Sermons on 2 Samuel 13:1-18:33: showing 31-45 of 177

Prevention Is Better Than Cure Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 14, 2004

David, Pt 13 of 15

PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE (2 SAM 18:1-17) I love sports. I took to soccer, ping-pong, and badminton in my younger days, and took up basketball and tennis in my thirties in America. There was no moving object I did not like. By the time I was 35, my knees couldn’t withstand the onslaught ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Biblical Principals For Strengthening The Family

Contributed by Glenn Robinson on May 24, 2002

This is a message on how to use God’s word to build stronger relationships with all members of the family (even with those who don’t know the Lord).

2 Samuel 13:24-31 Tells of one of the most dysfunctional families in the Bible. Consider this family : The husband commits adultery. His son (Amnon) raped his half-sister (Tamar, the sister of Absalom). The husband did not implement discipline. The full brother (Absalom) killed his half ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:24-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Father's Failure

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jun 10, 2002

Why did David lose his son Absalom?

Text: 2 Sam 18:33b "O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son" King David Question: Why did David lose his son Absalom? I/ FIRST, NOTICE THE REALM OF DAVID’S FAILURE 1. Not as a warrior - 1 Sam 17:32&45 (Goliath) 2. Not as an adopted son - ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:33

Denomination: Baptist

What Should I Do With This Anger

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2004

This sermon deals with ways to handle the stress of anger.

Help, What Should I Do With This Anger? NLF 3/21/2004 2 Samuel 13: 7-33 Ephesians 4:25-32 Our bible study this week will deal with the stress of anger. When was the last time that you became very angry? An hour after it was over, how did you feel about the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:7-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lord, I Know That What Your Word Says ... But

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Aug 15, 2004

You see ... when we know right from wrong and we still choose to do wrong, then I believe that we suffer from one of two problems.

Preached at Living Stone Community Church Standish, Maine on 15 August 2004 6:00 pm service Please stand for the reading of God’s word. [v.7] For so it was, that the children of Israel had sinned against the Lord their God, which had brought them up out of the land of Egypt, from under the hand ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 17:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Showdown On Carmel

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Either we are for God or we are against him.

Thesis: Either we are for God or we are against him. Intro.: 1. Tonight: one of the most exciting stories in all the Bible. 2. Elijah and the prophets of Baal on Mt. Carmel (1 Kings 18). I. BACKGROUND TO THE STORY. A. Rule of Ahab in the Northern Kingdom (1 Kings 16:29-33). B. Announcement of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:1-46

Counseling During Human & Spiritual Crisis

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

Counseling During Human & Spiritual Crisis

Counseling During Human & Spiritual Crisis "To work out our problems we need to add love, subtract hate, multiply good, and divide between truth and error." Introduction - Imagine if you are faced with the loss of your family, home, and health all in the same week, what would you feel like? Add ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Is Now Yours: Giving What We Do Not Have

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 8, 2001

In uncertain times, it remains true that giving away what we cannot possess anyway is the path to fulfillment; it must, however, be a gift that refreshes the fainting.

It seems that we do not have what we think we have. Sometimes what seems to be ours is not ours at all. Buildings as sturdy as the Pentagon and as imposing as the World Trade Center can be destroyed in a moment of awful terror. Lives promising and beautiful are snuffed out, and there is little ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Speed Bumps

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Oct 16, 2001

A sermon to explain how God attempts to slow us down when He wants to get our attention.

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1 – 11 Title: “Divine Speed-Bumps” Introduction: David and his men were trying to handle the Holy Presence and glory of God with “Human Hands.”  God will only let you do things your way just so far.  It appears that David’s caravan “hit a bump” in the road at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

3 Attitudes When A Person Falls?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 9, 2006

Failure is part of life. What will we do when we fail? There are 3 examples of handling failure: Saul, David, Ahithophel. Which will you follow?

LEARN THE THREE LESSONS FROM THOSE KNOCKED DOWN? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION: A. I have a piece of paper, 8 1/2 by 11. I draw a real black spot about the size of a quarter right in the middle. I ask people that have seen this illustration to please not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 17:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Will We Pay Attention?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 4, 2006

Absalom set Joab’s fields on fire to get his attention so Joab would set up a meeting with the King. Will God have to set our fields on fire to get our attention?

PAY ATTENTION! CAN GOD GET OUR ATTENTION AND GET US TO EXPECT GOOD THINGS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this lesson in two parts, if you try it in one part you must move to the next point quickly. I. CAN GOD GET OUR ATTENTION TODAY? THERE ARE SO MANY DEMANDS, WE HAVE TO ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 14:29-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let Them Talk

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jun 9, 2006

We sometimes have to let the opposition talk

Let Them Talk Scripture Reference: II Samuel 16:5-10 One of David’s subjects did not recieve him: 5 And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, thence came out a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera: he came forth, and cursed still as he came. 6 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:5-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Everybody Needs A Friend

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 3, 2006

The wrong kind of friend will lead you into sin. You need the right kind of friend who will be comitted to you, be honest with you and build you up. Everybody needs that kind of friend.

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. I am especially indebted to Rick Hine, Pastor of Bedford Baptist for the conceptualization of this message. Please feel free to use this message ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

When The Bottom Falls Out

Contributed by Robert Osborne on Feb 16, 2005

Sometimes in life it feels like we are at the bottom and then the bottom falls out. What do we Do? This outline describes 5 steps back to where we need to be with God.

When the Bottom Falls Out Sermon By: Evangelist Robert Osborne 2 Samuel 15:3-15 3. And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters are good and right; but there is no man deputed of the king to hear thee. 4. Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man which hath ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:3-15

Denomination: Apostolic

How To Live Through A Crisis

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 23, 2005

During one of the most difficult times in the life of David gives us an excellent model for how we can live through a crisis

How to Live through a Crisis 2 Samuel 15:13-37 January 30, 2005 Morning Service Introduction Horatio G. Spafford, a successful Chicago lawyer, lost most of his wealth in the financial crisis of 1873. He sent his wife and four daughters on a trip to France, but on their way, their ship was struck ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:13-37

Denomination: Church Of God