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  • Larry Wolfe avatar

    Spiritual Suicide

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009
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    The life of Saul exposed

    "Spiritual Suicide" At the close of the book of I Samuel one of the saddest stories in the history of the nation of Israel is told. Saul, the once highly blessed of God, king of Israel, commits physical suicide atop mount Gilboa (I Samuel 31:4). The man that was anointed of God (I Samuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Suicide

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Dec 24, 2008
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    I NEED HELP! - THERE IS HOPE!

    1 Samuel 31:41Sa 31:4 Then said Saul to his armorbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith, lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armorbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took his sword, and fell upon it. 1Sa 31:5 And when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Sad, Sad Ending Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 16, 2009
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    As we look at the death of King Saul we are confronted with the reality of our own death and the need to be ready. We also are reminded of the grieving that results from all losses.

    Introduction: A. If you bring up the subject of death and you will get many different reactions from people. 1. Some can easily and readily talk about it, and others cannot. B. When you ask children about death, they say some interesting things. 1. A 7 year-old boy named Alan said this, “God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Backsliders Of The Bible

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 5, 2009
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    A description of certain backsliders in the Bible

    ’Backsliders of the Bible’ Jeremiah in the third chapter of his prophecy uses the word ’backsliding’ to describe the condition/conduct of the people of Israel. The wicked sin of spiritual adultery was openly committed by the ten tribes of Israel which eventually caused them to be brought into ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Miserable End

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Dec 13, 2011
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    No matter the course of our life, we don’t have to end up a failure if we trust Jesus.

    A Miserable End December 11, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: No matter the course of our life, we don’t have to end up a failure if we trust Jesus. Focus Passage: I Samuel 31:1-13 Supplemental Passage: But when this perishable will have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wasted Potential Series

    Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Nov 14, 2011
     | 12,911 views

    How do you respond to God's discipline?

    Are you living up to your full potential? Raise your hand and stand up if you think you’re living up to your full potential because I want to make sure you are a good target. I have snipers in the sound booth!—Just kidding! It’s a nasty question isn’t it? I mean if you say ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Watch Out For The Wrong Turns

    Contributed by John Perry on Jan 30, 2011
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    Making a wrong turn in life is something that anyone of us can & does do but the real failure is the failure to correct them.

    Bunbury Sun am 30/01/2011 “Watch out for the wrong turns” Intro: Saul was a man who had great potential ………. Not only this but God had made great promises to him. But when we look at the end of Saul’s life we see that somewhere he went tragically wrong. As a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Death Of Law

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 10, 2012
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    I. EXORDIUM: To understand this sermon, please refer to my other sermons entitled: Law Keeper versus Grace Law vs. Grace Law vs Grace in the lives of Saul vs David II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that wisdom is

    I. EXORDIUM: To understand this sermon, please refer to my other sermons entitled: Law Keeper versus Grace Law vs. Grace Law vs Grace in the lives of Saul vs David II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that wisdom is needed in dispensation of grace not knowledge. IV. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Ways Of A Fool -- 1 Samuel 31 Series

    Contributed by James D. Thornber on Mar 2, 2014
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     | 9,192 views

    We look at some of the ways Saul played the fool so we can learn how NOT to go the direction Saul went.

    The Ways of a Fool 1 Samuel 31 Like most of you, I have spent time walking in the cemetery. I like to look at the gravestones and their dates. I like to imagine what these people were like and how they lived a hundred or more years ago. What did they do for a living? Where in town did they live? ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Snakes, Witches And Barbed Wire Fences

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 9, 2018
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     | 6,362 views

    Travelling in darkness can lead to serious consequences.

    Weekend Message/Devotion March 11, 2018 Reading: John 3:14-21 Snakes, Witches and Barbed Wire Fences In today’s gospel reading we find Jesus enlightening Nicodemus the Pharisee by describing Moses lifting up a bronze serpent, as God directed him. All who were bitten by a poisonous snake that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Oh God, What Am I Doing Here

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 3, 2019
     | 1,530 views

    ALONE IN A DARK CAVE

    OH GOD, WHAT AM I DOING HERE (1st Samuel 31:1-5 ) Intro: Alone in the dark in the Cave Back in my teenage years we would go exploring caves. One day five of us went cave exploring, we only had two flashlights but being young , we thought that was enough. We were deep inside the cave and I decided ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Heroic Acts

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 22, 2018
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    A study in the book of 1 Samuel 31: 1 – 13

    1 Samuel 31: 1 – 13 Heroic acts 31 Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines and fell slain on Mount Gilboa. 2 Then the Philistines followed hard after Saul and his sons. And the Philistines killed Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua, Saul’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Valiant Actions Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 14, 2015
     | 4,588 views

    What kind of people are we?

    We end our study of 1 Samuel this morning. Next week, Lord willing, we will start a series of messages from the Letter of James in the New Testament. Before we read the final chapter, let us remind ourselves of who the Israelites were, their enemy the Philistines, and Saul. God of course decided ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Only You Can Prevent It! Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jun 8, 2021
     | 2,711 views

    Offended? Disagree? Go on the offensive and cancel the material or the person. It is culture cancel and it has gone wild. However, maybe we should participate!

    Cancel Culture Pt. 2 - Only You Can Prevent It! I. Introduction Cancel culture is a modern form of ostracism in which someone is thrust out of social or professional circles – whether it be online, on social media, or in person. Those who are subject to this ostracism are said to have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Death Of Saul Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 22, 2019
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     | 5,584 views

    First Samuel 31:1-13 shows us what happens to one who is unfaithful.

    Scripture First Samuel and Second Samuel were originally written as one book. Somewhere along the way, perhaps because of its length, the Book of Samuel was divided into two. First Samuel essentially deals with the life of Saul, and Second Samuel deals with the life of David. So, as First Samuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed