Sermons on Shmuel Bais 9:1:

Tales From The Crip

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

How do you deal with hurt? How do your respond to being mishandled? This powerful message will help you get back into the King’s presence.

“Tales From The Crip” Text: I Samuel 20:42; II Samuel 4:4, 9:1-13 I. Introduction This is a very familiar portion of Scripture. You have probably read it and heard it preached on numerous occasions. We have all been exposed to this story as a great story and example of Grace. David, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Kindness

Contributed by Grant Sisson on Oct 10, 2008

King David exhibits the kindness of God toward Mephibosheth.

Theme: God’s Kindness Object: Is shown to us in Jesus, even in the depths of our lowest times Did you see the movie Shallow Hal? It is a movie about an unattractive, really shallow middle-aged man named Hal Larsen who judges women on how “hot” they are. But then one day, Hal gets stuck on a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-9

The Power Of Kindness Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 22, 2008

We all need the healing kindness of God because it’s rare to find it in the world around us. However, when you see God’s loving kindness working through others, it causes you to stop and take notice because it provides a glimpse into heaven and makes the

Opening illustration: For 30 years, Randy Murphy drove without a traffic incident, without being stopped by the police, and without a driver’s license. Then, the 46 year old Knoxville, Tennessee native’s luck ran out. On his way home from work as a dishwasher, he increased the volume on his radio. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keeping Promises And Extending Grace Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 28, 2009

King David show wonderful grace toward Jonathan’s son, Mephibosheth and we learn of our need to receive God’s grace and dispense grace to others.

Introduction: A. What do you think of when I say the word “GRACE”? 1. Many of us probably think of the prayer we offer at mealtimes. 2. The story is told of a family who was inspired to do something after hearing a great sermon on evangelism. a. So they invited their neighbors to dinner the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transformed By Kindness Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 31, 2016

Initiate kindness. Kindness transforms. We are all Mephibosheth before God. Let the kindness of God flows through us.

Kindness is a language the dumb can speak, the deaf can hear, and the blind can see (Mark Twain). You don’t have to say it, people know when it is there. • Kindness is more than just loving people. It is loving people more than they deserve. Kindness is ‘going the extra ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

An Identity Crisis

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 26, 2022

Identity answers the question “Who am I?” My identity is based on how I view myself, the foundation I build my life upon, and where I find my sense of worth, acceptance, and well-being. Everything changes when we find the King!

Sermon: An Identity Crisis Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13 “One day David asked, “Is anyone in Saul’s family still alive—anyone to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” 2 He summoned a man named Ziba, who had been one of Saul’s servants. “Are you Ziba?” the king asked. “Yes sir, I am,” Ziba ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Methodist

A Dead Dog Image

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 27, 2022

A dead dog is a very unpleasant image to think about. But, if any of us live in fear on a daily basis, the dead dog we see is ourselves. Mephibosheth had an encounter with fear; and thereafter, looked upon himself as a dead dog.

Back when I was in college, a friend and I used to go cave exploring as often as possible. Sometimes we went caving about twice a week. One evening we followed a lead for a new cave that we heard about, one that was in the top of a ridge and was supposed to be really huge. When someone tells you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:4, 2 Samuel 9:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is Kind Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 17, 2019

Using a story in David's life found in 2 Samuel chapter we will look at some ways that we can unleash kindness in our lives.

Love Is Kind #LoveIs OKAY – let’s do this. Week three of our series, ‘Love Is’ NOW… IN WEEK ONE - we talked about ‘The Unrelenting Love Of God.’ LAST WEEK – we unpack the truth that love is patient and discussed some practical ways that we could develop our ‘Makrothymia.’ Makro – slow, Thymia – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4, 2 Samuel 9:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Integrity Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 4, 2015

Authentic relationships are enhanced when I say what I mean and mean what I say

This morning I’d like to begin with a quote from one of my favorite theologians – Theodor Geisel, probably better known to most of us as Dr. Seuss. In his book Horton Hatches an Egg, Horton the elephant utters these words: I meant what I said, and I said what I meant An elephant's ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Showing God’s Kindness Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 6, 2022

David knew God’s kindness. He was not undisputed king because he deserved it, but because he of God’s kindness. What better way to respond to God’s kindness to him by showing another kindness. Mephibosheth once lived in favor in the royal family.

The most famous story of the life of King David is the David and Goliath story. Almost every Sunday school child could tell you that story. But what about David and Mephibosheth? It is not so well known. For one thing it is easier to stay Goliath than it is Mephibosheth. Just try to say ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Belonging At The King's Table Series

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 14, 2022

I love this story! It’s a story of incredible, undeserved kindness. We live in a harsh world, and while there are stories of kindness out there, it’s far too uncommon. The world will show kindness to its own, but we are called to show kindness to anyone and everyone, even our enemies. But why?

1. Mephibosheth Who was Mephiboshet? —Background: II Sam. 4:4 —He was a cripple. Our culture has changed certain words, such as “lame” or “dumb.” Mephibosheth was a cripple, that is, he was lame. —He was Jonathan’s son. As you’ll recall, Jonathan was David’s best friend. He deserved death, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Wind Of God's Mercy (1) Series

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Sep 15, 2022

God's grace has wings and fly wherever the wind of divine mercy blows. When the wind of mercy blows into the life of a man, favour is deposited at no cost.

TEXT: 2 Samuel 2:4, 9:1 "(Saul’s son Jonathan had a son named Mephibosheth, who was crippled as a child. He was five years old when the report came from Jezreel that Saul and Jonathan had been killed in battle. When the child’s nurse heard the news, she picked him up and fled. But as she ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:4, 2 Samuel 9:1-13, Romans 9:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wind Of God's Mercy (2) Series

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Sep 15, 2022

In the first part of this series, we likened the mercy of God to a wind. The wind of God's mercy directs the favour of God to the lives of men. God's mercy flows at his discretion. The wind of God's mercy is a searching, refreshing and restoring wind.

TEXT: 2 Samuel 9:1-5 (NLT) "One day David asked, 'Is anyone in Saul’s family still alive—anyone to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?' He summoned a man named Ziba, who had been one of Saul’s servants. 'Are you Ziba?' the king asked. 'Yes sir, I am,'' ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-5, Job 5:12, 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Disability: Care And Honour

Contributed by Minister Dachi on Oct 11, 2022

When the Lord God called Moses in the wilderness, Moses was reluctant at first to heed the call. In fact, he tried to use his disability to excuse himself from service: “Moses said to the Lord, ‘Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent. . . . I am slow of speech and tongue’” ...

Disabled people are differently abled people who were also made or Created by the Lord for His glory. We see many disabled people in and around the society, in our families and even in the ministries that we have today with the different talents and abilities to support the families, ministries and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13, Acts 9:32-35, Mark 3:1-6