Sermons on Davids Observation:

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

Who's In Control?

Contributed by Rhonda Feurtado on Jul 29, 2003

The text concerns David’s desire to build a temple "house" for God, and God’s response that God will build David’s house. We often try to control God, but God is in control, not us.

Who’s in control? David has come a long way from being a shepherd boy in Bethlehem and the youngest of 8 sons to being the king of Israel, who reunited the northern and southern Kingdoms, established the capital at Jerusalem, and moved the ark of the covenant into the city. He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-14, Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Methodist

Our Attitude For The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 5, 2005

There are disputes over how often we observe the Lord’s supper, disputes over what type of bread, what type of wine, or juice to use. But there should be no dispute that we should observe the Lord’s supper in a right attitude!

A.T. Pierson (A pastor in the 1800’s) The link between the cross and the crown is the Table of the Lord. Do not forget when you sit down at the communion, that the bread and cup point back to Christ’s accomplished work, and forward to your accomplished salvation. I. Our attitude should be one of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Festival Laws Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 22, 2021

Ancient Hebrews used a lunar-solar calendar, easy to observe in the sky as a new moon began a new month. Throughout the calendar year there were ritual observances of locally relevant harvests and commemorations of notable events. How is this relevant for Christians?

The ancient Hebrew year was observed using a lunar-solar calendar with 12 and 13 months over a 19 year cycle. This was easy to observe in the sky as a new moon began a new month. Throughout the calendar year there were ritual observances of locally relevant harvests and commemorations of notable ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-25, Romans 14:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day - Phases Of Fatherhood

Contributed by Bruce Johnson on Jun 17, 2023

Having three adult children allows me to reflect over the past 25 years and observe the different phases of being a Dad. I hope these observations with establish Godly expectations for younger Dads and help them on their journey through fatherhood.

Phases of Fatherhood The foundation of Fatherhood: GENESIS 2:15-24 (NIV) 5 The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. 16 And the Lord God commanded the man, “You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; 17 but you must not eat from the tree of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-24, Genesis 4:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ark Within

Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 18, 2014

Since we are the Temple of God, we now have the Ark of the Covenant residing inside of us. However, as we learn from King David, we must handle it properly.

Today we will briefly study the life of a man that the Apostle Paul said God declared to be “a man after my own heart.” (Acts 13:22) This man is King David. We first meet David in 1 Samuel 16. The prophet Samuel is sent by God to the household of a man named Jesse. There, he is to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:1-4, 2 Samuel 6:3-10, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Foursquare

"A Friend In Need And A Friend Indeed”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 23, 2013

Jonathon demonstrates how we might be a friend indeed to a friend who is in need.

The key verse in our passage for today is verse 15: “While David was at Horesh in the Desert of Ziph, he learned that Saul has come out to take his life.” Now, this verse seems a bit redundant. After all, what is new about the fact that Saul was out to take David’s life? It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Music: How It Has Degraded From The Original, Pt. 7 Series

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Oct 19, 2024

Music: Satan has degraded music to be used as a form of manipulation so we participate in his enslaving broken-ness, corruption, and psychosis; However, God's music soothes and heals

Psalm 149:3 Let them praise His name with the dance; Let them sing praises to Him with the timbrel and harp. Psalm 150:3 Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet; Praise Him with the lute and harp! Psalm 100:1 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. 2. Sound penetrates deeply into our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1, Psalm 149:3

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Songs Of Ascent – Part 16 – Psalm 132 – What Are The Desires Of Your Heart? Do You Receive Them? Jesus Shall Reign Eternally On David’s Throne Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 1, 2024

We examine David’s great desire and our desires. What does it mean, “God will give you the desires of your heart?” We look at God’s dwelling place in Zion; the Lord Jesus who will reign from Jerusalem, that being an everlasting reign – “shall sit upon your throne forever” Psalm 132:12

THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 16 – PSALM 132 – WHAT ARE THE DESIRES OF YOUR HEART? DO YOU RECEIVE THEM? JESUS SHALL REIGN ETERNALLY ON DAVID’S THRONE [A]. ALL ABOUT DAVID THE KING AND HIS EVERLASTING KINGSHIP Just a recall here as we near the end of these Songs of Ascent. The psalms were sung ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 132:1-5, 2 Samuel 7:1-7, 2 Samuel 7:12-13, 2 Chronicles 1:7-12, Psalm 37:3-5, Psalm 119:16, Psalm 119:24, Psalm 119:35, Psalm 119:47, Psalm 119:70, Psalm 119:77, Psalm 119:92, Psalm 119:143, Psalm 119:174, Psalm 132:6-11, Zechariah 14:9, Psalm 132:12, Psalm 132:13-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

After Christmas Mourning

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 9, 2005

An expostion of David’s time of discourgement in the cave of Adullam from Psalm 142.

After Christmas Mourning…Psalm 142 Pastor Jeff Williams 12-26-04 After Christmas Mounring…. Yesterday started earlier than I would have liked. Our two wide-eyed dreamers got up before sunrise to see what was under the tree. Maxine and I stumbled out of bed and tried to corral Josh and Austin ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

As My Mother Did

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 14, 2018

David's mother is unknown to us but she left a legacy in her son, David.

1. Recently we heard of the passing of Barbara Bush – wife of former President George H. W. Bush; and mother of former President George W. Bush 2. But, who George Washington’s Mother? (Mary Ball Washington); Abraham Lincoln’s Mother? (Nancy Hanks Lincoln) – virtually unknown women but influenced ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Answered Prayer From A Cave

Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 7, 2016

David's emotional outpouring as he hides in a cave, with Saul closing in... is heard and answered by God.

Psalm 142 The first thing we see in this Psalm is the descriptive label placed over it in English translations. When written in the Hebrew, these descriptions would actually have been part of the Psalm and so should be carefully considered when studying these Psalms out. We are told that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Friendship That Matters Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 6, 2016

The marks of a godly friendship is wholehearted commitment, unwavering support and spiritual encouragement.

How many friends do we really need in life? Two hundreds, or just two. • When we go through our most difficult moments, how many friends do we need by our side? Twenty, or two? (Just got to know that I’ve 226 friends on FB.) • How many of our friends today are merely ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:15-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prepared For Answered Prayer Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 18, 2018

Message 4 in our exposition of Nehemiah observing Nehemiah's personal preparation for the time when God would answer his prayers.

Chico Alliance Church "Prepared for Answered Prayer" REVIEW We have been reading the diary of a devout Jew employed in exile as cupbearer to the Persian King Artexerxes. Even though Nehemiah had probably never seen Jerusalem or knew many people in the city, they were on his heart because they ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Psalm 13 Title: How Long? How Long? How Long? Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 25, 2018

Four times the words formed on David’s lips—“How long?” Pursued relentlessly by Saul, David wondered what was delaying the chariot of God.

March 10, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 13 Title: How Long? How Long? How Long? To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Psalm 13 (NKJV) 1 How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? 2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, Having sorrow in my heart daily? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist