Sermons on King Saul:

The Death Of Saul Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 22, 2019

First Samuel 31:1-13 shows us what happens to one who is unfaithful.

Scripture First Samuel and Second Samuel were originally written as one book. Somewhere along the way, perhaps because of its length, the Book of Samuel was divided into two. First Samuel essentially deals with the life of Saul, and Second Samuel deals with the life of David. So, as First Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How A King Lost His Crown

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 7, 2007

the events that led to Saul losing his anointing and position in God

Intro: the bible is full of sad stories about people who failed God. The Word of God is full of biographies of men and women who missed the mark. One of these people is King Saul. We find his story of failure in I Samuel chapter 13 and 15. He started off so good, but ended up so wrong. By looking ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Give Us A King Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on May 20, 2023

Israel makes a demand of Samuel to give the nation a king, just like all the other nations. This demand reveals some faulty theology among the nation, and even among ourselves.

The Crown – Season One – Give Us a King Episode One: Give Us a King Today we are going to be in 1 Samuel 8 as I begin a new series of lessons I’m calling The Crown. We are intrigued by royalty. Just a week ago a new king was crowned in London - King Charles III. Millions of people tuned in to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hurry Up And Wait Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 6, 2003

Saul, Pt. 2

HURRY UP AND WAIT (1 SAMUEL 11) It’s been said, “Rome is not built in a day.” When I was in elementary school I was in a big hurry to grow up. I was skinny and short. When my brother and I sat in the same car going to school every day, I could not help but compare his size to mine. My brother, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do You Believe In Ghosts?

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 16, 2014

This is an important topic with the interest in the occult and witchcraft that is all around us today.

Do You Believe in Ghosts? 1 Samuel 28:3-25 In this passage, Saul is coming to the end of his rope. He is self-destructing and the book of 1 Samuel is basically the story of God’s choice to put David on the throne, as well as Saul’s choice to remove him from God’s protection. So, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:3-25

Denomination: Nazarene

David's Divine Deliverance

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 15, 2011

The only deliverance our God promises is our soul's deliverance from death through faith in Jesus Christ. Bodily deliverance is not guaranteed....

David’s Divine Deliverance August 14, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God can use a variety of circumstances to protect His own. Focus Passage: I Samuel 19:8-24 Supplemental Passage: Psalms 59:1-17 Introduction: John Paton was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:8-24

Denomination: Baptist

Bargaining With The Enemy

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 9, 2011

There is no reason to bargain with sin, since we are already victors in Jesus Christ.

Bargaining With the Enemy February 27, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: There is no reason to bargain with sin, since we are already victors in Jesus Christ. Focus Passage: I Sam 11:1-15 Supplemental Passage: "The thief comes only to steal and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

No One Can Run Away From God Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 19, 2015

sooner or later, a person will pay the consequences of sinning against God!

Have you heard of the saying, “There are no atheists in foxholes!”? When people are facing death, there is a tendency to ask God for help! We will note this today in our passage. Early in our study of 1 Samuel, even though Israel were God’s Chosen People, they wanted a king like ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice

Contributed by Rich Hadley on Dec 17, 2001

A sermon for pastors and church leaders. It is a message on leadership illustrated from the interactions between Samuel and Saul.

I Samuel 14:47: After Saul had assumed rule over Israel, he fought against their enemies on every side: Moab, the Ammonites, Edom, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. Wherever he turned, he inflicted punishment on them. Saul was a fighting King. He was a great general. He dealt all kinds ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-29

Denomination: Holiness

Reasoning With An Unreasonable King (1 Samuel 24:1-22)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Sep 9, 2024

David's journey to the throne seemed to stop when he found himself in a cave hiding from King Saul's army. David had an opportunity to kill Saul. However, he handled it in a way that demonstrated both his godly character and leadership.

We have followed the life of David from the time where he was a shepherd boy tending the flocks of his family to the battlefields of Israel. He has matured from a boy into a man, killing a giant, winning the heart of the nation, and developing into a man of God. He had reached the pinnacles of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22, 1 Samuel 23:14, Romans 12:19-21, Proverbs 16:7

Denomination: Baptist

A Man After God's Own Heart: David's Early Life As A Shepherd Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 16, 2023

David was anointed as the king of Israel as a young man, and that would define his life for many years. He was a young king in exile. Because technically Saul was still king. But Saul had displeased God. And so God would slowly work in David’s life to bring him to the seat of the throne.

We’re going to examine the life of the one of the great historical figures, a man named David. If there’s one person I want to mimic in my devotion to Christ it’s David. He is the prime example from the Old Testament of a godly man, a man the Bible says, was a man after God’s own heart. There are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:11-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

David Pursued By Saul Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 5, 2019

First Samuel 23:15-29 shows us how God providentially cares for believers.

Scripture In our study of the life of David, we are now following David as a fugitive on the run from King Saul. Initially, David’s faith in the Lord was superseded by his fear of Saul. But then David came to realize that God was sovereignly watching over him. As a result, David’s trust in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:15-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Saul And The Medium Of Endor Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Jul 18, 2023

Saul sinks to new lows as he consults the medium of Endor.

Today we will be in 1 Samuel 28 The chapter begins with two announcements 1. Samuel has died 2. Saul has taken action against the mediums in the land. By expelling “mediums and spiritists,” Saul had obeyed Pentateuchal law (Lev. 19:31; 20:27; Deut. 18:10–11). So, good for Saul. After the two ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lesson Of Fear

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

In Psalm 34 we have an unusual situation. This Psalm took place when David was having to flee from King Saul for his life.

To spare his life, David did an unusual thing, he went unto the land of the Philistines. When he arrived however, the people skeptically received him. The King in Psalm 34 has caused some to believe the Bible contradicts itself. For example: • In 1 Samuel 21 the Bible refers to the King of Gath ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Tale Of Two Kings

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 18, 2022

This message draws observations and principles from David's encounter with Saul in the cave were DAvid spares Saul's life.

“Tale of Two Kings” One waited on God, the other didn’t. Introduction The historical narrative style of literature comprises nearly half of the Bible. 43% God chose to reveal Himself in the context of relationships, not a theological text. We best understand relationships through story. Everyone ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance