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  • Perry Greene avatar

    The Inside Story Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 15, 2015
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    God does not see as we see. He has the ability to look on the heart of men. God chose David of Bethlehem to be the unifying king of Israel and ancestor of Jesus, the ultimate King of Israel.

    1. Superman -- Fact or Fiction? George Reeves (TV's Superman in the 1950's) was popular for guest appearances, but his fame included risks. Kids might kick him in the shins or throw rocks to find out if he was the "real" Superman or a "pretend" Superman, the same way kids pull on Santa beards to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    What Is Your Calling? (Part 6) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016
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     | 7,222 views

    Has God really called you? Then where is that separation? Where is your heart? What is it captivated by? Is the presence of the Holy Spirit evident in your life? This is not something you can determine or speak for yourself. This the church will testify.

    Opening Illustration: A certain king needed a faithful servant and had to choose between two candidates for the office. He took both at fixed wages and told them to fill a basket with water from a nearby well, saying that he would come in the evening to inspect their work. After dumping one or two ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    New Testament Anointing

    Contributed by Bharat Raaya on Oct 13, 2015
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    Saul and David depicts two testaments. Saul stands for Old Testament and David for New Testament. Their anointing differed and so was their race to the final destination.

    New Testament anointing 1Samuel 10:1,16:1-13 Prophet Samuel had the privilege of anointing the first two kings of Israel. In 1 Sam.10:1, we see that Samuel took a flask of oil to anoint Saul. But in 1 Sam 16:13 he took a horn of oil to anoint David. Does the FLASK and the HORN ring a bell in ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    Lessons From The Father Of A Nation

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 17, 2018
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    From the story of Samuel anointing David as future king, we learn to obey God (which impacts others), to never stop learning, and to cultivate character. (Used as Father's Day sermon.)

    1 Samuel 15:34 - 1 Samuel 16:13 Lessons from the Father of a Nation This Father’s Day I thought it would be interesting to learn from the Father of a nation. We usually look at today’s story from the perspective of David, but why not see it through Samuel’s eyes? Samuel, in essence, is the father ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Measure Of A Man

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 18, 2018
     | 8,209 views

    This is the re-working of a previous message with new headings and outline.

    “The Measure of a Man” 1 Samuel 16:1-13 1 Samuel 16:7 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. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    When Men Walk With God - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 23, 2018
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    Great things happen when Men Walk With God. Last week we talked about Enoch and Noah. This week we will talk about Abraham and King David.

    Micah 6:8 ESV - He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? INTRODUCTION • Last week I delivered the first of a two part series called “When Men Walk With God”. Some of the points we covered ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    King David: An Introduction Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 7, 2018
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    I Sam 13:14 says, 'the Lord has sought out a man after his own heart and the Lord has appointed him to be ruler over his people'. Man after own heart: Pleasing to the heart, Gentleness and not doing things which will hurt, humble and simple. Are you?

    King David: An Introduction 1 Samuel 16:1-13 David was greatest personality in the history of the world. He enjoys very unique position in three religions of the world - Judaism, Christianity and Islam. I Sam 13:14 says… the Lord has sought out a man after his own heart and the Lord has ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Fill Your Horn With Oil & Go!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 3, 2018
     | 21,018 views

    The oil is often the missing ingredient in spiritual ministry. We can’t be on the cutting edge of the Spirit without filling our horns with oil. The oil is symbolic of the anointing, unction, power, presence of the Spirit.

    FILL YOUR HORN WITH OIL & GO! 1 Sam. 16:1 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Mr. and Mrs. Brown had two sons. One was named Mind Your Own Business & the other was named Trouble. 2. One day the two boys decided to play hide and seek. Trouble hid while Mind Your Own Business counted to one hundred. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Matter Of The Heart

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012
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     | 12,607 views

    God looks into the heart of a man because that is where character is found.

    1 Samuel 16:1-13 KJV And 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. [2] And Samuel said, How can I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Henderson avatar

    "Chasing After God's Heart" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 14, 2013
     | 17,340 views

    This is the first message in a series i titled HEARTBEATS. It is a study in the life of numerous characters from the Bible whose heart was constantly beating for God. What does it mean to be a man after God's heart? That is the focus of this message.

    “Chasing God’s Heart” 1st Samuel 16:1-13a and Acts 13:22 Shug Jordan who was the football coach at Auburn University, asked one of his former players (named Mike) if he would help him do some recruiting that year. He says, “Well, sure coach…..just tell me what kind ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Pleasing Heart To The Lord

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 28, 2013
     | 6,325 views

    God does not look on outward appearance but on the heart; create in me a clean heart.”

    1 Samuel 16:1-13 “A Pleasing Heart to the Lord” INTRODUCTION The Lord, God of creation, is a God of transformation. In the beginning, God transformed chaos into order by taking a formless void and creating sea, land, sky, sun, moon, and stars. God sent his son, Jesus the Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • James D. Thornber avatar

    After God's Own Heart -- 1 Samuel 16:1-13

    Contributed by James D. Thornber on Nov 2, 2013
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     | 18,522 views

    Part one of a series on King David which describes the characteristics of what made David a man after God's own heart.

    After God’s Own Heart 1 Samuel 16:1-13 If you spend enough time reading the Bible, one of the things you start to notice is that it never flatters its heroes. It tells us the complete truth, good and bad, about everyone we meet. This is one of the reasons that I don’t believe the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    This Is The One

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 9, 2011
     | 5,287 views

    Being chosen by God.

    I Samuel 16: 1 – 13 / This Is The One Intro: It seems as though every few weeks there is yet another award show on TV. There is the Oscars, the Golden Globes, the Peoples Choice etc. There are also the pageant shows. They used to be called “beauty pageants.” Now they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Appearances Can Be Deceiving

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 24, 2011
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     | 5,670 views

    We can’t judge men by looking at their outsides, nor is it our job to judge intentions.

    Appearances Can Be Deceiving May 22, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We can’t judge men by looking at their outsides. Focus Passage: I Samuel 16:1-13 Supplemental Passage: My brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Dobbs avatar

    God Sees The Heart

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 21, 2021
     | 2,561 views

    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