Sermons on Sauls Disobedience:

"Covenantal Friendship”

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002

Interwoven throughout Saul’s murderous plotting is the extraordinary friendship between David and Jonathan.

“Covenantal Friendship” I Samuel 18-20 It usually comes as a shock to discover that not everyone accepts us just the way we are. There is something about each of us that causes others to reject us. Yet we hope others will like us; after all, we think we’re likable! The fear of rejection is ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

3 Keys To Sharing God's Light Series

Contributed by Paul Fredericks on Dec 15, 2002

This message uses Saul’s activities in Damascus as a model of how to share the gospel message.

3 Effective Keys to Shine the Light (Witness) Acts 9:19-25 fellowship community 15 Dec 2002 Introduction: I want to remind us again our theme. Our theme for this Christmas comes from the gospel of John, where the Message Translation states¡K John 1:4 What came into existence was Life, and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Got A Light?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 3, 2004

Sombody had to help with Saul’s conversion, Have you got the light of Jesus?

Got A Light? I remember seeing in several old movies, when two Spies were to meet they would start with some seeming innocent conversation starter. That was to keep all around them from noticing that the planned meeting was happening, the microfilm passed or other instructions given. One that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Congregational

Sleeping Saints And The Unstoppable Kingdom

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Nov 30, 2023

They had imagined the persecution to lessen because of Saul’s conversion, instead it got worse.

Sleeping Saints and the Unstoppable Kingdom December 3, 2023 Acts 12:1-4 NIV “It was about this time that King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them. 2 He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. 3 When he saw that this pleased the Jews, he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-4, Acts 12:5, Acts 12:6-7, Acts 12:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leftovers

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 1, 2021

The purpose of this passage is to show us that somethings belong to God. They are His. At minimum, 10% of what God gives to us should be returned to Him in thanks and as part of our worship. God doesn't want your leftovers.

LEFTOVERS 1 SAMUEL 15:7-25 #tithing OPENING SERMON ILLUSTRATION / INTRODUCTION… (p) [Prepare beforehand 3 small bags with 10 chocolate candy bar minis in each bag. Some candies need to be mashed or melted or messed up packaging and some perfectly fine. A small table would also be helpful.] I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:7-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Was Grace That Taught My Heart To Fear

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 16, 2007

John Newton believed that God’s grace taught him to fear. But we’re not supposed to be afraid of anything are we?

OPEN: Does anybody know what the date was this Last Friday? (Friday the 13th) Both Fridays and the number 13 have both been considered “unlucky” down thru the ages. The number 13, for example: The Turks so disliked that number that they practically removed it from their vocabulary ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-25, Acts 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wasted Potential Series

Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Nov 14, 2011

How do you respond to God's discipline?

Are you living up to your full potential? Raise your hand and stand up if you think you’re living up to your full potential because I want to make sure you are a good target. I have snipers in the sound booth!—Just kidding! It’s a nasty question isn’t it? I mean if you say ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Supernatural #9: Two Questions To Discovering Your Destiny Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 5, 2009

The two greatest questions that we can ask to discover our destinies are: #1, who are you, Lord? and #2, what do you want me to do? Knowing God and doing His will.

SUPERNATURAL #9: TWO QUESTIONS TO DISCOVERING YOUR DESTINY INTRO TO TOPIC: Have you ever had a friend or a family member who you thought: they will never get saved! Have you ever had a loved one that you have given up on their ever coming to faith in Jesus? Or maybe you think that because of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-6

Denomination: *other

Turning Weakness Into Strength

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 4, 2011

Jesus said that His strength is perfected in our weakness. If we acknowledge our weakness, He can use it for His glory!...

Turning Weakness into Strength April 3, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must trust in the Lord to be our strength when ours have failed. Focus Passage: I Samuel 13:15-23 Supplemental Passage: And He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed By Gods Light Series

Contributed by Dan Myer on Apr 16, 2008

Sin is the proprietor of great evil upon the hearts and minds of man… It has brought destruction, death and pain…It hides in the dark places… God wants to shine His light into our hearts…exposing and removing the harmful and destructive scars that si

“TRANSFORMED” God’s light comes on! Pastor Dan Myer “…God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.”- 1 John 1:5 “…God, commanded the light to shine out of darkness, and has shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.”- 2 Corinthians ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Parting Of Minions Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 26, 2017

This message takes a look at all that happened as a result of Paul parting ways with Barnabas and John Mark

How many of you have seen Star Wars? No, not the last one. I mean the first one “A New Hope”, not that we called it “A New Hope” we just called it Star Wars. And if you are interested it was released 40 years ago this weekend, May 25th 1977. I don’t know where I was forty years ago last ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:35-41

Denomination: Wesleyan

Dealing With Authorities Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 3, 2015

How did David handle wicked King Saul?

Before we celebrate Communion today, let us continue to learn from the Book of 1 Samuel. Turn with me briefly to 1 Samuel 24…… King Saul, who was hunting David to kill him, went in a cave and David could have killed Saul there. Now look at v16-22…. It sounded like King Saul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Conversion Of Paul

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 15, 2015

THE CONVERSION OF PAUL IS CERTAINLY ONE OF THE MOST UNIQUE ACCOUNTS RECORDED IN SCRIPTURE. NO TWO CONVERSIONS ARE EVER THE SAME, AND I BELIEVE IT COULD BE ARGUED THAT THE ACCOUNT OF PAUL’S CONVERSION IS THE MOST DRAMATIC, AND THE LONGEST RECORDED IN SCRIPTURE

THE CONVERSION OF PAUL ACTS 9:1-18 THE CONVERSION OF PAUL IS CERTAINLY ONE OF THE MOST UNIQUE ACCOUNTS RECORDED IN SCRIPTURE. NO TWO CONVERSIONS ARE EVER THE SAME, AND I BELIEVE IT COULD BE ARGUED THAT THE ACCOUNT OF PAUL’S CONVERSION IS THE MOST DRAMATIC, AND THE LONGEST RECORDED IN ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

God Directs Our Lives Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 1, 2016

God assures Saul in 3 areas of his concerns - the lost donkeys, his material needs, and his new challenge as king-to-be. God cares for our troubles, our needs and our ministry.

1 Sam 10:1-8 GOD DIRECTS OUR LIVES ES 31 Jan 15 1537 We saw last week how God prepares a king for Israel. • He led Saul to Samuel, and prepares Samuel to anoint him king. • The two met because God made it happen. God did it out of compassion for Israel, to prepare them a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tell Your Story Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 19, 2018

In today's world, a well told story will be heard regardless of the content. Luke tells Paul's conversion story, giving us a framework in which to share ours. Consider these thoughts from Scott Jewell, our Family Minister.

Read Acts 9:1-31. Pray. What is the most memorable sermon illustration you’ve ever heard? I’m pretty confident that the first thing that came to mind was a story. I’ll take it one step further- I’ll bet it was a personal story the preacher told on himself. If I’m wrong, you can collect an extra ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ