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  • Richard White avatar

    Climbing Mountains, Tripping Over Stones Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jan 24, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,244 views

    We can step out in faith and climb mountains, or we can keep to ourselves and trip over stones.

    Climbing over mountains, tripping over stones 1 Sam 17:1-57 and John 11:1-50 The style of this is actually segmented narrative, telling three stories at the same time and bringing them together at the end. 1st Story: (1 Sam. 17:1) 1SA 17:1 Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Paradox

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,912 views

    It’s a choice...choose to enjoy the fruit of this present world, or hold out for the world to come.

    God does not see things as we see them...We need to start seeing things as God sees them. I Samuel 16:7 - 7But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Learning Character Among The Sheep

    Contributed by Chad Ballard on Jan 31, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 2,821 views

    Developing character during humbling times.

    Learning Character Among the Sheep I Samuel 16:6-13; 17-19 I. Background from Chapter 15 A. Saul rejected as King by God for his disobedience. 1. God had instructed Saul to attack the Amalekites, and kill everything, taking no spoils. But Saul kept the “choicest” things to sacrifice to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Dunn avatar

    How God Deals With The Heart

    Contributed by James Dunn on Feb 11, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,794 views

    The spiritual consequences for not knowing what you look at when you peer into the human heart can be even more disastrous!

    Introduction: Jeremiah 17:9 tells us that the human heart is mysterious and deceitful. We cannot know what lies at the heart of our own nature and personality; it is beyond our ability to penetrate and understand. The planet on which we live provides an interesting illustration of the problem: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing The Giant

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Oct 19, 2000
    based on 98 ratings
     | 5,694 views

    In life we face many situations and often we run away.

    Facing the Giant Today I want to take the time to cover a small piece of history. As I read this it became clear to me that this battle is still being fought today by many, and lost as well. I am not talking about a physical fight, but rather a spiritual one. Today we are going to be reading from ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Appearances Are Deceiving Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 24, 2000
    based on 218 ratings
     | 13,117 views

    A quest for truth often begins with disillusionment, but is easily diverted to something that appears good on the surface; but when you find God's truth, even if it is in a strange place, embrace it quickly and fully.

    The LORD does not see as [men] see; they look on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart. Ridgecrest is a large Baptist-run assembly ground, nestled in the mountains of western North Carolina. All summer long, every year, thousands of Christians come to Ridgecrest for training, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Noel avatar

    How God Develops A King

    Contributed by William Noel on Oct 29, 2000
    based on 41 ratings
     | 2,823 views

    The process of becoming a Servant-Leader

    ‘How God Develops a King’ I Sam. 16:14-23 I. He supplies His servant with true power, 14-16 & 18b A. This power is ‘spiritual’, 14 1. The Spirit of the Lord came upon … a. Othniel, Jud. 3:9 [to deliver Israel] b. Gideon, Jud. 6:34 [in defending God’s people] ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Which David Are You?

    Contributed by Germain Brown on Dec 7, 2000
    based on 116 ratings
     | 2,615 views

    You are nothing without Christ, yet with Him you can accomplish everything...

    1 SAMUEL 16:14 “BUT THE SPIRIT OF GOD DEPARTED FROM SAUL AND AN EVIL SPIRIT FROM THE LORD TROUBLED HIM. v. 23 AND IT CAME TO PASS, WHEN THE EVIL SPIRIT FROM GOD WAS UPON SAUL, THAT DAVID TOOK A HARP, AND PLAYED WITH HIS HANDS SO SAUL WAS REFRESHED AND WAS WELL, AND THE EVIL SPIRIT DEPARTED FROM ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Called By God Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 13, 2000
    based on 101 ratings
     | 6,734 views

    God Called David to Service and Ministry

    David We know more about David than any other in the OT. He was a Shepherd. He learned how to be alone. He learned to commune with God and with the nature around him. He learned to fight with courage and skill. He was a Musician. The Bible speaks of his musical skill. He invented instruments. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is God Looking For?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 229 ratings
     | 51,984 views

    To begin this sermon, I’m going to read 3 brief passages of Scripture. And as I do, see how quickly you can discover the connection between them. (Powerpoints available - # 157)

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2020) (Powerpoints used with this message are available at no charge. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #157.) TEXT: 1 Samuel 9:2; 16:7; Luke 19:1 10 A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fear Prevents Victory Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 106 ratings
     | 4,696 views

    David and Goliath.

    Fear prevents victory in life David and Goliath - One of the most exciting stories of my youth. The very words give hope to the small and weak. With God anything can happen! Even the mighty Goliath can be defeated. Goliath was a good size gentleman. Over nine feet four inches tall (6 cubits ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Doug Johnston avatar

    High Noon Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,377 views

    Honoring God in all the areas of his life had the unexpected result of uniquely preparing David to kill the giant Goliath.

    And the Philistine said to David, Come to me, and I will give thy flesh unto the fowls of the air, and to the beasts of the field. 1 Samuel 17:44 It was as if the sheriff had never come back to fight the battle in “High Noon,” and a local had saved the town. Contrasts in Character: David and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim George avatar

    A Cause Worth Fighting For Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Dec 9, 2001
    based on 279 ratings
     | 29,827 views

    Either we define our times or they define us. In the familiar story of David and Goliath we see that truth played out. Saul and Israel were allowing the Philistines to define them. David was a different kind of man however. He intended to define his times

    “ Then David said to the Philistine, "You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand … that all the earth may know that there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    The Gift Of Significance Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 53 ratings
     | 5,507 views

    In this message we will look at some people & places in the Christmas story and unwrap the gift of significance (Gifts of Christmas - part two)

    “The Gift Of Significance” The Gifts Of Christmas – part two TODAY is our second week in a series of messages that I’m calling The Gifts Of Christmas. OUR goal in this series is to keep the real meaning of Christmas at the forefront of our minds AND at the center of our hearts. Last week - ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    God Honors People Of Integrity

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,126 views

    David is an example of a peron of integrity who God gave a dream and helped him fulfill the dream.

    God Honors People of Integrity -When God Gives You A Dream He Helps You Fulfill It- I Samuel 16:1-13 David is an example of a person of integrity who God gave a dream and helped him fulfill the dream as David faithfully followed the Lord. King Saul was disobedient to the Lord and was rejected ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist