Sermons on Sauls Fall:

David And Jonathan's Friendship Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 23, 2019

1 Samuel 18:1-5 shows us a remarkable expression of faithful love.

Scripture The battle between David and Goliath is over. Israel’s champion and savior, David, has killed Goliath. The armies of Israel then routed the armies of the Philistines and chased them all the way back to their own territory. After that Saul’s commander of the army, Abner, brought David to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Acts Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 8, 2020

The Holy Spirit initiates, guides, empowers and saves. He is always in our lives to direct us. Are we hearing Him well?

Hello everyone! May the Lord bless you and be gracious to you. Let us continue to enjoy all that God has given us, and that includes the Bible, His holy Word. • Let us pray and ask God to bless us as we feed on His Word. Speak, O Lord, as we come to You to receive the food of your holy Word. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Death Of Abner

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

The Death of Abner

The Death of Abner 2 Samuel 3:1-39 1. DAVID'S POWER (ESTABLISHES HIS KINGDOM IN HEBRON) (3:1-5) His Fighting (3:1) Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:1-39

Denomination: Holiness

What Kind Of Church Does God Want This Church To Be?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022

I want to talk to you about God’s church. Folks have some strange ideas about the church.

Illus: Did you hear about Cowboy Joe, who went to church for the first time? Cowboy Joe was telling his friend Charlie about his first visit to the big-city church. • He said, "When I got there, they had me park my old truck in the corral," Charlie said, "You mean the parking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Payback! - Matthew 5:40-42 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 20, 2024

When insulted, should you just walk away? No. You must repay the person in a way that will defeat the evil in the relationship. This message will show you how.

Matthew 5:38-42 "You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' 39 But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40 And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:40-42

With Friends Like This

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006

An Exposition of 1 Sam. 20

With Friends Like This 1 Sam. 20 Pastor Stu Webber relates a story from his youth in 1967. We were at war with Vietnam. And there I was, at the U.S. Army Ranger School at Fort Benning, Georgia. I can still hear the raspy voice of the sergeant: "We are here to save your lives. We’re going to see to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

God Knows What He Is Looking For Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 5, 2009

This is the first in a series on the life of David. After giving some background, this lesson focuses on how God chooses and prepares His servants.

Introduction A. Happy New Year church family! Welcome to 2009 – the last year of the first decade of the 21st century! Hard to believe. B. Have you chosen any resolutions for the new year? 1. I heard about a man who announced that he was starting a diet as the new year began. 2. His friend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are Here To Serve, Lord, As You Wish

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 13, 2021

A sermon on Christian service, looking at David with Mephibosheth and Ziba.

10.17.21 2 Samuel 9:1–13 1 David said, “Is there anyone still left from the house of Saul, to whom I may show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?” 2 There was a servant of Saul’s house named Ziba, so they summoned him to come to David. The king said to him, “Are you Ziba?” He said, “I am.” 3 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon 1 - God Knows What He Is Looking For Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 26, 2026

People need good role models to emulate. Although King David was far from perfect, he had many character qualities and strengths that are worth emulating. God knew what He was looking for when He chose David.

Introduction A. Let’s start with a Peanuts cartoon about role models. 1. Rerun, Linus’ younger brother says to Snoopy: “Theoretically, my older brother should be my role model, but that blanket business takes care of that, which forces me to look elsewhere, and maybe ask the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Old Testament Dates

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Jan 12, 2001

Here is a list of the dates covered by the books of the Old Testament, as well as a chronology of OT events.

Old Testament Dates [HTML formatted version of this outline is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/otdates.html] BOOKS OF THE BIBLE - the periods they span: Genesis - Eternity to 1805 B.C. (death of Joseph) Exodus - 1876 B.C. to 1445 B.C. Leviticus - No chronology. Numbers - 1445 B.C. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Killing The Giant Of Criticism Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Mar 15, 2004

Like us, David had to face other giants before he got to Goliath. Practical tips on dealing with critics.

Killing the Giant of Criticism 1 Samuel 17:25-28 When the Israelites saw the man, they all ran from him in great fear. Now the Israelites had been saying, "Do you see how this man keeps coming out? He comes out to defy Israel. The king will give great wealth to the man who kills him. He will also ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:25-37, 1 Samuel 16:4-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Killing The Giant Of Criticism Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 15, 2004

A critic is one who points out how imperfectly other people do what the critic does not do at all!

1 Samuel 17:25-28 When the Israelites saw the man, they all ran from him in great fear. Now the Israelites had been saying, "Do you see how this man keeps coming out? He comes out to defy Israel. The king will give great wealth to the man who kills him. He will also give him his daughter in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:25-37, 1 Samuel 16:4-7

Denomination: Church Of God

An Unguarded Moment Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 5, 2002

#1 of 4 sermons dealing with David’s sin with Bathsheba, its effects and David’s ultimate restoration.

An Unguarded Moment (2 Samuel 11:1-13) I. David’s Sin Surprises and Shock Us A. David’s reputation B. Bathsheba’s beauty C. Uriah’s integrity II. David’s Sin Was Doubly Tragic A. David was not where he should have been B. It was not a great passion Introduction Marriage is a sacred relationship. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How Much Is A Dirty Drachma Worth?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 28, 2001

the parable of the woman and the lost coin

September 30, 2001 Luke 15:8-10 8 “Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins and loses one. Does she not light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it? 9 And when she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Denomination: Lutheran

When You're Put In A Pit

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Mar 8, 2025

A sermon to adults when you find yourself down in a pit.

Genesis 37:13-28 “When you’re Put into a Pit” 3/9/25 a.m. 28 years ago we had bought the property that we live on today, we had moved a Mobile Home in, and my mother-in-law was out walking in the woods behind the Mobile and ... she found a PIT. A DEEP PIT. Somewhere between 15 and 20 foot deep ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:13-28

Denomination: Baptist