Sermons on Jabesh Gilead:

Creative Insults

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 19, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 19: 1 – 19

1 Chronicles 19: 1 – 19 Creative Insults 19 It happened after this that Nahash the king of the people of Ammon died, and his son reigned in his place. 2 Then David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun the son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me.” So, David sent messengers to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 19:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Steps Toward A Biblical Burial

Contributed by Brent Bond on Feb 21, 2008

Since our burial practices say a lot about human worth and our view of the afterlife, we should think about it more often and make biblical choices.

MULTIMEDIA: Walking Across Egypt: The Casket (00:01:02) [wingclips.com END CUE: movie title then fades to black For those who have had to make funeral arrangements, the business of it can seem cold – as in the video clip, Walking Across Egypt. While many funeral directors and cemetery developers ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Shall Not Be Headless (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016

Saul says to David: "I have played the fool." Indeed, he had. Due to his wrong choice of consulting a witch, Saul committed the ultimate rebellion & finds himself among biblical characters who committed suicide. Should suicide be an option for Christians?

SERIES: DAVID - A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART: PART 11: I SHALL NOT BE HEADLESS 1 SAMUEL 31: 1 Now the Philistines fought against Israel; the Israelites fled before them, and many fell dead on Mount Gilboa. 2 The Philistines were in hot pursuit of Saul and his sons, and they killed his sons ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-13

Denomination: Charismatic

Sovereignty And Sweat: How God Blesses Our Faithful Labor - 1 Samuel 10-11 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 7, 2025

Success is supplied by God, not our effort, but it comes only through our effort. The right understanding of sovereignty and free will will increase effort and decrease worry and pride.

1 Samuel 10:1-8 Then Samuel took a flask of oil and poured it on Saul's head and kissed him, saying, "Has not the LORD anointed you leader over his inheritance? 2 When you leave me today, you will meet two men near Rachel's tomb, at Zelzah on the border of Benjamin. They will say to ...read more

Warrior In The Bible

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 16, 2025

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Exodus 15:3 “The Lord is a warrior; The Lord is His name. Numbers 1:14 The Census of Israel’s Warriors Then the Lord spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, in the tent of meeting, on the first of the second month, in the second year after they had come out of the land of Egypt, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:3

Denomination: Vineyard

"Is There No Balm In America?"

Contributed by Roy Wade, Sr. on May 16, 2022

I don’t have to remind you, that America is facing some of her most challenging days or times! Yes, this country has had some difficult times in the past, but what we are facing today is a Fulfillment Of Bible Prophecies.

Subject: “Is There No Balm In America? Text: Jeremiah 8:20-22 Introduction Of The Text: I don’t have to remind you, that America is facing some of her most challenging days or times! Yes, this country has faced some difficult times in the past, but what we are facing today a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Grace At Work 22 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on May 12, 2013

Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil. This one is about the differences between sinful anger and righteous anger.

Dakota Community Church Ephesians 52, Grace at Work 22 May 12, 2013 Be Angry & Do Not Sin 1 We are given six behaviors we are to discontinue - because they destroy unity. We are given six replacement behaviors which will foster and protect unity. 1. Instead of lying; speak truth ...having put ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Mennonite

Wait On God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 14, 2016

Wait on God. His timetable is not always the same as ours. His ways are different from ours. God's concern is not in bringing us to a destination but in transforming us into the likeness of His Son.

Now that Saul the King has died, we would expect a smooth transition and David to be made King, as God has so promised. • Since this has been God’s plan all along, we thought everything would be neat and tidy. But it’s not going to be so. • God can work in ways that are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 2:1-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Marks Of A Great Servant Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 9, 2016

A great servant of God lives with integrity, with faithfulness and with love for his people.

Samuel anointed Saul as King in 1 Sam 10. He was selected by lot before the people. • Chapter 11 Saul, filled with the Spirit of God, led the people to their first battle against the Ammonites and rescued their city Jabesh Gilead. • The people were elated and affirmed Saul as their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 43 – Princes Were Abused And Young Men Forced Into Harsh Servitude By Ruthless Babylon - Lamentations 5:12-13 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 10, 2025

The description of horrible conditions continues, this time with degrading action against the princes, and terrible forced labour upon the young men. A conquering army often forces humiliation on the defeated people and treats them terribly. Symptomatic of a sinful world.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 43 – PRINCES WERE ABUSED AND YOUNG MEN FORCED INTO HARSH SERVITUDE BY RUTHLESS BABYLON - Lamentations 5:12-13 The subject matter of Lamentations is not pleasant in most of its content, which is probably why it is rarely preached on, or taught. Here in chapter 5 we ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:12, 1 Samuel 31:10-12, Deuteronomy 21:22-23, Leviticus 19:32, Exodus 20:12, Jeremiah 2:26, Jeremiah 4:9, Lamentations 5:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2 Samuel Part 1

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 28, 2024

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David Learns of Saul’s Death 1 Now it came about after the death of Saul, when David had returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites (LIKE EPHRAIM, ONE OF THE 12 TRIBES) that David remained two days in Ziklag. 2 On the third day, behold, a man came out of the camp from Saul, with his clothes ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

1 Samuel Part 3

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on May 26, 2024

NASB, notes from biblegateway.com and from Marilyn Hickey Ministries

Saul Defeats the Ammonites, his reign, disobedience and rejection 11:1 Now Nahash the Ammonite came up and [a]besieged Jabesh-gilead; and all the men of Jabesh said to Nahash, “Make a covenant with us and we will serve you.” 2 But Nahash the Ammonite said to them, “I will make it with you on this ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Do What You Can And Let God Handle The Rest

Contributed by Bishop Talbert Swan on Feb 17, 2014

A mother does all she can to bring dignity to her sons and God handles the rest. When we've done all we can do, we must trust God to finish the job.

Do What You Can, and Let God Handle the Rest Pastor Talbert W. Swan, II Text: 2 Samuel 21:10-14 SCRIPTURE 10 Rizpah daughter of Aiah took sackcloth and spread it out for herself on a rock. From the beginning of the harvest till the rain poured down from the heavens on the bodies, she did not let ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:10-14

Denomination: *other

1 Chronicles Nasb Part 1

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 1, 2024

9 chapters of genealogies, retelling of the history of Israel from a different viewpoint

This book focuses on the reign of King David, 1011-971 BC, in Israel, Judah. It repeats many of the events of 2 Samuel but it's written more from a priestly perspective and likely written after the period of exile to encourage the people returning from exile. (c/o Self-guided tour of the Bible ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Death Of Saul And The Life Of Christ Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 27, 2003

In the short term Saul’s reign was a failure. But in the longer term God had a king in mind for Israel, who, through his death and resurrection, would bring the salvation, the leadership, the rule that the nation needed and who, in fact, would extend that

Well, today we come to the end of the history of Saul, Israel’s first king. The question that faces us as we think about the life of Saul, is just how much of a failure was it? And what’s more, did God make a mistake in making him king? In fact, should God have refused the Israelites request for a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-13

Denomination: Anglican