Sermons on Nathan And David:

Loyal Friends (1 Samuel 20)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 16, 2025

How rare is it to find a true friend willing to die for you? Is Jesus such a friend? Let's begin in 1 Samuel 20.

Are loyal friends hard to find? Are we loyal to our friends even to death? Is Jesus a true friend? Let’s look at a special friendship in 1 Samuel 20. Did David ask Jonathan why Saul was determined to kill him? David fled from Naioth in Ramah. He came to Jonathan and said, “What have I done? What ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Uzzah (2 Samuel 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 2, 2025

Are we guilty of placing our reasoning above God's instructions? Let's look at 2 Samuel 6.

Was David hasty in recovering the ark? Did he contribute to Uzzah acting carelessly? Do we sometimes unthinkingly act for God contrary to His will? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 6. Did David plan to bring the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem? David brought together 30,000 of Israel's best soldiers ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mephibosheth's Welfare (2 Samuel 9)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 5, 2025

Did David care for a crippled man? Is welfare Christian? Let's begin in 2 Samuel 9.

How kind was David to Saul’s family despite Saul threatening his life for many years? How should we treat former enemies and the weak in our society? Let’s begin in 2 Samuel 9. Did David want to bless any of Saul’s family who were still alive? One day David asked, “Is anyone in Saul’s family ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Battle In The Desert

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 3, 2025

Our exemplar in spiritual warfare is Jesus Christ

First Sunday of Lent 2025 Our Lord Jesus Christ was the Son of God. But He was, in human eyes, first the Son of Joseph and Mary, and since Joseph was a descendant of King David, their greatest king, Jesus was also called “Son of David.” That was important in Jewish eyes back in the first century, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-13, Luke 4:1-13, 1 John 2:16, Deuteronomy 26:4-10, Deuteronomy 17:14-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Who Was Melchizedek And Why Should We Care? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 18, 2025

Our psalm today describes King David and his successors as priest-kings in the order of Melchizedek. David, like Melchizedek, functioned during his reign as King of Jerusalem, but there were times he presided at sacrifices, before his son built the Temple.

Solemnity of the Body and Blood of the Lord 2025 If the name “Melchizedek” does not bring any pictures into your head, please don’t feel uneducated. We are given today just a snatch from the story in the Book of Genesis. You may know that the Israelites assembled Torah over a period of many years, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:11-17, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Psalm 110:1-4, Genesis 14:18-20

Denomination: Catholic

The Millennia (The Peaceful Plant) Part 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 16, 2025

A new Heaven and new earth

Event 135 - The Throne of David will be re-established in Jerusalem. “David My servant shall be king over them, and they shall all have one shepherd; they shall also walk in My judgments and observe My statutes, and do them,” Ezekiel 37:24. Event 136 - The King of Kings will receive His kingdom. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:24, Revelation 22:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing The Temple (1 Chronicles 22)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 25, 2025

Continuing what previous generations have built.

How carefully are we building the house of God? Let’s look at 1 Chronicles 22. Were foreigners involved in preparing for Israel’s most sacred site? Then David said, “This will be the location for the Temple of the Lord God and the place of the altar for Israel’s burnt offerings!” So David gave ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Good Grief: How The Mighty Have Fallen - 1 Samuel 31:11-2 Samuel 1:27 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 25, 2025

David didn’t celebrate Saul’s death—he wept, fasted, and wrote a song. Learn 3 biblical truths about godly grief from the man after God’s own heart.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Introduction: How did David get Saul’s crown and armband? The writer has been making a concerted effort to exonerate David of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:11-13, 2 Samuel 1:1-27

The Gentle Shepherd - 2 Samuel 2:11-3:39 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 29, 2025

He could have crushed his enemies, but David threw a feast instead. Unpack the heart of a king who chooses covenant over conquest.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Introduction We left off last time with David being anointed as king of Judah after the death of Saul. Finally David is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:1-39

The Cleansing Shower Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 14, 2013

After David's confession of his sin, he asks God to purify and renew him.

The cross is such an ironic symbol. In context, 2000 years ago, a cross was a horrible instrument of torture and death, it was feared and reviled, it was a punishment so dehumanizing that it was to be a major deterrent to crime, and those sentenced to death on a cross were humiliated and debased. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Give Thanks! (Thanksgiving)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jul 13, 2004

In Psalm 9, David’s psalm of thanksgiving, the King reveals for us how to live a more thankful and appreciative life: by Witnessing, Worshipping, and Waiting.

Give Thanks! by Scott R. Bayles, preacher Church of Christ ------------------------------------------------------ Among the lessons Viktor Fankl learned in the Nazi death-camp, Auschwitz, was to take time to be thankful and to count your blessings. He wrote that prisoners in the camp dreamed at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

253 - Confidence In Conflict Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Mar 22, 2003

Exlpore Psalm 27: Prayer of PROTECTION, ADORATION, CONFESSION, DECLARATION. David’s prayer travels from confidence to praise to worry back to confidence.

Sermon Study #253 – CONFIDENCE IN CONFLICT Jesus says, “Do not be afraid” 1) Luke 12:4-5 - "I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. [5] But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who, after the killing of the body, has power to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Courageously

Contributed by Brent Williams on Jun 19, 2001

Giants come at us all through life. David’s example shows us how to deal with the Giants that try to attack our lives.

Stand Courageously 1 Samuel 17 1-58 Giants come at us all through life. Some kill our enthusiasm for Christ. Some attack our attitudes and habits. Personal relationships, compromising situations, sinful additions become giants that taunt us day and night. The giants win one small battle and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus?

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 22, 2003

In Revelation 22:16 Jesus descibes Himself in three ways: The root of David (Deity), The Offspring of David (human), The Bright Morning Star (hope)!

Who Is Jesus? Scott R Bayles, preacher Please open your Bibles up to Revelation chapter twenty-two. In this chapter, there is a remarkable verse on the nature of our Savoir. Earlier this week I was on-line and I discovered a web-site that keeps track of the earth’s population. There is a counter ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:16

Denomination: Christian Church

A Cry For Mercy

Contributed by Glenn Hamel on Nov 13, 2004

This is a message about our plea for mercy to God for the sins we have commited. Based upon David’s same cry in Psalm 51

A Cry For Mercy Psalm 51 Verse 1-2. A Cry for Mercy. Have mercy on me, O God You see David doesn’t try to plead his innocence nor shifts the blame to someone else. He knows that he does not deserve forgiveness, he pleads first for mercy, based on God’s loving-kindness. In line with this mercy, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational