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    God Sees The Heart

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 21, 2021
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    Whenever we judge someone by their appearance we should remember this staggering truth: God Sees the Heart.

    God Sees The Heart 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Introduction Rita Belle met Richard Walters at a senior center, a mission in downtown Phoenix for the poor and homeless. “He always came in with a little backpack and cap on.” While Richard was reserved, Rita was outgoing and offered to visit with him and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcome By Paying Attention To Your Heart Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 22, 2021
     | 3,182 views

    The iconic statement is our consideration this morning: “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7)

    Pay Attention To Your Heart 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Introduction A few years ago Forbes Magazine published an article by Ty Kiisel about how appearances impact our work lives. In the studies he looked at he noted that people who are tall are generally paid more. More, those who are blonde, who work ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Anointing Revealed.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 24, 2020
     | 2,704 views

    The old King Saul model offered contempt followed with with complete disobedience...

    The Anointing Revealed. 1 Samuel 16:10-14NKJV The time had come for new leadership. The old King Saul model offered contempt followed with with complete disobedience. Doing what feels good, what’s convenient. Therefore, the old extinguished, or put out, in exchange for God’s newness to shine upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    David: A Man After God's Heart (1) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2020
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     | 7,368 views

    What was it that made David a man after God's heart? In 1 Samuel 16, we learn that David had a humble, hard-working, halleluiah-filled heart!

    David: A Man after God’s Heart (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/21/2016 Most everyone who has ever been to Sunday school or Vacation Bible School as a child knows the familiar story of David and Goliath. We know David as the young shepherd boy who slew a giant with one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Who Is Standing In Front Of You? Potential

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 4, 2022
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    This sermon is about the potential God sees in us when God created us and the potential Christ sees in us when He calls us. Jesus has a plan for all of his children.

    Who is Standing In Front Of You? Potential! 1 Samuel 16:6-12 Mark 2:13-17 What do you see when you look at another person? How do you sum them up? When the prophet Samuel went to choose a new king for Israel, he assumed that the new king ought to look like the old king. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    ¿quién Está Parado Frente A Ti? ¡potencial! Sígueme

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 4, 2022
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    Este sermón trata sobre el potencial que Dios ve en nosotros cuando nos creó y el potencial que Cristo ve en nosotros cuando nos llama. Jesús tiene un plan para todos sus hijos.

    ¿Quién está parado frente a ti? ¡Potencial! 1 Samuel 16:6-12 Marcos 2:13-17 ¿Qué ves cuando miras a otra persona? ¿Cómo los resumes? Cuando el profeta Samuel fue a elegir un nuevo rey para Israel, asumió que el nuevo rey debería parecerse al ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sino Ang Nakatayo Sa Harap Mo? Potensyal!

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 4, 2022
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    Ang sermon na ito ay tungkol sa potensyal na nakikita ng Diyos sa atin noong nilikha tayo ng Diyos at sa potensyal na nakikita ni Kristo sa atin kapag tinawag Niya tayo. May plano si Jesus para sa lahat ng kanyang mga anak.

    Sino ang Nakatayo sa Harap Mo? Potensyal! 1 Samuel 16:6-12 Marcos 2:13-17 Ano ang nakikita mo kapag tumingin ka sa ibang tao? Paano mo ibubuod ang mga ito? Nang pumunta si propeta Samuel para pumili ng bagong hari para sa Israel, ipinalagay niya na ang bagong hari ay dapat magmukhang ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Your Heart Condition Before God Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 9, 2022
     | 3,055 views

    It is your heart that determines your usability. Maybe you are not the obvious choice for some position. The lesser known man who has the heart of God prevailed in the case of David. God’s principle remains the same.

    When God looks at you He does not see your height or weight or any warts or blemishes. God sees your heart and He sees you for your heart. How pure is your heart before God? This is the story of the anointing of David, the king of Israel. The setting begins with King Saul. Saul took leadership ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Significance Of Insignificance Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 13, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,063 views

    God is the only One Who has the authority to define us. When you and I draw our core identity from God, then so many of the issues of insignificance and emotional issues that plague us in our culture go away.

    THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID The Significance of Insignificance 1 Samuel 16:1-13 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION 1 … goodreads.com/quotes/tag/identity?page=2 Brennan Manning (1934-2013) was an American theologian and author and in his book ‘Abba’s Child’ (1994) says: “Define yourself radically as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Divine Repositioning

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 16, 2025
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    Divine repositioning is God’s way of moving His children into their place of destiny. No matter where you are now, God can shift you into a better place spiritually, financially, and physically. Be ready to move in obedience, faith, and sensitivity to His leading.

    DIVINE REPOSITIONING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 8:7-10 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:19, John 5:1-9, Genesis 12:1-4, 1 Samuel 16:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Divine repositioning is the supernatural act of God moving a person from one level, place, or situation to another for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Chosen But Not Yet Crowned – God Looks At The Heart Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025
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    David’s anointing in 1 Samuel 16 teaches us that God’s standards are not the same as man’s. He chooses the humble, the hidden, the faithful, and the pure in heart.

    CHOSEN BUT NOT YET CROWNED – GOD LOOKS AT THE HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-23 Supporting Texts: Psalm 75:6-7, Jeremiah 17:10, Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 23:27-28, 2 Corinthians 10:18 INTRODUCTION: When God rejects one man, He begins preparing another. The fall of Saul in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Making Of A Godly Leader: David’s Journey Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025
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    Leadership in God’s kingdom is never accidental. It is a journey shaped by process, forged in obscurity, tested through adversity, and crowned with divine approval.

    THE MAKING OF A GODLY LEADER: DAVID’S JOURNEY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Supporting Texts: Psalm 78:70-72, 1 Samuel 17, 1 Samuel 24, 2 Samuel 5:1-4, Acts 13:22, Luke 16:10 INTRODUCTION: Leadership in God’s kingdom is never accidental. It is a journey shaped by process, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Looks Within Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025
     | 367 views

    While man is impressed by stature, beauty, charisma, or eloquence, God looks deeper—He examines the heart.

    GOD LOOKS WITHIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Supporting Texts: Psalm 78:70-72, Jeremiah 17:10, Luke 16:15, Acts 13:22, Proverbs 4:23 INTRODUCTION: In human society, people are often judged by appearance, status, or outward accomplishments. But God’s standards are entirely ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Getting Ahead From Behind

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 12, 2025
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    God delights in lifting those who trust in Him, even when they seem to be at the back. He specialises in taking the ignored, rejected, and delayed, and bringing them into honour and destiny fulfilment.

    GETTING AHEAD FROM BEHIND By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:11-13 Supporting Texts: Psalm 75:6-7, Ecclesiastes 9:11, Matthew 19:30, Genesis 41:39-44, Judges 6:14-16 INTRODUCTION: In life, there are many who begin the journey from disadvantaged positions—unnoticed, unrecognised, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sermon # 42 - Rejection To Restoration Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 6, 2025
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     | 279 views

    Rejection is painful, but interestingly those who are rejected by men are the ones whom God joyfully embraces to fulfill His plans and His purposes. The bible is full of examples of such people who though rejected by men were restored and honored by God.

    Today’s meditation is taken from Matthew 21:42, Jesus said to them, "Haven't you ever read what the Scriptures say? 'The stone which the builders rejected as worthless turned out to be the most important of all. This was done by the Lord; what a wonderful sight it is!' (GNB) There ...read more

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