Sermons on King David With Trouble:

Josiah The Boy King

Contributed by Don Campbell on May 16, 2023

Godly leaders may stand gallantly for the truth, but the bottom line is that the faithfulness of one person or generation does not pass to the next generation in the way inherited wealth may be passed down—without work on the part of the heirs.

JOSIAH, THE BOY KING 2 Kings 22:1-23:30; 2 Chronicles 34:1-35:27 INTRODUCTION A. The prophecy (1 Kgs 13:1-3). B. Fast forward 300 years to its fulfillment (2 Kgs 23:15-16). I. GOD’S TESTIMONY TO JOSIAH (2 KGS 22:1-2) A. Josiah’s life epitomizes the truth spoken by his contemporary, Ezekiel ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:1, Jeremiah 3:6-10, Luke 8:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The City Of The Great King.

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 9, 2018

Who is this great King?

The City of the Great King Psalm 48:1-14 The Book of Psalms was the Hebrew hymn book. Like our songs, they address a variety of topics and situations from simply giving praise, being comforted in times of trouble, of the need to have sin forgiven, and hope in times of war. Like our hymns, they can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 48:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

David: Facing Your Giants Series

Contributed by Bryan Parris on May 26, 2007

From the "Heroes" Series. A Sermon on Courage from 1 Samuel 17.

There is not a more inspiring hero story than David. Let’s jump right into his story this morning. SCENE ONE: The Israelites Meet Goliath (Vs. 1-11) Keep in mind that this is an ARMY…and what is the purpose of an ARMY? They fight battles…but this is an army that is letting the enemy get an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-50

Denomination: Baptist

Pressure Treated Conscience Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Oct 17, 2009

A series on the life of David as God makes over his heart to become king. This sermon focuses on the development of David’s conscience.

Roll “Sy Pennington” Video Clip Here PRESSURE-TREATED CONSCIENCE Extreme Home Makeover Heart Edition (Episode 3) If you want to build something that will last exposed to the elements you have to use a certain type of lumber. What type of lumber do you use? I’m building a tree house for my kids. ...read more

Denomination: *other

Who Is Your King?

Contributed by James Owens on Feb 6, 2008

There is a serious lack of positive role models in the world today.

“WHO IS YOUR KING?” TEXT: Revelation 19:11-16 “And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Church Of God

David & Bathsheba: Preserving The Marriage Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 27, 2005

If marriages are the highest of all human relationships, why do so many fall apart? What can we do to prevent this kind of disaster from happening to us? (Based on a book by Bob Russell)

Sermon Notes David & Bathsheba: Preserving the Marriage 1 Kings 15:5 (Sixth in the series Marriage by the Book) Introduction: David was a great man, distinguishing himself as a man of God, a composer of psalms, and a leader of men. Yet his record was not without blemish. David had problems with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guess What? The Chruch Has Problems.

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 22, 2009

Part of a lengthy series I am doing in the book of Philippians.

HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE GUESS WHAT? THE CHURCH HAS PROBLEMS! Sunday March 30, 2008 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:15-18a Intro. A. [] Show video clip from Apollo 13 movie. “Houston we have a problem.” Those are probably considered by many people to be immortal words. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-18

Denomination: Holiness

Mankind's Greatest Need

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 4, 2018

A message on the need for salvation.

Have you ever seen any of those “man on the street,” interviews? There is a fellow on Fox News named Jesse Watters who does these things and he introduces himself by saying, “Welcome to Watter’s world.” Some of the questions he asks get some very strange answers. For instance, Who won the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:23-30

Denomination: Baptist

(I Don`t Look Like What I`ve Been Thru )

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Jun 27, 2020

IF THERE WAS ANY BIBLICAL CHARACTER IN SCRIPTURE THAT EVERY HAD A REASON TO JUST RESIGN FROM LIFE AND LIVE FOREVER IN TOTAL RESENTMENT FOR THE REST OF THERE DAYS

Job 42:10 (KJV) 10  And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before. THE WORD OF GOD FOR THE CHILDREN OF GOD VERY BRIEFLY I WANT TO REASON WITH YOU ON THE THOUGHT (I DON`T LOOK LIKE WHAT I`VE BEEN THRU ) MY ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:10

Denomination: Baptist

The King Long-Awaited Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Nov 27, 2021

Old Testament prophecies build our faith that Jesus is really God's anointed. We look at prophecies which give us the where, when and who of Jesus' birth.

Today we’re starting our Christmas series of talks. I’ve given the series the title ‘NOT YOUR USUAL KING’. After Jesus was born, magi – astrologers – came from the east to Jerusalem and asked, ‘Where is he who has been born KING OF THE JEWS?’ [Matthew 2:2]. After the magi found Jesus, ‘they fell ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7, Daniel 9:25-26, Micah 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

Our God Is King

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Sep 14, 2001

A special sermon for the Sept. 11 tragedy.

OUR GOD IS KING! By Gordan Runyan Text: Psalm 11 Summary statement: A politically incorrect look at the God who hates sin and promises to deal with it. -------------------------------------------------------- Years ago, a Christian friend introduced me to a device that allows one to read the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dancing With The Devil Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jun 6, 2016

This is the tenth sermon in a series on the life of David. It covers the time when he fled to Gath and faked madness in front of Achish.

1 Samuel 21:10-22:1 KJV And David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath. [11] And the servants of Achish said unto him, Is not this David the king of the land? did they not sing one to another of him in dances, saying, Saul hath slain his thousands, and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Long Live The King!

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 6, 2015

Shouldn’t we as Christians also be willing to pay the price, especially when we are called by Christ to fight for the truth? After all, he is the final authority and power in the universe. Christ is King

Today we mark the church’s version of New Year’s Eve. Next Sunday marks the start of Advent and Year C in the three year cycle of readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. It is a day when we remember that Jesus is the king of our lives. It is not an ancient festival in the Christian ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Anglican

Of Crime And Punishment: David And Uriah Series

Contributed by John Dixon on Oct 7, 2018

David was a murderer polygamist, adulterer, liar and poor father.

PSALM 51:1-19 (NASB) 1 Be gracious to me, O God, according to Your lovingkindness; According to the greatness of Your compassion blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity And cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I know my transgressions, And my sin is ever before me. 4 Against You, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Christian Church

From Disunity To Unity

Contributed by David Zachrich on Aug 9, 2023

How good if all fighting – disagreements, squabbles, arguments, conflicts and worse – ended because we understood the cost and consequences!

“If your brother or sister sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If you are listened to, you have regained that one. … Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran