Sermons by Pastor Ken Gray (Page 9)

1 Samuel 27:8-12 “A Servant of Enemies?” David’s fear motivated him to hide among his enemies outside the prophetic directive of God. After settling in Ziklag, He and his men supported themselves by raiding enemy occupied cities in the Southern …

1 Samuel 26:1-25 Why would the men of Ziph tell Saul of David’s location knowing what he had done for Israel. The answer is simple. They feared Saul knowing what he did to the priests when they aided David. Saul …

1 Samuel 25:36-44 ”New Influence in Great Loss” Abagail’s wisdom not only saved her and her household, but her foolish husband Nabal too. After he recovered from being drunk the following morning, she informed him: “…and his heart died within …

1 Samuel 25:2-35 In the wilderness David relied on the generosity of God’s people. There was a rich man and his wife in Carmel named Nabal and Abigail. She was beautiful and intelligent, but he was harsh and evil. The …

1 Samuel 25:1 “Then Samuel died; and all Israel gathered together and mourned him, and buried him at his house in Ramah. And David arose and went down to the wilderness of Paran,.” (1) Samuel’s life had great impact on …

1 Samuel 24:8-22 David confronts Saul about his persistent pursuit, but does so with great respect and grace. He honors Saul in his office as king and humbly prostrates himself before him. He has compassion on Saul asking him not …

1 Samuel 24:1-7 “Now when Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told, saying, ‘Behold, David is in the wilderness of Engedi.’” (1) Saul’s pursuit of the Philistines was for survival, but he did not protect the people of …

1 Samuel 23:15-29 While David was in the wilderness of Ziph, he heard Saul was again seeking his life. “And Jonathan, Saul’s son, arose and went to David at Horesh, and encouraged him in God.” (16) Jonathan told David not …

1 Samuel 23:1- 14 “Then they told David, saying, ‘Behold, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and are plundering the threshing floors.’ So David inquired of the LORD,…” (1-2a) While David was in danger, he still showed concern for the …

1 Samuel 22:20-22 “But one son of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped and fled after David.” (20) Clearly Abiathar did not blame David for the death of his family, but blamed Saul. Yet, David takes full responsibility …

1 Samuel 22:6-19 As David obeys God’s prophetic word, he is immediately in a place of danger to Saul. David does not seek the role of king but obedience to God’s word. Saul, however, in paranoia, promises provisions and power …