Sermons on Davids Observation:

Battle And Build Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 19, 2018

Message 7 in our exposition of Nehemiah. This message observes how the Jews learned to battle the enemy while continuing to build.

Chico Alliance Church Dual Duty: Battle & Build REVIEW I. REBUILDING THE WALLS A. Recognizing the needs through inquiry B. Responding to needs through passion and prayer C. Resolving needs through perseverance D. Resisting opposition through perseverance 1. Scheme #1 Devalue ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Stronghold Of My Life

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 10, 2001

Looking at David’s example - his confidence in the midst of hardship is not the result of the absence of trouble, but the presence of God.

David was able to say "I will be confident" (v.3) even in the midst of hardship and trouble. We can make 3 observations form these 3 verses: (1)His confidence is not the result of the ABSENCE of problems. It is very clear that David encountered many problems and difficulties. He mentioned evil ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sacrifice Of Motherhood

Contributed by Darrell Coats on May 7, 2008

A Mother’s Day sermon, based on the story of Hannah that briefly makes three observations about motherhood.

The Sacrifice of Motherhood 1 Samuel 1 Introduction: No one deserves a special day all to herself more than today’s Mom. A cartoon showed a psychologist talking to his patient: “Let’s see,” he said, “‘You spend 50 percent of your energy on your job, 50 percent on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Methodist

One Chosen Out Of The People

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 30, 2020

Of David, and of Christ.

ONE CHOSEN OUT OF THE PEOPLE. Psalm 89:1-4; Psalm 89:19-26. The Psalmist Ethan twice applauds the LORD’s mercy and faithfulness (Psalm 89:1-2). This reassurance is rooted in the LORD’s covenant promise to David (Psalm 89:3). The “seed” whose throne is “for ever” (Psalm 89:4) ultimately ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:1-4, Psalm 89:19-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Justice Will Prevail

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Nov 3, 2000

This sermon is about the Justice of God.

When people talk about the attributes of God you are almost certain to hear about God's Love, God's Mercy, and God's Grace. I guess you could call these the "popular" attributes of God. There are also some that are not so popular. I would call them the forgotten attributes of God. These would ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Considering God’s Choice

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 27, 2002

God’s criterion for choosing His servants is far different from man’s in that man tends to look only at the cover of a man, while God looks at the core of a man.

Text: I Sam.16: 1-5, 13a Intro: If you were going to choose someone to do an important job, what would be your criteria? Would they have to have the finest educational background, be a picture of vigor and health, and exude charisma, or would they simply have to be able to do the job, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:13, 1 Samuel 16:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

When The Anointed Go Forth

Contributed by Ken Crow on Sep 3, 2010

When David became king the Philistines become concerned.

When The Anointed Go Forth Pastor Ken Crow 1 Chronicles 14:8-17 (King James Version) 8And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David. And David heard of it, and went out against them. 9And the Philistines ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 14:8-17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Price Of Disobedience

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 14, 2011

David and his time in Ziklag. How he moved out of touch with God and then realizes his mistake and leaves the enemy terriroty.

The Price of Disobedience I Samuel 27-30 Illustration – Once upon a time the devil decided to have a garage sale. He did it because he wanted to clear out some of his old tools to make room for new ones. After he set up his wares, a fellow dropped by to see what he had. Arrayed on a ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Siendo Aprobado Por Dios

Contributed by Kelly Cabrera on Feb 7, 2010

David había pasado momentos fuertes en Dios en los cuales pudo derribar gigantes y tener grande victorias delante de sus enemigos pero también vivió momentos de debilidad en dónde sus emociones, su alma lo llevo a cometer grandes errores pero él supo toma

Salmo 139 23 Examíname, oh Dios, y conoce mi corazón; Pruébame y conoce mis pensamientos; 24 Y ve si hay en mí camino de perversidad, y guíame en el camino eterno. EXAMINAR: Observar atenta y cuidadosamente a alguien o algo para conocer sus características o cualidades, o su estado. EXAMEN: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Christian Church

Waiting On God's Anointing Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 9, 2009

Part of a message about God anointing David and what to do while you are wainting on God’s anointing.

This is not a full message but a thought about the process of preparing for God’s anointing. What to do while we are wainting for his call, purpose. Introduction When we first meet David we find that he is the last son of many brothers. People didn’t think much about David. He was this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

To Tell The Truth

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 12, 2009

We can and must speak truth to power. We can do so if we receive our own power through prayer; and so speaking makes a difference if there is compassion in it.

You’ll remember the old fable called "The Emperor’s New Clothes". In that story there is a crafty tailor, who persuades the emperor that he can make a suit of clothes out of a magic fabric, a fabric which can be seen only by the wise and intelligent. Stupid people, foolish people supposedly cannot ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Rest Of The Story: Mephibosheth Series

Contributed by Tim White on May 17, 2009

After receiving the grace of David, did Mephibosheth betray his benefactor? Some great lessons on grace and the believer.

The Rest of the Story: Mephibosheth 2 Samuel 16:1-4 David and Jonathan’s vow: 1 Samuel 20:14-17 - Jonathan said: 14 "And you shall not only show me the kindness of the LORD while I still live, that I may not die; 15 "but you shall not cut off your kindness from my house forever, no, not when the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Just Wait Until The Men Come Back

Contributed by Kevin Williams on Jun 24, 2007

The role that men play in true worship is essential to the survival of the church.

The city has been burned down to it’s very foundation. Once proud, solid structures had been reduced to fragile rubble. If you look around you can still see embers slowly burn what is left in the camp. If you lift your nose ever so slightly you can still smell the stench of smoke blowing in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Our Sufficient Shepherd Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Mar 1, 2009

It’s as if David is saying to us 3000 years later – God is ever present on the long and winding road called weariness, God is every bit powerful to remove the road blocks that intimidate us while traveling the torturous avenue called worry, if we will jus

David writes the most poetic chapter to any book ever written. The imagery captures the imagination of every age, comforts the commotion of every heart and confirms the expectations of every believer. David writes this memorable Psalm out of great distress and disillusion. Distress because of King ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Underdog

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 13, 2009

How does the underdog become the overachiever?

THE UNDERDOG 1st Samuel 17:1-50 INTRODUCTION: There’s no need to fear! Underdog is here! Remember that cartoon? We enjoyed seeing the puny dog take on the villains and accomplish impossible feats of strength and daring do. We like to root for the underdog. We like to see the little guy beat the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ