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  • Chris Appleby avatar

    David And Jonathan Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 26,541 views

    Here is the story of a friendship that transcends personal ambition, family differences and even the circumstances of war. It’s a friendship based on a recognition of God’s will for his people Israel, expressed through one man, David. It’s a friendship th

    Well, it’s been 3 weeks since we looked at the story of David and Goliath and a lot has happened since then. If you remember David came along at just the right time for Saul and the Israelite army. The Israelites were being humiliated by the Philistines and their champion Goliath, but David, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    When Seats Become Set-Ups

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 11,704 views

    IT IS A fact THAT You have been SET UP for FAILURE, FRUSTRATION and the FORFEITURE of all that which you have FORCLOSED! In practice, your FAITH has FAILED to FUNCTION in the FACE of SET UPS. YOU JUST DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO WHEN SEATS BECOME SET UPS.

    Perhaps you are wondering, ’Why it is that your Service always seems to SET YOU UP?’ I don’t know, but I’m Speculating. I’m not sure, but its possible that you might be puzzled as to Why your SERVICE ultimately SET YOU UP for FAILURE? I can’t be absolutely certain, I have a sneaking suspicion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Lose Your Kingdom

    Contributed by Phillip Frady on Sep 17, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 4,634 views

    A look at the practical issues of family life from King David and Solomon, we face the real prospects of where greatness may mean the most to our legacy.

    How To Lose Your Kingdom In One Generation I&II Samuel I. Get married for all the wrong reasons. I Samuel 18:19-21 II. Become more interested in pleasure than responsibility I Samuel 25:42-44 III. Become great in everything but parenting II Samuel 5;10 IV. Know the world better than you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alton Coleman avatar

    Champions Of God

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Nov 7, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 17,148 views

    Are you the kind of champion that God is looking for?

    Champions of God Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 18:6-18 [New American Bible] 1 Samuel 18:6-19 At the approach of Saul and David (on David’s return after slaying the Philistine), women came out from each of the cities of Israel to meet King Saul, singing and dancing, with tambourines, joyful ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Mike Richardson avatar

    The Empty Seat

    Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 12,103 views

    Bro. J D will be missed and his pew, his dinner seat, and his favorite reclining chair shall be empty.

    I Samuel 20:16-18 “The Empty Seat!” Intro: This is to date the hardest sermon I’ve ever had to write! My love and sympathy to Ms. Ruth, and Dan & Mary, and Jody & Michelle. I. THE EMPTY SEAT IN OUR HEARTS! A. Bro. J D reserved a place in our hearts by his: 1) Service – A true ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Take It Lightly

    Contributed by James Childers on Nov 10, 2000
    based on 68 ratings
     | 3,673 views

    CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE TO BE SERIOUS ABOUT OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST

    I SAMUEL 18:23 "DON'T TAKE IT LIGHTLY" INTRODUCTION; WHEN I WAS YOUNG AND CAREFREE WITH VERY LITTLE RESPONSIBILITIES, I NEVER THOUGHT MUCH ABOUT THE REAL IMPORTANT ISSUES OF LIFE. I REMEMBER WHEN THE FIRST OF THE MONTH WOULD COME, THAT MOM AND DAD WOULD SET DOWN TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO PAY THE BILLS. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Kings Business Requires Haste

    Contributed by Timothy Bledsoe on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 26,644 views

    Some decisions require haste

    The Kings Business Required Haste I Sam 21:8 And David said unto Ahimelech, and is there not here under thine hand spear or sword? for I have neither brought my sword nor my weapons with me, because the king’s business required haste. Introduction David was on the run from a mad King. He runs ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Anger Management

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 15, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,799 views

    I. STEPS TO MADNESS -- II. ANGER’S GROWTH -- III. ANGER’S SIGNS -- IV. ANGER MANAGEMENT

    May 16 1894. Baltimore Orioles came to Boston to play a routine baseball game. But what happened that day was anything but routine. John McGraw then with the Baltimore Orioles got in a fight with the Boston third baseman. Soon both teams were battling and the warfare erupted on the field and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Difficult People

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,599 views

    - David had every reason for despair - How David kept his sanity under Saul’s assaults

    The defeat of Despair: — Mr. Greatheart, old Honest and the four young men went up to Doubting Castle to look for Giant Despair. When they came at the castle gate, they knocked for entrance with an unusual noise. At that the old giant comes to the gate; and Diffidence his wife follows Then these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building Your Alliances Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,340 views

    What are the indications of strong, healthy friendships?

    Shera and I watched on Thursday evening as Christie voted out of the Amazon on Survivor. Her mistake? She refused to join a solid alliance. She had the opportunity, but she simply wouldn’t commit herself. As a result, people thought she was flip-flopping and not to be trusted, so they voted her ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Alan Tison avatar

    Reflections Of A Biblical Friendship Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Apr 30, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,526 views

    Best friends are very important. Best friends are our confidants. They are our counselors. They are our PR persons. They back us up when others are against us. No problem is ever as dark when you have a friend to face it with you. Especially when that pe

    I begin tonight with a question, “Who would you call your best friend?” For some of us, it is our spouse. For others of us, a sibling is our best friend. For others, a childhood friend whom we still communicate with today holds the title of being our “best friend.” Best friends are very important. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard White avatar

    The Giant Of Desparation Series

    Contributed by Richard White on May 21, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,275 views

    This could be anyone of us, what would these people think if they knew what I have done. Face this Giant and watch him fall. We must remember that the church is a hospital for sinners not a rest home for saints.

    The Giant of Desperation. There is a desperate person who sits in the corner of the assembly today. Dry mouth, moist palms, scarcely moves for fear of detection. He feels out of place in a room full of saints, but where else will he go? He has violated every belief he every had, he has hurt ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Rexroat avatar

    The Friendship Of David And Jonathan Series

    Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 23 ratings
     | 23,423 views

    A look at an example of the friendship between David and Jonathan.

    We talked last week a little bit about music and how powerful a medium it is so I thought that we would start out today with a little bit of a game...we’re going to be talking today about friendship and loyalty so let me ask you a question...name some songs where friendship is a theme. Think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Desperate Days

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,354 views

    Life has come to a stand still, your dreams have died, nothing has turned out as planned, and God seems a million miles away. You are stuck with no hope in sight. These are desperate days.

    Dakota Community Church February 24, 2008 Desperate Days We all have days when we can’t seem to get anything done. We run into the grocery store to grab a few quick items, and every open till is lined up four people deep, or head out to that appointment with just enough time to make it on time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Stephen Robinson D avatar

    Ragging Sauls Series

    Contributed by Stephen Robinson D on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,526 views

    This sermon will help those that feel like the devil is out to steal, kill and destory you.

    If you remember in the first lesson David told us how to defeat our giants. Do you remember how to... - face them head on - get to the head of the problem - be brave no matter what the circumstances or situation looks like - Not be scared - Keep your focus on Jesus, rather than your giants - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational