Sermons on Throne Of David:

“called To Be King”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 24, 2013

What characterizes a heart that is fully given to God?

In 1 Samuel 8, we are told how the people of Israel asked for a king to lead them. When they made this request of Samuel he went to the Lord, and the Lord told him that they were not rejecting Samuel, but they were rejecting God from being king over them. Samuel was told to tell the people what the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Coming Of Shiloh

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 11, 2013

A meditation before communion.

THE COMING OF SHILOH. Genesis 49:8-12. (A meditation before communion). In prophesying that Judah (whose name means Praise) would be the one whom his brethren would praise, the dying patriarch Jacob was foretelling the coming of Messiah. More than this, he foresaw the triumphal entry of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Pleasing Heart To The Lord

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 28, 2013

God does not look on outward appearance but on the heart; create in me a clean heart.”

1 Samuel 16:1-13 “A Pleasing Heart to the Lord” INTRODUCTION The Lord, God of creation, is a God of transformation. In the beginning, God transformed chaos into order by taking a formless void and creating sea, land, sky, sun, moon, and stars. God sent his son, Jesus the Christ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Moses: A Real Basket Case Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 2, 2012

When God starts searching for a leader what traits does He look for? The answers may surprise you.

UNLIKELY LEADERSHIP “Moses: A Real basket Case” Exodus 2:1-10 Some years ago my family and I had the opportunity to visit the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, one of our greatest presidents. We were able to walk through the log cabin he grew up in. It took us about two minutes. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The King’s Face

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 4, 2012

While we have been reconciled to God through Jesus, we still long to see the face of our King!

The King’s Face September 2, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: While we have been reconciled to God through Jesus, we still long to see the face of our King! Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 14:21-33 Supplemental Passage: Then Moses said, "I pray ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 14:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Feeling Guilty

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 17, 2011

All of that is important, but it is David’s record of Psalm 51 which is his diary of sorts on how he dealt with that guilt. David’s wrote his heart down on paper and we have it recorded in Scripture for us. All of us deal with guilt from many different

STOP FEELING GUILTY PSALM 51 & PSALM 32 INTRODUCTION The movie “Saving Private Ryan” (1998) is a movie that many of us have seen and is quite a memorable movie because of its portrayal of the D Day invasion of Normandy in World War II. The movie begins and ends with an elderly man ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Song Are You Singing? Series

Contributed by Scott Berry on Jul 21, 2011

A reflection with modern music on one of Davids most timeless psalms. Consider what is your pit, who is your rock and what song are you singing?

To stay true to a psalm – you should hear it sung, so hear is a modern intepration – don’t try and understand everything, but get the gist – lots of rich imagery from psalms and beyond. The Mountain Goats - Psalms 40:2 Lyrics (the song can be found on itunes or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Jealousy

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 26, 2011

We must learn to be happy for others when God blesses them.

Dealing with Jealousy July 24, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must learn to be happy for others when God blesses them. Focus Passage: I Samuel 18:6-30 Supplemental Passage: A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:6-30

Denomination: Baptist

We’re Going In Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jul 30, 2011

Your anointing needs validation from a source besides God, though he anoints us first he yet has to have the audience.

I’m Going In 2 Samuel 5: 1-3 1 All the tribes of Israel came to David in Hebron and said: “Here we are, your bone and your flesh. 2 In days past, when Saul was our king, it was you who led the Israelites out and brought them back. And the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Shaping Of God's Hero Series

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Mar 23, 2011

Thr shaping of David from the young hero to the legendary king.

The Shaping of God's Hero ! Samuel 17:17-50 The shaping of the young hero to the legendary king; Someone on any short list of God’s heroes is David. The apostle Paul called him “a man after God’s own heart. We met him first when the prophet Samuel was looking for the next king. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:17-50

Denomination: Baptist

How To Face Your Giants Series

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Mar 23, 2011

Focusing on God, not the gaints, brings victories.

How to Face Your Gaints ! Samuel 17:20-29, 34-37 You know this story well. Not only from Sunday School and church sermons do we learn this story, but also from daily life when things are referred to as “between David and Goliath.” Here’s the jest of the story. Two major forces ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-37

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Your Dance Partner?

Contributed by Paul Johnson on Nov 2, 2006

To move the congregation into a closer, more intimate, more passionate relationship with our LORD.

Sermonic Text: 2 Samuel 6:14 / Mark 6:22 Do you like to dance? I don’t mean going to a night club because I know most of us are too saved, too sanctified and too Holy Ghost filled to ever step foot in a night club again. I am just asking do you like to dance? Do you ever dance at home when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:14

Denomination: Methodist

Giving Till It Costs Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on May 29, 2008

Our giving should not be cheap or second hand. David exemplifies the principle of giving of our selves as a part of the gift.

Giving till it costs 2 Samuel 24:18-25 David’s personal sacrifice strongly underscored his humility. It was David’s humility as well as his actions that brought about the restoration he sought. The situation was grim. But it is hard for us to imagine why it was grim. David had counted the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:18-25

Denomination: Mennonite

The Music Of The Gospel

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 4, 2008

A gospel message looking at the misery, discovery and recovery of King Saul.

INTRODUCTION A recent survey has found that music is beneficial to our health. There is something about music which captivates man. People from every corner of the globe proudly sing their national anthem. The great hymn ’Abide with me’ is sung every year at the FA Cup Final in London. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:13-23

"Losing Yourself"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 8, 2009

A sermon about Christian witness through living for God.

2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 “Losing Yourself” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN If you missed last Sunday evening’s cookout here at the church… …you missed a very good time! We had some awesome fellowship and great food. What a blessing it is to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist