Sermons on Pastor's Perspective

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 …

1 Samuel 22:1-6 David escaped to the cave of Adullam where his brothers and family came to him. Others in distress, debt and discontent because of Saul, fled to David and he became their leader. The fear and insecurity of …

1 Samuel 21:10-15 “Then David arose and fled that day from Saul, and went to Achish king of Gath.” (10) David ’s fear moves him to flee to his enemies to escape Saul’s threats. Again, his fear has led him …

1 Samuel 21:1-9 When fleeing from Saul, David often struggled with fear. When he came to Ahimelech the priest in Nob, he contrived a story saying he was on an urgent and secret mission for the king. Then he fabricated …

1 Samuel 20:1-42 “Then David fled from Naioth in Ramah, and came and said to Jonathan, ‘What Have I done? What is my iniquity? And what is my sin before your father, that he is seeking my life?’” (1) David …