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Understanding Potential

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2014

There are no sadder words of pen or tongue than the words what might have been... Study ABSALOM an understand lost potential.

UNDERSTANDING OUR POTENTIAL By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com NO SADDER WORDS OF PEN OR TONGUE THAN THE WORDS: WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN... Sooner or later we are going to have to rely on the PROMISES AND WORD OF GOD... I. WE HAVE THE TENDANCY TO BASE POTENTIAL ON EXTERNAL FEATURES... LOOK ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Respect For The Aged Day

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 17, 2007

A sermon from Psalm 71 based on David’s elderly life. Let’s look at some identifying marks of this godly old man! Good for Grandparents Day! (Outline taken from Pulpit Commentary, historical setting taken from a few Sermon Central Contributors)

Sermon for 9/16/2007 Psalm 71 Introduction: Jeanne Calment, at 120 years, was the oldest living human whose birth date could be authenticated. When asked to describe her vision for the future, she replied, “Very brief.” When the reporter asked the birthday girl what she like best about being ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Truth, The Whole Truth, Nothing But The Truth

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 21, 2007

The tragedy of the church today is that we have only proclaimed a partial message. The proclamation of salvation without repentance is a tragedy because it is a mockery to the cross. But the proclamation of salvation without the Holy Spirit is the greates

King David was one of the most perplexing paradoxes of biblical history. • He has been called the highest star in the Old Testament. • He has provided our most beautiful scriptures in the Psalms. • He was the greatest King of Israel. • His life was such a paragon of all the virtues of leadership ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:28-33

Denomination: Baptist

David's Mighty Men: The 37 Men Who Stood With David At The Cave Of Adullam Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 4, 2023

Bravery is a hallmark of a Christian. A true follower of Jesus is brave and bold. They know God is with them.

"Leonidas, King of Sparta, was preparing to make a stand with his Greek troops against the Persian army in 480 B.C. when a Persian envoy arrived. The man urged on Leonidas the futility of trying to resist the advance of the huge Persian army. "Our archers are so numerous," said the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8

Denomination: Salvation Army

David: Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

How David Fell

HOW THE MIGHTY HAVE FALLEN – DAVID AND BATHSHEBA II SAMUEL 11-12; PSALMS 32 AND 51 I am sure you all recall the scandal which engulfed President Clinton a few years ago. It involved a liaison with a young intern called Monica Lewinsky. Some of the details were quite lurid and the press had a ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Three Rs Of Revival

Contributed by Mark Ferrante on Jan 12, 2007

What do you do when you have fallen away from the Lord and into sin?

THE THREE Rs OF RENEWAL ( PSALM 51.) Have mercy upon me, O God,According to Your lovingkindness;According to the multitude of Your tender mercies,Blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,And cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I acknowledge my transgressions,And my sin is ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lesson From The Fall Of David

Contributed by Segun Omole on Dec 12, 2013

idleness opens you up to temptation. Don't seek rest when you're supposed to be fighting. Too many spiritual kings are sleeping when they're meant to be at war

Lessons From the Fall of David 2 Samuel 11 - Vs 1- at a time when Kings went to war David stayed back at home- there's a time to be at war as a christian. Be sober be vigilant..Don't be sleeping when you're meant to be fighting..idleness opens you up to temptation. Don't seek rest when you're ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Restore My Heart!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 16, 2018

Looking at Psalms over the summer. Preaching on Father's Day about Davids desire for restoration through repentance.

Restore My Heart Psalm 51 June 17, 2018 On Father’s Day I like to talk about a man of the Bible we need to know more about. A man who is a little more obscure, but today, I wanted to talk about someone we have all heard of and maybe know some of his story. But this man did something really, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

David Takes A Census

Contributed by Gary Holt on Nov 28, 2020

This covers all of 2 Samuel 24 in a brief sermon. There are many topics covered.

see the bottom for credits given “David takes a Census” 2 Samuel 24 Ticket in Linn County Missouri - Going to see Dalyn at here home in Northern Kansas - I was in a hurry, hadn’t seen her in a week - driving up from Ozark I had 220 miles to travel - at the time the speed limit was 55 most of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Want To Run

Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Mar 7, 2003

Do you want to walk, jog, or run with Jesus Christ? He’s running, why are you walking?

I Corinthians 9 Jeremy Farmer Pomona Assembly of God AM Service - May 5, 20021 Corinthians 9 19Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. 20To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

David's Dysfunctional Family

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Apr 18, 2004

Learning from David’s mistakes with his sons Amnon and Absalom

David’s Dysfunctional Family 2 Samuel 13:21-18:33 Primary Purpose: Learning from David’s mistakes in dealing with his disappointments with Amnon and Absalom One of my favorite Bible characters is David. David was a great man of God, but wasn’t one who had a easy life. Some of the problems he ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Stop Before It Is Too Late"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 26, 2011

How sin usually doesn't happen with a frontal assault but small poor choices over a period of time.

Have you ever received a beautiful brochure of a vacation spot and it never felt that way when you go there? Years ago I went on a business trip to the Bahamas and the hotel and surrounding area looked beautiful. The first evening in the hotel as I was drifting off to sleep I heard this pesky ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:14-15

Majesty And Mercy

Contributed by Larry La Douceur on Jul 19, 2007

I noticed the authors used some great words from the Bible on a more frequent basis then we do today. And I started to wonder, why aren’t those words used as often today as they were in past generations? Have they lost their meaning for this generation an

M & M’s (Majesty & Mercy) Introduction For those of you that looked in the bulletin, you might be wondering what kind of a Sermon is titled an M & M’s Sermon. Actually it is a Sermon that started to develop some months ago when I revisited some of the older books in my library. I noticed the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Riding Out The Storm Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 1, 2009

What should a person do you do when the consequences for their sin begins to catch up with them. Let’s learn from the example of David how to ride out the storm of heartache and trouble in the wake of his sin.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who lay sprawled across three entire seats in this posh theater. 1. When the usher came by and noticed this, he whispered to the man, “Sorry, sir, but you’re only allowed one seat.” 2. The man groaned but didn’t budge. The usher became ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You've Got A Friend Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 8, 2009

As David’s world begins to crumble around him, his friends begin to show up and lend their support. A true friend is someone who comes in when the whole world has gone out.

Introduction: A. Let me begin with a couple of stories that illustrate a contrast in friendship. B. The story is told of a man who came home to find two little girls on the steps of his appartment building. Both were crying uncontrollably; shedding big tears. 1. Thinking they might be hurt, the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ