Sermon Mind

Sermons on 1 Samuel 18

4 sermons preach from 1 Samuel 18 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.

“"Saul has slain his thousand and David his ten thousand," the song the servants recalled about David.”
1 Samuel 18:7 · as preached in “How to Respond | Kelly Rivas | CWLA | 1 Samuel 21:1-22:2 | Core Church LA” at Core Church LA
18:51 sermon18:6-91 sermon18:72 sermons18:8-101 sermon18:10-141 sermon18:10-111 sermon18:111 sermon18:121 sermon18:142 sermons18:161 sermon18:171 sermon18:211 sermon18:251 sermon

1 Samuel 18:5

1 sermon

“So David went out wherever Saul sent him and prospered; Saul set him over the men of war, and it was pleasing in the sight of all the people and in the sight of King Saul's servants.”

Succeeding While Bleeding

Salem Baptist Church of ChicagoJul 2026

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.

Hear it quoted25:42Open this sermon

1 Samuel 18:6-9

1 sermon

“He references and prepares to read 1 Samuel 18:6–9 (NRSV): “1 Samuel 18, verse 6... verses 6 through 9 1st Samuel 18 6 through 9 reads like this (NRSV).””

Worship Rewind - The Side Effects of Joy - Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr. - Sunday, March 30, 2025

Fellowship ChicagoMar 2025

Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr. teaches that joy produces visible results—and also predictable side effects: some will celebrate with you, some will respond with envy or try to undermine you, and some will attempt to eliminate your success. He urges believers to both produce and protect their joy through gratitude, reframing, and motivation while trusting God's insulation and sovereignty.

Hear it quoted22:00Open this sermon

1 Samuel 18:7

2 sermons

“"Saul has slain his thousand and David his ten thousand," the song the servants recalled about David.”

How to Respond | Kelly Rivas | CWLA | 1 Samuel 21:1-22:2 | Core Church LA

Core Church LAFeb 2026

Kelly Rivas teaches from 1 Samuel 21–22:2 (and Psalm 34) that fear drives poor, sinful responses while faith leads to worship, reliance on God, and sharing hope. She contrasts David's fearful choices (lying, trusting a weapon, feigning madness) with his later faith expressed in Psalm 34 and calls believers to remember God's past deliverance and to respond with faith and hope.

Hear it quoted21:40Open this sermon

“"Saul has killed thousands but David has killed tens of thousands."”

Worship Rewind - The Side Effects of Joy - Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr. - Sunday, March 30, 2025

Fellowship ChicagoMar 2025

Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr. teaches that joy produces visible results—and also predictable side effects: some will celebrate with you, some will respond with envy or try to undermine you, and some will attempt to eliminate your success. He urges believers to both produce and protect their joy through gratitude, reframing, and motivation while trusting God's insulation and sovereignty.

Hear it quoted31:50Open this sermon

1 Samuel 18:8-10

1 sermon

“Saul was very angry after the people ascribed to David ten thousand; an evil spirit from the Lord rushed upon Saul while David played, and Saul threw his spear to pin David to the wall.”

Worship Rewind - The Side Effects of Joy - Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr. - Sunday, March 30, 2025

Fellowship ChicagoMar 2025

Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr. teaches that joy produces visible results—and also predictable side effects: some will celebrate with you, some will respond with envy or try to undermine you, and some will attempt to eliminate your success. He urges believers to both produce and protect their joy through gratitude, reframing, and motivation while trusting God's insulation and sovereignty.

Hear it quoted49:11Open this sermon

1 Samuel 18:10-14

1 sermon

“An evil spirit came; Saul hurled his spear and David eluded him twice; Saul was afraid because the Lord was with David, and David had success in everything he did.”

Worship Rewind - The Side Effects of Joy - Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr. - Sunday, March 30, 2025

Fellowship ChicagoMar 2025

Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr. teaches that joy produces visible results—and also predictable side effects: some will celebrate with you, some will respond with envy or try to undermine you, and some will attempt to eliminate your success. He urges believers to both produce and protect their joy through gratitude, reframing, and motivation while trusting God's insulation and sovereignty.

Hear it quoted53:01Open this sermon

1 Samuel 18:10-11

1 sermon

1 Samuel 18:11

1 sermon

“But Saul had a spear in his hand and suddenly hurled it at David, intending to pin him to the wall. But David escaped him twice.”

Succeeding While Bleeding

Salem Baptist Church of ChicagoJul 2026

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.

Hear it quoted42:37Open this sermon

1 Samuel 18:12

1 sermon

“Saul was afraid of David because the Lord was with him and had departed Saul.”

Worship Rewind - The Side Effects of Joy - Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr. - Sunday, March 30, 2025

Fellowship ChicagoMar 2025

Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr. teaches that joy produces visible results—and also predictable side effects: some will celebrate with you, some will respond with envy or try to undermine you, and some will attempt to eliminate your success. He urges believers to both produce and protect their joy through gratitude, reframing, and motivation while trusting God's insulation and sovereignty.

Hear it quoted56:10Open this sermon

1 Samuel 18:14

2 sermons

“But in 1 Samuel 18:14, it says that David continued to succeed.”

Succeeding While Bleeding

Salem Baptist Church of ChicagoJul 2026

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.

Hear it quoted51:19Open this sermon

“David had success in everything he did; for the Lord was with him.”

Worship Rewind - The Side Effects of Joy - Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr. - Sunday, March 30, 2025

Fellowship ChicagoMar 2025

Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr. teaches that joy produces visible results—and also predictable side effects: some will celebrate with you, some will respond with envy or try to undermine you, and some will attempt to eliminate your success. He urges believers to both produce and protect their joy through gratitude, reframing, and motivation while trusting God's insulation and sovereignty.

Hear it quoted56:20Open this sermon

1 Samuel 18:16

1 sermon

“"But all Israel and Judah loved David because he was so successful at leading the troops into battle."”

Succeeding While Bleeding

Salem Baptist Church of ChicagoJul 2026

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.

Hear it quoted51:26Open this sermon

1 Samuel 18:17

1 sermon

“For Saul thought, if I send him out against the Philistines and let them kill him rather than doing it myself the third time.”

Succeeding While Bleeding

Salem Baptist Church of ChicagoJul 2026

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.

Hear it quoted42:50Open this sermon

1 Samuel 18:21

1 sermon

“Here's another chance to see David killed by the Philistines.”

Succeeding While Bleeding

Salem Baptist Church of ChicagoJul 2026

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.

Hear it quoted42:59Open this sermon

1 Samuel 18:25

1 sermon

“But what Saul had in mind was that David would be killed in the fight.”

Succeeding While Bleeding

Salem Baptist Church of ChicagoJul 2026

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.

Hear it quoted43:05Open this sermon

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.