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Sermons on 1 Samuel 21

2 sermons preach from 1 Samuel 21 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.

“Then David came to Ahimelech the priest, and Ahimelech came trembling to meet David, and said to him, 'Why are you alone and no one with you?'.”
1 Samuel 21:1 · as preached in “How to Respond | Kelly Rivas | CWLA | 1 Samuel 21:1-22:2 | Core Church LA” at Core Church LA
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1 Samuel 21:1

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“Then David came to Ahimelech the priest, and Ahimelech came trembling to meet David, and said to him, 'Why are you alone and no one with you?'.”

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 quoted16:42Open this sermon

1 Samuel 21:8-15

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“David asked if there was not a spear or sword at hand; the priest pointed out the sword of Goliath wrapped in a cloth, and David fled to Achish king of Gath, where he feigned insanity when recognized.”

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 quoted20:51Open this sermon

1 Samuel 21:8-13

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“David asks Ahimelech for a spear or sword; the priest tells him about Goliath's sword, David takes it, then flees to Gath and feigns madness.”

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 quoted20:57Open this sermon

1 Samuel 21:10-15

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“David was brought before a king and pretended to be insane, foaming at the mouth, and the king said, 'This is not the great warrior; get him out of my sight.'”

The Perspective that Produces Worship | Pastor Kent Munsey | City Church Chicago

City Church ChicagoJun 2025

Pastor Kent Munsey explains how a perspective shaped by remembering God's past faithfulness produces worship, transforms selfishness into blessing, and equips believers to bless others. He uses Jacob's life and the image of leaning on a staff (a record of testimony) to encourage journaling, gratitude, and gospel-centered surrender.

Hear it quoted40:05Open this sermon

1 Samuel 21:12

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“And verse 12 tells us that David greatly feared the king.”

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 quoted24:51Open this sermon

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