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  • Tim George avatar

    A Cause Worth Fighting For Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Dec 9, 2001
    based on 279 ratings
     | 30,003 views

    Either we define our times or they define us. In the familiar story of David and Goliath we see that truth played out. Saul and Israel were allowing the Philistines to define them. David was a different kind of man however. He intended to define his times

    “ Then David said to the Philistine, "You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand … that all the earth may know that there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of Significance Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 53 ratings
     | 5,552 views

    In this message we will look at some people & places in the Christmas story and unwrap the gift of significance (Gifts of Christmas - part two)

    “The Gift Of Significance” The Gifts Of Christmas – part two TODAY is our second week in a series of messages that I’m calling The Gifts Of Christmas. OUR goal in this series is to keep the real meaning of Christmas at the forefront of our minds AND at the center of our hearts. Last week - ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice

    Contributed by Rich Hadley on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,586 views

    A sermon for pastors and church leaders. It is a message on leadership illustrated from the interactions between Samuel and Saul.

    I Samuel 14:47: After Saul had assumed rule over Israel, he fought against their enemies on every side: Moab, the Ammonites, Edom, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. Wherever he turned, he inflicted punishment on them. Saul was a fighting King. He was a great general. He dealt all kinds ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Adlai Naidoo avatar

    Duck That Stone!

    Contributed by Adlai Naidoo on Jan 23, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 3,680 views

    Fighting the Philistines in our lives with victory!

    Duck That Stone- Dr. Adlai Naidoo Text: 1 Sam 17:1-11 1 Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which belongeth to Judah, and pitched between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephesdammim. 2 And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard White avatar

    Climbing Mountains, Tripping Over Stones Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jan 24, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,388 views

    We can step out in faith and climb mountains, or we can keep to ourselves and trip over stones.

    Climbing over mountains, tripping over stones 1 Sam 17:1-57 and John 11:1-50 The style of this is actually segmented narrative, telling three stories at the same time and bringing them together at the end. 1st Story: (1 Sam. 17:1) 1SA 17:1 Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gerry Pratt avatar

    A Paradox

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,998 views

    It’s a choice...choose to enjoy the fruit of this present world, or hold out for the world to come.

    God does not see things as we see them...We need to start seeing things as God sees them. I Samuel 16:7 - 7But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chad Ballard avatar

    Learning Character Among The Sheep

    Contributed by Chad Ballard on Jan 31, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 2,929 views

    Developing character during humbling times.

    Learning Character Among the Sheep I Samuel 16:6-13; 17-19 I. Background from Chapter 15 A. Saul rejected as King by God for his disobedience. 1. God had instructed Saul to attack the Amalekites, and kill everything, taking no spoils. But Saul kept the “choicest” things to sacrifice to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Right Things In Right Ways (God's Will)

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 138 ratings
     | 8,433 views

    There are right things to do, and right ways to do them. Sincerity is not a Christian virtue - obedience to God is!

    Right Things In Right Ways (God’s Will) (1 Samuel 15:22-23) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/protocol.html] There is a very common attitude in the world today, that whether a person is right or wrong is not as important as whether they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Which David Are You?

    Contributed by Germain Brown on Dec 7, 2000
    based on 116 ratings
     | 2,654 views

    You are nothing without Christ, yet with Him you can accomplish everything...

    1 SAMUEL 16:14 “BUT THE SPIRIT OF GOD DEPARTED FROM SAUL AND AN EVIL SPIRIT FROM THE LORD TROUBLED HIM. v. 23 AND IT CAME TO PASS, WHEN THE EVIL SPIRIT FROM GOD WAS UPON SAUL, THAT DAVID TOOK A HARP, AND PLAYED WITH HIS HANDS SO SAUL WAS REFRESHED AND WAS WELL, AND THE EVIL SPIRIT DEPARTED FROM ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sovereign God Or Earthly King?

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Dec 8, 2000
    based on 160 ratings
     | 7,581 views

    Israel rejects God, wants an earthly king like other nations.

    SOVEREIGN GOD OR EARTHLY KING? (1 Samuel 8:1-22) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/godking.html]      In today’s Bible lesson, we’re going to look at events in the book of 1 Samuel. Samuel was the last Judge of Israel. As a Judge, it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Called By God Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 13, 2000
    based on 101 ratings
     | 7,018 views

    God Called David to Service and Ministry

    David We know more about David than any other in the OT. He was a Shepherd. He learned how to be alone. He learned to commune with God and with the nature around him. He learned to fight with courage and skill. He was a Musician. The Bible speaks of his musical skill. He invented instruments. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    What Is God Looking For?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 229 ratings
     | 52,272 views

    To begin this sermon, I’m going to read 3 brief passages of Scripture. And as I do, see how quickly you can discover the connection between them. (Powerpoints available - # 157)

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2020) (Powerpoints used with this message are available at no charge. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #157.) TEXT: 1 Samuel 9:2; 16:7; Luke 19:1 10 A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Did It My Way

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 1, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 8,605 views

    Saul did it his way because he was filled with pride, was controlled by impulse, and driven by rebellion.

    Patrick O’Boyle tells about an incident in Hyde Park, a large public park in London, England, famous for its soapbox orators. He recalls one particular day, back in the 1940’s, when Frank Sheed, a Christian author and publisher was addressing the crowd in the “Speakers’ Corner.” He writes: “Sheed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Fear Prevents Victory Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 106 ratings
     | 4,842 views

    David and Goliath.

    Fear prevents victory in life David and Goliath - One of the most exciting stories of my youth. The very words give hope to the small and weak. With God anything can happen! Even the mighty Goliath can be defeated. Goliath was a good size gentleman. Over nine feet four inches tall (6 cubits ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rafe Hollister Sings Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,008 views

    The first of a series of short messages after an unorthodox outreach series incorporating episodes from The Andy Griffith Show

    Mayberry Moments: Rafe Hollister Sings Scripture Reading: 1 Sam. 16:7c If you know it, join me--[whistle theme song] Those characters we just watched-- Andy, Barney, Opie, and the others-- are now a piece of Americana, and they’ve won such a place in our hearts because they’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational