Sermons on Lament For Jonathan:

Lame In Both Our Feet

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Aug 30, 2009

Using the story of Mephibosheth, this is a sermon about desiring and doing God’s good pleasure.

Lame in Both Our Feet 2 Samuel 9 I have been your pastor long enough now for you to know that sometimes my mind works a little weird. That is the case today as we look at a couple of scriptures. I actually started out to preach a sermon on Philippians 2:13 “For it is God who worketh in you both ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing Can Hinder The Lord

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 21, 2008

Nothing can hinder the Lord.

Paul writes to the church at Corinth that “we live by faith not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5.7). This simple aphorism, often set forth as the litmus test for Christian living, is easily misused. On the one hand, it may be limited to the doctrinal content of salvation; on the other, faith may be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:6

Denomination: Congregational

An Identity Crisis

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 26, 2022

Identity answers the question “Who am I?” My identity is based on how I view myself, the foundation I build my life upon, and where I find my sense of worth, acceptance, and well-being. Everything changes when we find the King!

Sermon: An Identity Crisis Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13 “One day David asked, “Is anyone in Saul’s family still alive—anyone to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” 2 He summoned a man named Ziba, who had been one of Saul’s servants. “Are you Ziba?” the king asked. “Yes sir, I am,” Ziba ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Methodist

Come To The Table

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 8, 2010

Like Mephibosheth we were crippled, expecting death, but we come to the presence of the KING and receive mercy and grace. Come and Eat.

Come to the Table 2 Samuel 9:1-11 1 John 3:1- “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” The Bible seems to abound in difficult names- names like “Ne-bu-chad-nez-zar” and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Grace

Contributed by Tony Cansler on Sep 3, 2008

This sermon is about the Great Grace that David showed unto Mephibosheth and the Grace that Jesus has shown unto us

Grace was available ~ 2 Sam 9:1-4 David much desired to show mercy or kindness or grace to someone of he house of Saul because of Jonathan 1And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan’s sake? • David sought to show kindness unto ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Carpe Deim Series

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Mar 24, 2007

When was the last time you woke up and said “It’s time to get up out of bed, God wants to change the world through my life”?

Carpe Diem! Seize the Day When was the last time you woke up and said “It’s time to get up out of bed, God wants to change the world through my life”? God does want to change our life and the world around us every day. God has called us to do something. Remember a book about a decade ago that was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Serviceable Soldiers

Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 14, 2019

Chocolate soldiers may look neat and taste delicious, but they don't help much in winning the battle at hand. God is still looking for men and women who are willing to step out of the comfort zone and do something for Him in this war zone of life.

SERVICEABLE SOLDIERS 1 Samuel 14:1,6 Now it came to pass upon a day, that Jonathan the son of Saul said unto the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over to the Philistines' garrison, that is on the other side. But he told not his father. And Jonathan said to the young man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

1 Samuel Part 4

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jun 2, 2024

NASB notes from biblegateway.com

Samuel Goes to Bethlehem (I'M THANKFUL I WAS ABLE TO VISIT.) 16 Now the Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you grieve over Saul, since I have rejected him from being king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go; I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite, for I have selected a king for ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Smallville Of Nazareth Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 31, 2007

Everything that Superman aspires to be in imaginary tales, Jesus is in reality—and so much more. The story of Superman is really a modern day parable for the story of Jesus Christ. This is the first in a series of youth lessons title: Jesus Is My Superher

The Smallville of Nazareth Between the child rocketed from the doomed planet Krypton and the symbol of truth and justice Superman is destined to become, lies a vitally important aspect of Superman mythology—Smallville. Catching fire upon entering Earth’s atmosphere, the baby Kal-El’s spaceship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian Church

18. David Fleeing: Perseverance And Trials Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

Life as God’s chosen servant isn’t always easy. David had been anointed king, but instead of ascending to the throne in triumph, he found himself running for his life.

David Fleeing: Perseverance and Trials July 9, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 19-21 Introduction When God’s anointed walks through the valley of trial and betrayal, the Lord provides His presence, His people, and His providence to sustain him for His ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Real People - Real Problems A Study Of 1 Samuel Part 12" Can't Or Won't?" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Nov 6, 2017

Part 12 our 1 Samuel series

Real People – Real Problems A study of 1 Samuel Part 12 “Can’t or Won’t” In the John Wayne movie the “Cowboys” Asa Watts also known as the “man with the long hair” played by Bruce Dern And his rag tag band of outlaws Show up at The Andersen ranch looking for work Wil Andersen played by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:14-15, 1 Samuel 14:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Coming Out Of Lodebar

Contributed by James Lowe on Mar 16, 2007

Grace of God

Coming out of Lodebar 2 Samuel 9: 1-13 This is one of the greatest stories in the Old Testament concerning grace. Never in this life will we fully comprehend nor understand the marvelous grace of God. It is by the grace of God that we have been redeemed and forgiven. We were all wretched, vile ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mephibosheth And The Fall.

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 26, 2014

After receiving the grace of David, did Mephibosheth betray his benefactor? Some great lessons on grace and the believer. Series: Life of Davi

Mephibosheth and The Rest of the Story Tags: Grace, Lodebar, David, Mephibosheth, Gratitude (add tag) 2 Samuel 16:1-4 David and Jonathan’s vow: 1 Samuel 20:14-17 - Jonathan said: 14 "And you shall not only show me the kindness of the LORD while I still live, that I may not die; 15 "but you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Need A Samwise

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

5 Relationships You Can’t Live Without! Each of these relationships are crucial for you to live a healthy and successful life!

“5” Part 1 – You Need A Samwise I. Introduction Samwise Gamgee, a hobbit, is first introduced in Tolkien’s The Fellowship of the Ring. Samwise is Frodo Baggins’ gardener. Tolkien called Sam the "chief hero". As "punishment" for eavesdropping on Gandalf’s conversation with Frodo regarding the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choosing Sides

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 4, 2023

No matter who or what you are committed to, if Christ is not put first, all the other allegiances suffer as well.

A few years ago, my sister played the female lead in a community theater production of a play called “Pack of Lies.” It was about a couple whose neighbors across the street were suspected of espionage; the British Secret Service asked their permission to establish a surveillance on them from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1-7, 1 Samuel 20:30-34, 1 Samuel 20:36-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed