Sermons on Sauls Failure:

Saul's Death (1 Samuel 31)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 27, 2025

What happened to a man who started out well but became a backslider? Let's look at 1 Samuel 31.

Is Saul’s death a warning to those who started well, but backsliding? Can an unfaithful leader hurt many people? Where are you headed? Let’s look at 1 Samuel 31. Did Saul and most of his sons die on the same day in battle? If God had not intervened, would David have been fighting on the side of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

David Promoted To Leadership In Saul's Army Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 29, 2023

At this moment David makes a true friend. Jonathan the son of Saul is that true friend to David. He admires David. He loves David. He has decided David will be his friend. He knows David is a great warrior, so he even gives him his armor and weapons to wear.

David is coming off the greatest moment of his life, his victory over Goliath. He could easily be tempted to become arrogant or proud. But that is not what happens next. We saw at the end of chapter 17 that after David defeated Goliath he was brought before Saul and Saul doesn’t even remember who ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Saul's First Stage Of Battle- Oblivious Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 16, 2022

This is the 6th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 1st King". This Series is about King Saul.

Series: Israel’s 1st King [#6] SAUL’S FIRST STAGE OF BATTLE- OBLIVIOUS 1 Samuel 14:1-15 Introduction: King Saul’s 1st defeat came because he ran ahead of the Lord. His 2nd defeat came because he hesitated and failed to act promptly when God was ready to give him a great victory. As you read ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Saul's Second Stage Of Battle- Hesitation Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 16, 2022

This is the 7th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 1st King". This Series is about King Saul.

Series: Israel’s 1st King [#7] SAUL’S SECOND STAGE OF BATTLE- HESITATION 1 Samuel 14:16-23 Introduction: King Saul’s 1st defeat came because he ran ahead of the Lord. His 2nd defeat came because he hesitated and failed to act promptly when God was ready to give him a great victory. As you read ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Saul's Third Stage Of Battle- Hindrance Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 17, 2022

This is the 8th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 1st King". This Series is about King Saul.

Series: Israel’s 1st King [#8] SAUL’S THIRD STAGE OF BATTLE- HINDRANCE 1 Samuel 14:24-45 Introduction: King Saul’s 1st defeat came because he ran ahead of the Lord. His 2nd defeat came because he hesitated and failed to act promptly when God was ready to give him a great victory. As you read ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:24-45

Denomination: Baptist

Saul's Fourth Stage Of Battle- Retreat Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 17, 2022

This is the 9th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 1st King". This Series is about King Saul.

Series: Israel’s 1st King [#9] SAUL’S FOURTH STAGE OF BATTLE- RETREAT 1 Samuel 14:46-52 Introduction: King Saul’s 1st defeat came because he ran ahead of the Lord. His 2nd defeat came because he hesitated and failed to act promptly when God was ready to give him a great victory. As you read ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

Saul's Death (1 Chronicles 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 10, 2025

Where did Saul's unfaithfulness lead?

Did Saul’s unfaithfulness to God cause his downfall? Is keeping the word of the Lord the most important legacy we can leave? Let’s look at 1 Chronicles 10. Though God saved Saul’s grandson Mephibosheth, did he and his sons meet a tragic end? Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Long Live The King Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on May 24, 2023

Israel, in a most unconventional manner, gets the king they want in Saul, the son of Kish.

The Crown – Season One – Episode 2 Long Live the King . Today we will be in chapters 9-10 as Israel gets the king they wanted. But before we go there let’s take a look back at last week. It’s an odd story to say the least. I’m not going to read through the whole passage but here is a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#4doomed To Failure: Looking Out The Big Window

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 8, 2006

We consider the attitudes that cause people to be doomed to failure. One man looks out the window and sees trouble, another man looks out the same window and sees deliverance.

#4 DOOMED TO FAILURE BECAUSE SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS CAN SEE BIG TROUBLE OUT THE WINDOW? SHALL WE SMITE THEM? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This can be done in one lesson if you move quickly. If not do it in two parts. I. SPIRITUALLY BLIND PEOPLE FOCUS ON THE PROBLEM, AND NOT THE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:15-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Deposed King Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 23, 2008

Final message in a series on King Saul, "Portrait of a Politician" -- looking at Saul’s failed leadership.

Trinity Baptist Church July 20, 2008 Portrait of a Politician The Deposed King 1 Samuel 15-31 In tough economic times maybe you’re thinking about polishing your resume and applying for a different job. If you find yourself looking, let me give you a little help. I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hannah: She Got Up

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 25, 2009

This message encourages people to get up out of their depression and loneliness in order to discover something new God may be trying to do in their lives.

Hannah, They Got Up September 27, 2009 1 Samuel 1:1-28 Hebrews 11:1-7 How many of you remember the person who taught you how to ride a bicycle? How many of you remember either your foot slipping off the pedal and you stopping, or you going wobbly and hit something, or you simply fell down ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When God Gives Victory Despite Our Failures Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

This chapter teaches us that God can show mercy not because we deserve it, but to prove His sovereignty and call us back to repentance.

WHEN GOD GIVES VICTORY DESPITE OUR FAILURES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 20:1-43 Supporting Texts: Psalm 44:3; Romans 2:4; Judges 2:18; Lamentations 3:22-23; Isaiah 1:18-20 INTRODUCTION: 1 Kings 20 reveals the merciful nature of God even toward a disobedient nation and a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:1-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

David,-The Shepherd Boy Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 7, 2020

David was perhaps Israel's greatest king. He wasn't born into a royal family, and didn't meet the guidelines some might have expected of a king, but God chose him. And that was enough.

Introduction: David was a very colorful character in the Bible. From a humble beginning in life, God used him to accomplish many things, eventually becoming king over all Israel. Not every person will have a “shepherd-to-scepter” life or encounter, such as what happened to David. Every believer in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dodging God's Rod - 1 Samuel 18:1-19 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 30, 2025

Saul tried to outmaneuver God’s rod of discipline, but that only made matters worse. Learn why resisting God’s plan is a losing battle.

1 Samuel 17:1 After David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan became one in spirit with David, and he loved him as himself. 2 From that day Saul kept David with him and did not let him return to his father's house. 3 And Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-19

Afraid And Alone: How David Turned Terror Into Triumph - 1 Samuel 21 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 15, 2025

When every option looks hopeless, can you trust God to make a way? David did.

Psalm 34:1 I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. 2 My soul will boast in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. 3 Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together. 4 I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. 5 Those ...read more