Sermons on Jonathan And David:

Stop Trying To Rush God-God Knows The Plan

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 5, 2012

This message deals with us truly waiting for God to act rather than trying to rush God into handling our situation. David allowed God to Handle Saul in his laife

“Stop Trying To Rush God, God Knows the Plan by Rick Gillespie- Mobley Calvary 10/28/12 1 Samuel 24:1-22 1 Peter 4:12-19 1 Samuel 26:1-25 Have you ever felt like saying, “look I am just sick and tired of this and I just this to be over with so I can move on.” How ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do You Feel Forsaken? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 25, 2012

Often Christians their most difficult moments when they choose to trust God in difficult times and then He seems not to answer. David, and Jesus experienced this and we can learn from their reactions.

Psalm 21 is a royal psalm that celebrates the king’s victory and looks forward to future victories over the enemies of Israel. It’s a psalm that gives us comfort as we entrust our future to Him. This is likely connected to Psalm 20 where David cried out for just such a victory. 1 In ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

When God Says No Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 13, 2009

David is a man after God’s own heart for sure. Just look at how he responds after hearing God say "no" to his plan to build the temple.

Introduction: A. I spent some time looking for a good joke to begin today’s sermon, but I came up empty. 1. When I got to thinking about it, I realized that today’s subject is not very funny. 2. None of us like to hear the answer “NO.” That’s true of children, teenagers and adults. B. I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Works Won't Work(2013) Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Nov 7, 2013

A deeper look at the issue of Justification by Faith: Theological explanation in chapter 3:21-31. Chapter 4 Paul gives us a practical example out of the OT: Abraham and David

Old story of frog that jumped in a bucket of milk. Instead of just giving up the frog began to swim and swim and swim. The frog swam so much that the milk turned to butter and the frog hopped out of the bucket. Great story about working so had that you eventually get to where you want to go. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-15

Come To The Cave Of Refuge And Find Rest

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Mar 23, 2018

Let's come to the Lord Jesus out of the camp of religion and find rest. The same example, could be seen the life of all who came to David in the cave. Life is transformed in the cave

Message: Turn Your Life into a Testimony Text: 1 Samuel 22:1-2, 2 Samuel 23:8-39 More readings: Are you in distress and despised by your friends? Are you in seclusion and rejected by your friends and called names you can’t even bear to hear? Or do you consider yourself a failure because of your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“the Arrest Of Jesus The Nazarene” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 13, 2016

After Jesus' High Priestly prayer, Jesus meets His Betrayer and His accusers in the Garden of Gethsemane and is arrested. There are similarities and contrasts in the Garden with an event in history concerning King David.

“The Arrest of Jesus the Nazarene” John 18:1-12 We have examined John 13-17 recently which is considered to be Jesus’ “Farewell Discourse”, occurring on the night which Jesus was arrested. Today we study John 18:1-4 with the arrest of Jesus: “When Jesus had ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

#2 Dig Your Own Well. Codependence

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 17, 2021

Often it is easier to allow someone else to carry the responsibility than to pick up the shovel and dig your own well. Ziklag teaches David quit crying and go for the victory.

#2 DIG YOUR OWN WELL? BEING CODEPENDENT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Part #2) ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:15, Philippians 4:5, Acts 8:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Desire For God's Presence, Provision & Protection Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 13, 2021

We all need to be more fervent and less complacent in our pursuit of our relationship with God. Here we can learn how David overcame complacency and ritualistic religion.

PSALM 63 DESIRE FOR GOD'S PRESENCE, PROVISION & PROTECTION [1 Samuel 24, 2 Samuel 15-18] The freedom to be transparent before God, to express to Him exactly how you feel, is an important part of prayer and relationship. David's life exhibited those qualities. David lived with an ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Good Words & Bad Words Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Oct 23, 2022

Written during a time when David was lamenting the apostasy in his nation. A departure from God always revealed itself in the words of the people. Good Words & Bad Words.

I. BAD WORDS A. The source of bad words – Unfaithfulness (v. 1) 1. Faithful = trustworthy. As men become more ungodly, they become less trustworthy. 2. A godly man realises that what he says is important. It reflects his character. He wants his character to match his words (Pro 20:6). B. Forms ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Gets The Glory Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

David's story teaches us to keep our focus on God above all else. We must recognize the "giants" in our lives and trust that God is bigger and more powerful.

Today, we're gonna dig deep into the story of David. Let's jump into 1 Samuel 17:12-28. David was the youngest in his family, and his job was to look after the sheep. Not exactly glamorous, right? But God didn't care about that. He saw David's heart. Ever felt like you're not taken seriously ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:12-28

Topics: Spiritual Strength, Divine Guidance, Faith Healing, Resilience

Exploring Psalms 3 Part 1 Series

Contributed by Seyi Ajayi on Dec 31, 2022

Today we would be Exploring David s Disposition and Response to Trying moments of His Life and how can Learn few lessons that will advance our Pursuit and walk with God.

Psalms 3:1-3 LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me. Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah. But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. Romans 15:4 For whatever things were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-3, Romans 15:4

Denomination: Charismatic

Living In The Land Of Giants

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 3, 2024

Caleb perceived that the City of the Giant was a place of great destiny. He was determined to make it his. David ruled there. We can live in that place of victory if we want to.

LIVING IN THE LAND OF GIANTS Josh. 14:6-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: New Motivation 1. In a Florida Army training camp there was a grueling obstacle course all the recruits had to daily complete. On the final stretch of the endurance test they had to grab a rope and swing across a broad deep pond. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Psalm 40- A Righteous Response To Hurt And Hardship

Contributed by Jeremy Long on Feb 18, 2023

Man will hurt us, but God will heal us. David gives us a roadmap to making sure we stay focused on God and His purpose through even the toughest times.

Psalm 40:11-17 11 Do not withhold Your tender mercies from me, O Lord; Let Your lovingkindness and Your truth continually preserve me. 12 For innumerable evils have surrounded me; My iniquities have overtaken me, so that I am not able to look up; They are more than the hairs of my head; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:11-17, Matthew 24:35

Denomination: *other

Title: Offended And Unforgiving — Nursing Grudges In Jesus’ Name - How Unforgiveness Poisons The Soul—and The Church Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Oct 12, 2025

“When you become offended, you take an idol from its shelf, put it on the throne of your heart, then you kneel before it and adore it.” — Paul David Tripp

Title: Offended and Unforgiving — Nursing Grudges in Jesus’ Name - How unforgiveness poisons the soul—and the church Text: Matthew 6:14-15 “ For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, 15 but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Anointing Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

The sermon explores how God calls unlikely individuals, focusing on their hearts rather than their appearances, and empowers them through His Spirit, using the story of David's anointing as an example.

Hey church, today I’m so excited to dive into the Word of God with you as we continue in our series Called & Anointed. We’re going to take a look into the life of David and His anointing as King of Israel. Through this amazing story we see the beauty of how our heavenly Father looks beyond our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, 1 Corinthians 1:27-29

Topics: God's Anointing, Spiritual Gifting, Heart Over Appearance

Sermon Series: Called & Anointed