Sermons on Joab Army:

David Returns To Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 13, 2020

Second Samuel 19:8-43 shows us the grace of the returning king.

Scripture Absalom, King David’s third son, staged a rebellion against his father. David fled from Jerusalem and was able to gather loyal supporters to himself. In the ensuing battle, Absalom and his army were defeated. Twenty thousand soldiers died and Absalom himself was also killed. David ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:8-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Equality Or Unity

Contributed by Jack Moore on Jan 21, 2003

We need not be concerned with equality....only unity.

Equality or Unity Morris, the loudmouth mechanic, was removing the cylinder heads from the motor of a car when he spotted a famous heart surgeon who was standing off to the side, waiting for the service manager to come take a look at his Mercedes. Morris shouted across the garage, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-23, 1 Corinthians 12:18-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

A King In The Gate

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 3, 2001

David’s emergence from grief over Absalom was marked by his "sitting in the gate" -- a sign of healthy recovery in that he had begun to care for others more than for his own wounds, he had returned to the work of justice, he faced vulnerability, he resumed leadership, he could face his own grief.

I This day the noise of battle, the next the victory’s won. Or so the king hoped. Much was at stake. His own future was uncertain; the nation’s stability was shaky; the confidence of those around him was low; and, most of all, his relationship with his son was in jeopardy. There had been a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Ambushed By Unfaithfulness

Contributed by Jason Seger on Feb 16, 2012

David was an experienced military leader. He knew that he had to keep his guard up on the battle field, but was ambushed at home in his palace because he didn’t realize an enemy of a different kind was lying in wait for him. He never saw it coming, bu

Ambushed by Unfaithfulness Scripture Text: 2nd Samuel 11:1-4 Introduction: Do these words sound familiar? “Do you promise to love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all others, keep yourself only unto her, so long as you both shall ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

You’re Alive! Act Like It - Ecclesiastes 9:2-10:1 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 26, 2025

It’s better to be alive in a painful life than to be dead. This passage explains why and teaches us how to seize the day and enjoy life through relationships and work.

9:1 Indeed, I took all this to heart and explained it all: the righteous, the wise, and their works are in God's hands. People don't know whether to expect love or hate. Everything lies ahead of them. 2 Everything is the same for everyone: there is one fate for the righteous and the wicked, ...read more

Keys To The Kingdom #2 Series

Contributed by David Carter on Aug 9, 2002

A series on the beatitudes

THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM #2 Text: Matthew 5: 2-12 BLESSED (markarios) - A Spiritual Joy and Satisfaction that lasts regardless of Circumstances and Conditions; that carries us through pain, sorrow, heartache, loss and grief. To be blessed is what men seek! The problem is that they seek it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Content But Not Satisfied

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Apr 21, 2013

Be Content with your salvation, this Truth… but don’t be satisfied.

Quotes: “There are two ways to get enough. One is to continue to accumulate more and more. The other is to desire less.” ― G.K. Chesterton "Happiness consists not in having what you want, but in wanting what you have." - Nishan Panwar “He is richest who is content with the ...read more

Scripture: Job 6:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Should We Study The Bible? Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 1, 2016

A motivational message meant to cause the hearer to put forth an effort to be skilled in handling the truth of Scripture.

The Junior Bible Quiz Sermon Series Why should we study the Bible? Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 Purpose of the message: A motivational message meant to cause the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15-115

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Plague Was Cut Short Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 3, 2023

Learn from King David's example of admitting his mistakes, taking responsibility, and making amends with God. We are encouraged to show extravagant love and make things right when we have done wrong.

Hey guys, what's up? I'm stoked to see all of you here today! We're going to dive into something really cool today. Grab your Bibles and flip to the book of Ezra. Keep it handy, we're going to need it. You know how everything's been kinda crazy lately, right? Schools closed, hanging out with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:9-28

Topics: King David, Biblical Lessons, Overcoming Mistakes, Spiritual Growth

Luggage Longing To Be Lost

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 17, 2013

God in his mercy and grace hears us, renews and restores us, when we are broken and repentent.

The Season of Lent… is something of a roller coaster ride in which we confront our own sinfulness in light of the suffering of Christ. And yet during this time of introspection we are also keenly aware of how the story ends with Christ’[s victory over sin and death. This morning we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lust Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Dec 10, 2014

One of the deadliest of the seven sins, lust can destroy the soul. Here is how it works and how we can deal with it.

Before we begin talking about lust, we need to talk a little about sex. Hugh Hefner didn’t invent it. Neither did Hollywood. Nor the authors of the Kama Sutra. God created sex, and like everything he made it was beautiful. He didn’t waste any time getting to it either. Merely two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 17 - David's Plea For Refuge From Enemies Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Sep 3, 2019

David, claiming he has not sinned, calls for vindication and for God to defeat his enemies.

For Sermon Central researchers: Over the next few days I will be posting a series of sermons on Psalms as time permits. In my personal studies I have found psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had ever realized. Too often I have swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-15, Psalm 18:1-24, Psalm 18:19-24, Romans 3:23, 2 Samuel 24:1-2, 2 Samuel 24:10-14, Psalm 25:1-3, Psalm 25:7, Psalm 25:11, Psalm 51:2, Psalm 51:7, Psalm 32:1-5, Psalm 18:2-6, Psalm 18:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace In The Midst Of The Storm

Contributed by Claude Alexander on May 13, 2019

A Psalm of David when he fled from Absalom his son. The events are recorded in 2 Samuel chapters 15-18.

Peace in the Midst of the Storm Psalm 3 2 Sam 15 - 18 This is the first Psalm with a title: A Psalm of David when he fled from Absalom his son. The events are recorded in 2 Samuel chapters 15-18. This psalm has a number of notable firsts to its credit. 1 It is the first psalm in the collection ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Shoo Buzzard!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 29, 2018

There is a tragic story of buzzards, vultures and ravens trying to hinder God's plans for the family. Sometimes by faith we have to stand our ground and claim God's Divine Promises.

SHOO BUZZARD! THE TRAGIC STORY OF VULTURES, BUZZARDS AND RAVENS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a buzzard from party store. This material needs to be studied and you need you do a quick review of the story of RIZPAH FIGHTING THE VULTURES, BUZZARDS ABD RAVENS… Lay a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:38-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christians Who Do Not Change

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Dec 2, 2003

David was a man of afflictions, and it A learned from many afflictions and it wanted that that are transmitted to us. There are 4 divisions in this Psalm:

Les Chrétiens inébranlables Lecture : Psaumes 62/2 et 6 *Oui, c’est lui qui est mon rocher et mon salut; Ma haute retraite: je ne chancellerai gure. + et * Oui, c’est lui qui est mon rocher et mon salut; Ma haute retraite: je ne chancellerai pas. + David fut un homme d=afflictions, et il ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:2

Denomination: Pentecostal