part two of a two part series. Our nation claims: WE NEED A FEW GOOD MEN. It is time ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Facing Giants

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Nov 6, 2002

Like David, there is times in our lives that we have to face giants. We can learn from David how we can be victorious.

The story of David and Goliath is one of the most familiar stories of the Bible. Sports broadcasters and announcers like to use this story to explain Great teams vs. Not So Great Teams. When the odds are heavy on one side of the competition. Remember when the New Jersey Nets faced the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-37

Denomination: Baptist