Sermons on Saul Rejected:

What You Asked For

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 11, 2024

I truly believe that America is at a turning point and that is not a turn into a better direction like what is supposedly believed, but a turning around point that is headed back to a time we have struggled and fought to come away from.

“What you asked for” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRAYER OPENING: - Well, the election is over, and our next President is what America wanted and now must be prepared to receive what it asked for, a man that was impeached 2 times, left office and hid classified documents in his bathroom, was ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6, Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Apostolic

When You Run Ahead Of God’s Plan Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 26, 2022

There was great initial acclaim for King Saul. His kingship was dramatically renewed at Gilgal. Now we come abruptly to the end of King Saul’s glory days. As a result of Saul failing the test the dynasty will pass from his family.

If you have ever been in a situation where you must totally wait on and trust God, then you know how hard that can be. King Saul found himself in one of those situations where he must trust God. This will be a test of his character as king of Israel. He is Israel’s first king ending the period of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:12-14, 1 Samuel 13:1-15, 1 Samuel 14:1-52

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

From A Lion To A Lamb

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Mar 19, 2008

The conversion of Saul of Tarsus.

1. SAUL’S ADVERSITY “It is hard for thee to kick against the pricks”. The word “pricks” refers to the instrument used by a ploughman to guide his oxen. It was up to 10 feet long and had a pointed end. Saul was doing what sinners have done down through the ages - resisting the speaking voice of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Downfall Of A Nation

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Apr 2, 2025

Backsliding of king Saul

The Downfall of a nation, a King, A Backslider “So Saul died for his trespass which he committed against the Lord, because of the word of the Lord which he did not keep; and also because he asked counsel of a medium, making inquiry of it, and did not inquire of the Lord. Therefore He killed him and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 10:13-14

Denomination: *other

Saul/Paul: The Consummate Legalist Finally Gains Perfection Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 19, 2023

Law keeping begins with a head issue, and following Christ begins with a heart issue.

A. SAUL’S LAW KEEPING WAS IMPERFECT 1. He was a flawed law keeper (Philippians 3:4-6). 2. He hated Christ and persecuted Christians. “Saul was consenting to his (Stephen) death … great persecution against the church … went from house to house … throwing them into prison” (Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-2, Romans 7:19

Denomination: Baptist

History Class Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 4, 2010

A study of the book of Ezekiel chapter 20 verses 1 thrugh 26

Ezekiel 20: 1 – 26 History Class Part 1 “1 It came to pass in the seventh year, in the fifth month, on the tenth day of the month, that certain of the elders of Israel came to inquire of the LORD, and sat before me. 2 Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 3 “Son of man, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 20:1-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Point Of The Spear: Trusting God For Justice - 1 Samuel 26:1-25 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 3, 2025

David sneaks into Saul’s camp at night. What he did next shocked everybody.

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 Starting in chapter 24 (with Saul in the cave) God is teaching David about trusting Him completely for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:1-25

David A Somebody Becomes A Fugitive Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 3, 2024

When David does the right thing for God and becomes a somebody Saul gets jealous and forces David to become a fugitive.

A somebody becomes a fugitive Thesis: When David does the right thing for God and becomes a somebody Saul gets jealous and forces David to become a fugitive. Introduction: David has the Spirit of the Lord on Him. He defeats the giant Goliath – He brings a great victory to Israel. Saul hears the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23, 1 Samuel 18:10, 1 Samuel 18:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thankfulness In The Face Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Oct 25, 2013

Stephen has just been stoned, Saul is ravaging the church, and many believers are going to rancid prisons getting beaten and fighting off the rats, just because they love Jesus. is the basis for my Thanksgiving sermon. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Bear with me.

Here in chapter 8 of the book of Acts we are finally introduced to this Pharisee named Saul. Perhaps no other religious person in Israel had more of a zealous hatred for Christ and Christians. Let’s pay close attention to the very first verse of Acts chapter 8: “Saul approved of his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Revoking The Anointing Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 3, 2009

You can lose your anointing from God if you turn your back on Him.

Keeping the Anointing Behind Enemy Lines Series Revoking the Anointing Aug. 2, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Recently, a man was on his way to work and for NO apparent reason he just ran of the road, hit a tree, & died. 1 An ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

Patience Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Jan 30, 2003

Learning the character trait of patience through two Bible characters, one who got it, one who didn’t

SE111002 CHARACTER UNDER CONSTRUCTION 2. Patience INTRO Patience is no virtue in our society. We’re the society that invented - fast food, - microwaves, - the Concorde jet, - drive-thrus, - pizza delivery in 20 minutes or less, - and express lanes. (Confession time, how many have you ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Set Back May Be A Set Up

Contributed by Patricia Tuaweri on Feb 8, 2014

What we sometimes consider or call challenges may be God's way of moving us away from our present predicament to a higher place

TEXT : 1 Samuel 9:1-27 A set back according to dictionary.com is a problem, difficulty, mishap, challenge or misfortune. The truth is, everybody on earth is going through one form of challenge or the other. Our text is a continuation of the previous chapter. Which ended with its own challenges.The ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Does Legalism Get Us Off-Track Spiritually?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 6, 2007

This message uses Saul’s poorly-conceived rule as an example of how our rules can create major problems.

- This was a difficult passage to find the “interpretive key” for. How Legalism Starts: He made up a rule that made him feel better. - 1 Samuel 14:24. How Those Around Him Responded: They feared the rule, so they tried to live by it. - 1 Samuel 14:26-28. - v. 26 - There was honey that they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:24-45

Denomination: Baptist

Sovereignty And Sweat: How God Blesses Our Faithful Labor - 1 Samuel 10-11 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 7, 2025

Success is supplied by God, not our effort, but it comes only through our effort. The right understanding of sovereignty and free will will increase effort and decrease worry and pride.

1 Samuel 10:1-8 Then Samuel took a flask of oil and poured it on Saul's head and kissed him, saying, "Has not the LORD anointed you leader over his inheritance? 2 When you leave me today, you will meet two men near Rachel's tomb, at Zelzah on the border of Benjamin. They will say to ...read more