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  • Norman Lawrence avatar

    The Forgiveness Factor

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 4, 2007
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    The ingredient that separates the men from the boys, and the girls from the women, the mature from the immature spiritually is the ability to have a heart of forgiveness for those that have wronged you...

    "THE FORGIVENESS FACTOR" Text: 1 Sam. 24:1-15 What ingredient is it that makes a man or woman great in the sight of God? Is it their ability to pay back every act of unkindness or offense against them through vengeance? Is it their ability to do all they can to expose and damage the character ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Should I Do?

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Feb 14, 2007
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    Many times we move ahead of God or fall behind Him, because we do not listen and follow accordingly. This message looks at David’s inquiry of God’s will for his actions.

    1 Samuel 23:1-14 1 Samuel 23:1-2 (HCSB) It was reported to David: “Look, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and raiding the threshing floors.” So David inquired of the Lord: “Should I launch an attack against these Philistines?” The Lord answered David, “Launch an attack against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pagar Bien Por Mal

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Nov 1, 2006
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    Debemos pagar con bien a los que nos hace el mal

    PAGAR BIEN POR MAL 1 Samuel 24 Intro. Los niños de nuestra iglesia están aprendiendo principios bíblicos para la vida. Más allá de que conozcan los detalles de las historias, lo que se busca es que apliquen la verdad eterna a sus vidas. Escuché una historia muy interesante el otro día. Una ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Heart To Honor Authority - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 20, 2005
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    It’s easy to submit to someone in authority when we agree with them. But what if those in authority over us aren’t "good" men? What if they make immoral decisions? What if they are mean, spiteful, and dangerous?

    OPEN: The first words that a child says always seem so cute. Brad’s baby daughter’s first word was “Wow!” Other children learn to say “mommy” or “daddy.” But there is a word that children learn to say that’s not quite so cute. Do you know what it is? That’s right: “No!” As they grow older we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Chasing Dead Dogs & Fleas

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 27, 2005
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    So many chase after the unimportant and insignificant things of life. The Bible calls us to prioritize in favor of eternal values.

    Chasing Dead Dogs! ALL TRULY SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE IN LIFE HAVE BEEN THOSE WHO PRIORITIZED. Furthermore, they had their priorities in order. A businessman, referring to a friend who was devoting most of his time and energy in pursuit of an insignificant matter, said, “He reminds me of a bulldog ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Life Of David: Loving Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 6, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
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    We have been reading through the life of David and drawing from his life very important lessons for our own. This lesson is on dealing with our enemies and difficult people.

    LIFE OF DAVID: LOVING YOUR ENEMIES 1 SAMUEL 24:1-22 INTRODUCTION... He Aint Much of a trucker Late one summer evening in Broken Bow, Nebraska, a weary truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. The waitress had just served him when three tough looking, leather jacketed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dealing With Difficult People Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 30, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
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    Daivd shows us how to deal with difficult people as we see how he deals with Saul.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever had a person in your life that was difficult to impossible to deal with? • WE have heard of the diva athletes and entertainers who are almost impossible to deal with. WE have seen some athletes who have figuratively blown up locker ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Be Better Than Your Neighbor Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 12, 2001
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    If we truly think we’re better than another, we must demonstrate it by controlling ourselves, not controlling our neighbor.

    “If you ever want to test the (1) of a person, ask him (or her) what you should do when your enemy is vulnerable. Unless they are men or women of God, they’ll tell you to (2) every time.” -Chuck Swindoll (1) = carnality (2) = strike I A Subtle Temptation (1-4) A. When we really want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Encouragement & Appreciation

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 26, 2001
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    This is a sermon for Pastor Appreciation Day in which the pastors express encouragement and appreciation for the congregation.

    Encouragement and Appreciation 1 Samuel 25:1-13 Luke 17:11-19 Pastor Appreciation Day GNLCC 10/21/2001 When you ask for the name of a great apostle in the Scriptures, the two names that most easily come to mind are the Apostle Paul and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Defeat Your Enemies

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 30,345 views

    Exposition of 1 Sam. 24

    How to Defeat Your Enemies 1 Samuel 24 A reporter was interviewing an man on his 100th birthday, and asked, “What are you most proud of?” “Well,” said the old man, pondering the question, “I don’t have an enemy in the world.” “That’s quite an achievement!” said the reporter. “Yep,” added the old ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Stop Trying To Rush God-God Knows The Plan

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 5, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 35,546 views

    This message deals with us truly waiting for God to act rather than trying to rush God into handling our situation. David allowed God to Handle Saul in his laife

    “Stop Trying To Rush God, God Knows the Plan by Rick Gillespie- Mobley Calvary 10/28/12 1 Samuel 24:1-22 1 Peter 4:12-19 1 Samuel 26:1-25 Have you ever felt like saying, “look I am just sick and tired of this and I just this to be over with so I can move on.” How ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Living On The Edge

    Contributed by Samuel Chandar on Sep 28, 2014
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     | 7,461 views

    Christian Character is both built and brought out when your life is on the edge - Discover God's amazing provision for you and me in this journey....

    Living on the Edge: The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy - Martin Luther King Jr. If your true worth is to be assessed using your character as a yardstick; where do you stand? Who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How Is Your Conscience? Series

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016
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     | 11,637 views

    Who would have blamed David if he had taken his sword and plunged it in the back of Saul for all that Saul had done to him? David drew his sword, but sliced off a portion of Saul’s robe. He felt guilty. His conscience pricked him. How is your conscience?

    SERIES: DAVID - A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART: Part 8: How Is Your Conscience? 1. 1 Samuel 24:1 After Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told, “David is in the Desert of En Gedi.” 2 So Saul took three thousand able young men from all Israel and set out to look for ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Agents Of Grace: Saul Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 27, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,751 views

    Saul was the anvil on which God pounded David for 13 years. Why? To remove the sinful impurities of self-sufficiency and pride.

    The Japanese samurai sword is thought by many to be the best in the world. It can take 15 men, 6 months to make 1 sword—a sword that can be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars! Why does it take so long and cost so much? Well you can’t just go out into the mountains where there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    In The Cave

    Contributed by Roger Whipp on Dec 29, 2014
     | 5,638 views

    During our low moments, maybe even depression, do we hid ourselves away? We can't hid from God. We need to come out of our emotional caves into the light of Christ.

    1 Samuel 24 In the Cave: God said to Adam “Adam I want you to do something for me” Adam replied, "Gladly, Lord, what do You want me to do?" "I want you to go down into that valley, across the river, and over to the hill. On the other side of the hill you will find a cave. In the ...read more

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