Sermons on Sharp Arrows:

Loyal Friends (1 Samuel 20)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 16, 2025

How rare is it to find a true friend willing to die for you? Is Jesus such a friend? Let's begin in 1 Samuel 20.

Are loyal friends hard to find? Are we loyal to our friends even to death? Is Jesus a true friend? Let’s look at a special friendship in 1 Samuel 20. Did David ask Jonathan why Saul was determined to kill him? David fled from Naioth in Ramah. He came to Jonathan and said, “What have I done? What ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For Pennies

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 19, 2001

Looking for Pennies (story from Annie Dillard) is important because: 1. The created world is a window into the heart of God. 2. The created world provides opportunities to praise the goodness of God. 3. The created world is a source of joy for thankful

Annie Dillard, in her wonderful Pulitzer Prize winning book Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, tells a story about pennies. It was in her chapter entitled “Seeing” that I read her wonderful childhood story. I will let her tell it in her own words: “When I was six or seven years old, growing up in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Methodist

David And Jonathan: Portrait Of A Grace-Dispensing Friendship - 1 Samuel 20:1-34 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 9, 2025

Want to experience God’s faithfulness in a new way? See how Jonathan’s unwavering commitment to David mirrors the heart of God.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. 1 Samuel 20:1 Then David fled from Naioth at Ramah and went to Jonathan and asked, "What have I done? What is my crime? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:1-34

The Tragedy Of Joash

Contributed by Lanny Freeman on Nov 1, 2002

King Joash learns a valuable lesson on perseverance. . . an ungodly king that decides to give God a “try”. He learns that “trying” is not enough.

THE TRAGEDY OF JOASH - 2 Kings 13:14-19 (NKJV) Illustration - In 1935, Charles Darrow brought his invention of Monopoly to Parker Brothers. The experts at Parker Brothers rejected the game for "containing fifty-two fundamental errors." The persistent Charles Darrow had spent the year after his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

God's Power - Omnipotence Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 20, 2015

What does it matter that God is all powerful?

GOD’S POWER – OMNIPOTENCE In the summer of 1876, grasshoppers nearly destroyed the crops in Minnesota. So in the spring of 1877, farmers were worried. They believed that the dreadful plague would once again visit them and again destroy the rich wheat crop, bringing ruin to thousands of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Praying Aloud Or Playing Around?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 27, 2020

When you really get intense in prayer, you will see results. Fervor, not volume is more important.

2 Kings 13:14-19 - Desire 14 Now Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness whereof he died. And Joash the king of Israel came down unto him, and wept over his face, and said, O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. 15 And Elisha said unto him, Take bow and arrows. And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-19, Luke 18:1-8, Luke 11:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Building House And Home

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

Building House and Home

Psalm 127 & 1 Chronicles 29:1-9. Building House and Home 1. The Sense of Vanity 1 Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: Working in Vain (127:1a) (a) David's Motto Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: (b) Solomon's Mission Except ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Holiness

Know Your Equipment (Pt 2) Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 30, 2004

This the second part of my message on the armor of God.

INTRODUCTION • Today we are going to finish our look at the full armor of God. Over the last couple of weeks we have seen who our enemy is and we started to look at some of the equipment that God has given to us so that we can win the battle we fight with the enemy each and every day. • The U.S. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can’t Hit The Broadside Of A Barn

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 12, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 20: 1 – 42

1 Samuel 20: 1 – 42 Can’t hit the broadside of a barn 20 Then David fled from Naioth in Ramah, and went and said to Jonathan, “What have I done? What is my iniquity, and what is my sin before your father, that he seeks my life?” 2 So Jonathan said to him, “By no means! You shall not die! Indeed, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Wearing A Bull's Eye Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Apr 5, 2004

This sermon discusses the need for Christians to put their faith before them every day.

Godly Warfare Wearing a Bulls Eye Genesis 2:16-17, 3:16, Isaiah 53:1-6, John 1:12, 3:15-16, 36, 6:40, 47, 11:25, 20:31, Acts 16:31, Romans 10:9, Galatians 3:26, Romans 3:10, John 10:28 - 29, Ephesians 6:10-16, Romans 8:28, 1 Peter 5:6-10 I. How would you like to stand and have one of these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-10, Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Shield Of Faith Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 2, 2012

Part five on the study of God's armor of protection. The shield of faith is what and who we put our faith in. There are things that Satan does not want you to know about God's shield of protection.

The shield of faith Ephesians chapter 6:10-6:2- Introduction- We are studying Ephesians chapter 6 and in the series of “putting on the full armor of God”. We have looked at the importance of doing all that we know to do and then stand firm. We have put on the belt of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Nazarene

These Are The Days Of Elijah – "Days Like These Require A Sustained Effort”

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 22, 2021

During Elisha’s ministry, the Jordan River parted instantly, poisoned waters were healed, the borrowed iron ax head flowed to the surface, dead children had been raised to life, but the miracle Israel needed now would be difficult. This miracle will require a sustained effort.

What a great blessing Elisha had been to the nation of Israel. He faithfully used his God given double portion for the benefit of others. Israel was facing another persistent enemy, the Syrians. Prophet Elisha is on his death bed, over 80 years old in a weakened condition, yet God’s people are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-19, Psalm 119:89-91, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Methodist

Get Into The Wheelbarrow (Assert Your Faith) Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Aug 21, 2003

Step out in faith and begin to obey the Word of God. The transformation that will take place in your life will amaze even you.

Get Into the Wheelbarrow (Assert Your Faith) Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction: This is week five in our series “Eight Essential Exercises for Building a Better Body.” The first exercise we examined was “allocating strength.” We investigated our need to find our strength in the Lord. Without His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Happens When You Don't Do Things God's Way

Contributed by Charles Mccall on May 8, 2004

You lose on a lot of blessings that God has for you when you don’t do things God’s way

2 Kings 13:14-19 Topic: What happens when you don’t do things God’s way There are some dire consequences when you don’t do things God’s way. You lose out on the blessings that God has for you when you don’t do things God’s way. You lose out on the victory that God has for you when you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Harassed For Jesus Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 20, 2024

A study of the Beatitudes. Jesus begins His sermon on the mount answering the question: "What will it take to make you happy?" His answer, however, is far different from the way most people will answer. In fact, his answers appear to bring sorrow, not happiness.

PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS: HARASSED FOR JESUS ILLUSTRATION: In His book, Lords of the Earth, Don Richardson, author of PEACE CHILD, tells the story of Stanley Dale, a MISSIONARY to the Yali Tribe deep in the Irian Jaya JUNGLE of Indonesia in 1968. The Yali, being HEADHUNTERS and CANNIBALS, were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ