Playlist: David as Man After God's Heart (topic)
Choices and a Man After God's Own Heart: Turn, Turn, Turn
Sermon by Mark SchindlerDavid, despite being described as a man after God's own heart, faced significant challenges in maintaining his alignment with God's will. His decision to conduct a census, influenced by his own carnal nature and Satan, led him astray, even after being warned by Joab. This action not only reflected his personal lapse but also …
After God's Own Heart
Sermon by Ronny H. GrahamDavid is unique in many ways. While God referenced others in the Bible as friends, such as Abraham and later on His disciples, as well as others He called sons, uniquely so He says of David that he was a man after His own heart. You can find that in I Samuel 13, verse 14. Samuel is there talking to Saul and he tells him that He …
Handpicked By God
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Kim MyersIn the journey of being handpicked by God for a special purpose, we find a profound example in David, who was called a man after God's own heart. As recorded in I Samuel 13:14, Samuel declared to Saul that his kingship was over, and God would raise up a new king over Israel, a man after His heart, who we know to be David. Acts …
A Merry Heart
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingDavid was a man after God's own heart, possessing God's Spirit and a deep understanding of who God is, along with the wisdom to practically apply God's law. His merry heart is evident in many of his writings in the Psalms, reflecting a state of joy and gladness rooted in his relationship with God. However, when David sinned with …
Lessons From Saul and David
Sermon by Ted E. BowlingGod chose David as the second king for Himself because He chose a man after His own heart. God looks on the heart and saw something in David that nobody else could see. David saw God from the very beginning when he volunteered to face Goliath. David trusted that God would give him the victory and gave God the credit rather than …
God Is Preparing Us For the Kingdom
Sermon by Kim MyersDavid was a man after God's own heart yet he went through one trial after another even though he had the attitude that he wanted to do what was right in God's eyes. David's life in his office as King of Israel was not a smooth ride. It was filled with danger setbacks risks and near escape. Yet God's faithfulness to David and …
A Contrite Heart
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsDavid exemplifies the man after God's heart through his response to personal sin and divine correction. After his adultery with Bathsheba, David received confrontation from Nathan and immediately entered a crushed state of mind. In Psalm 51 he pleaded for mercy according to God's lovingkindness, acknowledged his transgressions …
Fully Accepting God's Sovereignty (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)David's prayer of thanksgiving in I Chronicles 29 reveals the perspective of one whose heart was after God's own heart. He blessed the Lord as the possessor of all greatness, power, glory, victory, and majesty, declaring that everything in heaven and earth belongs to Him and that He reigns as head over all. David recognized that …
Psalm 51 (Part Two): Psalm 51:1-4
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe phrase, 'a man after God's own heart' modifies God rather than David's carnal character. God chose David because He discerned a heart He could work with.
Psalm 51 (Part One): Background
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughDavid's power and assumption of immunity led to arrogance, complacency, and a total disregard for God's commands, bringing an unpleasant visit from Nathan.
As The Deer Pants
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingThere are various connotations of the verb 'pant' as it applies to thirsting in a dry environment as well as to the exhaustion of an escaping animal.
Jabez: 'That I May Not Cause Pain'
Sermon by Mark SchindlerJabez's brief but powerful prayer identifies him as a spiritual beacon, a man born in pain who seeks blessing and alignment with God's will.
Poor Choices
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughHuman beings with carnal minds, when faced with a choice between God (or a God-fearing man) or Satan (or a scoundrel) will automatically choose the scoundrel.
All Nations Before Him Are As Nothing!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod used the unconverted Israelites as His instrument of removal of the Canaanites, but showed them the fruits of war, including captivity for disobedience.
Intimacy with Christ (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughSatan has deliberately designed this world to burn up our precious time, creating an artificial sense of urgency and a perpetual state of discontent.
Prayer and Fervency
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughLiving faith has its roots in fervently, diligently seeking God and His righteousness with intense desire (like a passionate lover) through habitual prayer.
Love Thy Neighbor (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Jesus set the bar very high when it comes to love. We no longer live for ourselves, but to Christ, who commands us to love everyone, including our enemies.
Thinking the Righteous Way
Sermonette by Clyde FinkleaSin begins in thought before it ever becomes an action. Psalm 119:11 teaches we must hide God's Word in our hearts so we will not sin against Him.
The Two Shall Become One
Sermon by Bill OnisickThe fact that Abraham, Jacob, David, and Solomon multiplied wives does not imply that the Bible endorses polygamy, which produces bad fruit.
What Is Prayer?
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughPrayer to a tool we must learn to use. Because we take on the characteristics of those we are around, we should keep company with God continually though prayer.