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Sermons on 2 Samuel 3

4 sermons preach from 2 Samuel 3 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.

“There was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David.”
2 Samuel 3:1 · as preached in “2 Samuel 2 (Part 2) Bible Study (The Battle of Gibeon) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh” at Maranatha Bible Church - Chicago
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2 Samuel 3:1

2 sermons

“There was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David. And David grew stronger and stronger while the house of Saul became weaker and weaker.”

2 Samuel 3 (Part 1) Bible Study (Abner Joins David) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Maranatha Bible Church - ChicagoJul 2022

A Bible study on 2 Samuel 3 using Abner’s defection to David to teach spiritual growth, the conflict between flesh and Spirit, the danger of selfish ambition in leadership, and the long-term consequences of family failure. Practical applications include grounding believers in Scripture, pursuing holiness, protecting families, and evaluating motives in ministry.

Hear it quoted5:16Open this sermon

“There was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David.”

2 Samuel 2 (Part 2) Bible Study (The Battle of Gibeon) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Maranatha Bible Church - ChicagoJul 2022

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.

Hear it quoted7:38Open this sermon

2 Samuel 3:2

1 sermon

““And sons were born to David at Hebron; his firstborn was Amnon of Ahinoam of Jezreel…” (reading of 2 Samuel 3:2)”

2 Samuel 3 (Part 1) Bible Study (Abner Joins David) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Maranatha Bible Church - ChicagoJul 2022

A Bible study on 2 Samuel 3 using Abner’s defection to David to teach spiritual growth, the conflict between flesh and Spirit, the danger of selfish ambition in leadership, and the long-term consequences of family failure. Practical applications include grounding believers in Scripture, pursuing holiness, protecting families, and evaluating motives in ministry.

Hear it quoted22:21Open this sermon

2 Samuel 3:6

2 sermons

“Look at verse 6 again. Abner... was making himself strong in the house of Saul.”

2 Samuel 3 (Part 1) Bible Study (Abner Joins David) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Maranatha Bible Church - ChicagoJul 2022

A Bible study on 2 Samuel 3 using Abner’s defection to David to teach spiritual growth, the conflict between flesh and Spirit, the danger of selfish ambition in leadership, and the long-term consequences of family failure. Practical applications include grounding believers in Scripture, pursuing holiness, protecting families, and evaluating motives in ministry.

Hear it quoted42:06Open this sermon

“While there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner was making himself strong in the house of Saul.”

2 Samuel 2 (Part 2) Bible Study (The Battle of Gibeon) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Maranatha Bible Church - ChicagoJul 2022

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.

Hear it quoted3:29Open this sermon

2 Samuel 3:6-8

1 sermon

““While there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner was making himself strong… 'and yet you charge me today with a fault concerning a woman.'””

2 Samuel 3 (Part 1) Bible Study (Abner Joins David) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Maranatha Bible Church - ChicagoJul 2022

A Bible study on 2 Samuel 3 using Abner’s defection to David to teach spiritual growth, the conflict between flesh and Spirit, the danger of selfish ambition in leadership, and the long-term consequences of family failure. Practical applications include grounding believers in Scripture, pursuing holiness, protecting families, and evaluating motives in ministry.

Hear it quoted33:53Open this sermon

2 Samuel 3:8-10

1 sermon

“Then Abner was very angry over the words of Ish-bosheth and said, 'Am I a dog's head of Judah?... I have not given you into the hand of David, and yet you charge me today with a fault concerning a woman.'”

2 Samuel 3 (Part 1) Bible Study (Abner Joins David) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Maranatha Bible Church - ChicagoJul 2022

A Bible study on 2 Samuel 3 using Abner’s defection to David to teach spiritual growth, the conflict between flesh and Spirit, the danger of selfish ambition in leadership, and the long-term consequences of family failure. Practical applications include grounding believers in Scripture, pursuing holiness, protecting families, and evaluating motives in ministry.

Hear it quoted34:16Open this sermon

2 Samuel 3:8

1 sermon

“We come now to verse 8 (the speaker indicates they are reading verse 8).”

2 Samuel 3 (Part 1) Bible Study (Abner Joins David) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Maranatha Bible Church - ChicagoJul 2022

A Bible study on 2 Samuel 3 using Abner’s defection to David to teach spiritual growth, the conflict between flesh and Spirit, the danger of selfish ambition in leadership, and the long-term consequences of family failure. Practical applications include grounding believers in Scripture, pursuing holiness, protecting families, and evaluating motives in ministry.

Hear it quoted40:44Open this sermon

2 Samuel 3:9

1 sermon

““God do so to Abner and more also if I do not accomplish for David what the Lord has sworn to him to transfer the kingdom from the house of Saul and set up the throne of David over Israel and over Judah from Dan to Beersheba.””

2 Samuel 2 (Part 1) Bible Study (David Anointed King of Judah/ Ish-bosheth) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Maranatha Bible Church - ChicagoJun 2022

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.

Hear it quoted48:58Open this sermon

2 Samuel 3:10

1 sermon

““If I do not accomplish for David what the Lord has sworn to him to transfer the kingdom from the house of Saul and set up the throne of David over Israel... from Dan to Beersheba.””

2 Samuel 3 (Part 1) Bible Study (Abner Joins David) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Maranatha Bible Church - ChicagoJul 2022

A Bible study on 2 Samuel 3 using Abner’s defection to David to teach spiritual growth, the conflict between flesh and Spirit, the danger of selfish ambition in leadership, and the long-term consequences of family failure. Practical applications include grounding believers in Scripture, pursuing holiness, protecting families, and evaluating motives in ministry.

Hear it quoted40:52Open this sermon

2 Samuel 3:11

1 sermon

“And Ish-bosheth could not answer Abner another word because he feared him.”

2 Samuel 3 (Part 1) Bible Study (Abner Joins David) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Maranatha Bible Church - ChicagoJul 2022

A Bible study on 2 Samuel 3 using Abner’s defection to David to teach spiritual growth, the conflict between flesh and Spirit, the danger of selfish ambition in leadership, and the long-term consequences of family failure. Practical applications include grounding believers in Scripture, pursuing holiness, protecting families, and evaluating motives in ministry.

Hear it quoted41:07Open this sermon

2 Samuel 3:12

1 sermon

“And Abner sent messengers to David on his behalf, saying, 'To whom does the land belong? Make your covenant with me... behold my hand shall be with you to bring over all Israel to you.'”

2 Samuel 3 (Part 1) Bible Study (Abner Joins David) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Maranatha Bible Church - ChicagoJul 2022

A Bible study on 2 Samuel 3 using Abner’s defection to David to teach spiritual growth, the conflict between flesh and Spirit, the danger of selfish ambition in leadership, and the long-term consequences of family failure. Practical applications include grounding believers in Scripture, pursuing holiness, protecting families, and evaluating motives in ministry.

Hear it quoted46:28Open this sermon

2 Samuel 3:13-14

1 sermon

“Verse 13: 'Good, I will make a covenant with you' ... 'one thing I require of you: that you shall not see my face unless you first bring Michal, Saul's daughter.'”

2 Samuel 3 (Part 1) Bible Study (Abner Joins David) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Maranatha Bible Church - ChicagoJul 2022

A Bible study on 2 Samuel 3 using Abner’s defection to David to teach spiritual growth, the conflict between flesh and Spirit, the danger of selfish ambition in leadership, and the long-term consequences of family failure. Practical applications include grounding believers in Scripture, pursuing holiness, protecting families, and evaluating motives in ministry.

Hear it quoted48:47Open this sermon

2 Samuel 3:17

1 sermon

“We're gonna start in verse 17.”

2 Samuel 3 (Part 2) Bible Study (Joab Murders Abner) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Maranatha Bible Church - ChicagoJul 2022

Pastor Daniel Batarseh exposits 2 Samuel 3:17–27, showing how Abner’s change of allegiance briefly brings peace and unity, but Joab’s jealousy and vengeance murders Abner in the city of refuge. The sermon draws practical lessons about how one sinner can derail God’s purposes, the responsibility to pursue peace and investigate before judging, and the gospel invitation to run to Christ as our true city of refuge.

Hear it quoted0:56Open this sermon

2 Samuel 3:18

1 sermon

“by the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel from the hand of the Philistines and from the hand of all their enemies”

2 Samuel 3 (Part 2) Bible Study (Joab Murders Abner) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Maranatha Bible Church - ChicagoJul 2022

Pastor Daniel Batarseh exposits 2 Samuel 3:17–27, showing how Abner’s change of allegiance briefly brings peace and unity, but Joab’s jealousy and vengeance murders Abner in the city of refuge. The sermon draws practical lessons about how one sinner can derail God’s purposes, the responsibility to pursue peace and investigate before judging, and the gospel invitation to run to Christ as our true city of refuge.

Hear it quoted10:41Open this sermon

2 Samuel 3:19

1 sermon

“Abner also spoke to Benjamin (the tribe of Saul); after he convinces this tribe he makes his way toward Hebron to sit with David.”

2 Samuel 3 (Part 2) Bible Study (Joab Murders Abner) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Maranatha Bible Church - ChicagoJul 2022

Pastor Daniel Batarseh exposits 2 Samuel 3:17–27, showing how Abner’s change of allegiance briefly brings peace and unity, but Joab’s jealousy and vengeance murders Abner in the city of refuge. The sermon draws practical lessons about how one sinner can derail God’s purposes, the responsibility to pursue peace and investigate before judging, and the gospel invitation to run to Christ as our true city of refuge.

Hear it quoted14:38Open this sermon

2 Samuel 3:20-25

1 sermon

“When Abner came with 20 men to David at Hebron, David made a feast for Abner; Abner said he would gather all Israel to make a covenant with David, and David sent him away and he went in peace.”

2 Samuel 3 (Part 2) Bible Study (Joab Murders Abner) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Maranatha Bible Church - ChicagoJul 2022

Pastor Daniel Batarseh exposits 2 Samuel 3:17–27, showing how Abner’s change of allegiance briefly brings peace and unity, but Joab’s jealousy and vengeance murders Abner in the city of refuge. The sermon draws practical lessons about how one sinner can derail God’s purposes, the responsibility to pursue peace and investigate before judging, and the gospel invitation to run to Christ as our true city of refuge.

Hear it quoted21:53Open this sermon

2 Samuel 3:23-24

1 sermon

“Quotation of Joab to the king: 'Behold, Abner came to you... Knowest thou not that Abner came to deceive thee, and to know thy going out and thy coming in...'.”

2 Samuel 3 (Part 2) Bible Study (Joab Murders Abner) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Maranatha Bible Church - ChicagoJul 2022

Pastor Daniel Batarseh exposits 2 Samuel 3:17–27, showing how Abner’s change of allegiance briefly brings peace and unity, but Joab’s jealousy and vengeance murders Abner in the city of refuge. The sermon draws practical lessons about how one sinner can derail God’s purposes, the responsibility to pursue peace and investigate before judging, and the gospel invitation to run to Christ as our true city of refuge.

Hear it quoted32:06Open this sermon

2 Samuel 3:26

1 sermon

“Look at verse 26: when Joab came out of David's presence he didn't even wait to hear what David had to say; he made up his mind and just walked out.”

2 Samuel 3 (Part 2) Bible Study (Joab Murders Abner) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Maranatha Bible Church - ChicagoJul 2022

Pastor Daniel Batarseh exposits 2 Samuel 3:17–27, showing how Abner’s change of allegiance briefly brings peace and unity, but Joab’s jealousy and vengeance murders Abner in the city of refuge. The sermon draws practical lessons about how one sinner can derail God’s purposes, the responsibility to pursue peace and investigate before judging, and the gospel invitation to run to Christ as our true city of refuge.

Hear it quoted34:22Open this sermon

2 Samuel 3:26-27

1 sermon

“When Joab came out from David's presence he sent messengers after Abner and brought him back; Joab took him aside into the gate and struck him so that he died for the blood of Asahel his brother.”

2 Samuel 3 (Part 2) Bible Study (Joab Murders Abner) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Maranatha Bible Church - ChicagoJul 2022

Pastor Daniel Batarseh exposits 2 Samuel 3:17–27, showing how Abner’s change of allegiance briefly brings peace and unity, but Joab’s jealousy and vengeance murders Abner in the city of refuge. The sermon draws practical lessons about how one sinner can derail God’s purposes, the responsibility to pursue peace and investigate before judging, and the gospel invitation to run to Christ as our true city of refuge.

Hear it quoted41:59Open this sermon

2 Samuel 3:27

1 sermon

“Second Samuel 3:27 — “And when Abner, after he was called by Joab, returned to Hebron...” (reference to Abner’s murder).”

2 Samuel 3 (Part 2) Bible Study (Joab Murders Abner) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Maranatha Bible Church - ChicagoJul 2022

Pastor Daniel Batarseh exposits 2 Samuel 3:17–27, showing how Abner’s change of allegiance briefly brings peace and unity, but Joab’s jealousy and vengeance murders Abner in the city of refuge. The sermon draws practical lessons about how one sinner can derail God’s purposes, the responsibility to pursue peace and investigate before judging, and the gospel invitation to run to Christ as our true city of refuge.

Hear it quoted48:38Open this sermon

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