Sermons on The Davidic Priesthood:

Psalm 4 Series

Contributed by David Fox on Dec 20, 2001

Preaching through the Psalms

Psalm 4 I. Background: 1)Ps. 4 may have been written soon after Ps. 3 during the same period of time when David had fled from his son Absalom. ·We do not know this for sure though. (The title of Psalm 3 tells us when it was written Ps. 4 does not.) We will take the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Says "No” Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jan 2, 2002

When God tells us "no" to one of our requests, it does not mean He does not care for us, it usually means He has something else for us

And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom. He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever. 2 Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

When God Seems Unreal Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jan 2, 2002

If we choose to live as if God is not real in our lives, we may commit sins we too will regret for life.

Introduction: David was a man who loved God, a man after God’s own heart. He sinned, and it was intensified because of who he was and how he mishandled it. But it was just sin, an act of disobedience he came later to regret with bitter tears. And unless we take heed (1 Corinthians 10:12) to his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Can We Make It Right? Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jan 2, 2002

Psalm 51 shows us steps to peace we gain when we come clean and make things right after we sin.

What are some of the most important things in life? How can you live if you don’t have them? Psalm 51:10-15 gives us guidelines for making things right after we sin, making things right in our world even if we don’t have all the things we think we should have. I. Settling Conflicts (10) A. With ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Sailing Through The Storm Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jan 2, 2002

David was able to sail through the storm arriving in the aftermath of his sin with Bathsheba because he didn’t fight it, he went with it so it could fulfill its divine purpose.

9 Wherefore hast thou despised the commandment of the LORD, to do evil in his sight? thou hast killed Uriah the Hittite with the sword, and hast taken his wife to be thy wife, and hast slain him with the sword of the children of Ammon. 10 Now therefore the sword shall never depart from thine ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Sheltering Tree Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jan 2, 2002

God’s face in crisis often is seen in the face of friends He sends to help us, or in our face as He directs us to help others.

2 Samuel 15; 17; 19 When the chips are down, it’s amazing how god sends us a sheltering tree. I. "I’m With You” (15:18-21) Ittai the Gittite A few will remain and be counted on no matter what II. “I’ll Do Whatever You Wish” (15:23-28) Zadok and Abiathar the Priests They were willing to give up ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Big Enough To Forgive Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jan 2, 2002

David discovered that sometimes personal offenses are best forgiven, not paid back by holding grudges, getting angry, or giving paybacks.

When David met Shemei the first time (2 Samuel 16:5-8), Shemei: +Kicked him when he was down. +Threw rocks at him, +Yelled at him, +Said God was judging the King, +Probably reminded David who Shemei’s dad was The second time they met (2 Samuel 19:22-23), 1. David kept his focus on God clear 2. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The End Of An Era Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jan 2, 2002

David’s death brought the end to a unique time of history; have we lived in such a way to make an impact in history for God that will be remembered?

For David, After he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell asleep, and was laid unto his fathers... From Acts 13:36 Every person has a purpose for living, every one of us. The tragedy of all tragedies is that we should live and die and never found that purpose, that special ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Restored By The King

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 24, 2002

A pictures of salvation illustrated by Mephibosheth - Evangelistic

RESTORED BY THE KING TEXT - 2 Sam. 9:1 - 13 INTRO. - The background for this message is found in 2 Sam. 4:4. When the news came back from the battlefield that Saul and Jonathan had been killed, a nurse grabbed Mephib-o- sheth, the son of Jonathan and the grandson of Saul and ran with him to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Giant Killer

Contributed by Paul Tuck on Aug 12, 2003

This is a narrative of David’s victory over Goliath over Gath, with some timely applications.

HOW TO BE A GIANT-KILLER I Samuel 17: 1-10, 32-36, 45-51 Israel is in a show-down with their old arch enemy, the Philistines. The Philistines are on one mountain and the Israelites on another, with a valley between them. Both armies seem to be at a standstill, with neither one wanting to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

Dadme Un Hombre Que Pelee Conmigo

Contributed by J. Martin on Jan 2, 2004

Hoy en día, existe un Guerrero sumamente poderoso e imponente que busca también hombres que peleen con Él. La Biblia dice: “Jehová saldrá como gigante, y como hombre de guerra despertará celo; gritará, voceará, se esforzará sobre sus enemigos.” (Isaías

Cuando el ejército israelita fue a pelear contra los filisteos, se encontraron con una situación sumamente difícil. Los filisteos tenían una arma secreta: ¡Un hombre de guerra gigantesco!. Él era impresionante por su estatura y por su capacidad para pelear. Era tan imponente que dentro del ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Cost Of Cheating Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 31, 2004

This message looks at David’s affair with Bathsheba and what it cost him.

The Cost of Cheating! Let me tell you a story. It all started with a man; figures doesn¡¦t it? He wasn¡¦t just any man he was the most powerful man in the nation, top political dog. He was it, he had arrived, he had it made and he was on the top of the heap. But he hadn¡¦t done it by himself, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Trouble In The King's Household Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 3, 2004

As great a king as David was, he was still a human king with all the flaws of any human being. It would take the coming of Jesus before we had a king who truly reflected God’s heart in all he did; whose leadership would fully reflect God’s character.

What we’re looking at today is not pretty. Incest, rape, murder, political intrigue leading to a coup d’état, David running for his life. And again we wonder what to make of it all. Why is it in here? Well, there are a couple of reasons it’s in here. One is to show how quickly God’s judgement on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

Life Of David: Dead Dog Syndrome Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 4, 2004

A look at criticims and defending against it God’s way. A recrafted sermon from Jeff Strite Sermon Central.com contributor ID= 4028

THE DEAD DOG SYNDROME 2 SAMUEL 16:5-14 PSALM 3:1-8 2 CORINTHIANS 8:16-21 [recrafted sermon from Jeff Strite Sermon Central.com contributor ID= 4028] INTRODUCTION... A Little Quiz I would like to begin this morning with a little quiz. I need you to participate with me and actually answer the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:5-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Grief Of The Father

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

This sermon relates the grief of David over the death of Absalom to God’s grief over our sin.

Turn with me to 2 Samuel 18. Read 2 Samuel 18:24-33. Here we see a sad picture. King David is well advanced in years. He is no longer the young vibrant man that he once was. He is a broken man. The years had taken their toll on this once strong warrior. He had seen his family fall apart ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:24-33

Denomination: Wesleyan