Sermons on Jesse:

Go Thy Way: Jonathan’s Warning To David Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 28, 2020

Jonathan, son of King Saul, knew David would be king of Israel someday. This is one of several encounters where Jonathan helped David survive. This is the second message in the series, "go thy way".

Introduction Jonathan, the oldest son of Saul and crown prince of Israel, knew he would never be king. That didn’t stop him from being a true friend to God’s choice, namely, David. The book of 1 Samuel has several episodes, we could say, where Jonathan took David’s side and even protected him. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Now I Can See Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 17, 2023

“They called the man who had been blind and said to him, ‘Give glory to God. We know that this man is a sinner.’ He answered, ‘whether he is a sinner I do not know. One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see’”. (John 9:24-25)

Introduction: The theme for today’s sermon is “Now I can see”. Man is “fearfully and wonderfully made”. (Psalm 139:14) Man is a spirit being, he possesses a soul and lives in a body. The body relates to its physical surroundings through the five senses which include the sense of hearing and ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41, 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Ephesians 6:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Battle Is The Lords

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jun 4, 2023

David was anointed by Samuel as a boy but did not ascend the throne for another 25 years. He faced battles from his family, battles from his enemies, and battles from within. From each challenge he faced we learn that when the Battle is the LORD’s the victory is ours.

1 Samuel 17:44-51 NKJV “The Battle is the LORD’s” June 4, 2023 Up to this point in history, God had ruled the nation, raising up judges as they were needed. This was how things operated all the way from the time of Moses through the days of the Prophet, Priest, and Judge Samuel. God warned them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:44-51

Denomination: Baptist

Bittersweet Mothers Day Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 9, 2024

Navigating the mix of joy and pain that may be felt by different people as we mark Mothering Sunday in our church.

.................................................................... Over the last few months I have received a number of emails from firms - perhaps you have received similar ones? They say “would you like to opt out of Mother’s Day marketing emails?” I think I first received this about three ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:15, John 19:25-27, 1 Samuel 1:20-28, Exodus 2:1-10, Colossians 3:12-17, Luke 2:33-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Lamb That Saves Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 17, 2025

Exodus 12:1-14 shows us how the Lord’s Passover assures us of our salvation by the blood of the lamb that saves.

Introduction The people of God were in Egypt for 430 years (Exodus 12:40). They went there during a worldwide famine, and God used Joseph to store grain to prevent starvation. Joseph eventually brought his father, Jacob, brothers, and their families to settle in Goshen. Centuries later, “there ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Overlooked But Ordained

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 15, 2025

When the fullness of time comes, God will locate you, announce you, and position you in the place He prepared for you.

OVERLOOKED BUT ORDAINED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Key Verse: “And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Presence Of Hope Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 19, 2005

The story of Zechariah and the angel telling him of his coming son John. This message is about the presence of Hope in Christmas

The Presence of Hope Zechariah What would happen if one morning, during the middle of your daily routine, an angel appeared and told you that God had a plan that would completely change your life? How would you respond? Luke’s account of the Christmas story includes two such incidents, Next week ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-80

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does This New Year Hold For Me?

Contributed by James Burns on Jan 9, 2016

How will you view God or Jesus in this coming year?

Scripture: Numbers 13: 26 – 33, 1 Samuel 17: 1-51, 2016 how big will your God or the Lord be to you, how much are you looking forward to seeing what God is going to do this new year or I should say the Holy Spirit is going to do with the Lord directing. Are we going to be like the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:26-33, 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Nazarene

1 And 2 Samuel: The Calling Of Three Great Men, What Is God’s Will For You? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on May 16, 2025

Books 1 and 2 of Samuel recount a time in history and of God's narrative of redemption. Three man called and their responses to their individual calls. God's will how do we respond?

1 and 2 Samuel a fly over, and a look at calling. What is God’s will for you? 1 Samuel 3:8-10. The following gives an understanding of the two books of Samuel, this is not my work but is well worth listening to, it comes from Biblies.net. I will tell you when I am speaking my own words soon. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:8-10, 1 Samuel 3:1, 1 Samuel 3:11-14, 1 Samuel 9:15-17, 1 Samuel 16:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Feb 7, 2008

The kind of faith God is looking for in the kind of person we so often are not.

Series: Joshua Text: Joshua 2:1-24 Title: “Amazing Grace” I. Rahab the harlot (1) • There are several things we find that are working against Rahab  or why she would have been disqualified to do great things for God. o She was a harlot. She practiced a lifestyle of open sin towards ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Thermostat Or Themometer

Contributed by Marcos Suazo on Oct 27, 2004

Are you a thermostat or a thermometer? Thermometers are required to tell the temperature around them. Thermostats are created to control the space around them. When tough times come, are you a person who remain joyful because you know that God has ever

Thermostat or a Thermometer? Ruth 1-4 When tough times come in our lives: I. Do not bail out. (1:16) a. Easy way vs. right way 1. The Easy exit looks good, but the stay is worth the wait. b. What would you have done? 1. Personally at that time of the story I would have definitely left ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David : A Man After God's Own Heart

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 28, 2004

This sermon examines the qualities of David which made him a man after God’s own heart namely 1.COMMITMENT 2.CALL 3.COURAGE 4.CHASE 5.CONSCIENCE 6.CORONATION 7.CONTRITION

DAVID : A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART ************************************** OUTLINE 1.COMMITMENT 2.CALL 3.COURAGE 4.CHASE 5.CONSCIENCE 6.CORONATION 7.CONTRITION THE MESSAGE DAVID : A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART ************************************** " ....After removing Saul, he made David ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22, Psalm 34:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Roots Alive!

Contributed by Kathy Findley on Oct 25, 2003

The premise of this sermon is that sometimes there is much more disappointment in our hearts than hope! Advent’s message through the Prophet Isaiah is that hope is hidden deep within us, safe and secure, and is ready to burst forth in renewed life.

Advent II- Hope It was just this word of hope the people desperately needed to hear--the words that Isaiah wrote about the dry-looking stump with a green shoot growing out of it. The Israelites felt hopeless, in despair. The words Isaiah wrote told of that despairing and proclaimed that the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10, Matthew 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Reason For The Season Is What?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 30, 2002

What is the reason for the season? Salvation!

Our advent series is entitled "Why Jesus? "Why Christmas?" and we have spent two weeks asking, and answering, the questions regarding Jesus. This morning, we look at the second question - "Why Christmas?" Last week we asked the question, “Who Was Jesus?” and one of the answers to that question, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

He's Not A Baby Anymore!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 15, 2001

The manger is empty as well as the grave. We are not dealing with a child.

He’s Not A Baby Anymore! We are in the season where everybody gets all mushy. Maybe it is because a baby in a manger brings out the paternal instincts in people. Maybe it is because a baby is not threatening. There is something about the Christ child that gets more attention than the day we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-16

Denomination: Baptist