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  • John Beehler avatar

    The Tree Of Life

    Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 18,049 views

    A tree-themed sermon for Rural Life Sunday

    The Tree of Life At our youth group last week we were talking, of course, about the retreat and especially the part where the youth were called down to the floor. Angie, Darla, and I told the group that, while that was awesome, there were probably as many, or more, who made ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Looking Beyond The Obvious

    Contributed by Scott Voss on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 11,453 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

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Family Faith Transfer: The Youngest Child (Lesson 7)

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 2,144 views

    Series: Family Faith Transfer

    A. INTRODUCTION: I SAMUEL 16:1-23 Much is said about the eldest son, and in some occurrence’s the second born son (Jacob), but what about a much younger child, or the last-born? 1. John Wesley, 16th child. 2. Cinderella. Had two older sisters. 3.Ben Franklin. He had nine brothers and seven ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    God Honors People Of Integrity

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,084 views

    David is an example of a peron of integrity who God gave a dream and helped him fulfill the dream.

    God Honors People of Integrity -When God Gives You A Dream He Helps You Fulfill It- I Samuel 16:1-13 David is an example of a person of integrity who God gave a dream and helped him fulfill the dream as David faithfully followed the Lord. King Saul was disobedient to the Lord and was rejected ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Bob Hostetler avatar

    Rafe Hollister Sings Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,469 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

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Fathers: Is There A Man In Your House?

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Jun 15, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 11,863 views

    God’s Word defined manhood differently than does our world.

    Is There a Man in the House? Father’s Day God doesn’t see men as the world does. 1.) World’s idea of a real man. (1) Attractive (2) Strong (3) Rich (4) Powerful, etc… 2.) God’s man may be any or all of these things but he is much more! 3.) The world’s view of a real man is wimpy, wimpy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    A Nobody, Nobody Noticed Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 230 ratings
     | 47,126 views

    God is the answer to our search for significance.

    "A NOBODY, NOBODY NOTICED" 1 SAMUEL 16:1-13 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: At the end of each calendar year USA Today, CNN and The Gallup organization ask the question: “Who are your heroes?” -Or- “Name the people you most admire.” Here’s the top ten results from last year.: #1- George W. Bush ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Be All That You Can Be Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 9,043 views

    Making a difference.. with God!

    BE ALL THAT YOU CAN BE 1 SAMUEL 16:14-23 INTRODUCTION: (Use Yoda - Great Warrior - video trailer - 27 seconds - optional) You’d have to be living under a rock not to have heard of Star Wars, but if you are not “into” the Star Wars saga you may not know that the two-foot tall, 800+year old ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Dave Martin avatar

    "David - The Price Of Success" Part 2 Of 12 Series

    Contributed by Dave Martin on May 23, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
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    As we continue our series on the life of David, how does God spell Success? What’s His formula? God(Preparation + Opportunity) = Success Success is “Doing God’s will, accomplished God’s way, for God’s glory!”

    Pastor Dave Martin, Cross Creek Community Church, May 25, 2003 “David – The Price of Success” Part 2 1Sam 16 (Be reading & studying 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles, 1Kings 1-2) Review from last week: · Prerequisite for God’s blessing is being a person after God’s own heart! · Proof of having a Godly ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Is God Even There? Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 23, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,012 views

    50-DAY SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE (Week 2) Having our dreams fulfilled takes time, therefore we need to learn to find God’s activity in our lives through a daily "God Hunt."

    As a two and three-year old I used to gather all my stuffed animals together and stand up on box and begin to “preach” to them. My Mom called me her “little preacher boy.” As a child God put within my imagination the dream of being a preacher. As a teenager I began to pursue my divine-daring ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    Saul - Relapse To Restoration

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 22, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 7,618 views

    King Saul’s depression, caused by disobedience to God, was relieved as he came to terms with himself and asked David to play his harp - a parable of what Jesus can do for us.

    A century ago when biographies of Christian men were written it was the accepted policy not to probe too deeply into their lives. It was felt that it wasn’t to the glory of God that a man whom God had used mightily in his service should have weaknesses or failings (except, of course, before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Riley avatar

    Grieve No More

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,069 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

  • Danny Thomas avatar

    The Anointing

    Contributed by Danny Thomas on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 215 ratings
     | 16,524 views

    The power of God’s Anointing.

    The Anointing 1 Samuel 16:10 1 Samuel 16:10 10 Jesse had seven of his sons pass before Samuel, but Samuel said to him, “The LORD has not chosen these.” 11 So he asked Jesse, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse answered, “but he is tending the sheep.” Samuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    What Is God Looking For?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000
    based on 229 ratings
     | 53,714 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.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2020) TEXT: 1 Samuel 9:2; 16:7; Luke 19:1 10 A. To begin this sermon, I'm going to read 3 brief passages of Scripture. And as I do, see how quickly you can discover ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Appearances Are Deceiving Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 24, 2000
    based on 218 ratings
     | 15,526 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