Sermons on The Davidic Priesthood:

Forgiveness Saul And David Series

Contributed by Brad Dyrness on Mar 21, 2002

A look at the issue of forgiving others through the example of David and King Saul. David had every right to kill Saul, instead he trusted God to deal fairly with him.

Forgiveness - David and Saul By Brad Dyrness The story of kings David and Saul is a case study in forgiveness. Few places in the Bible, with the exception of God’s forgiveness to us through Jesus Christ, do we find such a living example. The story starts out with Saul – chosen by God to fulfill ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

The Broken Heart Of David Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 24, 2002

This is the second sermon in a series of seven on Brokenness. This is a study of King David.

Proverbs 25:11 says, "Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a word spoken in right circumstances." A Hard Heart or a Broken Heart – Your Choice Jesus said that people in the days of Moses were permitted to divorce because of the “hardness of men’s hearts”. Divorce is not caused by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Davids Secret Power

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

What made a shepherd boy a giant slayer and the greatest king that Israel ever had? The answer to that is what will enable us to become great as well.

Youngest: little, least, smallest, insignificant, unimportant, lothe, to feel a loathing, to detest KEEPETH: To Keep is to be in charge of or responsible for. Grounds-keeper, Zoo-keeper, House-keeper, Jail-keeper, Keep= watch over, provide for, limitations, control, bridle, restrain, Here was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, 1 Samuel 16:1-16, 1 Samuel 16:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

David And The Fiery Furnace

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This sermon looks at the examples of David and the three Hebrew boys and finds four charateristics of Courage.

I. Introduction a. Christians are in need of courage today. b. Nathan Hale epitomized courage when he said, “My only regret is that I have but one life to give for my country.” c. We are all in the midst of a battle, and we need the courage to stand up for Jesus. d. We can look to a boy named ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-50, Daniel 3:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

Which David Are You?

Contributed by Germain Brown on Dec 7, 2000

You are nothing without Christ, yet with Him you can accomplish everything...

1 SAMUEL 16:14 “BUT THE SPIRIT OF GOD DEPARTED FROM SAUL AND AN EVIL SPIRIT FROM THE LORD TROUBLED HIM. v. 23 AND IT CAME TO PASS, WHEN THE EVIL SPIRIT FROM GOD WAS UPON SAUL, THAT DAVID TOOK A HARP, AND PLAYED WITH HIS HANDS SO SAUL WAS REFRESHED AND WAS WELL, AND THE EVIL SPIRIT DEPARTED FROM ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mighty Men Of David

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Mar 27, 2001

Who are the heroes of today? A look into God’s Hall of Fame.

May 30th, 1999 The Mighty Men of David “Where Are The Real Heroes?”  Who are our heroes today?  It is interesting what our heroes tell us about ourselves. We love heroes as a society.  Israel’s had heroes.  This is the hall of fame of the military heroes. (The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12, 2 Samuel 23:8-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David's Greatest Sin

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Pride is the greatest sin and contributor to sin. We see this in David and in our own lives.

Introductory Considerations 1. Today we look at a very interesting passage. On the surface may seem a just a historical event that has little to teach us today. It is the story of what may well be David’s greatest sin, at least in regards to the consequences. 2. Last week considered David’s sin ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1, 2 Samuel 24:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Heart Like David Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 13, 2001

Third in a series of "Heart-to-Heart Talks on Relationships," this one about relating to God

HEART TALKS: A Heart Like David (Righteousness) 1 Samuel 13:14, Psalm 51 I knew that my mother was dying of cancer, but I still was not prepared for the day I arrived home from school and found a message telling me that my father was at the hospital with Mom and I was to wait for my uncle to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:14, Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David's Dysfunctional Family

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Apr 18, 2004

Learning from David’s mistakes with his sons Amnon and Absalom

David’s Dysfunctional Family 2 Samuel 13:21-18:33 Primary Purpose: Learning from David’s mistakes in dealing with his disappointments with Amnon and Absalom One of my favorite Bible characters is David. David was a great man of God, but wasn’t one who had a easy life. Some of the problems he ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

David's Hard Heart

Contributed by Charles Andrews on Jan 1, 2004

David’s heart was hardened by sin. Only the death of his newborn son softened it. This sermon looks at three aspects of his son’s death and David’s reaction.

“David’s Hard Heart” Text: 2 Samuel 12:1-23 Introduction: Sin carries consequences! Some are immediate; others come much later in life and some last an entire lifetime. And, of course, any sin of which we do not repent and ask for forgiveness, carries with it the consequence of an eternity in a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David's Mighty Men

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 8, 2004

What made David’s men so mighty? They were Close, Committed, and Courageous! Let’s learn from their example.

The Mighty Men by Scott R. Bayles, preacher Church of Christ Scripture Reading: The pages of the Old Testament contain some of the most amazing stories you’ll ever read anywhere. Many of those stories revolve around a young shepherd boy who grew up to become King. David was, perhaps, the greatest ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:13-17

Denomination: Christian Church

David: A Legacy Of Courage Series

Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 18, 2006

The story of David and Goliath, asking the question, "How do I deal with my fears when facing the giants of my life?" I listen to who God says I am, I celebrate what God has done in the past, and I remember the battle belongs to God.

Legacy David: A legacy of Courage 1 Samuel 17 Part Three Intro: Geographic and historic setting… 1 Sam 17:1-11 Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war and assembled at Socoh in Judah. They pitched camp at Ephes Dammim, between Socoh and Azekah. 2 Saul and the Israelites assembled and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David.com/Comparison Series

Contributed by Mark Suter on Sep 19, 2006

First in a series on the life of David describing the perils of comparison and finding one’s true worth in the way God views us, his child created in his very own image.

David.com/comparison/1samuel16.1-15 Adam to Eve: “Do you love me?” Eve: “Yes.” Adam: “I mean, really love me?” Eve: “Yes, Adam.” Adam: “Really and truly?” Eve, looking around: “Adam, who else?” Something within each of us wants to know  whether we are OK,  whether we are good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

David, God's Man

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Oct 7, 2006

This sermon takes us in a deep look at the story of David and the gaint, and a veiw of his heart.

DAVID, GODS MAN 1 Samuel 17 LETS VEIW THIS CHAPTER TOGETHER. THE STORY OF DAVID AND Goliath CONSIDER SOME THOUGHTS. #1· Think of a giant as anything that bullies or controls a person, family, or church. · #2 What are some of the giants that Christian men face? · #3 What are some giants ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-58

Denomination: Church Of God

David's Mighty Men

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jun 12, 2006

David’s Mighty Men and how they picture the spirit filled man of God today.

David’s Mighty Men I Sam. 23:1, and 8-22 Introduction Read Vs. 1 There are few men in the Bible that attract our attention as much as David. He is mentioned more than any other man in the Bible except Jesus. From the time that Goliath’s body hits the ground, until he was anointed King and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-22, 2 Samuel 23:8-30

Denomination: Baptist