Sermons on 2 Samuel 11:1-12:1: showing 1-15 of 224

David & Bathsheba Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 30, 2003

Here we discover, once again, the two central elements in the way God deals with his people. Here we find God’s justice and mercy going hand in hand as he deals with a failed leader.

Someone asked me the other day, "Why do we have to have all these stories from the Old Testament. They’re so gruesome!" Well, the reason we have to hear these stories is because they’ve been put here to tell us about God. You see, these aren’t just stories about David, or Saul, or Samuel. They’re ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27, 2 Samuel 12:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

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

Humpty Dumpty

Contributed by John Beehler on Jul 26, 2003

When faced with temptation, run the other way.

Humpty Dumpty I like the Bible. Sure, it seems a given that a person in my position would, but I like it for more than just the obvious reasons. Reasons such as, it’s God’s Word, our directions for living, a history of Christianity. No, I like it for another reason, as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David's Four Lambs

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 6, 2003

David compounded the tragic consequences of his sin by his pious act in imposing judgment, not realizing that he was, in fact, passing judgment upon himself and his family.

DAVID’S FOUR LAMBS “Then the LORD sent Nathan to David. And he came to him, and said to him: "There were two men in one city, one rich and the other poor. The rich man had exceedingly many flocks and herds. "But the poor man had nothing, except one little ewe lamb which he had bought and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Excellence In Integrity, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Sep 21, 2003

Peter Deison has noted THREE MAJOR EVENTS in the life of David. It’s my contention that these THREE MAJOR EVENTS demonstrate for us what integrity is. We will take these in reverse chronological order and we’ll deal with the first of three events today.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: I have been talking to you about Leadership and Service Excellence. After introducing the theme of Excellence, our first sermon was on Excellence in Influence. Last week, we began talking about Excellence in Integrity. Today, I want to continue to talk to you about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-7

A Wayfaring Man

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 27, 2004

This sermon illustrates that those involved in adultery will always destroy many things in their lives.

The Wayfaring Man 2 Samuel 12:1-6 And the LORD sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor. 2 The rich man had exceeding many flocks and herds: 3 But the poor man had nothing, save one little ewe lamb, which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Identity Theft

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jun 28, 2004

Have you seen the identity theft commercials that the City Visa card is doing on TV? We have an identity theft crisis in America. We also have one in the church. Who are you? If you know who you are what you do comes naturally.

Identity Theft Pastor Jamie Wright * Maranatha Fellowship Church * 04-21-04 Identity is the door to your destiny You are a sum total of all the decisions you make. On what do you base your decisions? Why do people commit adultery? They forget they who they are; I am a husband I can’t do this. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greenhouse Of Sin

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 11, 2004

We need to learn, like David did, the awful price of sin. But even greater than it’s power is the power of Jesus Christ to forgive.

Passage: 2 Samuel 11 Intro: The TV shows we watch laugh at sin 1. sin is the biggest joke in the American culture. 2. we are a strangely hypocritical society, on one hand decrying the promiscuity and drug addiction of our youth, while at the same time promoting these very things in the media. 3. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Surprising Grace

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 11, 2004

We think of God’s grace as the forgiveness of our sins, but it is far more than that. David experienced the full gamut of the grace of God in response to his sin.

Passage: 2 Samuel 12:1-14 Intro: When we think of the word “grace”, the vast majority of believers focus on the forgiveness of our sins. Il) “Wonderful grace of Jesus, greater than all my sins.” “Marvelous grace of our loving Lord, grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt.” Etc. 1. great ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Scope Of A Man: King David

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 15, 2004

King David, more than any other person in the Biblical record, illustrates the moral range of human nature. Look at these snapshots of his life to see the grace of God at work in one messed up fella.

Message - A Study of King David Snapshots of King David’s character and Scenes from his life I’ve always found King David to be one of the most fascinating guys in the Bible. There is so much about him that you wouldn’t normally expect to find written about a king. There’s so much in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tragedy Of Lost Potential

Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 23, 2003

Because of sin, there are many who will come to the end of life askig the question, "What if," or "What could I have been?"

Introduction: Bernard Shaw, the winner of the 1925 Nobel Prize for literature, played the “What If” game before he died. A reporter asked him if he could live his life over, and be any person he has know, or any other person in history, who would he be? Mr. Shaw replied, “I would be the man ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have I Sinned Too Much For God To Forgive?

Contributed by David Insell on May 2, 2003

This message tells of God’s forgiveness no matter what the sin. We will look at David and Saul of Tarsus.

I have been a pastor for about 25 years. In this period of time, I have talked to many people who have said that they had sinned too much for God to forgive. Then you have the people who say, “ I just can’t forgive myself.” You would think as many churches that we have in America that we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:2-17, Acts 8:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Optimism In The Face Of Tragedy

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003

A reflection on 9/11/01

Optimism In The Face of Tragedy 10/30/01 “We all face tragedy. What’s more, we’ve all received the symbols of tragedy. Yours might be a telegram from the war department, an ID bracelet from the hospital, a scar, or a court subpoena. We don’t like these symbols, nor do we want these symbols. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9, 2 Samuel 12:1-23

Denomination: Mennonite

The Danger Of Tunnel Vision#2 Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 3, 2004

We need to recognize the satanic tactic of TUNNEL VISION within the church. We cannot allow our vision to be constricted. SEE THE BIGGER PICTURE.

THE DANGER OF TUNNEL VISION #2 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #2 of a 2 part series, if you need part one email me. TEXT: 1 Kings 21:5 But Jezebel his wife came to him, and said to Ahab, WHY IS YOUR SPIRIT SO SAD? Why aren’t you eating? 1 KINGS 19: 2. Then Jezebel ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-2, 1 Kings 19:2-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What A Tangled Web We Weave Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Jun 10, 2004

Part 7 of a series on the life of David

Insights from the Life of David – Part 7: “What a Tangled Web We Weave: David & Bathsheba” II Samuel 11:1-27 Our story today is not for young ears. It’s a story of adultery and premeditated murder. It’s the stuff that movies are made of and yet it’s the stuff we find in the life of one of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Methodist