Sermons on The Davidic Priesthood:

The Bigger They Are, The Harder They Fall

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 29, 2007

Finding the lessons for our lives from David’s encounter with Goliah

Notice three people involved in this text, and the lessons we learn from them... 1. Goliath Goliath represents the enemy we face Goliath teaches us three important truths: A. Our enemy is bigger than we are (v. 1-7) B. Our enemy will challenge us (v. 8-16) C. Our enemy will taunt and threaten us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 3, 2007

Examining David’s reaction as he was on the run from Saul

1 Samuel 21:12-13 What David did when he didn’t know what to do... 1. He worshiped (v. 1-3) A. In his worship he blessed God (v. 1a) B. In his worship he praised God (v. 1b) C. In his worship he boasted in God (v. 2) D. In his worship he magnified God (v. 3a) E. In his worship he exalted God (v. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Integrity - Life Of David, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 5, 2006

David’s Sin with Bathsheba – He was Willing to Face Sin (2 Samuel 11:1-27).

David’s Sin with Bathsheba – He was Willing to Face Sin (2 Samuel 11:1-27). Explanation: David committed adultery with Bathsheba and she gets pregnant. To cover it up, he pulled her husband out of battle, gave him a months leave, got him drunk and sent him home, hoping that they would do what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Personal Integrity - Life Of David, Part 4 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 5, 2006

One author has suggested that Goliath reminded him of the cross-eyed discus thrower. He didn’t set any records…but he sure kept the crowd awake! (Swindoll, Insights Newsletter, April 1995).

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Psalm 78 is a Historical Psalm that summarizes Israel’s history in a poetic way. The Psalm does have some sad elements in it, but it concludes somewhat abruptly on a positive note with their national hero, King David, from Judah, the founder of the dynasty that would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

So Long Status Quo Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 8, 2006

First in a series on the life of David. This message looks at how God uses ordinary people in ordinary poistions to serve His purposes.

For the next ten weeks or so, we’re going to embark on a journey through the life of David. The story of David’s life is so fascinating. We probably know more about David that any other person in the Bible, except for Jesus. And the thing I like about David is that he’s so much like us. God calls ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Whistle While You Work Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 12, 2006

Second in a series on the life of David. This message focuses on our work.

Last week, we began a journey through the life of David and as we took a look at the process of Samuel anointing David to be the king of Israel we found that: God chooses to give extraordinary power to ordinary people in ordinary positions in order to serve His purposes. This week, we’re going to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

When Religion Gets In The Way Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 22, 2006

Third in a series on the life of David. This message focuses on how religion can pervert our relationship with God.

Members of the Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kansas have made quite a name for themselves in the past several years. The church is led by Pastor Fred Phelps, and though it has “Baptist” in the name of the church, it is not associated with any Baptist denomination. The church is focused on the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart For God Series

Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Sep 10, 2006

to help people know that to have a heart for God means to be willing to be humbled

Opening Illustration (a story built on one by A. Stanley) While in college, Dave came home with me for a Winter Break. Unknown to my parents, though, was what Dave brought in his extra large suitcase: a 40 pound python named ‘Squeeze’. I really never liked snakes, but he told me he had no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Free Methodist

When Your World Falls Apart - Part 1

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 10, 2006

Part 1 of 2: What our response to God should be when life gets messy.

2 Samuel 12:16-23 When Your World Falls Apart Woodlawn Baptist Church September 10, 2006 Introduction Read 2 Samuel 12:16-23. We can only imagine what a terrible low point this must have been in David’s life. During the course of the previous year, King David has been involved in an adulterous ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

When Your World Falls Apart Part 2

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 18, 2006

Part 2 of 2: What our response to God should be when life gets messy.

2 Samuel 12:16-23 When Your World Falls Apart Woodlawn Baptist Church September 10, 2006 Introduction Read 2 Samuel 12:16-23. Today I want to finish a message I began last week. We are dealing with how we ought to respond to God when the tragedies of life strike. Our text tells us the story of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

You The Man!

Contributed by Brett Thomasson on Jan 25, 2007

David learns his mistake!

In our story today, we’ll see King David ask, “What’s with all the chickens, and why are they coming here to roost?” To refresh, David and Bathsheba had a liaison after David spotted her bathing on her roof. She was married, so her pregnancy would have, at the very least, marred David’s image in ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Killing Giants Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 29, 2007

This is week two of the CSI series and we are looking at what we can learn from the slaying of Goliath.

The sun was hot on his back as he knelt at the edge of the stream and pushed his hand into the icy cold water. The shock ran up to his elbow as his fingers played on the rocky bottom looking for the perfect stones. Yes there was one and another, and one more, no that one wasn’t quite right. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:41-50

Denomination: Wesleyan

All For The Love Of A Girl Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 4, 2007

This is week three our CSI series where we look at various crimes in the Bible. This week we are looking at the murder of Uriah.

He was a good man, an honourable man and yet he was betrayed by the one he loved the most and betrayed by the one he respected most and he never even saw it coming. He died believing he was fighting for a just cause, believing that his wife loved him and that his King believed in him. And he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:14-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Serving God's Purpose In Your Generation

Contributed by Chew Chew on Aug 2, 2007

5 characteristics which enables David as a youth to fulfil God’s purpose in his generation.

Title: Serving God’s purpose in our generation (Part 2) Text: Acts 13:36, 1 Samuel 16, 17:34-37 Introduction David served God’s purpose in his generation. Many of you came out to the altar indicating that you too want to serve God’s purpose in this time and hour. Today we will examine David’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:36

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Choice Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 20, 2007

David’s life shows us what we can become, but it also shows us how far we need to go. He didn’t outwardly "look the part" but was God’s choice.

An Earthy Spirituality~the life of King David “God’s Choice”, I Samuel 16 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “People look at the outward appearance, but God considers the heart,” verse 7. As we enter the story of David, we discover a man with an earthy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-23

Denomination: Congregational