Sermons on Saul And David:

On The Death Of Heroes

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 8, 2014

Encouragement to memorialise the sacrifice of those who serve the nation.

“Your glory, O Israel, is slain on your high places! How the mighty have fallen! Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the streets of Ashkelon, lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised exult. “You mountains of Gilboa, let there be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

Saul!

Contributed by Robert Cox on Sep 17, 2006

From Blessed to Cursed!!!

1 Sam 15:1 Samuel also said to Saul, “The LORD sent me to anoint you king over His people, over Israel. Now therefore, heed the voice of the words of the LORD. 2 Thus says the LORD of hosts: ‘I will punish Amalek for what he did to Israel, how he ambushed him on the way when he came up from Egypt. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Saul Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 6, 2022

Before he became king, he was just a man in search of his father's donkeys..................

November 05, 2022 The story of Saul begins in the 8th chapter of 1st Samuel. Being old, Samuel appointed his 2 sons, Joel and Abijah, to take his place. Unfortunately, Samuel’s sons were pretty terrible: They did not walk in his ways, they took bribes and perverted justice {1 Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:7, Proverbs 16:18

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Davids Other Giants

Contributed by Paul Getter on Jan 12, 2012

David had more than one giant in his life...

-GIANT OF COMFORT I Samuel 17:20 And David rose up early in the morning, and left the sheep with a keeper, and took, and went, as Jesse had commanded him; and he came to the trench, as the host was going forth to the fight, and shouted for the battle. He Left the Sheep- He left His role of ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

David – A Man After God’s Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 15, 2021

Today we’ll see the greatness of David’s faith through his heart. And what we will discover are four heart characteristics David possessed that revealed this faith.

David – A Man After God’s Heart Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU8QCJZmfvM Today, we’re continuing in our series on faith by looking at the faith of our forefathers. And, if you haven’t noticed by now, I am usually in the Psalms and quoting from King David a lot, and so I thought that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22, Acts 13:36

Denomination: Foursquare

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

David Faces Goliath

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 21, 2003

Facing our fears with faith

David Faces Goliath 1 Samuel 17 Purpose Statement: To encourage the congregation to face their fears with faith. Introduction Have you ever been terrified? Have you ever been afraid of something that you didn’t know what to do about? That’s what I want to talk about in this message. Facing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

David And Goliath Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 3, 2019

What does it mean to believe? To believe is more than just acknowledging – it is faith in action. All true belief requires activity. Belief requires that we put our money where our mouth is. It requires hope in another person.

Amazing Stories – David and Goliath 7/31/16 1 Samuel 17 Sunday AM Good AM. I hope you’ve had a wonderful summer. Can you believe that in just a few days life will get back to normal? I don’t know about you, but I’ve enjoyed being all together throughout the summer. I’ve especially ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

After God’s Own Heart

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 21, 2022

David was a man after God’s own heart, because of his integrity. Through an overview of David's life, we explore what it is to have the heart of God, by contrasting “Saul’s heart of defiance” with “David’s heart of obedience.”

Baptist Men’s Day, on the Southern Baptist Convention calendar, is observed on January 24, 2021 (which, of course, we are a week late). I have written this morning’s sermon to recognize the men of our congregation, and we’re going to be looking at living a life of integrity before God. Our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Which David Are You?

Contributed by Germain Brown on Dec 7, 2000

You are nothing without Christ, yet with Him you can accomplish everything...

1 SAMUEL 16:14 “BUT THE SPIRIT OF GOD DEPARTED FROM SAUL AND AN EVIL SPIRIT FROM THE LORD TROUBLED HIM. v. 23 AND IT CAME TO PASS, WHEN THE EVIL SPIRIT FROM GOD WAS UPON SAUL, THAT DAVID TOOK A HARP, AND PLAYED WITH HIS HANDS SO SAUL WAS REFRESHED AND WAS WELL, AND THE EVIL SPIRIT DEPARTED FROM ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Heart After Gods Own

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Jun 20, 2007

A look at why Saul was rejected, but David was called a man after Gods own heart even though they both failed. It was because David, trusted God, was humble, and knew how to repent.

Having a heart after God’s own. Acts 13:22 22After removing Saul, he made David their king. He testified concerning him: ’I have found David son of Jesse a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.’ Today I want to compare the lives of two men, Saul and David. Saul was a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

How The Mighty Have Fallen

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

David, Pt. 8

HOW THE MIGHTY HAVE FALLEN (2 SAMUEL 1) In the summer of 2003 cyclist Lance Armstrong’s attempt to equal Miguel Indurain’s record of five successive Tour de France wins nearly came to a crashing halt. With fourteen stages completed and six stages to go, Armstrong’s lead was in jeopardy when he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Six Questions To Test Your Leadership: David Vs. Saul - 1 Samuel 22:6-22 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 17, 2025

David inspired 400 men to follow him, but Saul resorted to bribery and fear. Which leader are you?

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. 1 Samuel 22:6 Now Saul heard that David and his men had been discovered. And Saul, spear in hand, was seated under the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:6-22

David And Goliath Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

We live in an infinitely more secure and safe environment than our ancestors did. Even though we live, in many ways, in the safest possible world that’s ever existed, all indications are we are still quite anxious and fearful. In fact, we are more anxious; we are more fraught with fears.

We’re doing a short series on courage, entitled Fearless: Possessing a Lionhearted Righteousness. It’s based off of Proverbs 28:1: “The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion” (Proverbs 28:1). Open your Bible to 1 Samuel 17 and bookmark Genesis 12. The Story of David ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:1

Denomination: Baptist

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