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  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Sermon – King Saul’s Tragic Downfall

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 10, 2025
     | 935 views

    The rise and downfall of Saul convey both practical and spiritual lesson to every man especially to believers who want to glorify God continually and live up to their full potential.

    Sermon – King Saul’s Tragic Downfall Scripture: 1 Chronicles 10:1-10, 13-14 “Now the Philistines attacked Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them. Many were slaughtered on the slopes of Mount Gilboa. The Philistines closed in on Saul and his sons, and they killed three of his sons—Jonathan, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Sam Jo avatar

    7 Reasons For King Saul’s Downfall Series

    Contributed by Sam Jo on Oct 20, 2024
     | 3,856 views

    King Saul, the man who started off so well but fell off so hard, it’s like he tripped on his own crown! Saul's story is a classic example of how things can go wrong when we stop listening to God. He had so much potential, yet he ended up as a cautionary tale.

    Today, we’re going to talk about King Saul, the man who started off so well but fell off so hard, it’s like he tripped on his own crown! Saul's story is a classic example of how things can go wrong when we stop listening to God. He had so much potential, yet he ended up as a cautionary tale. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    30. Saul’s Death And David’s Lament Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 28, 2025
     | 252 views

    In the first chapter of 2 Samuel, David receives news that King Saul — the man who tried to kill him, who obsessed over destroying him — has died. If anyone could celebrate, it would be David.

    Saul’s Death and David’s Lament October 29, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 2 Samuel 1 Tonight we begin the Book of 2 Samuel, although technically nothing “new” begins here. The original Hebrew canon knew one unified scroll called Samuel. The split into 1 and 2 Samuel only ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    The Path Of Least Resistance

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 11, 2023
     | 4,364 views

    This message is about walking with God and doing His will even when things are extremely difficult. It is human nature to choose the path of least resistance, but as a child of God, we can't in our service to Him.

    The Path of Least Resistance Scripture: Second Timothy 1:1-7; 4:2-4; First Samuel 15:1-3; 24 The title of my message this morning is “The Path of Least Resistance.” The path of least resistance is “the physical or symbolic pathway that provides the least resistance to forward motion by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Saul And The Spirit Of God Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2024
     | 1,375 views

    The Holy Spirit is active in the empowering of God’s people to lead. He wants to comfort us, lead us, guide us, direct us, teach us and empower u to do what God wants done.

    David Platt – Why we need the Holy Spirit – the Spirit of God. Opening Video Illustration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6DtRmyx1bA David Platt on the importance of the Holy Spirit in the church today! Series: Never Seen Before in 2024 – Understanding the importance of the Spirit of God for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Saul Proves Himself Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 28, 2022
     | 2,543 views

    This particular study of the life of Saul shows Saul at his best. A humble and decisive leader who is willing to give God the glory. After Saul has been anointed king and given kingship publicly, we find him out attending his fathers fields. He comes back to discover a national crisis.

    Do you know anyone looking for a job? What if you saw this help wanted sign. Wanted: to hire a person for a cushy job with high pay, no experience necessary. That may be some peoples view of what it would be like to be king. It might look like a cushy job with high pay. Saul is Israel’s first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    Saul - Relapse To Restoration

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 22, 2001
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     | 8,157 views

    King Saul’s depression, caused by disobedience to God, was relieved as he came to terms with himself and asked David to play his harp - a parable of what Jesus can do for us.

    A century ago when biographies of Christian men were written it was the accepted policy not to probe too deeply into their lives. It was felt that it wasn’t to the glory of God that a man whom God had used mightily in his service should have weaknesses or failings (except, of course, before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • JEREMIAH MENYONGAI avatar

    Saul And The Witch Of Endor Series

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016
     | 17,376 views

    When you rebel against God, you bear the consequences. Unbelievably, here is King Saul with so much potential in the beginning now bowing down to a foul spirit, but he will not bow down to God. This is a message for young people as well as the adults.

    SERIES: DAVID - A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART: PART 10: SAUL AND THE WITCH OF ENDOR 1 SAMUEL 28: 3 Now Samuel was dead, and all Israel had mourned for him and buried him in his own town of Ramah. Saul had expelled the mediums and spiritists from the land. 4 The Philistines assembled and came ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Breaking The Barrier Of Failure Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 13, 2026
     | 223 views

    This sermon teaches how believers can overcome repeated setbacks, rise from failures, and walk into their God-ordained success with persistence and divine strength.

    BREAKING THE BARRIER OF FAILURE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 24:16 Key Verse: “For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.” - Proverbs 24:16 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:37; Philippians 3:13-14; 2 Corinthians 12:9-10; Joshua 1:9; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mike Richardson avatar

    The Fall Of King Saul

    Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 19, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 10,510 views

    The fall of King Saul could happen to us all.

    INTRO: AMALEK & AMALEKITES The Amalekites were an ancient wandering tribe descended from Esau’s grandson Amalek <Gen. 36:12,16; 1 Chr. 1:36>. They roamed widely throughout the territory which was later later settled by the people of Israel. The primary region of the Amalekites was in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Saul's Kingship Confirmed Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,773 views

    Our God is a God who uses even our rebelliousness to bring about his purposes for his people. The people have abandoned God as king, but he doesn’t abandon them. He continues to deliver them, now using the king they’ve asked for as the avenue through whic

    If you thought it was hard to go from a monarchy to a republic, it seems it’s just as hard to go to a monarchy from a Theocracy. You would have to say that Saul has it hard. It takes him three goes before he’s really made king. But then again maybe he was hoping it was all a bad dream so he didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Brad Dyrness avatar

    Forgiveness Saul And David Series

    Contributed by Brad Dyrness on Mar 21, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 26,945 views

    A look at the issue of forgiving others through the example of David and King Saul. David had every right to kill Saul, instead he trusted God to deal fairly with him.

    Forgiveness - David and Saul By Brad Dyrness The story of kings David and Saul is a case study in forgiveness. Few places in the Bible, with the exception of God’s forgiveness to us through Jesus Christ, do we find such a living example. The story starts out with Saul – chosen by God to fulfill ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • J. Yeargin avatar

    Ananias Sent To Saul

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,086 views

    Ananias is here ordered to go and look after him, to heal and help him; for he that causeth grief will have compassion.

    Ananias is here ordered to go and look after him, to heal and help him; for he that causeth grief will have compassion. A native of Damascus; for it is said <Acts 22:12> that he had a good report of all the Jews who dwelt there, as a devout man according to the law; he had lately embraced the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Back To School For Saul Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,392 views

    After his conversion, Saul was sent by God to 3 schools in order to become the Apostle Paul: ARABIA--SOLITUDE, DAMASCUS--SUFFERING, JERUSALEM--SEASONING. Powerpoint at website.

    Back to School Acts 9:21-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BackToSchoolForSaul.html ILL.- Teacher to student, “What are you – animal, vegetable or mineral?” The boy replied, “Vegetable. I’M A HUMAN BEAN.” ILL.- It was the little girl’s first day at school and the teacher was making out her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jose Cabajar avatar

    Saul's Tragic Downfall

    Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Jun 15, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 11,128 views

    Saul’s foolishness and indifferent attitude toward God’s Word contributed a great deal to his tragic downfall.

    The rise and downfall of Saul convey both practical and spiritual lesson to every man especially to believers who want to glorify God continually through their God-given lives. King Saul’s spiritual blunder led him to a place he deserved. He pleased other people but overlooked to please God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist