Sermons on Peter David:

The Passionate Pursuit Of God

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jul 15, 2008

This message explores the question, "What are you passionate about?"

If I were to ask you, “What is your passion?” How would you answer? Passion is an emotion - its something or someone that we feel strongly about. I think we can be passionate about a lot of things... I see a lot of people that are passionate for sports. Okay, I confess, I am one of those... In ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Who Saved You

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Jul 23, 2008

When you are on the Lord’s side, you have the assurance the Lord is on your side. Even when the emeny is laying a trap for you.

CHURCH HYMNS’ HAVE FALLEN ON HARD TIMES. SOME ARE TRYING DESPERATELY TO RESUSCITATE THEM OR TRYING TO RESURRECT THEM DEPENDS ON HOW YOU READ THE HYMN’S VITAL SIGNS. SOME ARE SIMPLY WAITING IN THE WAITING ROOM FOR PASTORS TO PRONOUNCE HYMNS DEAD, AND ANNOUNCE PRAISE AND WORSHIP AS THE NEW LEADER ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 124:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Design Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 20, 2007

David sensed his value and purpose because he realized he was not an "accident". He was a man created in the image of God.

OPEN: In Robert Wise’s book “Your Churning Place” he tells a story about Burt Lancaster - a famous movie Star who made almost 100 movies between 1939 and 1989. But before he began working in the movies Burt Lancaster was a circus performer - a job he was fortunate to land, considering his less than ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving Till It Costs Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on May 29, 2008

Our giving should not be cheap or second hand. David exemplifies the principle of giving of our selves as a part of the gift.

Giving till it costs 2 Samuel 24:18-25 David’s personal sacrifice strongly underscored his humility. It was David’s humility as well as his actions that brought about the restoration he sought. The situation was grim. But it is hard for us to imagine why it was grim. David had counted the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:18-25

Denomination: Mennonite

The Music Of The Gospel

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 4, 2008

A gospel message looking at the misery, discovery and recovery of King Saul.

INTRODUCTION A recent survey has found that music is beneficial to our health. There is something about music which captivates man. People from every corner of the globe proudly sing their national anthem. The great hymn ’Abide with me’ is sung every year at the FA Cup Final in London. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:13-23

The Craziest Kid Ever Series

Contributed by Dave Bentley on Jun 7, 2011

I think at some point after we become followers of Christ we become Christianized in a way that insulates us and makes us forget just how “crazy” the claims of Christianity are. This month I want us to revisit some of the stories the in Scripture that be

“That’s Just Crazy!” The Craziest Kid Ever! • Who Get’s Your Vote? • My Vote Goes to David – The Shepherd-King • 1 Samuel 17:1-17:58 LOOK AT THIS CRAZY CONTRAST • Goliath is 9’ 9” tall – A Giant • David was too small ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Baptist

What Song Are You Singing? Series

Contributed by Scott Berry on Jul 21, 2011

A reflection with modern music on one of Davids most timeless psalms. Consider what is your pit, who is your rock and what song are you singing?

To stay true to a psalm – you should hear it sung, so hear is a modern intepration – don’t try and understand everything, but get the gist – lots of rich imagery from psalms and beyond. The Mountain Goats - Psalms 40:2 Lyrics (the song can be found on itunes or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Un Espiritu Diferente

Contributed by Alejandro Reyna on May 16, 2012

Cuando llegamos a casa nos desparamamos. Nos quitamos los zapatos, corbata y nos ponemos comodos. El enemigo estaba comodo, pero el siguiente versiculo dice que David los hirio dessert la manana hasta la tarde. Porque David tenia in espiritu diferente.

Cuando llegamos a casa nos desparamamos, nos quitamos los zapatos, la corbata, nos ponemos comodos. Ado estaba el enemigo, despues de invadir a los de Juda. Ellos estaban comodos porque pensaban que los hijos de Dios no harian nada. Pero el siguiente versiculo dice que David los hirio desde la ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Happens When We Finally Give It To The Lord?

Contributed by John Crisp on May 28, 2012

What happens when we finally give it to the Lord?

Psalms 6:1-10 What happens when we finally give it to the Lord? 1st of the penitental psalms (perhaps after Davids time with Bathsheba. Verse 1- we hear David crying out to the Lord to not rebuke him in his anger, and not to chasten him in his displeasure (if we are His and we are in Sin God says ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Jealousy

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 26, 2011

We must learn to be happy for others when God blesses them.

Dealing with Jealousy July 24, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must learn to be happy for others when God blesses them. Focus Passage: I Samuel 18:6-30 Supplemental Passage: A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:6-30

Denomination: Baptist

We’re Going In Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jul 30, 2011

Your anointing needs validation from a source besides God, though he anoints us first he yet has to have the audience.

I’m Going In 2 Samuel 5: 1-3 1 All the tribes of Israel came to David in Hebron and said: “Here we are, your bone and your flesh. 2 In days past, when Saul was our king, it was you who led the Israelites out and brought them back. And the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If The Foundations Be Destroyed, What Can The Righteous Do?

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 31, 2011

David and his followers left Jerusalem when he got the word what his son Absalom intended to do because, David didn’t want to have a battle there as he knew it ruin the city that he loved so much.

Psalm 11 verse 1,2 and 3 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain? For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart. If the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-3, Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience In Crisis

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 16, 2012

We should be obedient to God during any crisis in our life.

Obedience in Crisis October 14, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should be obedient to God during any crisis in our life. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 15:13-18 Supplemental Passage: Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Handling Criticism

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 14, 2012

here is always a hint of truth in most criticism; we must respond in a way that honors God.

Handling Criticism November 11, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: There is always a hint of truth in most criticism; we must respond in a way that honors God. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 16:5-14 Supplemental Passage: Do not sharply rebuke an older ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

“called To Be King”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 24, 2013

What characterizes a heart that is fully given to God?

In 1 Samuel 8, we are told how the people of Israel asked for a king to lead them. When they made this request of Samuel he went to the Lord, and the Lord told him that they were not rejecting Samuel, but they were rejecting God from being king over them. Samuel was told to tell the people what the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist