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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    The Dangers Of Success

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 16,087 views

    This sermon looks at the lives of King Saul and King Uzziah to examine how success can lead to negative behavior on our part.

    The Dangers Of Success 3/18/95 GNLCC Samuel 13:1-15 Revelations 2:1-7 2 Chronicles 26 Success is something that we all want to obtain. We want to have it, we want to keep it, and we usually want others to know when it was that we received it. Success in and of itself ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Doug Johnston avatar

    The View From On Top Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 31, 2001
    based on 33 ratings
     | 2,794 views

    Saul found the view from the palace great, but the responsibilites were greater than his heart allowed him to enjoy.

    And some of the Hebrews went over Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead. As for Saul, he was yet in Gilgal, and all the people followed him trembling. 1 Samuel 13:7 It’s great to be on top… You see what others only wish to You know what it was like to be really there You decide what others will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Cassara avatar

    Meet The Man After God's Own Heart Series

    Contributed by Michael Cassara on Sep 8, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 21,915 views

    In introductory message to a series on the life of King David

    Seeking God Faithfully - A Study of the Life of David Message #1 "Meet the Man After God’s Own Heart" INTRODUCTION One of the many things I appreciate about the Bible is the fact that the writers do not flatter the hero’s of the Bible. Within the pages of the Bible we read about both ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Favorite Things Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,581 views

    When God saw David as a man after His own heart, he noticed three important character traits He still values today: spirituality, humility, and integrity.

    The LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him to be captain over his people. From 1 Samuel 13:14 What does God look for in our hearts? I Spirituality A. A life alive with His Spirit B. God is looking for men and women whose hearts are completely His for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    I Did It My Way

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 1, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 9,011 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

  • Jim Kane avatar

    The Art Of Waiting

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 12,626 views

    Why is self-control important?

    The story is told about the man who prided himself on being exceedingly punctual. He followed a very precise routine every morning. His alarm went off at 6:30 AM. He rose briskly, shaved, showered, ate his breakfast, brushed his teeth, picked up his briefcase, got into his car, rode the ferry ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Bob Hostetler avatar

    A Heart Like David Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 13, 2001
    based on 145 ratings
     | 10,330 views

    Third in a series of "Heart-to-Heart Talks on Relationships," this one about relating to God

    HEART TALKS: A Heart Like David (Righteousness) 1 Samuel 13:14, Psalm 51 I knew that my mother was dying of cancer, but I still was not prepared for the day I arrived home from school and found a message telling me that my father was at the hospital with Mom and I was to wait for my uncle to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Saul's Failure Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 23,026 views

    Saul’s mistake was that he was more worried about his success than God’s glory. God became for him a means to an end, rather than an end in himself. So this is both warning and a challenge to us. Make sure that God is at the centre of our focus in everyth

    On the surface, the story of Saul’s life is one of wars against his enemies, mostly victorious. But that’s just the setting for a much more significant drama that unfolds as his life as king progresses, a drama that involves his relationship with the God of Israel. It’s ironic that as the story ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Dave Martin avatar

    "David - A Man After God's Own Heart" Part 1of 12 Series

    Contributed by Dave Martin on May 16, 2003
    based on 141 ratings
     | 40,566 views

    We’re going to begin a new series on one of the most interesting person in the Bible, a look at the life of David.

    Pastor Dave Martin, Cross Creek Community Church, May 11, 2003 “David – A Man After God’s Own Heart” Part 1 (Be reading & studying 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles, 1Kings 1-2) Throughout the Bible we see many individual characters, some good and some bad. I’ve always loved biographies – we’re going ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    Saul's Testing

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,953 views

    A look at the testing of Saul at Gilgal. Looks at what God was attempting to do in Saul’s life. Encourages the people to walk in obedience

    1 Samuel 13:5-14 Saul’s Testing Purpose Statement: To encourage the congregation to walk in obedience. Background: Samuel doesn’t arrive at Gilgal when Saul expects him. The men are terrified of a terrific army in front of them. Saul and the men are filled with fear. Fear leads Saul to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Stephens avatar

    Conversant With Christ Series

    Contributed by Chris Stephens on May 2, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,387 views

    Comparing the lives of Saul and Samuel we discover that the golden carrot of listening to God is the assurance of good decision making

    Conversant with Christ 1 Samuel December 9, 2001 This past Thanksgiving I had occasion to meet a man who had won a monetary settlement of about $400,000. After he was awarded the money he made some interesting decisions. He quit work and began throwing money around as if he had inherited the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Life Is A Test Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 80 ratings
     | 15,478 views

    Saul, Pt. 3

    LIFE IS A TEST (1 SAM 13:5-15) There are many tests in life: death of loved ones, getting the pink slip, and difficulties in the marriage, to name the most stressful. One of the most stressful periods of my life was when I returned to full-time theological education. My savings dried up after six ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Greg Johnson avatar

    The Last Half Hour

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Aug 7, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,451 views

    Please know today that the last half hour of your trial is often the greatest test of your faith. Depend on God’s Word and the power of the Holy Spirit and you will come through trials victoriously and your faith will increase exponentially.

    By Greg Johnson August 6, 2006 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org On our journey from earth to glory, we will be faced with many trials that will test our obedience to the Lord. These are crosses that we must carry as Jesus said (Luke 9:23 NIV) "If anyone would come after me, he must deny ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Life Is A Test Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,260 views

    Saul, Pt. 3

    LIFE IS A TEST (1 SAMUEL 13:5-15) There are many tests in life: death of loved ones, getting the pink slip and struggles in the family, to name the most stressful. One of the most stressful periods of my life was when I returned to full-time continuing theological education. My savings dried up ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Hearing The Heartbeat Of God

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 39,577 views

    What moves the heart of God. If we like John could place our heads on His chest what would God’s heartbeat sound like?

    Intro: Have you ever laid you head down on someone’s chest and heard their heartbeat. If you were to do that you had to be pretty close to the individual whose heart you heard. You don’t just go up to someone on the street and say “May I listen to your heart?” I can only begin to imagine the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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