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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Appearances Are Deceiving Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 24, 2000
    based on 218 ratings
     | 16,660 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

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Watch Your Heart

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 29, 2001
    based on 145 ratings
     | 18,804 views

    God looks at the character of the person - his heart. He does not focus on our having the right things or doing the right things, but rather on our being the right person.

    INTRODUCTION Man goes by what they see. Have you ever misjudge someone, finding out later that it was not true? Someone once said, we tend to value people in at least 3 ways: (1) what a person HAS - his looks, his possession - rich, car he owns, house he stays... this is not only a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Cassara avatar

    "How To Be Ready When God Calls You Series

    Contributed by Michael Cassara on Sep 8, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 21,227 views

    Learn from King David how to be ready when God calls you to do something special.

    SEEKING GOD FAITHFULLY- A LOOK AT THE LIFE OF DAVID "How To Be Ready When God Calls You For Something Special" 1 Samuel 16:1-13 INTRODUCTION There have been a number of times in my own life where I have said to God, "Whatever it is you want to do with my life, God, I am yours. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Todd Riley avatar

    Grieve No More

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,834 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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    God's Choice Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 20, 2007
     | 6,743 views

    David’s life shows us what we can become, but it also shows us how far we need to go. He didn’t outwardly "look the part" but was God’s choice.

    An Earthy Spirituality~the life of King David “God’s Choice”, I Samuel 16 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “People look at the outward appearance, but God considers the heart,” verse 7. As we enter the story of David, we discover a man with an earthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Stephen Robinson D avatar

    Silent Phones Series

    Contributed by Stephen Robinson D on Aug 23, 2007
     | 7,726 views

    What you need or want just be patient and wait on God to call you.

    You remember last lesson we talked about David and how he defeated Goliath. David helped us learn how to defeat our giants. You remember? - Face them head on - Get to the head of the problem - Be brave no matter what the circumstances or situation looks like - Do not be scared - Keep your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • JERRY GATSON avatar

    There Is More To Me Than The Eye Can See Series

    Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Feb 5, 2006
    based on 68 ratings
     | 23,284 views

    As a believer, I have Jesus Christ the King on the inside of me. Therefore, there is more to me than the eye can see.

    THE BELIEVER’S TRAINING HANDBOOK (part 4) There Is More To Me Than The Eye Can See! 1Sa 16:1-13 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Measuring Up - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 30, 2005
    based on 164 ratings
     | 54,321 views

    What does it mean to be a man/ woman after God’s own heart? How would we know if we have the qualities that would make God say that about us?

    OPEN: With Super Bowl Sunday just a week away, I thought I’d share one of my favorite football stories: The coach at Auburn University - Shug Jordan - had asked his former Linebacker Mike Kollin if he would help his alma mater do some recruiting. Mike said, “Sure, coach. What kind of player ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Loves Leftovers

    Contributed by Charles Banks on Feb 1, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,754 views

    This sermon shows us by analyzing certain events in the life of David just how much GOD loves those whom others deem as unworthy!

    “GOD Loves Leftovers!!!” I Samuel 16:1-13 1 Samuel 16 1. 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    What Or Who Are You Devoted To? Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 26, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,521 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

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Family Faith Transfer: The Youngest Child (Lesson 7)

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 2,669 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
     | 7,603 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

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    A Boy With The Heart Of A King Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,877 views

    God looks on the heart not on the outside. The human ruler is at his most kingly when he bows before God, freely, willing, and out of love for God.

    By Guerin Tueno What a disaster! King Saul has gone from being the golden boy of Israel to the John Elliot of the Old Testament. Saul’s reign was like a roller-coaster ride. Started low, but then he shot up as King, and then down again. He misunderstood who’s really in charge. God isn’t some ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Keith Manry avatar

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

    Contributed by Keith Manry on May 18, 2004
    based on 150 ratings
     | 42,431 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

  • Victor Yap avatar

    The Heart Of The Matter Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 9,012 views

    David, Pt. 1 of 15

    THE LORD LOOKS AT THE HEART (1 SAMUEL 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