Sermons on Saul Alinsky:

A Living Dog Is Better Than A Dead Lion Series

Contributed by Olusegun Ayobami Sanni on Jan 9, 2018

There is hope for everyone of us because “when there is life, there is hope” and a dead person, whatever important and noble he could have been cannot change anything.

Introduction: Dog was one of the most an unclean and despicable creature to the Jews; but a living one is better than a lion that is dead already. The most despicable living man’s state is preferable to that of the mot noble that has died impenitent. Thus it is better to be a live coward than a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Chosen, Anointed, And Opposed. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 4, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore few biblical examples of how God's anointing can provoke demonic irritation.

As believers, we are often unaware of the spiritual battles that rage around us. When God anoints us for a particular purpose or ministry, it can stir up opposition from the enemy. In this sermon, we'll explore few biblical examples of how God's anointing can provoke demonic ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, 1 Peter 5:8-9, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

"How To Handle Haters”

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 12, 2006

Enimies will come and go but We should always strive to show love.

Text: I Samuel 10:26 Introduction: Last night at the New Members Fellowship Dinner I was sitting behind a group of young people and when one of them stood to introduce herself and began to talk about her accomplishments some of the others started to laugh and giggle, she turned pointed her finger ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

At The Feet Of The Risen Christ

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011

A sermon for after Easter. We stand at the feet of the risen Christ... what does it mean to us?

Acts 9:1-20 NKJ Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest 2 and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. 3 As he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Construction Of A King's Character (1 Samuel 16:14-23)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 7, 2024

God used solitude, secrecy, sameness, and struggle to shape the character and faith of David for his future role as king of Israel. God can use tools like these to shape anyone who surrenders their life to Him.

David had just been anointed as the next king of Israel by the prophet Samuel (1 Samuel 16:1-13), much to the amazement of his father and brothers. He had been in the fields of Judea tending the family flocks, seemingly consigned like the majority of the populace to live a life of productive ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23, Mark 1:35, Matthew 25:21, Romans 8:28-29, Proverbs 15:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Gilgal: Rolling Stones (1 Of 4) Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 7, 2025

Gilgal is where God rolls away the past — shame, compromise, clutter — so His people can walk forward free in Christ.

Joshua 5:9 – “Then the Lord said to Joshua, ‘Today I have rolled away the reproach of Egypt from you.’ So the place has been called Gilgal to this day.” --- Introduction – No Satisfaction to Gilgal Back in 1965, a band called The Rolling Stones released a song that went straight to number one. ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

It’s Not Nice To Confuse The Saints Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 18, 2015

A study of the book of Ester chapter 3 verses 1 through 15

Ester 3: 1 – 15 It’s Not Nice To Confuse The Saints 1 After these things King Ahasuerus promoted Haman, the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and advanced him and set his seat above all the princes who were with him. 2 And all the king’s servants who were within the king’s ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Gospel On The Move

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on May 24, 2003

The scattering of the church spreads the gospel to Samaria.

The Gospel on the Move Acts 8:1 – 8:13 Jeff Hughes – May 25, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. It has been said that the gospel is the greatest story ever told, about the greatest offer ever made, by the greatest person who ever lived. b. In the past five months, as we have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do Some Plans Fail?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 14, 2005

The plans of the diligent and thoughtful, of those who steadily ponder the best way, leads to an advantage that results in plenteousness, but everyone who is impatient and hasty ends in want." (27 principles)

Why Some Plans Fail "The plans of the diligent and thoughtful, of those who steadily ponder the best way, leads to an advantage that results in plenteousness, but everyone who is impatient and hasty ends in want." (Prov. 21:5) "The prudent man sees the evil and hides himself, but the simple ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mephibosheth: A Picture Of God's Divine Grace And Undeserved Favor Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016

Grace is a dirty word for the devil. It's the power behind the gospel - not creed, religion, philosophy. Grace is God reaching somebody like me - God's favor that is unearned, undeserved, unrepayable. We see it in David's encounter with Mephibosheth.

DAVID SERIES: A MAN AFTER GOD'S OWN HEART - PART 14: MEPHIBOSHETH - A PERFECT PICTURE OF GOD'S GRACE 2 SAMUEL 9: 1 Now David said, ¡§Is there still anyone who is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan¡¦s sake?¡¨ 2 And there was a servant of the house of Saul whose name ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Charismatic

Gaano Ka Katagal Handa Kang Magtiyaga

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 7, 2023

Tinatawag tayo ng Diyos na magtiyaga at magtiis sa mga bagay-bagay sa buhay upang makarating sa lugar na nais ng Diyos na marating natin. Maraming pinagdaanan si David bago naging Hari.

Gaano Ka Katagal Handa Kang Magtiyaga Ni Rick Gillespie- Mobley Awit 13:1-6 Buod: Tinatawag tayo ng Diyos na magtiyaga at magtiis sa mga bagay-bagay sa buhay upang makarating sa lugar na nais ng Diyos na marating natin. Maraming pinagdaanan si David bago naging ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6, 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Accepted(Recognized) Christian Authority-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 29, 2011

1 of 3. Paul approached Timothy thru a accepted authority. The faithful Christian accepts God’s authority. How do the faithful recognize Christian authority? A qualifier of an accepted Christian authority is...

ACCEPTED(Recognized) CHRISTIAN AUTHORITY-I—1Timothy 1:1-2 In order to fill the shoes of the faithful, one must first recognize his/her authority. The greeting of the letter is contained in :1-2: It contains the Writer, Recipient, the Authority by which it is sent, & Blessings. Paul approached ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

I’m Sick N Tired Of

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 17, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 27: 1 – 12

1 Samuel 27: 1 – 12 I’m sick n tired of 27 And David said in his heart, “Now I shall perish someday by the hand of Saul. There is nothing better for me than that I should speedily escape to the land of the Philistines; and Saul will despair of me, to seek me anymore in any part of Israel. So I ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Standard Of Love Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 10, 2022

The manner in which David deals with Mephibosheth shows us the standard of love long before Jesus preached it.

THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID THE STANDARD OF LOVE 2 SAMUEL 9:1-12, 16:1-4, 19:24-30 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION Jesus Christ said in Matthew 24:12 in a passage where He prophesies about the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70 (verses 1-28) and in a passage where He later talks about His Second ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-12, 2 Samuel 16:1-4, 2 Samuel 19:24-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Meet The Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Michael Cassara on Sep 8, 2001

In introductory message to a series on the life of King David

Seeking God Faithfully - A Study of the Life of David Message #1 "Meet the Man After God’s Own Heart" INTRODUCTION One of the many things I appreciate about the Bible is the fact that the writers do not flatter the hero’s of the Bible. Within the pages of the Bible we read about both ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ