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  • Roy Fowler avatar

    God's Unlikely Choice

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Mar 19, 2023
     | 2,055 views

    The listener may be thinking the sermon is about David but its not. It's about someone else.

    Spurgeon (1) wrote, " I think I may say to every person whom I am addressing, -If you are yourself saved, the work is but half done until you are employed to bring others to Christ. You are as yet but half formed in the image of your Lord. You have not attained to the full development of what ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Trusting Heart

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Apr 1, 2023
     | 4,261 views

    The ability to trust someone is not born overnight. It is an entity that develops in the bosom of a relationship.

    THE TRUSTING HEART The webster’s dictionary describes trust as “confidence in a person or thing because of the qualities one perceives or seems to perceive in him or it.” This ability to trust someone is not born overnight. It is an entity that develops in the bosom of a relationship. Sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    The Woman Of Endor And Familiar Spirits

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 23, 2023
     | 4,925 views

    This message takes a somewhat detailed look at First Samuel 28, the record of King Saul's interaction with the woman who has a familiar spirit.

    In 1978 or 1979, I was told about family members driving to Nashville – I’m from Tennessee – to see a lady because there were things going on in their lives that they didn’t understand. They had been praying but it seemed to them that God was silent. So they went to see this lady, who shared some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    David - A Man After God's Own Heart

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 24, 2022
     | 3,157 views

    David is called a man after God's own heart even though God knew he would sin. In this message we discover why.

    Title: David – A Man After God’s Own Heart Theme: To show how David knew how to get close to God. Text: 1 Samuel 16:1 Opening Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1 Now the Lord said to Samuel, "How long will you mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill your horn with ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    4th Sunday In Lent, Year A. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 16, 2023
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     | 4,263 views

    MARCH 15th, 2026.

    1 Samuel 16:1-13, Psalm 23:1-6, Ephesians 5:8-14, John 9:1-41. A). ANOINTING A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART. 1 Samuel 16:1-13. Saul had rejected the word of the LORD, and the LORD had rejected Saul from being king (cf. 1 Samuel 15:23), much to the grief of Samuel (cf. 1 Samuel 15:11) - but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lord Looks At The Heart

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 4, 2023
     | 1,979 views

    We have a heart born with sin. The Lord makes our hearts godly.

    “THE LORD LOOKS AT THE HEART” (Outline) August 13, 2023 – Pentecost 11 – 1 SAMUEL 16:1-13 INTRO.: Be thankful that our loving and gracious God looks at our hearts. Our hearts might just be the hardest material known to God. Only the Lord God of Armies is able to change our hearts. “Then I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Significance Of Insignificance Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 13, 2022
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     | 4,101 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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    God Sees The Heart

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 20, 2022
     | 2,978 views

    God sees the big picture and God sees our heart.

    God sees the heart 1 Samuel 16:1-7 Introduction – It is good to have our online church with us this morning. Pray the Lord speaks clearly to us. Did you ever think about the way God sees us? That is both frightening and comforting at the same time. God sees the heart and knows what is in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Always More To Do Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 17, 2023
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     | 1,399 views

    Take a fresh look at familiar Scriptures: we are all sinners in need of repentance and grace. If we want to be saints, there’s always more to do.

    Fourth Sunday of Lent 2023 Laetare Sunday; Rejoice Sunday. We are about halfway through the season of Lent. So how do you know that there’s more work to do to become more like Christ before the Paschal celebration of Easter? Look at it with a sense of humor. You are on Greta Thunberg’s speed dial, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Now I Can See Series

    Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 17, 2023
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     | 7,151 views

    “They called the man who had been blind and said to him, ‘Give glory to God. We know that this man is a sinner.’ He answered, ‘whether he is a sinner I do not know. One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see’”. (John 9:24-25)

    Introduction: The theme for today’s sermon is “Now I can see”. Man is “fearfully and wonderfully made”. (Psalm 139:14) Man is a spirit being, he possesses a soul and lives in a body. The body relates to its physical surroundings through the five senses which include the sense of hearing and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Divine Repositioning

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 16, 2025
     | 3,595 views

    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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    Your Steps Are Ordered

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 9, 2024
     | 4,514 views

    This message was given for a specific Church going through a time of transition (seeking a new pastor.) In this message God reminds us that if we are communing with Him, He has ordered our steps and we just need to prayerfully follow them.

    Your Steps Are Ordered (Strangers Rest Baptist Church - 2/18/2024) Good morning Strangers Rest. I give honor to God and my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Pastor Emeritus Banks and to each of you attending this service live or via live stream, I thank you for this opportunity to come and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Divine Empowerment Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 16, 2025
     | 1,263 views

    Divine empowerment is the supernatural enablement given by God to a person to fulfil His divine purpose and calling.

    DIVINE EMPOWERMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:1–13 (KJV) "Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah." — 1 Samuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Moving From Insults To Result (Case Study Of David)

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 24, 2026
     | 82 views

    God transforms seasons of neglect, ridicule, and opposition into undeniable victory, influence, and fulfilled destiny.

    MOVING FROM INSULTS TO RESULT (CASE STUDY OF DAVID) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, 1 Samuel 17:28-50 Key Verse: “Then answered David and said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?” — 1 Samuel 17:29 Supporting Texts: Psalm 78:70-72; Psalm 75:6-7; 2 Samuel 5:3-4; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev Emmanuel O. Adejugbe avatar

    Part 1: The Oil Falls Before The Throne Appears Series

    Contributed by Rev Emmanuel O. Adejugbe on Jan 29, 2026
     | 266 views

    Have you ever received a massive promise from God, only to find your reality completely unchanged? You carry the "oil" of a King, but you’re still standing in the smell of sheep manure. This is the gap between anointing and appointment.

    The Gap That Changes Everything Have you ever had a promise without a position? A calling without a platform? A deep sense that God has spoken something true about your future, but absolutely nothing in your present confirms it? You know who God is making you into. But nobody else knows it yet. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal