Sermons on Fall Of Saul And Jonathan:

Psalm 2: Our Nation Vs. Our God

Contributed by Jonathan Newlon on Nov 7, 2020

Psalm 2 shows us the folly of turning against God as a nation. God continues to call us back to Him.

Jonathan Newlon Uniontown Church of Christ 4 November 2020 Psalm 2: Our Nations vs Our God Introduction The following story is taken directly from the U.S. Treasury website. The motto IN GOD WE TRUST was placed on United States coins largely because of the increased religious sentiment existing ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bethel: The Prophet Who Never Came Back Home

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 30, 2020

The prophet who cried out against Jeroboam's pagan altar in Bethel was on his way back home but stopped for a rest. Maybe he shouldn't have done this--he never made it back to his home alive.

Preface In the Old Testament, sometimes the Lord gives us a look at the successes of His prophets, but sometimes we get another view. Some prophets were murdered. like Uriah, who fled to Egypt, but was brought back to Judah and executed (see Jeremiah 26:20-23). Other prophets were more or less ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Easter: They Came To See Jesus

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 22, 2023

Some Greeks came to Jerusalem to observe Passover. These men met Philip and asked him to introduce them to Jesus. The Lord's reply has a lesson for us even today.

(Full disclosure: Sermon Central already has a message of mine based on this text called “Seven Sundays to Easter: ‘Sir, We Would See Jesus’”. This is a different message, based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church of Chamois, MO on March 19. 2023. This message is not an exact ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Churches-Pergamum Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 27, 2025

Pergamum was the third in the series of the Seven Churches. This church had a few problems, but the Lord had words of comfort for them.

The Seven Churches-Pergamum Introduction: The first two churches mentioned in Revelation 2—Ephesus and Smyrna—were both located near the sea (at least in the time John wrote this book). With Pergamos/Pergamum, the locations become more inland. There are several commentaries and other resources ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Simeon And Levi, United Then Divided Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 24, 2022

This message is about Simeon and Levi, the second and third sons of Jacob and Leah. They were very cruel to the inhabitants of Shechem (Gen. 34). Jacob never forgot about it and reminded them before he died.

Introduction: Simeon and Levi were Jacob’s second and third sons. Leah was the mother of both. These two brothers aren’t mentioned often in Scripture, but both are known for one specific incident of cruelty at Shechem (Genesis 34). Jacob never forgot what they had done and when he was dying, gave a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 34:25-31, Genesis 42:8-24, Genesis 49:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Deal Or No Deal: It's Your Choice!

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Mar 31, 2008

For the next few weeks, I want to talk about making the choice to obey God and not waver from His ideal for your life in the following areas of your life: your time, your treasure, your temple, your testimony, your talent.

Deal or No Deal: It’s Your Choice! IT’S NOT MY LIFE…IT’S HIS! Today, we begin a new sermon series entitled Deal or No Deal? The Choice is Yours! For the next few weeks, I want to talk about making the choice to obey God and not waver from His ideal for your life in the following areas of your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:20

Denomination: Baptist

"True Grit” Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jan 28, 2002

If we surrender our lives over to God He will give us His strength and we have nothing to fear from this world.

Intro: He was a professional thief. His name stirred fear as the desert wind stirs tumbleweeds. He terrorized the Wells Fargo stage line for thirteen years, roaring like a tornado in and out of the Sierra Nevada’s, spooking the most rugged frontiersmen. In journals from San Francisco to New ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing What Is Yours

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Mar 14, 2009

Satan wants to steal, kill and destroy your life. If he can just let us continue to be ignorant in the know how when it comes to God, then half of his battle is already won. 2Co 2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of

Knowing What Is Yours Psalm 56:8-9 Ps 56:8 Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book? Mal 3:16 9 When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me. I have entitled this today: Knowing What Is Yours Psalm 56 was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Tragedy Strikes

Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Jan 18, 2024

David returns with his 600 men to find the Amalekits have ransacked his town (Zicklag), and carried off his and all his men's families and possessions. What a tragedy! How did David respond?

When Tragedy Strikes 1 Samuel 30 1. The Source of _Tragedy_ (v.1-6a). A. David was repaid for his raiding the Amalekites in chapter 27 by their raiding Ziklag, where he and his men kept their families. B. David would have felt alone. His men were almost to the point of stoning him, and he and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-28

Denomination: Bible Church

The Spirit Of Misunderstanding Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 11, 2025

This entity is known as the spirit of misunderstanding. It is a demonic force that attacks the minds of individuals, causing them to misinterpret and misconstrue the words, actions, and intentions of others.

In the realm of spiritual warfare, there exists a malevolent entity that seeks to sow discord and confusion among believers. This entity is known as the spirit of misunderstanding. It is a demonic force that attacks the minds of individuals, causing them to misinterpret and misconstrue the words, ...read more

Paul’s Pisidian Antioch Sermon Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 22, 2022

This sermon became a turning point for the gospel going to the ends of the earth. The gospel would be preached to all for the gentiles to receive .

Context of Paul’s Pisidian Antioch sermon This message to Pisidian Antioch came well into the journey after the Holy Spirit told the Antioch church to set aside Barnabas and Saul for the work for which He called them. This journey of Paul and Barnabas began and ended in Antioch of the Syrian ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:6

Denomination: Baptist

Why Goliath Did Not Attack

Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Sep 17, 2009

THIS SERMON TELLS WHY GOLIATH DID NOT RUN TO KILL DAVID.

WHY DIDN’T GOLIATH ATTACK? Text: 1 Samuel 17:1-11 Intro: Go over the story. The two armies had set up camp, one on the one side of the hill at Shochoh. Shochoh belonged to the Children of Israel (The enemy was in their land just like Satan) Vs1 Goliath had a 1).Helmet of brass,2) Coat of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Holiness Of God Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 10, 2007

If we really understood the holiness of God, we would never stop praising Him for His grace.

“Who among the gods is like you, O LORD? Who is like you—majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders?” (Exodus 15:11). “I am the LORD your God; consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am holy” (Leviticus 11:44). “‘To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?’ says the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

I’m Sick N Tired Of

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 17, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 27: 1 – 12

1 Samuel 27: 1 – 12 I’m sick n tired of 27 And David said in his heart, “Now I shall perish someday by the hand of Saul. There is nothing better for me than that I should speedily escape to the land of the Philistines; and Saul will despair of me, to seek me anymore in any part of Israel. So I ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Accepted(Recognized) Christian Authority-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 29, 2011

1 of 3. Paul approached Timothy thru a accepted authority. The faithful Christian accepts God’s authority. How do the faithful recognize Christian authority? A qualifier of an accepted Christian authority is...

ACCEPTED(Recognized) CHRISTIAN AUTHORITY-I—1Timothy 1:1-2 In order to fill the shoes of the faithful, one must first recognize his/her authority. The greeting of the letter is contained in :1-2: It contains the Writer, Recipient, the Authority by which it is sent, & Blessings. Paul approached ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist