Sermons on Shmuel Alef 16:5:

The Call Of David

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 14, 2024

This is from a series on the life of king David.

Title: “The Call of David” Script: I Sam. 16:1-13 Type: Series on David Where: GNBC 9-15-24 Intro: Several famous entertainment stars come from large families. Late night Stephen Colbert is the youngest of 11 siblings. Mel Gibson was the 6th of 11 children. Bill Murray was one of nine. Dolly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Sees The Heart

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 21, 2021

Whenever we judge someone by their appearance we should remember this staggering truth: God Sees the Heart.

God Sees The Heart 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Introduction Rita Belle met Richard Walters at a senior center, a mission in downtown Phoenix for the poor and homeless. “He always came in with a little backpack and cap on.” While Richard was reserved, Rita was outgoing and offered to visit with him and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcome By Paying Attention To Your Heart Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 22, 2021

The iconic statement is our consideration this morning: “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7)

Pay Attention To Your Heart 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Introduction A few years ago Forbes Magazine published an article by Ty Kiisel about how appearances impact our work lives. In the studies he looked at he noted that people who are tall are generally paid more. More, those who are blonde, who work ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anointing A Man After God's Own Heart.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 9, 2022

Samuel's secret mission.

ANOINTING A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART. 1 Samuel 16:1-13. Saul had rejected the word of the LORD, and the LORD had rejected Saul from being king (cf. 1 Samuel 15:23), much to the grief of Samuel (cf. 1 Samuel 15:11) - but the LORD already had another man in mind for Samuel to go and anoint (1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David Anointed King

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 29, 2019

David's selection as king in 1 Samuel 16:1-13 shows us how God selected a king for his people.

Scripture Today we begin a sermon series on “The Life of David.” John Butler writes, “David was a man of many hats. He was a king, a warrior and a shepherd as most realize; but he also wore other hats….He was a son…a shepherd…a singer…a servant…a soldier…a sufferer…a seer…a supplicant…a scholar…a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Overlooked But Ordained

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 15, 2025

When the fullness of time comes, God will locate you, announce you, and position you in the place He prepared for you.

OVERLOOKED BUT ORDAINED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Key Verse: “And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Following God Takes Courage…

Contributed by Gina Krause on Jan 12, 2026

A few months ago, I preached from 1 Samuel about the prophet, Samuel and then the first king in Israel, Saul. And Saul, he started off as a good King, full of the Holy Spirit and humble…but by chapter 15, he drifted far from God.

I Samuel 16:1-11 Following God takes courage… . A few months ago, I preached from 1 Samuel about the prophet, Samuel and then the first king in Israel, Saul. And Saul, he started off as a good King, full of the Holy Spirit, HUMBLE…but by ch 13, he drifted far away from God. In ch ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-11

Part 1: The Oil Falls Before The Throne Appears Series

Contributed by Rev Emmanuel O. Adejugbe on Jan 29, 2026

Have you ever received a massive promise from God, only to find your reality completely unchanged? You carry the "oil" of a King, but you’re still standing in the smell of sheep manure. This is the gap between anointing and appointment.

The Gap That Changes Everything Have you ever had a promise without a position? A calling without a platform? A deep sense that God has spoken something true about your future, but absolutely nothing in your present confirms it? You know who God is making you into. But nobody else knows it yet. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Takes Guts

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 23, 2020

It takes courage in these times, the sermon helps us deal with our issues such as Covid-19.

“It takes Guts” 1 Samuel 16:1-13 1. What is Guts? • Guts are the digestive tract the intestine or stomach • Guts are the inner essential parts. Like the guts of a car • Guts is fortitude and stamina in coping with what alarms, or discourages : • Instinctual part of a person She knew in her gut ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

David - God's Sovereign Choice (1 Samuel 16:1-13)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 4, 2024

David, an anonymous shepherd boy living in the hills of Judea, was the person whom God would raise up to be Israel's greatest king, the author of numerous psalms, and be referred to as "a man after God's own heart".

Three thousand years ago, the LORD God chose a young man by the name of David to be the king of Israel. Out of all the sons of Jesse, God's favor came to rest on David. He was the youngest son of Jesse, a poor farmer from the tiny hamlet of Bethlehem. David, on the surface, was a nobody ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Matthew 1:1, Acts 13:22, Hebrews 11:32

Denomination: Baptist

David - God's Surprising Choice (1 Samuel 16:1-13)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 4, 2024

The choice of David to be the next king of Israel shows His Sovereignty in action, but also shows that He is a God of Surprises.

"NOW the Lord said to Samuel, 'How long will you mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse the Bethlehemite. For I have provided Myself a king among his sons.' And Samuel said, 'How can I go? If ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Matthew 1:1, Acts 13:22, 1 Samuel 17:37

Denomination: Baptist

God See's Different

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024

In 1 Samuel 16, the Bible tells us, 'People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.' This simple line is so powerful. It reminds us that what truly matters is not how we look on the outside but what's in our hearts.

Today, I want us to think about the world around us. It's very different from the world we read about in the Bible. In our time, influenced by media and the internet, there's a big focus on looking good and staying healthy. Social media, TV, and other media often set high standards for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Your Steps Are Ordered

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 9, 2024

This message was given for a specific Church going through a time of transition (seeking a new pastor.) In this message God reminds us that if we are communing with Him, He has ordered our steps and we just need to prayerfully follow them.

Your Steps Are Ordered (Strangers Rest Baptist Church - 2/18/2024) Good morning Strangers Rest. I give honor to God and my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Pastor Emeritus Banks and to each of you attending this service live or via live stream, I thank you for this opportunity to come and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:133, Psalm 37:23, Jeremiah 15:16, 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Looks At The Heart

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 4, 2023

We have a heart born with sin. The Lord makes our hearts godly.

“THE LORD LOOKS AT THE HEART” (Outline) August 13, 2023 – Pentecost 11 – 1 SAMUEL 16:1-13 INTRO.: Be thankful that our loving and gracious God looks at our hearts. Our hearts might just be the hardest material known to God. Only the Lord God of Armies is able to change our hearts. “Then I will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Divine Empowerment Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 16, 2025

Divine empowerment is the supernatural enablement given by God to a person to fulfil His divine purpose and calling.

DIVINE EMPOWERMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:1–13 (KJV) "Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah." — 1 Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God