Sermons on Jesse Duplantis:

Menial Chores: Stumbling Blocks Or Stepping Stones...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 5, 2022

Do we have a servants heart? Do we know the difference between stumbling stones and stepping stones? Can the same stone be a stumbling block and a stepping stone? This depends on our attitudes...

MENIAL CHORES CAN BE STUMBLING BLOCKS OR STEPPING STONES… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two part) *Stumbling block: an obstacle to progress, a problem that is in the way of advancement, a circumstance that causes difficulty or hesitation. *Stepping stone: to help make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10-12, 1 Samuel 16:1-13, 1 Samuel 17:23-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Chosen One

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jan 12, 2006

Have you ever felt like you were a nobody in the world of so many somebodies? Well, if so, don’t fret, worry, or feel small. You are the Somebody that everybody thinks is a nobody that God wants to use.

THE CHOSEN ONE I SAMUEL 16:7-13 THERE IS A THEOLOGICAL CONCEPT KNOWN AS THE LAW OF FIRST MENTIONS/BEGINNINGS. THE CONCEPT SUGGESTS THAT WHATEVER PRINCIPLE, IDEA, CONCEPT, OR THOUGHT WE READ ABOUT THROUGHOUT THE BIBLE ORIGINATES IN THE BOOK OF GENESIS. HEAVEN (GARDEN OF EDEN) HELL (CAST OUT OF ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Tree Looks Dead

Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Nov 24, 2025

This is the first sermon in an Advent sermon Series, "The Gospel According to Isaiah."

Introduction: When the Tree Looks Dead The first Sunday of December reminds us that we are entering the Advent season. This is the time when we prepare our hearts to remember the Lord’s first coming and to look forward to His return. Isaiah begins this journey in an unexpected place. He does not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

He Saw The Best In Me

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 30, 2020

God can see in you what others can't.

The introduction of our text this morning introduces us to a young man by the name of David. This David had seven other brother and him being the youngest. David was considered to be the weakest, and the tiniest. When we look at David, David’s job was considered to be the ineligible, unimportant, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Promises

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 22, 2010

This sermon is about making and keeping promises.

Luke 4: 14 – 21 Promises Intro: When Jack’s son, Jesse turned 13 he began as most boys do, bugging his dad about getting him a car when he turned 16. Jack grew weary of the nagging and finally gave in. He promised Jesse that on his 16th birthday he would give him a car. Jesse ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David: A Man After God's Own Heart

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 21, 2016

Because David was a man after God’s own heart, his life is an example for us to follow.

THE STORY OF KINGS AND PROPHETS #1: DAVID: A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART INTRO TO THE STORY OF KINGS AND PROPHETS: God brought His people into the Promised Land where He was their king. God raised up Judges to deliver them from their enemies. But the people complained and wanted a king just like the ...read more

Denomination: *other

God’s Got A Way Of Surprising The Room PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025

God chooses and equips the overlooked, valuing the heart over appearance, and invites us to trust His presence and purpose in our ordinary lives.

Have you ever felt unseen? Like the world is busy measuring muscles and metrics while your quiet faithfulness hums in the background? Perhaps you walked in carrying a silent ache: overlooked at work, underestimated at home, uncertain about tomorrow. If that’s you, take heart. The God who counts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Topics: Divine Equipping, Calling

In A Way Unexpected

Contributed by William L. Vincent on Jan 5, 2013

God will often use things, people and circumstances that do not make sense to the human intellect. God will speak into our improbability and bring forth our destiny.

1 Sam 16:13 Now the LORD said to Samuel, "How long will you mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill your horn with oil, and go; I am sending you to Jesse the Bethlehemite. For I have provided Myself a king among his sons." 2 And Samuel said, "How can I go? If ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Orthodox

If You Are Picked?

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jun 12, 2021

The LORD allowed Saul to be picked as King. But he didn't have any respect for the LORD. So the LORD fired him and picked another.

Sermon Title: If you’re picked Scripture Text: 1 Samuel 15:34 - 16:13 Background: -Saul was told by God to destroy everything the Amalekits had. I Samuel 15: 7 Then Saul slaughtered the Amalekites from Havilah all the way to Shur, east of Egypt. 8 He captured Agag, the Amalekite ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who? Me - A Giant Slayer? Series

Contributed by Robert Lum on Sep 2, 2008

The selection of David gives hope to those with low self-esteem that when man overlooks them, God sees them.

This evening, we begin an 8-part series on the life of David. We entitled it, “Slaying Your Giants”. These messages are inspired largely by Max Lucado’s book, “Facing Your Giants”, 2006. When I mention David, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? For me, it’s the classic story of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Sees The Heart

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 18, 2023

When we make choices, we tend to go for the eye-candy factor and make choices based on appearances. God always looks at what is inside the person’s heart, where we look at their appearance.

GOD SEES THE HEART (Lent, March 19, 2023) Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 1 Samuel 16:1-13  The LORD said to Samuel, "How long will you grieve over Saul? I have rejected him from being king over Israel. Fill your horn with oil and set out; I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite, for I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Handling Rejection Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 23, 2011

We will face rejection by people, how are we called to deal with it?

INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • One of the most difficult dark emotions we can deal with can be the issue of rejection. • I bet every one of us has felt the sting of rejection at some point in our life. I would imagine there may be many here today who are dealing with the aftershocks of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Watch Your Heart

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 29, 2001

God looks at the character of the person - his heart. He does not focus on our having the right things or doing the right things, but rather on our being the right person.

INTRODUCTION Man goes by what they see. Have you ever misjudge someone, finding out later that it was not true? Someone once said, we tend to value people in at least 3 ways: (1) what a person HAS - his looks, his possession - rich, car he owns, house he stays... this is not only a very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

David - God's Surprising Choice (1 Samuel 16:1-13)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 4, 2024

The choice of David to be the next king of Israel shows His Sovereignty in action, but also shows that He is a God of Surprises.

"NOW the Lord said to Samuel, 'How long will you mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse the Bethlehemite. For I have provided Myself a king among his sons.' And Samuel said, 'How can I go? If ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Matthew 1:1, Acts 13:22, 1 Samuel 17:37

Denomination: Baptist

There Is More To Me Than The Eye Can See Series

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Feb 5, 2006

As a believer, I have Jesus Christ the King on the inside of me. Therefore, there is more to me than the eye can see.

THE BELIEVER’S TRAINING HANDBOOK (part 4) There Is More To Me Than The Eye Can See! 1Sa 16:1-13 And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Charismatic