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  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Pursued By Evil Forces Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 13, 2015
     | 4,386 views

    Believers of God will be pursued by worldly forces but God will provide help and a way of escape!

    We noted several weeks ago in the Book of 1 Samuel, David found a faith partner; Jonathan, the son of King Saul made a commitment to be a loving godly brother to David. Now King Saul, because of his ego and turning away from God, became wicked and decided to kill David. Even though David was a hero ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    From Surviving To Thriving In The Wilderness Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Cameron Conway on Aug 26, 2019
     | 2,839 views

    It’s in the wilderness where you are faced with the realities of your heart and you’re given the opportunity to test your character, preparedness and devotion to God before you are given the full measure of your life’s calling

    For more information and teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com We’ve seen so far over the past few months the path which David’s life took as it progressed through the “4 A’s” of Anointing, Apprenticeship, Activation and Announcement. ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    David Saves The City Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 30, 2019
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     | 5,885 views

    First Samuel 23:1-14 shows us what seeking God's guidance looks like.

    Scripture King Saul wanted to kill David. So David became a fugitive on the run from Saul. Initially, David’s faith in the Lord was superseded by his fear of Saul. However, David came to realize that God was still sovereignly watching over him and protecting him. Therefore, David’s trust in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    David Pursued By Saul Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 5, 2019
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     | 7,448 views

    First Samuel 23:15-29 shows us how God providentially cares for believers.

    Scripture In our study of the life of David, we are now following David as a fugitive on the run from King Saul. Initially, David’s faith in the Lord was superseded by his fear of Saul. But then David came to realize that God was sovereignly watching over him. As a result, David’s trust in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Loneliness

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on Mar 30, 2018
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     | 10,170 views

    A true follower of Jesus will defeat loneliness because he will love and have other followers at his side.

    Title: Loneliness Place: BLCC Date: 2/18/18 Text: Genesis 2.18; 1 Samuel 23.16-17 Middle-Aged Men, Biggest Threat: [Screen 1] Loneliness Dr. Richard S. Schwartz, a Cambridge psychiatrist who has studied the problem of loneliness in America, notes that over four decades of studies have shown ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Take Courage- For You Must Also_____________________!

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 12, 2018
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     | 7,353 views

    What do we do when we do God's will and things don't work out the way we intend for them to work out?

    Take Courage, You Must Also_________________ 1 Samuel 23:7-18 Acts 16:6-10 Have you ever did something you felt led by the Lord to do and you believed you had a good motive for doing so, and it still seemed to blow up in your face? David had been running for his life trying to get away ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Shall Be Next To You Series

    Contributed by Todd Sommer on Jul 8, 2019
     | 4,562 views

    Sermon about being encouraging rather than discouraged. You can see the whole sermon at https://faithandvictory.com/next/

    *Disclaimer- I apologize if I don’t have the correct citations, please contact me if I may have inadvertently quoted someone inappropriately. I give anyone anywhere full use of this sermon in any format for any application with or without citation of me. Its all God’s word. If it blesses you and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Travis Moore avatar

    Haters Hate…but God Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on May 26, 2019
     | 6,094 views

    Introduction: Why do haters hate? Jealousy, Envy, Ignorance, Insecurity, Frustration

    Haters Hate…but God 1 Samuel 23:14 Saul sought him every day, but God delivered him not into his hand. Introduction: Why do haters hate? Jealousy, Envy, Ignorance, Insecurity, Frustration A. God rejected Saul as King of Israel because of his haughty rebellion. B. God chose David as Saul’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ask Before You Act

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jun 2, 2019
     | 3,791 views

    Never take for granted the need to always inquire from God before you take steps, this could save your life

    Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:1-13 The scripture above depicts the story of David going to fight on behalf of the people of Keilah, against the oppression of the Philistines. Although David fought against the Philistines and helped to save the inhabitants of Keilah, these same people would have handed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    On A Dim Lit Road

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 21, 2013
     | 2,940 views

    As long as you have a ‘priest and an ephod’, you don’t need to have a blue print of your life. Are you hearing me friends? God is your compass and your road map!

    On a dim lit road! 1 Samuel 23:9”When David knew that Saul plotted evil against him, he said to Abiathar the priest, "Bring the ephod here." I blog at https://www.balasamson.wordpress.com/ These teachings of mine, if you follow them meticulously, would be great Bible study for you; you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "A Friend In Need And A Friend Indeed”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 23, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,015 views

    Jonathon demonstrates how we might be a friend indeed to a friend who is in need.

    The key verse in our passage for today is verse 15: “While David was at Horesh in the Desert of Ziph, he learned that Saul has come out to take his life.” Now, this verse seems a bit redundant. After all, what is new about the fact that Saul was out to take David’s life? It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Between A Rock And A Hard Place

    Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Nov 3, 2013
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     | 10,364 views

    I want to share with you how to survive great difficulty by following three lesson from David’s life concerning, God’s answer, God’s counsel, God’s protection, and God’s refuge, and if we apply these lesson to our lives we can live a victorious life..

    Exegetical Idea: God deliver the City of Keilah and David from the hands of Saul and the Philistines. Objective Statement: Every Christian can survive while in great difficulty by following 3 lessons from David’s life concerning, God’s answer, God’s counsel, and God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Will Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 8, 2012
     | 7,116 views

    Knowing God's will is an important learning for every child of God. Walking in flesh, self and pride is of the flesh but walking closely behind Him is the way of God.

    1 Samuel 23:2”Therefore David inquired of the LORD, saying, "Shall I go and attack these Philistines?" And the LORD said to David, "Go and attack the Philistines, and save Keilah." David made multiple trips to his prayer chamber and got ‘confirmations’ from God before he launched ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    What Does Obedience Look Like? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 10, 2013
     | 6,911 views

    Before Victory comes Obedience... but just what does Obedience look like?

    Sermon Brief Date Written: August 28, 2013 Date Preached: September 1, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Samuel Sermon Title: What Does Obedience Look Like? Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 23:1-5; Acts 2:41-47 [HCSB] Introduction: Last week we learned a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    God Protects Us And We Dont Know It

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 1, 2012
     | 5,704 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you grateful to GOD in all things? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To develop the attitude of gratitude in us. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 23:14 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) David now stayed in

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you grateful to GOD in all things? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To develop the attitude of gratitude in us. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 23:14 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) David now stayed in the strongholds of the wilderness and in the hill country ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal