Sermons on Shmuel Alef 30:11:

Not All Is Lost

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Mar 25, 2022

I was invited to minister at a conference this weekend. The Theme is, "NOT ALL IS LOST." I wondered why they phrased it that way, and why not "All is Not Lost,"

But when I continued to meditate on this I understood that this is what the Holyspirit wanted us to focus on. NOT ALL IS LOST! Do not rephrase or rearrange the sentence but pause, reflect and let it sink in NOT ALL IS LOST! Loss is one of the most devastating issues with no rules or plans. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Después De Los Decretos De Coronavirus: ¿qué Le Queda? Covid-19

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 20, 2020

Los decretos y las órdenes de los funcionarios del gobierno para combatir el coronavirus han causado muchas dificultades en la vida de las personas. Sin embargo, nuestra identidad en Cristo no ha cambiado.

Después de los decretos de coronavirus: ¿qué le queda? 22/03/2020 1 Samuel 27: 1-7 Romanos 8: 28--39 A veces la vida nos arroja algunos golpes reales. No hay un alma aquí hoy que no haya recibido su parte de los golpes de las órdenes, edictos, clausuras y sugerencias ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:1-7, 1 Samuel 29:1-11, 1 Samuel 30:1-31, 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

After The Coronavirus (Covid-19) Decrees- What Do You Have Left?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 20, 2020

The Coronavirus decrees can never take away from us, that which is most important, which is our relationship to God through Jesus Christ.

After The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Decrees- What do You Have Left? 3/22/2020 1 Samuel 27:1-7 Romans 8:28--39 Sometimes life throws us some real punches. There’s not a soul here today that hasn’t received its share of blows from the orders, edicts, closing and suggestions being given out by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:1-7, 1 Samuel 29:1-11, 1 Samuel 30:1-31, 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It’s Darkest Just Before Dawn!

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 2, 2020

We're going to look at how problems often cluster in series; this has happened to us with the Coronavirus. We see the 5 things stolen from the Church; but be assured, the night is almost over! THE DAWN OF DELIVERANCE IS COMING! HAVE FAITH IN GOD!

IT’S DARKEST JUST BEFORE DAWN 1 Samuel 30:3-4, 6-8, 18-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. A tough old cowboy told his grandson that if he wanted to live a long life and be immune to viruses, the secret was to sprinkle a little gunpowder on his oatmeal every morning. 2. The grandson did this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:3-19, Romans 13:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Tragedy Strikes

Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Jan 18, 2024

David returns with his 600 men to find the Amalekits have ransacked his town (Zicklag), and carried off his and all his men's families and possessions. What a tragedy! How did David respond?

When Tragedy Strikes 1 Samuel 30 1. The Source of _Tragedy_ (v.1-6a). A. David was repaid for his raiding the Amalekites in chapter 27 by their raiding Ziklag, where he and his men kept their families. B. David would have felt alone. His men were almost to the point of stoning him, and he and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-28

Denomination: Bible Church

Rock Bottom Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 22, 2023

This is the 11th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#11] ROCK BOTTOM 1 Samuel 30:1-31 Introduction: In this series, we have talked about hitting “rock bottom”. This is not the 1st time that we have discussed David hitting “rock bottom”; but at this point in David’s life, he was once again at “rock bottom”. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Wallowing! 3 Steps To Strengthen Yourself In Your God - 1 Samuel 30:6-31 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 15, 2025

1 Samuel 30:6 – The Pivot Verse That Changed Everything for David. David turned agony to victory in ONE verse—watch how YOU can too!

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. Introduction The world handles distress in a million different ways. Tranquilizers. Alcohol. Physical exercise. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:6-31

I Went To The Enemy’s Camp

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 5, 2025

Satan has stolen from us many things -- our peace, our joy, our hope, our acceptance, our innocence, etc.. It's God's will that we get those back. David set us an example by invading the enemy's camp!

I WENT TO THE ENEMY’S CAMP 1 Samuel 30:1-9, 16-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Johnny's father called home during a business trip to see how his son's basketball game had gone. Johnny came to the phone and told his dad, "I finally made a basket today." His father was excited. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Tragedy To Triumph

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

Even so, when tragedy strikes and your emotions are strongly felt, you especially need direction from the Lord. You need to know what to do in such a dark hour. You need direction.

Opening illustration: It was 1818 in France, and Louis, a boy of 9, was sitting in his father's workshop. The father was a harness-maker and the boy loved to watch his father work the leather. "Someday Father," said Louis, "I want to be a harness-maker, just like you." ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reclaiming What's Ours: A Tale Of Triumph SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Explore the promises in the word about the assurance of reclaiming all that the enemy has stolen from us!

Have you ever felt like the enemy has stolen something valuable from your life? Are you tired of living in lack and defeat? Today, we are going to learn from the promises in God's Word about how we can recover all that the enemy has stolen from us. Jesus has given us power to overcome the enemy. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-31

Topics: David, Recovery, Triumph

Finding Hope In God During Tough Times SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023

This sermon explores how David found hope in God during his difficult times, offering three guiding principles for us to do the same.

We all need encouragement in our lives, especially during times of crisis, discouragement, uncertainty, stress, or fear. In these moments, it is important to find strength in the Lord. In the story of David, we can learn three principles to guide us in encouraging ourselves in the Lord. David and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-25

Topics: God's Hope, Overcoming Challenges

A God Who Can

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Aug 16, 2025

The story of David and Ziklag comes from 1st Samuel 30 in the Bible. It is a powerful moment in David’s life that shows us leadership under pressure, emotional resilience, and trust in God during a deep crisis.

The story of David and Ziklag comes from 1st Samuel 30 in the Bible. It is a powerful moment in David’s life that shows us leadership under pressure, emotional resilience, and trust in God during a deep crisis. When we look at the summary of this story, it focuses on how the people reacted when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Restoration PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 3, 2024

Encourages perseverance in faith, seeking God's guidance in adversity, and trusting in His promise of restoration.

Beloved in Christ, welcome! Here we are, gathered once more in the warm embrace of our shared faith, united by the ineffable love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We come together today, not as separate individuals, but as a collective body of Christ, a family bound by the divine love that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-19

Topics: Strength, Lord

The Secret Of Encouragement PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2025

When life falls apart, faith refuses to panic, seeks God’s strength and guidance, and trusts Him to restore what’s been lost.

Some days smell like smoke. The kind of day when you pull into the driveway and something feels off. The porch light is on, but peace is off. The phone rings, the doctor calls, the boss texts, the door closes—and your heart drops. The room looks the same, but everything has changed. Ashes in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-20

Topics: Encouragement, Faith