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  • Duane Brown avatar

    A Man Gone Wrong

    Contributed by Duane Brown on Jun 17, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,355 views

    The story of King Saul...wrong choices lead to a horrible statement "I have played the fool." Great challenge to men, especially at Fathers day

    In our scripture reading today we find perhaps one of the saddest accounts recorded in the bible of a father who went wrong, of a dad who made the wrong choices! behold, I have played the fool, This is the confession of King Saul. No doubt in this particular setting Saul was referring to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    When Trouble Does A Double Take

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,199 views

    An Exposition of 1 Sam. 26

    When Trouble Does a Double Take 1 Sam. 26 Are familiar with the expression “déjà vu”? The phrase is French and literally means, “already seen”. Déjà vu describes the feeling that what is happening to you at this moment has happened to you before. (Repeat). When you feel as if life is doing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Playing The Fool Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,492 views

    Saul played the fool by 1)Ignoring godly counsel 2) Disobeying God 3) Giving into negative emotions

    Playing the fool 1 Samuel 26:23 1. Illus. of Alfred Nobel • In 1866 Nobel invented dynamite and built up companies and laboratories in more than 20 countries all over the world. In the process, he amassed a considerable fortune. • When Nobel’s brother died, the newspaper made a mistake and ran an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Contrast Of Commitment

    Contributed by Travis Johnson on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,399 views

    This sermon examines the two Saul’s, King Saul & Saul, later Paul, the apostle, & their contrast of loyalty to God.

    A CONTRAST OF COMMITMENT 1 Sam. 26:21 2 Tim. 4:7 Intro: The Bible is a book of contrasts. In the NT, especially the teachings of Jesus, we find many contrasts. i.e.- 2 roads-1 broad, that leads to destruction; 1 narrow, that leads to life. 2 went to pray—a Pharisee & a publican…. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Integrity

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,631 views

    The man trying to kill him had lied to him, broken promises, take his wife and given her to another man. Didn’t he deserve to die?

    Passage: 1 Samuel 26 Intro: The man trying to kill him had lied to him, broken promises made to him, taken his wife and given her to another man. 1. 15 separate attempts on his life, personal attempts, hit squad attempts, attempts by sending him to battle. 2. what had he done to deserve? 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Sandy Ridge's Three Biggest Fools

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,896 views

    I want to talk with you this morning about some of the fools of Sandy Ridge

    SANDY RIDGE’S THREE BIGGEST FOOLS 1st Samuel 26: 17 – 21 03/28/04 I want to talk with you this morning about some of the fools of Sandy Ridge. There are three in mind that I want to talk about. I hope before the service is over if you have played the fool like Saul, that you will make a life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremy Poling avatar

    Trivial Pursuit

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 4, 2011
     | 4,494 views

    We must be careful to not allow small things to affect us greatly.

    1Sa 26:18 And he said, Wherefore doth my lord thus pursue after his servant? for what have I done? or what evil is in mine hand? 1Sa 26:19 Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If the LORD have stirred thee up against me, let him accept an offering: but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Lord’s Anointed

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 11, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,221 views

    We must trust God to deal justly with other believers when they sin rather than taking retribution into our own hands.

    The Lord’s Anointed October 9, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must trust God to deal justly with other believers when they sin rather than taking retribution into our own hands. Focus Passage: I Samuel 26:1-25 Supplemental Passage: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Worrying Worst Than Death

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 12, 2012
     | 2,653 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you worry or do you pray? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To make it a habit to pray instead of worrying. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 26:24 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Now may the Lord value my

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you worry or do you pray? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To make it a habit to pray instead of worrying. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 26:24 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Now may the Lord value my life, even as I have valued yours today. May He rescue me ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mick Williams avatar

    God's Help May Be Hidden (1 Samuel 26:1-25)

    Contributed by Mick Williams on Feb 17, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,975 views

    God sometimes intervenes to prevent terrible events from taking place in our lives, as shown by His miraculous protection of King David in I Samuel 26.

    SERMON TITLE: God’s Help May Be Hidden (I Samuel 26:1-25) [Summary of 1 Samuel Ch. 26 on http://twitter.com/biblesynopsis “1Sam26/While Saul’s army slept David took Saul’s spear. From afar he showed it and proclaimed his care for Saul. Saul agreed and left.”] READ 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Rewards

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 11, 2013
     | 4,820 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Did you received GOD's Reward? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD rewards us every now and then with his Faithfulness and Righteousness whenever He sees we need it thru CHRIST JESUS. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 2

    I. EXORDIUM: Did you received GOD's Reward? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD rewards us every now and then with his Faithfulness and Righteousness whenever He sees we need it thru CHRIST JESUS. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 26:23 (Amplified Bible) The Lord rewards ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Divine Prerogatives Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 15, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 17,490 views

    The significant part of a person's story is how God is able to work through events & experiences to accomplish His purpose in & for our lives. David chooses to extend the mercy & grace that he desires God to extend to him. This story should inspire us to

    1 SAMUEL 26:13- 25 [The Life of David] DIVINE PREROGATIVES [Psalm 54 / Luke 6:27-36] The most significant part of a person's story is how God is able to work through events and experiences to accomplish His purpose in and for our lives. First Samuel 26 tells of another incident in which David ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    David Spares Saul's Life A Second Time Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2023
     | 1,027 views

    David has already spared Saul’s life once, in a situation where he is running. Now there is a new situation, but the same life is in his hands, what will he do?

    Do you ever feel in your life like you’ve been tested in this area already? I know I’ve felt that way. Lord I went through this test already. I’ve given you my problems. I’ve given you my sins. But God says, I will test you again, and your faith will be proven. David went from being a shepherd ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Loving Your Enemy Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 27, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,862 views

    Make choices that reflect God's will. Rely on the Holy Spirit's guidance. Trust God for the unknowns. Choose to let His love flows through us.

    Let’s read it - 1 Sam 26:1-25. I believe you have this feeling that you read this before. This encounter is very similar to the one in chapter 24 when he was in the cave in En Gedi. • David got so close to Saul he could cut off a corner of Saul’s robe. In this chapter, he took ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Moving In The Opposite Spirit— 6th Sunday In Ordinary Time

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 27, 2019
     | 4,284 views

    A “Manual” for Escaping Our Vicious Cycles through non-violence is what the Sermon on the Mount has been called; to transform the adversary - and, in the process, to be transformed ourselves.

    1). Mary Lou Kownacki relates the following tale: It seems that in a certain village a snake had bitten so many people that few dared to go into the fields. Finally, it was taken to a wise person who tamed the snake and persuaded it to practice the discipline of nonviolence. When the villagers ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic