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  • Todd Riley avatar

    Grieve No More

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,361 views

    Between 1501 to 1504 this famous artist chiseled a 13 ½ foot marble statute of a famous Bible person.

    Between 1501 to 1504 this famous artist chiseled a 13 ½ foot marble statute of a famous Bible person. Q Who did the work? Q Who did he conceive his work to be representative of? Hint: also famous for painting the Sistine chapel. Famous for a painting that pictures God’s finger reaching out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Appearances Are Deceiving Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 24, 2000
    based on 218 ratings
     | 12,968 views

    A quest for truth often begins with disillusionment, but is easily diverted to something that appears good on the surface; but when you find God's truth, even if it is in a strange place, embrace it quickly and fully.

    The LORD does not see as [men] see; they look on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart. Ridgecrest is a large Baptist-run assembly ground, nestled in the mountains of western North Carolina. All summer long, every year, thousands of Christians come to Ridgecrest for training, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking Beyond The Obvious

    Contributed by Scott Voss on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 9,929 views

    When God looks beyond our obvious faults to see what we shall be in Him.

    Looking Beyond the Obvious. 1 Sam 16:7 7 But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. (KJV) King Saul ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Our Last Choice - God's First Choice: David The Shepherd Boy Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on May 18, 2004
    based on 150 ratings
     | 40,182 views

    Part 1 of a series on the Life of David.

    Insights from the Life of David – Part 1: Our Last Choice – God’s First Choice: David the Shepherd Boy I Samuel 16:1-13 I’ll never forget the feeling. It haunts me to this day. I know that some of you can relate because you too where there. You’re standing on the sideline of the basketball court ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Heart Of The Matter Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 7,412 views

    David, Pt. 1 of 15

    THE HEART OF THE MATTER (1 SAM. 16) During the wedding rehearsal, the groom approached the pastor with an unusual offer. “Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding vows. When you get to me and the part where I’m to promise to “love, honor and obey” and “forsaking all others, be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    David Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,234 views

    David’s anointing

    I Samuel 161-13 David In 1809 a little French man called Napoleon was marching through Austria and for a while it looked like all the world would fall under his command. Yet only historians and military buffs could tell you the battles that were won by Napoleon in 1809. Yet in 1809 many thousands ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    God Measures The Heart

    Contributed by Stephen Woody on Jun 10, 2005
    based on 77 ratings
     | 7,265 views

    This is a Father’s Day Sermon that points out how difficult it is to be a good father, but that thankfully, it’s not something we do without help from above

    "GOD MEASURES THE HEART" Introduction: I DON’T LIKE FATHER’S DAY! Let Me Be Honest And Get That Out of The Way Right Now Father’s day, for a preacher is a royal pain in the neck. If the preacher is a male, that is. And especially if the preacher is a Father. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Saul, Samuel And A Shepherd Boy

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 27, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,999 views

    Saul was rejected by the Lord as King, and replaced by of all people........a shepherd boy !

    Saul, Samuel And A Shepherd Boy 1 Samuel 15:17-35, 16:4-13 Three points........ I. Saul Was Losing ! a. Lost his convictions. b. Lost his chance. c. Lost his crown. II. Samuel Was Lamenting ! a. He annointed Saul. b. He advised Saul. but in the end c. He abandoned Saul. (no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Steps To Greatness

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,374 views

    Steps to greatness I Samuel 16:1-22 1 Samuel 16 1And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite:

    Steps to greatness I Samuel 16:1-22 1 Samuel 16 1And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Knows Your X-Ray

    Contributed by Sammy Lopez on Jul 2, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,030 views

    There are some things in your life that only God can see!

    (Props: Dress up in a doctors lab coat and carry a stethascope for visual effect) One of the least favorite places for anyone to go is to the doctor. One major reason is because no one likes to get shots! Yet, doctors are there to help us in times when we are sick and need attention physically. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Anointing Of David Series

    Contributed by Gary Wagoner on Jul 26, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 68,049 views

    David’s anointing as king of Israel reveals to us that God doesn’t make decision based on the same factors most humans see as important.

    I Samuel 16:4-13 Life of David Part 2: The Anointing of David Thesis: David’s anointing as king of Israel reveals to us that God doesn’t make decision based on the same factors most humans see as important. Introduction: After Samuel overcame his paralyzing grief and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Killing The Giant Of Criticism Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 2,810 views

    Like us, David had to face other giants before he got to Goliath. Practical tips on dealing with critics.

    Killing the Giant of Criticism 1 Samuel 17:25-28 When the Israelites saw the man, they all ran from him in great fear. Now the Israelites had been saying, "Do you see how this man keeps coming out? He comes out to defy Israel. The king will give great wealth to the man who kills him. He will also ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Or Who Are You Devoted To? Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 26, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,788 views

    Who are you more like - Judas or Mary?

    Two contrasting attitudes What struck me most from the Gospel reading today was the contrasting attitudes 1. of Mary and 2. of Judas It is our attitudes that interest God not our giftings. God is interested in our hearts. I was struck the other day when I presiding at Holy Communion in ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Killing The Giant Of Criticism Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 15, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,581 views

    A critic is one who points out how imperfectly other people do what the critic does not do at all!

    1 Samuel 17:25-28 When the Israelites saw the man, they all ran from him in great fear. Now the Israelites had been saying, "Do you see how this man keeps coming out? He comes out to defy Israel. The king will give great wealth to the man who kills him. He will also give him his daughter in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God Sees The Heart

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Apr 18, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,294 views

    To examine the qualities that led God to chose David to be king and to be used for his purpose. Hungering after God and His Presence

    God Sees the Heart 1 Samuel 16:6-13 Primary Purpose: To examine the qualities that led God to chose David to be king and to be used for his purposes. After Saul had become disobedient to the Lord, the Lord directed Saul to a family to anoint another king. David wasn’t the oldest son or in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist