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  • Timothy Smith avatar

    A Nobody, Nobody Noticed Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 230 ratings
     | 45,668 views

    God is the answer to our search for significance.

    "A NOBODY, NOBODY NOTICED" 1 SAMUEL 16:1-13 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: At the end of each calendar year USA Today, CNN and The Gallup organization ask the question: “Who are your heroes?” -Or- “Name the people you most admire.” Here’s the top ten results from last year.: #1- George W. Bush ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Be All That You Can Be Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,261 views

    Making a difference.. with God!

    BE ALL THAT YOU CAN BE 1 SAMUEL 16:14-23 INTRODUCTION: (Use Yoda - Great Warrior - video trailer - 27 seconds - optional) You’d have to be living under a rock not to have heard of Star Wars, but if you are not “into” the Star Wars saga you may not know that the two-foot tall, 800+year old ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Watch Your Heart

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 29, 2001
    based on 145 ratings
     | 16,692 views

    God looks at the character of the person - his heart. He does not focus on our having the right things or doing the right things, but rather on our being the right person.

    INTRODUCTION Man goes by what they see. Have you ever misjudge someone, finding out later that it was not true? Someone once said, we tend to value people in at least 3 ways: (1) what a person HAS - his looks, his possession - rich, car he owns, house he stays... this is not only a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "How To Be Ready When God Calls You Series

    Contributed by Michael Cassara on Sep 8, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 18,482 views

    Learn from King David how to be ready when God calls you to do something special.

    SEEKING GOD FAITHFULLY- A LOOK AT THE LIFE OF DAVID "How To Be Ready When God Calls You For Something Special" 1 Samuel 16:1-13 INTRODUCTION There have been a number of times in my own life where I have said to God, "Whatever it is you want to do with my life, God, I am yours. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life Of David: God's Choice Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 4, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 11,847 views

    Sometimes when it comes to the will of God and the choices God makes for us, we become impatient and irritated at God. Sometimes when it comes to the will of God and the choices God makes for us, we doubt and lose our way. Trust in Him.

    LIFE OF DAVID: GOD’S CHOICE 1 SAMUEL 16:1-13 INTRODUCTION...Choices and Responsibility, Little House on the Freeway, Tim Kimmel, p. 143 The words of Eleanor Roosevelt ring true: One’s philosophy is not best expressed in words. It is expressed in the choices one makes. In the long run, we shape ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lord Anoints His Servant

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 10, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,154 views

    Epiphany 1(C) - The Lord anoints his servant with his divine choice and with his Holy Spirit.

    THE LORD ANOINTS HIS SERVANT 1 Samuel 16:1-13 - January 8, 2006 - Epiphany 1 * * * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Friends in Christ: What is in your heart this morning? Verse 7 of today’s text states the Lord looks at our heart. Maybe in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Chosen One

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,539 views

    Have you ever felt like you were a nobody in the world of so many somebodies? Well, if so, don’t fret, worry, or feel small. You are the Somebody that everybody thinks is a nobody that God wants to use.

    THE CHOSEN ONE I SAMUEL 16:7-13 THERE IS A THEOLOGICAL CONCEPT KNOWN AS THE LAW OF FIRST MENTIONS/BEGINNINGS. THE CONCEPT SUGGESTS THAT WHATEVER PRINCIPLE, IDEA, CONCEPT, OR THOUGHT WE READ ABOUT THROUGHOUT THE BIBLE ORIGINATES IN THE BOOK OF GENESIS. HEAVEN (GARDEN OF EDEN) HELL (CAST OUT OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    La Star Academy De Dieu

    Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Aug 29, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 1,959 views

    This is a french sermon about real tv programs, and the fact of producing star sytems. God has the means to reach young people, and they become a star for God, in his plan, with a good mentality and capacity.

    LA STAR ACADEMY DE DIEU Lecture : 1 Samuel 16/1-13. De plus en plus les émissions de nouvelle star pullulent Pop stars - Loft story 1 & 2 - Star Académie - Koh Lanta. Dieu a d’autres projets, et d’autres façons de faire, rien n’a été inventé, mais Dieu se cherche des hommes, des femmes des jeunes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Saul - Relapse To Restoration

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 22, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 6,903 views

    King Saul’s depression, caused by disobedience to God, was relieved as he came to terms with himself and asked David to play his harp - a parable of what Jesus can do for us.

    A century ago when biographies of Christian men were written it was the accepted policy not to probe too deeply into their lives. It was felt that it wasn’t to the glory of God that a man whom God had used mightily in his service should have weaknesses or failings (except, of course, before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Danny Thomas avatar

    The Anointing

    Contributed by Danny Thomas on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 215 ratings
     | 14,802 views

    The power of God’s Anointing.

    The Anointing 1 Samuel 16:10 1 Samuel 16:10 10 Jesse had seven of his sons pass before Samuel, but Samuel said to him, “The LORD has not chosen these.” 11 So he asked Jesse, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse answered, “but he is tending the sheep.” Samuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do You Have The Courage?

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 6, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,122 views

    David showed us a good example of courage and bad example of being a coward. Which one will you follow?

    David Do You Have the Courage? Or Are You a Coward? Introduction A. Remember back in 1995 we had this Young QB on the Steelers names Stewart B. In 95 we made him Slash C. And Slash was great D. Everyone loved slash E. Well eventually he became the starter F. And well now, everybody does not like ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Victor Yap avatar

    The Heart Of The Matter Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 7,624 views

    David, Pt. 1 of 15

    THE HEART OF THE MATTER (1 SAM. 16) During the wedding rehearsal, the groom approached the pastor with an unusual offer. “Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding vows. When you get to me and the part where I’m to promise to “love, honor and obey” and “forsaking all others, be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji avatar

    Baptism Of Favour

    Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Apr 6, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,256 views

    A short teaching of what it takes to enjoy the favour of God

    Divine favour is a special preference, an act of grace flowing from the throne of God. Favour is not related to your age, sex, position in society, title in church, physical appearance or educational background. I Sam. 16:4-10 The man highly favoured was not around; he was in the bush but was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Charles McCall avatar

    What God Has For You, It Is For You

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on Apr 15, 2010
    based on 38 ratings
     | 103,742 views

    What God has for you, it is certainly for you

    I Samuel 16:1-13 Topic: What God has for you, it is for you No matter what you are going through in this life, just know this one thing: What God has for you, it is for you. You may not have everything that you desire or need right now. But just know and believe this one thing: What God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Compared To David, Saul Was A Saint??

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 1, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,507 views

    Why was David acceptable to God when Saul wasn’t

    David is anointed King In a small country village in Sicily, there were two brothers, Luigi and Guiseppe renown members of the local Mafia. They were mean, bad and very rich. No one had a good word to say about them. Indeed, everyone seemed to have a story about how they had either been ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican