Sermons on Sauls Fall:

Olive Oil Press

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 9, 2011

The fall of man is in a garden and the victory for man is in the garden!

Olive Oil Press April 10, 2011 Luke 22:39-46 Verse 39-Coming out, He went to the Mount of Olives, as He was accustomed, and His disciples also followed Him. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Sparrow

Contributed by Wes Gunther on Mar 19, 2019

God knows when even the sparrow falls

The Sparrow Matthew 10 1. God knew when the Sparrow fell 2. God knew BEFORE the Sparrow fell a. Rev 1:8 b. Does not go against our free will c. God is outside of time and space 3. God did not prevent the Sparrow from falling a. Sometimes calms the storm b. Sometimes ...read more

We Need Your Fire Lord! Series

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Mar 20, 2018

Preparation of the altar before the fire falls is important.

Elijah Manifests the Power of God. 1 Kings 18:37-39 37Hear me, O Lord, hear me, that this people may know that thou art the Lord God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again. 38Then the fire of the Lord fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:12-13, 1 Kings 18:30-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Failure Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 6, 2019

Jesus’ call is greater than my fall

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Which Kingdom Do You Serve?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 18, 2019

Will the kingdom you serve fall or remain forever?

Acts 5:34-39 34 Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space; 35 And said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:34-39, Acts 1:6-8, Hebrews 12:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Can Keep Us From Falling Victim To Spiritual Manipulators

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit keeps us from becoming satisfied while trying to please people.

1. The Holy Spirit keeps us from becoming satisfied while trying to please people. The Spirit only gives us lasting fulfillment when we seek to please God. Paul addresses this problem in the Galatian church when he writes, "Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can You Fall Down So Far You Can't Get Up? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 3, 2014

Can you fall down so far you can't get up? Judas did. Are there people in the church today who are like Judas? Is it possible we could be like him? And if so, how would we avoid becoming like him in our lives?

OPEN: A tourist was visiting a famous landmark on the ocean and he’d walked out on a pier to see the ocean better. But as he looked over the edge of the pier he was disturbed by how deep the water seemed to be. As he was thinking about how deep the water must be at this point, he noticed an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12, Psalm 41:9, Matthew 27:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grateful For Grace

Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Nov 11, 2000

David's treatment of Saul's son, Mephibosheth, is an example of why we should be thankful for God's grace.

Grateful for Grace 2 Samuel 9:1-8 Introduction Sally tells this true story: I heard the door open and slam shut at the back of the church. An exasperated young man looked around briefly and then sat next to me. "Sorry I'm late!" he offered with no explanation. I wondered: Who is this stranger ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

After God’s Own Heart

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 21, 2022

David was a man after God’s own heart, because of his integrity. Through an overview of David's life, we explore what it is to have the heart of God, by contrasting “Saul’s heart of defiance” with “David’s heart of obedience.”

Baptist Men’s Day, on the Southern Baptist Convention calendar, is observed on January 24, 2021 (which, of course, we are a week late). I have written this morning’s sermon to recognize the men of our congregation, and we’re going to be looking at living a life of integrity before God. Our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Give Me A Man” 1 Samuel 17:10: Sermon On Biblical Manhood

Contributed by Tim White on May 9, 2011

David and Saul faced the same giant obstacle to leadership, but only David revealed Biblical manhood.

Goliath’s had no idea what he was asking for when he bellowed like an out of tune tuba: “GIVE ME A MAN!” Wayne Grudem and John Piper identified and addressed a problem in leadership back in 1991 which is still relevant: “A controversy of major proportions has spread through the church. It began ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-52

Denomination: Baptist

Encounter Jesus

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 19, 2017

Deals with what happened to Saul when he encountered Jesus. The same can happen to anyone.

“Encounter Jesus” 1 Timothy 1:12-17 David P. Nolte The song by The Newsboys rightly said, “My God’s not dead He’s surely alive! He’s living on the inside Roaring like a lion.” But, back in 1884, philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, declared that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Story- Chapter 10 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 21, 2014

The Story takes us to 1 Samuel chapters 1-15! The rise of Samuel and the fall of a leader.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we as we continue on our journey through The Story, we are still see a nation that is not in good shape. • Chapter 10 of the Story covers the book of 1 Samuel 1 through the early part of chapter 15. These chapters cover Israel through the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Do When You've Been Stabbed In The Back Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 16, 2006

David as a model in his relationship with Saul on what to do when someone mistreats you.

I’ve titled the sermon, “when you are stabbed in the back” because it’s a fact of life that at some point in your life someone is going to stab you in the back, take advantage of you, cheat you, rob you, or do you wrong in some way. A “friend” might gossip about you, sharing your deepest darkest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:5-30

Denomination: Methodist

Success God's Way Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 28, 2005

This sermon looks at three dramatic changes in Saul and how those around him responded.

Success God’s Way: Acts 9:20-25: 2-6-05 am service Saul’s conversion brought about a drastic change in his life. Three things that Changed about Saul… 1. His Message Old Saul: Breathed threats and murder New Saul: Preached Jesus is the Son of God 2. His Mission Old Saul: Tried to destroy “the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

Story 29: A Peculiar Partnership Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 19, 2014

God selects unusual people with whom to partner in his work -- Saul of Tarsus and US!

1. [During one of those "teachable moments," a young mother asked her son why they should be quiet in church. The boy replied, "Because so many people are sleeping." Ouch! 2. On behalf of myself and all preachers who may have driven you to sleep in a sermon, please accept my apology. You see, the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ