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  • A Father's Failure

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 27, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,414 views

    Are you a father or a daddy?

    A Father’s Failure Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 18:24-33 Text: 2 Samuel 18:33 Sermon Idea: Are you a father or a daddy? The May 4, 1999 issue of Sports Illustrated has a very telling cover. On the cover it talks about the NBA playoffs, the NHL playoffs but the cover picture and story caption tell ...read more

  • Absalom's Place

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 11, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,915 views

    The man who wanted to be King, but destroyed himself.

    DATE ABSALOM’S PLACE II Samuel 18:18 - 2Sa 18:18 Now Absalom in his lifetime had taken and reared up for himself a pillar, which is in the king’s dale: for he said, I have no son to keep my name in remembrance: and he called the pillar after his own name: and it is called unto this day, Absalom’s ...read more

  • "Rules Of The Road"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 24, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,333 views

    Ahimaaz and Cushi would be running a "race." As Christians, we too, are running a race. There are some "rules of the road" that you need to know before you begin the race.

    Monday Morning Greeting, May 24, 2004 Enough is enough. One thunder storm after another.... oh, well. I am looking forward to a quiet sky with something blue in it. We have had record rainfall... that’s the weather report. A lot of encouraging things at the Church yesterday. We had some ...read more

  • Prevention Is Better Than Cure Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 14, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,960 views

    David, Pt 13 of 15

    PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE (2 SAM 18:1-17) I love sports. I took to soccer, ping-pong, and badminton in my younger days, and took up basketball and tennis in my thirties in America. There was no moving object I did not like. By the time I was 35, my knees couldn’t withstand the onslaught ...read more

  • When You Blow It As A Parent Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,950 views

    As we descend deep into the world of family matters we cross the crevice of “when you blow it as a parent.” I want to help you navigate safely to the base camp of another challenging aspect of the parental climb

    David mustered the men who were with him and appointed over them commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds. David sent the troops out—a third under the command of Joab, a third under Joab’s brother Abishai son of Zeruiah, and a third under Ittai the Gittite. The king told the troops, “I ...read more

  • To My Sons…

    Contributed by Don Mcclain on Jan 22, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,993 views

    The essence of life is contained in accepting responsibilities, setting and keeping the right priorities and focusing on eternity.

    INTRODUCTION- 1. Both of my sons are going through some big changes . . . . 2. My sons, this sermon is to you and for you. Of course what I have to say to you will hopefully express the same desire of every parent for their sons and daughters. I. A FATHER’S RESPONSIBILITIES A. YOUR TRAINING ...read more

  • The Dead Dog Syndrome

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 12,749 views

    Shimea suffered from a spiritual illness that plagues many Christians. How did it reveal itself and how can we be healed?s

    THE DEAD DOG SYNDROME 9/98 ILLUSTRATION: There’s a story about a crazy old woman who was known to be crazy because she would walk down the streets talking to herself. One of her best known pastimes was talk to Jesus... and Jesus would talk back. One day a new preacher came to town and thought ...read more

  • A Father's Failure

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jun 10, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 13,955 views

    Why did David lose his son Absalom?

    Text: 2 Sam 18:33b "O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son" King David Question: Why did David lose his son Absalom? I/ FIRST, NOTICE THE REALM OF DAVID’S FAILURE 1. Not as a warrior - 1 Sam 17:32&45 (Goliath) 2. Not as an adopted son - ...read more

  • Messy Mephibosheth

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 2, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,936 views

    Readiness for the King’s return

    “Messy Mephibosheth” II Samuel 19:24-30 & Mark 13:33-37 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Nearly every time Jesus spoke about His second coming, He stressed the importance of being prepared. In Mark 13 He warns, “Be on guard! Be alert! You do not ...read more

  • "Encouragement"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 15,300 views

    We extend compassion as wounded healers. But before we can help others, we have to learn how to weep. The word compassion means “to suffer with others”.

    “Encouragement” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts King David is faced with a bittersweet victory. His son Absalom turned against him, raised up an army to overthrow his father, and in battle against David’s forces he met a violent death. In the previous ...read more

  • More Than Anything, I Want The King

    Contributed by Phillip Frady on Apr 17, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,133 views

    A desire for the presence and purpose of God must supercede the desire for the things that God can give to us. Miphobesheth valued the person of King David more than the material goods.

    More Than Anything, I Want The King II Samuel 19:24-30 I.. Absolute trust II. Absolute devotion III. Absolute abandonment We have before us a right moving text. Miphobesheth was one of the sons of Saul. He was born with crippled legs and had won a special place in the heart of King David who had ...read more

  • All Is Now Yours: Giving What We Do Not Have

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,397 views

    In uncertain times, it remains true that giving away what we cannot possess anyway is the path to fulfillment; it must, however, be a gift that refreshes the fainting.

    It seems that we do not have what we think we have. Sometimes what seems to be ours is not ours at all. Buildings as sturdy as the Pentagon and as imposing as the World Trade Center can be destroyed in a moment of awful terror. Lives promising and beautiful are snuffed out, and there is little ...read more

  • Divine Speed Bumps

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Oct 16, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 20,219 views

    A sermon to explain how God attempts to slow us down when He wants to get our attention.

    Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1 – 11 Title: “Divine Speed-Bumps” Introduction: David and his men were trying to handle the Holy Presence and glory of God with “Human Hands.”  God will only let you do things your way just so far.  It appears that David’s caravan “hit a bump” in the road at ...read more

  • The Light Of The Season Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 25, 2011
    based on 77 ratings
     | 16,637 views

    We tend to take Christmas lights for granted. They're so common and so much a part of Christmas that we don't often give them much thought. But how tragic if we neglect the most important light of the season.

    OPEN: We tend to take Christmas lights for granted. We see them on Christmas trees, and on bushes and buildings throughout the city. They’re in practically every store and mall, and sometimes we’ve seen them in synchronized musical displays on homes. So, we tend to take Christmas ...read more

  • Are You Backsliding?

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
     | 6,144 views

    A sermon that causes self-examination by asking "are you backsliding?" The sermon focuses on Absalom and Ahithophel.

    2 Samuel 18:18 KJV Now Absalom in his lifetime had taken and reared up for himself a pillar, which is in the king's dale: for he said, I have no son to keep my name in remembrance: and he called the pillar after his own name: and it is called unto this day, Absalom's place. I. ...read more