Sermons on 1 Samuel
Wait For It
This week explores the ways Saul pursues David but also how David chooses to spare Saul’s life when the opportunity for revenge arises. This message also will put this into the context of the end of Saul’s life. (1 Samuel 24, 26, 31) Sermon Outline “I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry.” (Psalm 40:1) David’s Mercy Over King Saul’s Life David spares Saul’s life when Saul is relieving himself in a cave; David…
Worshiping God in the Wilderness
This message explores David’s wanderings while running away from Saul and also how he expresses a heart of trust and worship even in challenging times in caves and the wilderness spaces. (1 Samuel 21-23; Psalm 63) Sermon Outline “David stayed in the wilderness strongholds and in the hills of the Desert of Ziph. Day after day Saul searched for him, but God did not give David into his hands.” (1 Samuel 23:14) David’s Flight to Elude King Saul David’s flight…
The Gift of True Friendship
This message explores the friendship between David and Jonathan, the son of Saul. (1 Samuel 18:1-4; 20:1-42) Sermon Outline True Friendship Is Marked by Covenant, Not Convenience (1 Samuel 18:1–4) Jonathan “loved David as himself” — selfless, committed love. He gave David his robe and weapons — surrendering his royal rights. Their bond was spiritual — rooted in purpose, not personality. Challenge: Are your friendships based on covenant loyalty or just mutual benefit? What are you willing to give for…
Spiritual Self-Destruction
This message looks at Saul’s gratitude for David that transforms into opposition to David because of jealousy of David. What happened to Saul? Sermon Outline Envy turns companions into competitors and robs relationships of love and peace. The Progression of Envy Envy Begins with a False Foundation of Identity Saul’s identity was built on appearance, performance, and public opinion—not God. (1 Samuel 9, 13–15) If your identity is in your success, someone else’s success threatens your value. Envy Grows through…
Faith to Face the Giant
This week we explore the work of God in David’s encounter with Goliath. Sermon Outline “David said to the Philistine, ‘You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.’” (1 Samuel 17:45) The Structure of the Story From anointing to service of Saul to battle (16:14-23) Conflict in the Valley of Elah (17:1-11) David’s Arrival at…
The Pursuit of God
With the beginning of this series, we set the tone for who David is, introducing his life, and exploring the beginnings of his calling from God. Sermon Outline “So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David.” (1 Samuel 16:13) Why David? The pursuit of God The ideal of David The challenges of David The opportunity with David King…
Prayer for Our Desires: Hannah
In the midst of her barrenness, Hannah calls out to God. She finds that God answers her in relation to her deepest desires for a child. Hannah helps us learn how to pray our desires in the presence of God in 1 Samuel 1:9-20; 2:1-10. Sermon OutlinE “There is no one holy like the LORD; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.” (1 Samuel 2:2) Hannah’s Dilemma—Her context Israel, A Nation in Turmoil—barrenness of heart…