6 sermons preach from 1 Samuel 16 in real church libraries — each one transcribed, summarized, and indexed to the verse. Jump to the exact moment a verse is quoted, or open the full sermon.
“When Samuel learned that Saul had forfeited the kingdom because of his disobedience, he went to his room and wept and grieved until God came to speak to him.”
“Let's read 1 Samuel 16, verses 1 through 3. The Lord said to Samuel,”
Laurie Wilburn teaches from 1 Samuel 16–17 that outward appearances deceive; God chooses by the heart, honors faithful service in small things, and gives victory when we trust him rather than human strength or image.
“Let's listen to the Lord's command to Samuel: 'Fill your horn with oil and go; I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite; for I have provided for myself a king among his sons.'”
Laurie Wilburn teaches from 1 Samuel 16–17 that outward appearances deceive; God chooses by the heart, honors faithful service in small things, and gives victory when we trust him rather than human strength or image.
“When Samuel learned that Saul had forfeited the kingdom because of his disobedience, he went to his room and wept and grieved until God came to speak to him.”
A Bible study on 2 Samuel 1 examining David’s response to news of Saul and Jonathan’s deaths. The sermon highlights David’s compassion and discernment, exposes the Amalekite messenger’s opportunism, draws parallels between Amalek and indwelling sin, and gives pastoral application about righteous grieving, motives, and faithful service under the Lord.
“But the Lord said to Samuel, 'Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature... the Lord looks on the heart.'”
Laurie Wilburn teaches from 1 Samuel 16–17 that outward appearances deceive; God chooses by the heart, honors faithful service in small things, and gives victory when we trust him rather than human strength or image.
“He came from a family where his dad didn't even recognize him as his son when Samuel asked for all his sons.”
Pastor Daniel Batarseh uses 2 Samuel 2 (the Battle of Gibeon) to teach that wisdom is essential for Christian life and leadership. He draws four practical lessons—be constantly on guard, foresee consequences of present compromises, be teachable and take advice, and reject hypocrisy—applying them to church life, personal holiness, and spiritual warfare.
“God had chosen David to be king; even when he was a teen, God had to start working on David then.”
Pastor Emeritus Clarence Dale Devereaux preaches on Ephesians 6:12–18, urging the church to recognize and engage the spiritual battle with the whole armor of God, persistent prayer, active witness, forgiveness, and living out the gospel.
“Samuel anointed David with oil and the Spirit came upon David powerfully on that day.”
A sermon using David's experience under Saul (and a Michael Jordan/Chicago Bulls analogy) to teach that believers can 'succeed while bleeding'—thrive in God-given purpose despite opposition—by relying on the Spirit, maintaining a faithful 'yes' posture of service, and drawing strength from present and past successes. It closes with a gospel invitation and practical calls to prayer, Scripture, and humble service.
“Reference to David's first private anointing by Samuel (1 Samuel 16).”
Pastor Daniel Batarseh studies 2 Samuel 2, focusing on David’s prudent waiting, seeking God’s guidance, humble reception of public anointing by Judah, and the opposition that follows (Abner crowning Ish-bosheth). The sermon draws practical applications about praying for direction, staying where God has placed you, serving while you wait, humility in leadership, and expecting resistance to God’s work.
“In verses 14–23 the speaker describes how the Spirit came upon David but departed from Saul, an evil spirit afflicted Saul, and Saul's servants suggested a musician—David—to play the harp.”
Laurie Wilburn teaches from 1 Samuel 16–17 that outward appearances deceive; God chooses by the heart, honors faithful service in small things, and gives victory when we trust him rather than human strength or image.
Every reference on this page was extracted from the transcript of a real sermon in a public Sermon Mind church library. Quotes reflect each preacher’s own reading of the text.