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  • Nate Buchner avatar

    Life Of David: Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Nate Buchner on Oct 5, 2020
     | 1,423 views

    David and Saul

    "" 1 Samuel 20:12-17 Summer David August 11, 2019 Pastor Buchner The scene before our eyes is so bizarre. David is the one who should be powerless. He was literally being hunted by the most powerful man in the nation. King Saul wanted him dead. David even asks, “What have I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Empty Seat

    Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 12,099 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

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Partnership With God - An Unbeatable Team

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 25,098 views

    1.ISAAC - ENJOY PROSPERITY IN FAMINE 2.JOSEPH - SUCCESS IN ALL SITUATIONS 3.MOSES - GO BACK AND CONQUER YOUR FAILURE 4.JOSHUA - TAKE UP THE CHALLENGE 5.GIDEON-MINORITY BECOMES MAJORITY 6.SAMUEL - GOD BACKS YOU UP 7.DAVID - AGAINST ALL OD

    PARTNERSHIP WITH GOD - AN UNBEATABLE TEAM **************************************************** OUTLINE 1.ISAAC - ENJOY PROSPERITY IN FAMINE 2.JOSEPH - SUCCESS IN ALL SITUATIONS 3.MOSES - GO BACK AND CONQUER YOUR FAILURE 4.JOSHUA - TAKE UP THE CHALLENGE 5.GIDEON - MINORITY ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bob Hostetler avatar

    A Heart Like Jonathan Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 13, 2001
    based on 188 ratings
     | 27,804 views

    First in a series of "Heart-to-Heart Talks on Relationships," this one about friendship

    HEART TALKS: A Heart Like Jonathan (Friendship) 1 Samuel 20 Long before there was a Batman and Robin, long before there was Calvin and Hobbes, long before there was Tom and Huck, Charlie Brown and Snoopy, Bert and Ernie, Ren and Stimpy, Beavis and Butthead, there were two friends whose ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Story Of A Whisper

    Contributed by Troy Nelson on Aug 6, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,318 views

    An encouragement to the church that God doesn’t always work through just the loud and the showy.

    The Story of A Whisper I Kings 19:9-18 As he sits at the foot of this “desert” mountain, he hugs his knees to his chest. Looking at Elijah, you may think he has fallen asleep, or even worse, maybe even died. But don’t worry, he’s not. It’s just that the desert winds have this habit of turning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Phillip Frady avatar

    How To Lose Your Kingdom

    Contributed by Phillip Frady on Sep 17, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 4,625 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

  • Randy Santiago avatar

    Is The Young Man Safe?

    Contributed by Randy Santiago on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 106 ratings
     | 11,385 views

    Concern for the youth in our church’s.

    "And the king said unto Cushi, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Cushi answered, The enemies of my Lord the king, and all that rise against thee to do thee hurt, be as that young man is. And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept; and as he went, thus he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    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

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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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    When Seats Become Set-Ups

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 11,703 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

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Living In Unfairness Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 8,100 views

    This is the 7th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". This study looks at remaining faithful in our service to Christ no matter what happens.

    LIVING IN UNFAIRNESS 1 Peter 3:8-22 One of the hardest lessons to learn in life is that life is not always fair. It seems like the harder you try to live like a Christian the more difficulties you face. It also seems like those who could care less about God seem to prosper the most. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • 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

  • Ryan Davis avatar

    A Father's Failure

    Contributed by Ryan Davis on Sep 26, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,013 views

    Many men are like King Davis, in that they manage to be good at a lot of things, but yet fail as a father

    A Father’s Failure 1st Samuel 18:33 And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son! What we have in our text is a good man who is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    Maintaining Your Integrity In The Wilderness?

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Oct 27, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,173 views

    This is a series on the life of David and what made him a man after God’s heart. Here we find David’s faults and weaknesses a puzzling companion to the great title "Man after God’s own heart"

    MAINTAINING YOUR INTEGRITY IN THE WILDERNESS? David is on the run. In this part of the story of David’s life everything has broken loose. Quiet suspicions that Saul is trying to kill him are now loudly in the open. Even Jonathon who struggled to grasp how his own father could possibly consider ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Delaney Jones avatar

    In The Dwelling Place

    Contributed by Delaney Jones on May 13, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,919 views

    Sermon describes how the church can be when everyone is on one accord

    The Dwelling Place Texts ! Samuel 10:6-7, 9-12, Samuel 19:18-24 PURPOSE: For believers to understand that there is Safety & deliverance in the Midst of the Holy Spirit. KEY WORDS: Naioth: Means the Dwelling Place. Ramah: The High Place Sechu: Observatory Prophesy: To reveal the Will or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational