Sermons on Davids Heart:

Emmaus Experience

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

The disciples’ walk to emmaus begins a developing Experience of Christ - Heart-Breaking at his death but when Jesus joins them it becomes Heart-Searching and ends as Heart-Burning Experience.

I read about a minister who was given the honour of preaching at an important meeting of his denomination. Just before he was to start his sermon he was seen to be looking anxiously around the congregation. The chairman whispered to him, "What’s the problem? Is there someone here who’s heard the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Blood Speaks

Contributed by David Campbell on Aug 18, 2001

The precious blood of Jesus still speaks to hearts in these five ways!

"THE BLOOD SPEAKS" Hebrews 12:22-24 Pastor Dave Campbell This passage of Hebrews takes us all the way back to the story of Cain & Abel. As you know, Abel was murdered by his brother Cain and the Book of Genesis tells us that Abel’s blood cried out to the Lord from the ground. Thousands of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:22-24

Denomination: Apostolic

Reaching The World

Contributed by David Hirschfeld on Dec 30, 2001

Tapping into the eternity that is set in the hearts of men to bring people to Christ

REACHING THE WORLD (I) A bit of a departure from previous lessons This is important for 2 reasons: 1) To have wisdom and tact in bringing the gospel to folks in this area 2) To understand what it is in us that draws us to Christ … so we don’t simply have our religion become an idol unto itself, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When You Serve

Contributed by David Nolte on Aug 29, 2021

Some people serve for show and others serve from the heart.

Jesus said to His disciples, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. It is not this way among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good Kings Of Judah Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 15, 2021

Jehosheba is the lady who saved Christmas. Remember, God had promised to always have one of David’s descendants on the throne: “His offspring shall endure forever, his throne as long as the sun before me” (Psalm 89:36).

This our fifth study on the royal family of Israel and I’m grateful to take this journey with you. This study has caused me to do a lot of research! Tonight, we are going to meet the unknown lady who saved Christmas, join with a king in asking soul-searching questions about our security and safety, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 17:3-6, 1 Kings 22:43-44, Psalm 89:36

Denomination: Baptist

Out On A Limb For God

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 13, 2007

Like David in the OT, the Christian will face the opposition of Satan, and is called to go out on a limb for God.

We all know well the story of David and Goliath; it’s one we grew up with from Sunday School. It’s a story which catches a popular vein. It’s the story of the underdog winning, winning against the seeming odds. We probably all have some feeling for the underdog, say in a sporting event, and enjoy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-51

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Facing Giants At Work

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 1, 2015

This sermon deals with all of our vocations as being callings from God. It deals with the reality that the giants we face in life and at work are not all that they seem to be once we get up close. It is the final message in the transformation series.

FACING GIANTS IN LIFE & WORK 50 Days of Transformation– Part 7 (Your Career) Pastor Rick April 19, 2015 Exodus 35:30-35 I Samuel 16 This sermon is my variation of the sermon from Rick Warren in the 50 days of Transformation Series. Some of the background information on David and Goliath is ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Choose Your Path Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 22, 2023

What did the Psalmist mean by blessed and how does avoiding the slippery slope of sin help us become blessed? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

We’re beginning a new sermon series this week called Psalms that can change your life. Music can make such an impact in our lives, as we’ll see from this collection of worship songs found in the book of Psalms. It only seemed appropriate to begin at the very beginning with Psalm 1. Please turn ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Face Life's Difficulties

Contributed by Travis Johnson on Aug 2, 2006

The example of David shows how we should face the difficulties of life that come our way.

HOW TO FACE LIFE’S DIFFICULTIES 1 Sam. 17:45, Then David said to the Philistine, "You come to me with a sword & with a spear & with a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. ESV Intro: Almost everyone knows ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45

Denomination: Holiness

The Valley Of Shadows Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 10, 2019

In a world that is dominated by those who defy, avoid and simply fear death, David simply says "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil." Why was it that David could be so confident?

OPEN: “Life is short, and death is sure. Sin the cause. Christ the cure.” Vladimir Lenin - the first communist dictator of Russia - died in 1924. Shortly after his death, authorities decided to maintain his body in a mausoleum. So, for the past 95 years Lenin’s body has been on display in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-4, Hebrews 2:14, Hebrews 13:5, Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Advent Means Restoration

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 13, 2005

Jesus’ Advent Means Restoration 1) For the fallen tent of David 2) For the fallen descendants of Adam

The porch creaked. The roof leaked. The carpet hadn’t been changed since the last time the (Toronto Maple) Leafs won the Stanley Cup (‘67). For most this house would have been more nightmare than dream, but not for this couple. When they looked at the well-worn house they saw opportunity for they ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:11-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Crazy People Have More Fun

Contributed by M B on Jan 12, 2007

5 Steps to Accomplishing the Impossible Dreams That God Has for Us. Lessons from the life of David.

TITLE: CRAZY PEOPLE HAVE MORE FUN- 5 STEPS TO ACCOMPLISHING THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAMS THAT GOD HAS FOR YOU TEXT: 1 SAMUEL 16:6-13; 17:13-15, 23-29, 40-51, 54-58 INTRO: 1. We must understand that God has an incredible purpose and plan for each of our lives. 2. God desires to use us to accomplish ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abigail Saves The Day Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 23, 2009

David, our hero, is about to make the biggest mistake of his life, but Abigail saves the day.

Introduction: A. One day a minister noticed that he was putting his congregation to sleep with a rather dry sermon. 1. To wake folks up he declared, “I lived with a woman for over 17 years who was not my wife!” 2. As you can imagine the sleepy heads in the pew quickly woke up and paid ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Gratitude

Contributed by David Swensen on Nov 20, 2001

Life is tough. As a result, there is need for us to reach out & touch a life. The heart that regularly gives thanks is the heart that serves God by faithfully ministering to others.Such is the power of gratitude

THE POWER OF GRATITUDE Colossians 3:12-17 INTRODUCTION Mildred Hondorff, a former elementary school music teacher from Des Moines, Iowa, tells of life-changing experience she had with a pupil. Supplementing her income by teaching piano lessons she taught a “musically challenged” pupil ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Tug Can Save You

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 10, 2006

Without the tug at the heart its impossible to be saved.

THE TUG CAN SAVE YOU Rev 22:17 17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. John 6:37 37 All that the Father giveth me * shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37

Denomination: Assembly Of God