Sermons on Saul And Paul:

The Cave Of Adullam

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 4, 2007

A look at David and the patience he had while knowing he was called to be King in the future, yet with Saul still hunting him down to kill him.

THE CAVE OF ADULLAM 1 Samuel 22:1-2 David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave Adullam: and when his brethren and all his father’s house heard it, they went down thither to him. [2] And every one that was in distress, and every one that was in debt, and every one that was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Problem Of Emotionally Unhealthy Spirituality Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 2, 2011

Part 1 in the Emotionally Healthy Spirituality series, this message looks at signs of emotionally unhealthy spirituality, and examines these characteristics in the life of Saul in 1 Samuel 15.

The Problem of Emotionally Unhealthy Spirituality Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, prt. 1 Wildwind Community Church October 10, 2010 We all know that some things look great on the surface, but they're a disaster underneath. For example, in Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, the radar was picking up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:19-22

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Story: A Praying Mother, A Listening Prophet, And A Disobedient King

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 16, 2015

In the stories of Hannah, Samuel and Saul, we learn three important keys to prayer: Never give up, listen to God’s voice, and walk in obedience.

THE STORY #10: A PRAYING MOTHER, A LISTENING PROPHET AND A DISOBEDIENT KING INTRO TO TOPIC: First Samuel takes place right after the story of the Judges and Ruth. • Samuel was the final judge, but he also served as a priest and a prophet. • This was the transition to the time of the kings. THE ...read more

Denomination: *other

If You Are Picked?

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jun 12, 2021

The LORD allowed Saul to be picked as King. But he didn't have any respect for the LORD. So the LORD fired him and picked another.

Sermon Title: If you’re picked Scripture Text: 1 Samuel 15:34 - 16:13 Background: -Saul was told by God to destroy everything the Amalekits had. I Samuel 15: 7 Then Saul slaughtered the Amalekites from Havilah all the way to Shur, east of Egypt. 8 He captured Agag, the Amalekite ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

David Gathers A Band Of Outcasts In The Cave Stronghold Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 27, 2023

Two houses are being built, one is solid, the other is brittle, and caving in on itself. These are the two paths, one of David, the man of God, and Saul, the man in rebellion.

Two roads are beginning to form, two roads in two starkly different directions. We’ve both been on these roads. Maybe not to this extreme, but we have. We’ve seen where God’s path leads, to hope, to challenges, to victory, and yes, the valley of the shadow of death too, dark times, but, we’ve also ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Woman Of Endor And Familiar Spirits

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 23, 2023

This message takes a somewhat detailed look at First Samuel 28, the record of King Saul's interaction with the woman who has a familiar spirit.

In 1978 or 1979, I was told about family members driving to Nashville – I’m from Tennessee – to see a lady because there were things going on in their lives that they didn’t understand. They had been praying but it seemed to them that God was silent. So they went to see this lady, who shared some ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:31, Leviticus 20:6, Leviticus 20:27, Deuteronomy 18:9-12, 1 Samuel 28:1-20, Ecclesiastes 9:4-6, Job 7:9-10, 1 Samuel 16:1-14, 1 Chronicles 10:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David's Song Of Praise To God In 2nd Samuel 22 Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 16, 2023

“David sang to the Lord the words of this song when the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said:…”

If there’s one thing that perfectly sums up David’s life it’s the praise that David sings to the Lord in 2nd Samuel 22. David expresses poetically all that God has done for him. David acknowledges clearly, his life story is not really about David. It’s about his God. The entire chapter of 2nd ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-3, 2 Samuel 22:4-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Ambassador For Christ

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 30, 2022

Paul tells us we are ambassadors or Christ.

Ambassador For Christ 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 1. Paul has a message we are ambassadors for Christ • Apostle Paul says: “So we are ambassadors for Christ, (2 Cor. 5:20). • It’s not just Paul who is an ambassador, but This applies to all Christians • William Barclay observes that, in the Roman ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Methodist

When Sickness Strikes: Learning How To Cope From Paul And Epaphroditus Philippians 2:25-28

Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Feb 27, 2025

When Sickness Strikes: Learning How to Cope From Paul and Epaphroditus Philippians 2:25-28

When Sickness Strikes: Learning How to Cope From Paul and Epaphroditus Philippians 2:25-28 1. Experiencing A Loss_ (V. 25-26). Paul needed Epaphroditus, but Paul “thought it necessary” to send Epaphroditus back. He was the messenger from Philippi and was sent to “_minister_” to Paul. He delivered ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-28

Denomination: Bible Church

The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 2:11-21 - Message 5 – Paul Reprimands The Apostle Peter Publicly Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 17, 2023

How do we deal with others in reprimand? How do we deal with serious problems in the church and in Christian lives? It is difficult. In this message Paul had to reprimand Peter publicly because Peter failed in the very matter Paul was fighting against.

THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 2:11-21 - MESSAGE 5 – PAUL REPRIMANDS THE APOSTLE PETER PUBLICLY We are continuing the series in Galatians, following the letter that deeply impressed Paul’s heart because the gospel he preached was being mangled. In this message Paul had to reprimand Peter ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-13, Acts 10:15, Acts 10:28, Acts 10:34, Acts 11:2-3, James 3:2, Philippians 4:2, Galatians 2:14-18, Galatians 2:19-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Know Your Profits And Losses Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 23, 2015

We either believe that Jesus Christ alone is sufficient for a life of faith or He is not.

“Living a Joy-Full Life: Know Your Profits and Losses” Phil. 3:1-11 I recall a conversation that took place during a Consistory meeting of another church I served. It was about requirements for who should serve on Consistory. Some wanted to add guidelines to what the Scriptures have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ Mastered Life

Contributed by Brent Williams on Jun 7, 2001

Everyone has a master, something or someone is ruled and governed by. Christ shows us who should be our master and why.

Christ Mastered Life Matthew 6:19:24 “No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You can not serve both God and Money” Matthew 6:24 Every person has a Master something by which he is ruled or governed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make Your Now New Series

Contributed by Jeff Krist on Apr 8, 2015

God doesn't live in our time zone, there is no time with Him. God's time is "NOW. Do you live in God's "NOW" or in your own time zone.

(Message can be viewed on www.gwafamily.com) (On youtube "The Time You Have" (In JellyBeans) VIDEO – JELLY BEAN CUE – END OF CONNECT CARD ILL: JAR OF Jelly Bean - 1150 A. Average person has 28,835 jelly beans representing their days of life. 1. It’s amazing how quickly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

So Quickly Deserting Series

Contributed by Bruce Blythe on Jan 27, 2020

Nominal 25 minute sermon on Galatians chapter one. Includes some background, additional references, advice on the preaching of the sermon and a little Greek. Hope you find it a blessing. Bruce

Sometimes, us Christians can be so silly. pause Sometimes us Christians are so selective. pause Sometimes us Christians can be so blind. long pause We just don’t want to know some things, Regardless of just how clear the Bible is! pause & explain Not talking about people who’ve been Christians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Call, A Gospel, & A Task Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 31, 2011

In Paul’s initial address in the letter he seeks to establish who he is & what he is about. He is God’s man & everything he is & does revolves around God

ROMANS 1: 1-7 "A CALL, A GOSPEL, AND A TASK" In the preface to his commentary on Paul’s letter to the Romans, Martin Luther wrote: "This letter is truly the most important piece in the New Testament. It is purest Gospel. It is well worth a Christian’s while not only to memorize it word for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist