Sermons on fall of saul and jonathan: showing 2,716-2,730 of 79,969

Kiwi Of Kindness Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Nov 27, 2001

Kiwi is an under-rated fruit: fuzzy on the outside, sweet and tangy on the inside. Kindness is one of the most under-rated fruit of the Spirit.

THE KIWI OF KINDNESS Kiwi is an under-rated fruit - fuzzy on the outside, sweet and tangy on the inside. Kindness is one of the most under-rated fruit of the Spirit - everyone talks about "being kind to one another, being kind to your neighbor, being kind to animals, etc." But ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, Psalm 63:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Messy Mephibosheth

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 2, 2002

Readiness for the King’s return

“Messy Mephibosheth” II Samuel 19:24-30 & Mark 13:33-37 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Nearly every time Jesus spoke about His second coming, He stressed the importance of being prepared. In Mark 13 He warns, “Be on guard! Be alert! You do not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:24-30, Mark 13:33-37

Denomination: Congregational

The Kindness Of God

Contributed by Greg Irby on Feb 5, 2009

There is nothing more amazing than the grace of God that brings salvation.

THE KINDNESS OF GOD 2 SAMUEL 9 Text: 2 Samuel 9:3 Introduction: There is nothing more amazing than the grace of God that brings salvation. Ephesians 2:8-9 An Old Testament picture of New Testament grace is Jonathan’s son, Mephibosheth. He was Saul’s grandson. When Saul and Jonathan died, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 6 - The Secret Schemes Of The Enemy Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 15, 2024

Satan’s schemes are many and we as God’s children should be aware of them. Also, we need the right people who will guide and counsel us to walk in the right path and avoid the traps that the enemy sets for us.

We read in Numbers 22:6, Come now, curse this people for me, since they are too mighty for me. Perhaps I shall be able to defeat them and drive them from the land, for I know that he whom you bless is blessed, and he whom you curse is cursed." (ESV) As we continue to meditate on this portion ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 64:2, 1 Samuel 19:11, 1 Peter 5:8, Genesis 19:11, Esther 3:8, 2 Samuel 15:2-6, 2 Samuel 22:2-3, 1 Samuel 20:42, Proverbs 13:20, 1 Samuel 19:12, 1 Samuel 19:18, Psalm 31:18, Numbers 22:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

A Picture Of Grace! Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 22, 2008

This section from the life of David perfectly illustrates God’s grace toward us.

1. Illus. of horse thief • Back in days of old west, a man was accused of stealing a horse. • His lawyer said to him, “Don’t worry, I’ll see that you get justice in that courtroom. • With a guilty look on his face the man replied, “Mister, I don’t want justice, I want mercy!” 2. Isn’t that what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting On God's Timing

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007

God’s timing is not always our timing, but it is always right. Here’s how to wait on Him.

Matthew 2:1-23 Luke 2:21-40 2 Peter 3:8-9 1 Samuel 13:5-14 Waiting on God’s Timing I think that almost every Christmas pageant, Christmas card and manger scene that you see has the wise men showing up at the stable. Even the movie, “the Nativity Story” has them at the stable. It’s not wrong to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: *other

Loving Relationships

Contributed by Brien Sims on Dec 22, 2006

We must love as Christ loves us.

Time and time again we hear about people “falling out of love” and deciding that their relationship just isn’t worth keeping. They decide to go and file for a divorce because the luster that was there just doesn’t exist any more. Teenagers act much the same way having a different boyfriend or ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anointed Fugitive Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 23, 2024

Samuel anointed David. But now, he's a fugitive, holed up in a cave! He isn't happy. But he does exactly the right thing. We can learn from him for the times when we feel everyone has abandoned us, when we're in a dark, damp, smelly metaphorical cave.

Last week we started a new series looking at David in the Old Testament. I made two very simple points. First, David is a huge figure in the Bible. There is loads about him in the Old Testament. That alone means that David must be really important. But even more significant is the way the New ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting The Enemy From Far Off Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 6, 2010

A tactical preview of how we have to change our strategy for fighting our battles.

Fighting the Enemy from Far off Part II The battle of Elah: -- While the Philistines were posted on the stony hills covered with brushwood which bounded the valley on the south, Saul and his army were posted on a similar stony ridge on its northern side. The valley, one of the most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Friendship: A Lesson From Belly Buttons

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 23, 2012

Our navel is a constant reminder that we all started life connected to another human being; many many of us spend all of our lives trying to get reconnected to someone.

FRIENDSHIP: A LESSON FROM BELLY BUTTONS 1 Samuel 23:14-18 14 David stayed in the desert strongholds and in the hills of the Desert of Ziph. Day after day Saul searched for him, but God did not give David into his hands. 15 While David was at Horesh in the Desert of Ziph, he learned that Saul had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:14-18

Denomination: Nazarene

When A Woman Loves A Man - A Mother's Day Sermon Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016

Michal represents many church women who are hurting, misunderstood and rejected. They have been disappointed, abused, misused, refused, hurt, stepped on and are hurting inside. Many people do not look at that side. Let see them on this Mother's Day.

Series: David - A Man After God’s Own Heart: Part 5: When A Woman Loves A Man (Mother’s Day) 1 Samuel 18: 14 And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the Lord was with him. 15 Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him. 16 But all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:14-30

Denomination: Charismatic

Extreme Makeover: Old Testament Edition

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007

We have a wonderful picture of grace here; the story of an obscure man with a name not only hard to pronounce, but with a terrible meaning.

Passage: 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Intro: Back in the 50’s, there was a TV show called “Queen for a Day.” PP Show the picture of it. 1. today it is “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”, where people get a new house. 2. these gifts are given for people in terrific need, and it is great. 3. it is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God Wants Us To Be . . . A Church That Becomes A Community That Cares Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 18, 2008

An examination of what it means to bear one another’s burdens, and how to do it

Title: God Wants Us To Be . . . A Church That Becomes A Community That Cares Series: The Church God Wants Us To Be (Sermon # 6) COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 February 17, 2008 Introduction A. Max Lucado, in his book In the Eye of the Storm, tells the story of Chippie the Parakeet. He ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Somebody Becomes A Fugitive Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 15, 2000

A somebody can become a fugitive but they must remember to run to God because He is their safe refuge.

A Somebody Becomes A Fugitive Series on the Life of David- Sermon 2 Thesis: A somebody can become a fugitive but they must remember to run to God because He is their safe refuge. Texts: I Samuel 18-22 Introduction: Have you ever been on top of the world? Life is going in your favor. You have ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mourning Our Fallen

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 9, 2008

A meditation on Remembrance Day, 2008.

2 SAMUEL 1:17-27 MOURNING OUR FALLEN “David chanted this lament over Saul and his son Jonathan. (He gave instructions that the people of Judah should be taught “The Bow.” Indeed, it is written down in the Book of Yashar.) “The beauty of Israel lies slain on your high places! How the mighty ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:17-27

Denomination: Baptist