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Sermons on 2 Samuel 6

12 sermons preach from 2 Samuel 6 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.

“Ask David what he meant when David... took off, shake himself off and dance like a crazy man (David dancing before the Lord).”
2 Samuel 6:14 · as preached in “Gospel Assembly Church Sunday Service 8/4/24” at Gospel Assembly Church NY
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2 Samuel 6:1-15

1 sermon

“We're gonna walk through verses one through 15 of 2 Samuel chapter 6.”

Fruit That Remains | Don't Clap. Carry | 2 Samuel 6:1-9 | Lonnell Williams

2819 ChurchJul 2026

Using 2 Samuel 6 (the story of David, the Ark and Uzzah), Pastor Lonnell Williams warns against mistaking applause and momentum for obedience. He calls the church to “carry” its culture — live the values (teaching, prayer, worship, community, generosity, service, honor, excellence) — rather than merely celebrate them. He emphasizes four practices for carrying the presence of God: obedience, understanding, accountability and grace, and issues a practical call to serve, submit to correction, and join the church’s mission.

Hear it quoted4:34Open this sermon

2 Samuel 6:1

1 sermon

“And David again brought together all of the able young men of Israel, thirty thousand.”

Fruit That Remains | Don't Clap. Carry | 2 Samuel 6:1-9 | Lonnell Williams

2819 ChurchJul 2026

Using 2 Samuel 6 (the story of David, the Ark and Uzzah), Pastor Lonnell Williams warns against mistaking applause and momentum for obedience. He calls the church to “carry” its culture — live the values (teaching, prayer, worship, community, generosity, service, honor, excellence) — rather than merely celebrate them. He emphasizes four practices for carrying the presence of God: obedience, understanding, accountability and grace, and issues a practical call to serve, submit to correction, and join the church’s mission.

Hear it quoted15:46Open this sermon

2 Samuel 6:1-9

1 sermon

“'like they did with the levites' and the mention of '30,000 people' referring to David's procession with the Ark (2 Samuel 6:1-9).”

Fruit That Remains | Don't Clap. Carry | 2 Samuel 6:1-9 | Lonnell Williams

2819 ChurchJul 2026

Using 2 Samuel 6 (the story of David, the Ark and Uzzah), Pastor Lonnell Williams warns against mistaking applause and momentum for obedience. He calls the church to “carry” its culture — live the values (teaching, prayer, worship, community, generosity, service, honor, excellence) — rather than merely celebrate them. He emphasizes four practices for carrying the presence of God: obedience, understanding, accountability and grace, and issues a practical call to serve, submit to correction, and join the church’s mission.

Hear it quoted53:48Open this sermon

2 Samuel 6:1-11

1 sermon

“They were carrying the ark of the covenant... the ark fell, Uzzah tried to hold it and God smote him and he died (discussion of 2 Samuel 6:1-11).”

Digging Deep - Midweek Service

RCCG Grace Tabernacle Chicago ILJun 2026

A call to cry out for God's mercy: the sermon teaches that mercy is essential for breakthrough, that persistent prayer and repentance position us to receive mercy, and that mercy brings light, change, and favor into every area of life.

Hear it quoted31:36Open this sermon

2 Samuel 6:2

1 sermon

“David went with all the people to bring up the ark of God, which is called by the name of the Lord who sits enthroned on the cherubim.”

Fruit That Remains | Don't Clap. Carry | 2 Samuel 6:1-9 | Lonnell Williams

2819 ChurchJul 2026

Using 2 Samuel 6 (the story of David, the Ark and Uzzah), Pastor Lonnell Williams warns against mistaking applause and momentum for obedience. He calls the church to “carry” its culture — live the values (teaching, prayer, worship, community, generosity, service, honor, excellence) — rather than merely celebrate them. He emphasizes four practices for carrying the presence of God: obedience, understanding, accountability and grace, and issues a practical call to serve, submit to correction, and join the church’s mission.

Hear it quoted16:01Open this sermon

2 Samuel 6:3

1 sermon

“They carried the ark of God on a new cart and brought it out of the house of Abinadab.”

Fruit That Remains | Don't Clap. Carry | 2 Samuel 6:1-9 | Lonnell Williams

2819 ChurchJul 2026

Using 2 Samuel 6 (the story of David, the Ark and Uzzah), Pastor Lonnell Williams warns against mistaking applause and momentum for obedience. He calls the church to “carry” its culture — live the values (teaching, prayer, worship, community, generosity, service, honor, excellence) — rather than merely celebrate them. He emphasizes four practices for carrying the presence of God: obedience, understanding, accountability and grace, and issues a practical call to serve, submit to correction, and join the church’s mission.

Hear it quoted18:12Open this sermon

2 Samuel 6:3-7

1 sermon

“they decided to take the ark and put it on a cart ... when the oxen stumbled he reached out to steady the ark and God struck him dead (Uzzah)”

Sunday Morning Worship | Pastor Demetrio Dockery

Mount Moriah Church of L.A.Feb 2026

Pastor Demetrio Dockery preaches on 2 Samuel 6 about 'the house that hosted God.' He contrasts Uzzah's fatal mishandling of the Ark (a result of casualness and shortcuts) with Obed‑Edom's preparedness and availability, showing that when God's presence is properly welcomed it transforms and blesses a household. The sermon calls listeners to consecration, obedience, and intentional preparation to receive God's presence and its accompanying transformation across family, finances, and life.

Hear it quoted57:57Open this sermon

2 Samuel 6:5-7

1 sermon

““And David and all of the house of Israel were celebrating before the Lord... And when they came to the threshing floor of Nakan, Uzzah put out his hand to the ark of God... And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Uzzah and God struck him down there because of his error, and he died there beside the ark.””

Fruit That Remains | Don't Clap. Carry | 2 Samuel 6:1-9 | Lonnell Williams

2819 ChurchJul 2026

Using 2 Samuel 6 (the story of David, the Ark and Uzzah), Pastor Lonnell Williams warns against mistaking applause and momentum for obedience. He calls the church to “carry” its culture — live the values (teaching, prayer, worship, community, generosity, service, honor, excellence) — rather than merely celebrate them. He emphasizes four practices for carrying the presence of God: obedience, understanding, accountability and grace, and issues a practical call to serve, submit to correction, and join the church’s mission.

Hear it quoted4:40Open this sermon

2 Samuel 6:5

1 sermon

“And David and all the house of Israel were celebrating before the Lord with songs and lyres and harps and tambourines and castanets and cymbals.”

Fruit That Remains | Don't Clap. Carry | 2 Samuel 6:1-9 | Lonnell Williams

2819 ChurchJul 2026

Using 2 Samuel 6 (the story of David, the Ark and Uzzah), Pastor Lonnell Williams warns against mistaking applause and momentum for obedience. He calls the church to “carry” its culture — live the values (teaching, prayer, worship, community, generosity, service, honor, excellence) — rather than merely celebrate them. He emphasizes four practices for carrying the presence of God: obedience, understanding, accountability and grace, and issues a practical call to serve, submit to correction, and join the church’s mission.

Hear it quoted26:09Open this sermon

2 Samuel 6:5-12

1 sermon

“Reading from 2 Samuel 6: Uzzah put out his hand to the ark of God and was struck down; the ark remained in the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite three months and the Lord blessed Obed-Edom and his household.”

Sunday Morning Worship | Pastor Demetrio Dockery

Mount Moriah Church of L.A.Feb 2026

Pastor Demetrio Dockery preaches on 2 Samuel 6 about 'the house that hosted God.' He contrasts Uzzah's fatal mishandling of the Ark (a result of casualness and shortcuts) with Obed‑Edom's preparedness and availability, showing that when God's presence is properly welcomed it transforms and blesses a household. The sermon calls listeners to consecration, obedience, and intentional preparation to receive God's presence and its accompanying transformation across family, finances, and life.

Hear it quoted51:00Open this sermon

2 Samuel 6:6

1 sermon

“When they came to the threshing floor of Nakon, Uzzah put out his hand to the ark of God and took hold of it; for the oxen stumbled.”

Fruit That Remains | Don't Clap. Carry | 2 Samuel 6:1-9 | Lonnell Williams

2819 ChurchJul 2026

Using 2 Samuel 6 (the story of David, the Ark and Uzzah), Pastor Lonnell Williams warns against mistaking applause and momentum for obedience. He calls the church to “carry” its culture — live the values (teaching, prayer, worship, community, generosity, service, honor, excellence) — rather than merely celebrate them. He emphasizes four practices for carrying the presence of God: obedience, understanding, accountability and grace, and issues a practical call to serve, submit to correction, and join the church’s mission.

Hear it quoted27:59Open this sermon

2 Samuel 6:6-7

3 sermons

“He "carried the ark of the covenant incorrectly so much so that a man died from it" (Uzzah and the ark)”

The Friends of God

Gateway City Church NYCJul 2026

A sermon on the pursuit of God illustrated by Abraham, Moses, and especially David — men called "friends of God" — highlighting intimacy with God, the reality of their failures, the power of repentance, and the sustaining work of the Spirit and worship in a lifelong pursuit of God.

Hear it quoted6:52Open this sermon

“They decided to take the ark and put it on a cart; Uzzah reached out to steady the ark and God struck him dead.”

Sunday Morning Worship | Pastor Demetrio Dockery

Mount Moriah Church of L.A.Feb 2026

Pastor Demetrio Dockery preaches on 2 Samuel 6 about 'the house that hosted God.' He contrasts Uzzah's fatal mishandling of the Ark (a result of casualness and shortcuts) with Obed‑Edom's preparedness and availability, showing that when God's presence is properly welcomed it transforms and blesses a household. The sermon calls listeners to consecration, obedience, and intentional preparation to receive God's presence and its accompanying transformation across family, finances, and life.

Hear it quoted57:57Open this sermon

“Paraphrase of Uzzah touching the ark to steady it and being struck dead on the spot.”

Gospel Assembly Church Convocation 2024 Friday Morning Teaching - Dr. B. Hibbert

Gospel Assembly Church NYOct 2024

Bishop B. Hibbert taught on 'irresistible grace,' explaining that God's grace transforms the heart from the inside out and must lead to holiness and committed discipleship. He contrasted 'cheap grace' (forgiveness without repentance or discipleship) with 'costly grace' (the gospel's call to deny self, take up the cross, and live a transformed life).

Hear it quoted29:57Open this sermon

2 Samuel 6:6-11

1 sermon

““after David and his men make the terrible mistake of mishandling God's presence David comes up with a plan to temporarily store the ark… take it to a house by the man of Obed-Edom the Gittite” (paraphrase)”

Sunday Morning Worship | Pastor Demetrio Dockery

Mount Moriah Church of L.A.Feb 2026

Pastor Demetrio Dockery preaches on 2 Samuel 6 about 'the house that hosted God.' He contrasts Uzzah's fatal mishandling of the Ark (a result of casualness and shortcuts) with Obed‑Edom's preparedness and availability, showing that when God's presence is properly welcomed it transforms and blesses a household. The sermon calls listeners to consecration, obedience, and intentional preparation to receive God's presence and its accompanying transformation across family, finances, and life.

Hear it quoted1:10:31Open this sermon

2 Samuel 6:7

1 sermon

“And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Uzzah and God struck him down there because of his error; he died beside the ark of God.”

Fruit That Remains | Don't Clap. Carry | 2 Samuel 6:1-9 | Lonnell Williams

2819 ChurchJul 2026

Using 2 Samuel 6 (the story of David, the Ark and Uzzah), Pastor Lonnell Williams warns against mistaking applause and momentum for obedience. He calls the church to “carry” its culture — live the values (teaching, prayer, worship, community, generosity, service, honor, excellence) — rather than merely celebrate them. He emphasizes four practices for carrying the presence of God: obedience, understanding, accountability and grace, and issues a practical call to serve, submit to correction, and join the church’s mission.

Hear it quoted28:49Open this sermon

2 Samuel 6:8

1 sermon

“And David was angry because the LORD's wrath had broken out against Uzzah; the place is called Perez-uzzah to this day.”

Fruit That Remains | Don't Clap. Carry | 2 Samuel 6:1-9 | Lonnell Williams

2819 ChurchJul 2026

Using 2 Samuel 6 (the story of David, the Ark and Uzzah), Pastor Lonnell Williams warns against mistaking applause and momentum for obedience. He calls the church to “carry” its culture — live the values (teaching, prayer, worship, community, generosity, service, honor, excellence) — rather than merely celebrate them. He emphasizes four practices for carrying the presence of God: obedience, understanding, accountability and grace, and issues a practical call to serve, submit to correction, and join the church’s mission.

Hear it quoted43:59Open this sermon

2 Samuel 6:9

1 sermon

“He was afraid of the LORD that day and said, 'How can the ark of the LORD ever come to me?'”

Fruit That Remains | Don't Clap. Carry | 2 Samuel 6:1-9 | Lonnell Williams

2819 ChurchJul 2026

Using 2 Samuel 6 (the story of David, the Ark and Uzzah), Pastor Lonnell Williams warns against mistaking applause and momentum for obedience. He calls the church to “carry” its culture — live the values (teaching, prayer, worship, community, generosity, service, honor, excellence) — rather than merely celebrate them. He emphasizes four practices for carrying the presence of God: obedience, understanding, accountability and grace, and issues a practical call to serve, submit to correction, and join the church’s mission.

Hear it quoted44:39Open this sermon

2 Samuel 6:10-15

1 sermon

“They placed the ark in Obed-Edom's house for three months and the Lord blessed his house; later the Levites carried the ark on their shoulders with poles as Moses had commanded, and every six steps they sacrificed a bull.”

Fruit That Remains | Don't Clap. Carry | 2 Samuel 6:1-9 | Lonnell Williams

2819 ChurchJul 2026

Using 2 Samuel 6 (the story of David, the Ark and Uzzah), Pastor Lonnell Williams warns against mistaking applause and momentum for obedience. He calls the church to “carry” its culture — live the values (teaching, prayer, worship, community, generosity, service, honor, excellence) — rather than merely celebrate them. He emphasizes four practices for carrying the presence of God: obedience, understanding, accountability and grace, and issues a practical call to serve, submit to correction, and join the church’s mission.

Hear it quoted48:43Open this sermon

2 Samuel 6:10-11

1 sermon

“Reference to Obed-Edom's house where the ark remained and the Lord blessed his household (paraphrase).”

Sunday Morning Worship | Pastor Demetrio Dockery

Mount Moriah Church of L.A.Feb 2026

Pastor Demetrio Dockery preaches on 2 Samuel 6 about 'the house that hosted God.' He contrasts Uzzah's fatal mishandling of the Ark (a result of casualness and shortcuts) with Obed‑Edom's preparedness and availability, showing that when God's presence is properly welcomed it transforms and blesses a household. The sermon calls listeners to consecration, obedience, and intentional preparation to receive God's presence and its accompanying transformation across family, finances, and life.

Hear it quoted1:16:55Open this sermon

2 Samuel 6:10-12

1 sermon

“David heard that the LORD had blessed the household of Obed-Edom, and so he went and brought up the ark of God.”

Sunday Morning Worship | Pastor Demetrio Dockery

Mount Moriah Church of L.A.Feb 2026

Pastor Demetrio Dockery preaches on 2 Samuel 6 about 'the house that hosted God.' He contrasts Uzzah's fatal mishandling of the Ark (a result of casualness and shortcuts) with Obed‑Edom's preparedness and availability, showing that when God's presence is properly welcomed it transforms and blesses a household. The sermon calls listeners to consecration, obedience, and intentional preparation to receive God's presence and its accompanying transformation across family, finances, and life.

Hear it quoted1:29:13Open this sermon

2 Samuel 6:11

2 sermons

“They placed the ark in Obed-Edom's house for three months, and during those three months Obed-Edom and his house were blessed.”

Fruit That Remains | Don't Clap. Carry | 2 Samuel 6:1-9 | Lonnell Williams

2819 ChurchJul 2026

Using 2 Samuel 6 (the story of David, the Ark and Uzzah), Pastor Lonnell Williams warns against mistaking applause and momentum for obedience. He calls the church to “carry” its culture — live the values (teaching, prayer, worship, community, generosity, service, honor, excellence) — rather than merely celebrate them. He emphasizes four practices for carrying the presence of God: obedience, understanding, accountability and grace, and issues a practical call to serve, submit to correction, and join the church’s mission.

Hear it quoted48:43Open this sermon

“The Lord blessed Obed-Edom, his house, and everything connected to him because he made space for the Lord's presence in his home.”

Sunday Morning Worship | Pastor Demetrio Dockery

Mount Moriah Church of L.A.Feb 2026

Pastor Demetrio Dockery preaches on 2 Samuel 6 about 'the house that hosted God.' He contrasts Uzzah's fatal mishandling of the Ark (a result of casualness and shortcuts) with Obed‑Edom's preparedness and availability, showing that when God's presence is properly welcomed it transforms and blesses a household. The sermon calls listeners to consecration, obedience, and intentional preparation to receive God's presence and its accompanying transformation across family, finances, and life.

Hear it quoted1:21:09Open this sermon

2 Samuel 6:11-12

1 sermon

“the ark of the Lord remained in the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite three months and the Lord blessed Obed-Edom and all of his household”

Sunday Morning Worship | Pastor Demetrio Dockery

Mount Moriah Church of L.A.Feb 2026

Pastor Demetrio Dockery preaches on 2 Samuel 6 about 'the house that hosted God.' He contrasts Uzzah's fatal mishandling of the Ark (a result of casualness and shortcuts) with Obed‑Edom's preparedness and availability, showing that when God's presence is properly welcomed it transforms and blesses a household. The sermon calls listeners to consecration, obedience, and intentional preparation to receive God's presence and its accompanying transformation across family, finances, and life.

Hear it quoted52:31Open this sermon

2 Samuel 6:12

1 sermon

“So David went and he brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-Edom to the city of David, and he brought it up with gladness.”

Sustained Revival: The Revelation of Habitation | Pastor Kim Owens | February 26, 2023 | Message

Fresh Start ChurchMar 2023

Pastor Kim Owens preaches on the "revelation of habitation" and sustained revival: moving from occasional visitations of God's presence to a permanent dwelling (the Tabernacle of David) in personal lives and corporate worship. She emphasizes sacrificial praise, 24/7 worship and prayer, removing religious barriers (veils, hollow ritual, commerce in the temple), guarding the manifested presence, and choosing a lifestyle and church culture that prioritizes God's glory so revival becomes habitation rather than a seasonal event.

Hear it quoted34:39Open this sermon

2 Samuel 6:12,14-16

1 sermon

“So David went and he brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-Edom to the city of David... Then David danced before the Lord with all of his might, and he was wearing a linen ephod; David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the Lord with shouting.”

Sustained Revival: The Revelation of Habitation | Pastor Kim Owens | February 26, 2023 | Message

Fresh Start ChurchMar 2023

Pastor Kim Owens preaches on the "revelation of habitation" and sustained revival: moving from occasional visitations of God's presence to a permanent dwelling (the Tabernacle of David) in personal lives and corporate worship. She emphasizes sacrificial praise, 24/7 worship and prayer, removing religious barriers (veils, hollow ritual, commerce in the temple), guarding the manifested presence, and choosing a lifestyle and church culture that prioritizes God's glory so revival becomes habitation rather than a seasonal event.

Hear it quoted34:39Open this sermon

2 Samuel 6:13

1 sermon

“So it was when those who were bearing the ark of the Lord had gone six paces that he sacrificed.”

Sustained Revival: The Revelation of Habitation | Pastor Kim Owens | February 26, 2023 | Message

Fresh Start ChurchMar 2023

Pastor Kim Owens preaches on the "revelation of habitation" and sustained revival: moving from occasional visitations of God's presence to a permanent dwelling (the Tabernacle of David) in personal lives and corporate worship. She emphasizes sacrificial praise, 24/7 worship and prayer, removing religious barriers (veils, hollow ritual, commerce in the temple), guarding the manifested presence, and choosing a lifestyle and church culture that prioritizes God's glory so revival becomes habitation rather than a seasonal event.

Hear it quoted35:01Open this sermon

2 Samuel 6:14

6 sermons

“dance like David”

Proximity to God Is Not Surrender | God's Still King | Rig Sunday Service w/ Ptr. Shane Abbott

Rig Church | HoustonJul 2026

Using the parable of the king's wedding (Matthew 22:1-14), the sermon argues that physical proximity, attendance, or religious language does not equal true surrender to Christ — believers must 'put on' the gift of the king (the wedding garment, i.e., Christ's righteousness) by genuine faith and obedience. The message calls listeners to respond to God's invitation now, warns against distraction, pride, and self-righteousness, and urges active evangelism to bring others in from the 'highways.'

Hear it quoted52:48Open this sermon

“"That's why I like that David danced like an ass, because asses are unpredictable." (reference to David dancing before the Lord)”

You Were Born Into War — Stop Running From the Fight | Rig Sunday Service with Apostle Tobi Arayomi

Rig Church | HoustonMay 2026

Apostle Tobi teaches that believers are 'champion seed' born into spiritual conflict and called to fight from victory. Using Jacob and Esau, he urges listeners to develop spiritual discipline, practical skill (the 'stew' as a medium of transfer), and a persistent prayer life to claim their destiny, receive revelation and experience deliverance.

Hear it quoted1:09:32Open this sermon

“Ask David what he meant when David... took off, shake himself off and dance like a crazy man (David dancing before the Lord).”

Gospel Assembly Church Sunday Service 8/4/24

Gospel Assembly Church NYAug 2024

A Mission Sunday service combining mission reports and outreach updates, worship exhortation, a baby blessing and parenting charge, a stewardship/tithes reading, and a sermon on the Prodigal Son calling for repentance, restoration, and active evangelism — concluding with an altar call and a grief announcement for a member's loss.

Hear it quoted38:05Open this sermon

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2 Samuel 6:17

2 sermons

“they brought the ark of the Lord ... that David had prepared for it then David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the Lord.”

The Census of a New Generation | Pastor Kim Owens | Message

Fresh Start ChurchApr 2023

Pastor Kim Owens urges Fresh Start Revival to prepare for a new season by being reconditioned as 'fresh wineskins'—pliable, saturated in God's presence, and free from complaint, entitlement, and religious rigidity—so they qualify in the 'census of a new generation' to carry increased glory and mission to the nations.

Hear it quoted34:46Open this sermon

“The Levites carried the ark and put it in the open tent that David had prepared (placement of the ark in David's tent).”

Sustained Revival: The Revelation of Habitation | Pastor Kim Owens | February 26, 2023 | Message

Fresh Start ChurchMar 2023

Pastor Kim Owens preaches on the "revelation of habitation" and sustained revival: moving from occasional visitations of God's presence to a permanent dwelling (the Tabernacle of David) in personal lives and corporate worship. She emphasizes sacrificial praise, 24/7 worship and prayer, removing religious barriers (veils, hollow ritual, commerce in the temple), guarding the manifested presence, and choosing a lifestyle and church culture that prioritizes God's glory so revival becomes habitation rather than a seasonal event.

Hear it quoted30:05Open this sermon

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