Sermons on King Saul Dies:

Death Of A King Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2001

David died leaving a mark in history for all of eternity to talk about.

The Death of a King Thesis: David died leaving a mark in history for all of eternity to talk about. Texts: II Samuel 23, I Kings 2:1-12, I Chronicles 28, 29 Illustration: Titanic’s Last Hero Introduction: John Harper’s words from the ocean his lasts words shortly before his death still echo ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-7, 1 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David Promoted To Leadership In Saul's Army Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 29, 2023

At this moment David makes a true friend. Jonathan the son of Saul is that true friend to David. He admires David. He loves David. He has decided David will be his friend. He knows David is a great warrior, so he even gives him his armor and weapons to wear.

David is coming off the greatest moment of his life, his victory over Goliath. He could easily be tempted to become arrogant or proud. But that is not what happens next. We saw at the end of chapter 17 that after David defeated Goliath he was brought before Saul and Saul doesn’t even remember who ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Saul: The King Who Fell From Grace Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 5, 2009

Lent Mid-week 2: Message based on (but not adapted from) Concordia Publishing House mid-week lenten series. Saul was chosen to be the Leader of God’s people. By choosing to disobey God, he lost God’s blessing and his position as king. Our King of kings

Do you remember the last time that you decided to make a big change in your life? I’m not talking about doing something that is a part of daily life and living – like really wanting to go watch a movie or having an ice cream cone – I’m talking about something really huge – something that would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:10-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Saul Anointed King (1 Samuel 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 5, 2025

What can we learn from Saul's anointing as king? What does it mean that Jesus was called the anointed one? Let's begin in 1 Samuel 10.

Did God confirm Saul’s calling with signs along the way? Did God’s Spirit come over Saul? What signs confirm Jesus as the anointed one, the Messiah? Let’s look in 1 Samuel 10. Britain’s King Charles III was anointed with oil during his coronation ceremony in 2023. Did Samuel anoint Saul with olive ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Substitute King Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jun 23, 2008

First in a series on the life and reign of Saul. This message deals with the results of Israel demanding a King, and of God giving them what they request.

Trinity Baptist Church June 22, 2008 Series: Portrait of a Politician Title: The Substitute King 1 Samuel 8:1-22 I don’t know much about Samuel Clements -- Mark Twain -- when it comes to his faith. But he said something once which was dead on. He said, “Some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Saul And David Series

Contributed by Brad Dyrness on Mar 21, 2002

A look at the issue of forgiving others through the example of David and King Saul. David had every right to kill Saul, instead he trusted God to deal fairly with him.

Forgiveness - David and Saul By Brad Dyrness The story of kings David and Saul is a case study in forgiveness. Few places in the Bible, with the exception of God’s forgiveness to us through Jesus Christ, do we find such a living example. The story starts out with Saul – chosen by God to fulfill ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

The Ways Of A Fool -- 1 Samuel 31 Series

Contributed by James D. Thornber on Mar 2, 2014

We look at some of the ways Saul played the fool so we can learn how NOT to go the direction Saul went.

The Ways of a Fool 1 Samuel 31 Like most of you, I have spent time walking in the cemetery. I like to look at the gravestones and their dates. I like to imagine what these people were like and how they lived a hundred or more years ago. What did they do for a living? Where in town did they live? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Saul, Samuel And A Shepherd Boy

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 27, 2005

Saul was rejected by the Lord as King, and replaced by of all people........a shepherd boy !

Saul, Samuel And A Shepherd Boy 1 Samuel 15:17-35, 16:4-13 Three points........ I. Saul Was Losing ! a. Lost his convictions. b. Lost his chance. c. Lost his crown. II. Samuel Was Lamenting ! a. He annointed Saul. b. He advised Saul. but in the end c. He abandoned Saul. (no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

David,-The Shepherd Boy Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 7, 2020

David was perhaps Israel's greatest king. He wasn't born into a royal family, and didn't meet the guidelines some might have expected of a king, but God chose him. And that was enough.

Introduction: David was a very colorful character in the Bible. From a humble beginning in life, God used him to accomplish many things, eventually becoming king over all Israel. Not every person will have a “shepherd-to-scepter” life or encounter, such as what happened to David. Every believer in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Saul And The Witch Of Endor Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016

When you rebel against God, you bear the consequences. Unbelievably, here is King Saul with so much potential in the beginning now bowing down to a foul spirit, but he will not bow down to God. This is a message for young people as well as the adults.

SERIES: DAVID - A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART: PART 10: SAUL AND THE WITCH OF ENDOR 1 SAMUEL 28: 3 Now Samuel was dead, and all Israel had mourned for him and buried him in his own town of Ramah. Saul had expelled the mediums and spiritists from the land. 4 The Philistines assembled and came ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:3-35

Denomination: Charismatic

The King Is Dead

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

The four-fold vision the Prophet Isaiah had "in the year that King Uzziah died".

READ: Isaiah 6:1-13 Not too long ago I watched part of a documentary on ABC Television which traced the history of the Royal Family - the House of Windsor. In that program they recounted the passing away of King George VI. In 1952 the sad word went forth from London . . . “THE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13, Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Tale Of Four Kings Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

Do you remember what happened to Adam when he sinned? He died immediately in his spirit, he died gradually in his soul, and he died ultimately in his body. But salvation reverses it.

INTRODUCTION Romans, 5:12-21 is a pretty complex, complicated passage of scripture. In fact, it is one of the deepest theological teachings in all of the book of Romans, and Romans gets pretty deep. Some people even disagree about the punctuation of the Greek text, because you have to remember ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Give Us A King Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016

When it comes to the principle of choices, men are always impressed by what they see, but not God. He looks at the heart. The people of Israel selected a king based on the externals - but God was looking at the heart when he selected David.

Series: David - A Man After God’s Own Heart (An Intro: Give Us A King – The People’s Choice V/S God’s Choice) 1. 1 Samuel 16:1-14 16 The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-14

Denomination: Charismatic

The Game Of Thrones- Israel’s Experience With Human Kings” Series

Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015

David is not the only person to come up against a giant. All believers will find themselves face to face with big challenges. Giants in our lives.

The Game of Thrones- Israel’s Experience with Human Kings” Giants in our Lives Every Sunday School student knows this wonderful story of David and Goliath. God used a brave young man full of faith to face a nine foot tall giant of a human for God and His people, Israel. With ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-25

Denomination: Lutheran

An Imperfect King (2 Samuel 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 30, 2025

Was David very imperfect but had one important quality? Let's look at 2 Samuel 3.

Did David continue his legacy of faith? Was he a man with large faults, but even larger faith? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 3. Did David feel entitled to take more wives? Is polygamy selfish, where wives lack a husband’s exclusive companionship? Is narcissistic privilege a problem with human ...read more

Denomination: Baptist