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  • Steve Ely avatar

    The Big Bounce

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
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    The bounce is painful but planned!

    “The Big Bounce” Text: 1 Samuel 4:4-11; 1 Chronicles 13:1-14; 15:12-13; 2 Samuel 6:12-15 Introduction A wise man once said “An unexamined life is not worth living.” This message is about examining your life. I. No Ark, No Problem Verse 3 tells us that the nation of Israel did not seek the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Is Called?

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Oct 18, 2008
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    Every believer is called to belong to God. Paul indicated to the Christians at Rome that both he and they had the same calling (Rom. 1:1, 6). Likewise, he wrote to the believers in Ephesus that just as there is one Spirit and one body (that is, the church

    Who Is “Called”? 1 Samuel 3:20 Are only certain people “called” by God to do important work for Him, such as the prophet and judge Samuel (1 Sam. 3:20)? The issue of “calling” tends to be confusing, largely because it deals with significance. Sometimes people talk about their day-to-day ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "What Could You Have Done Differently?"

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Oct 18, 2008
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     | 3,782 views

    When God speaks to us about our children we need to look seriously at the charge.

    "What Could You Have Done Differently?" *This Deals with natural sons/daughters as well as spirtual sons/daughters. 1 Samuel 8:2 Scripture urges parents to raise up their children in the ways of the Lord (for example, Prov. 22:6 say’s , "Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Now Matter Who Wins, You Will Lose

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Oct 30, 2008
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    This sermon is a relentless drum beat of negativity concerning America’s political predicament with a brief flicker of hope at the end. Theme: Demigods disappoint and enslave.

    In the early days of our Republic pastors would set aside the Sunday before election day to preach a sermon about the coming vote. In those days they would name names and tell the congregation who to vote for. Now, thanks to a 1954 law, churches can no longer speak out in the same way. If they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Save The King Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 5, 2008
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    What are you placing your hope in? Are you placing your hope and trust in a person? This week we’re starting a series titled Election 2008. As America prepares to elect a new president in the next few days, what are you looking for?

    How in the world did we get to this point? Do you ever find yourself asking that question? I do. When I see some of the craziness that’s going on in our nation, I ask it. When I see congress hard at work blaming everybody else for the problems they’ve caused, I ask it. When I listen to average ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Donkey Chase Caper

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
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    When God sends us on a donkey chase, sovereignty prevails.

    1 Samuel 9:1-5 KJV Now there was a man of Benjamin, whose name was Kish, the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Bechorath, the son of Aphiah, a Benjamite, a mighty man of power. [2] And he had a son, whose name was Saul, a choice young man, and a goodly: and there was not among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When A Nation Divorces God

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Nov 8, 2008
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    Using the time when God’s people rejected Samuel as their leader and demanded a king to lead them as an example of how our nation is ever turning away from Godly principles.

    Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22 Title: “When A Nation Divorces God” Introduction: Here in 1 Sam. 8 we see a great change taking place. Because of the aging of Samuel and the failure of Samuel’s sons in their positions of leadership the leaders of the people request a king, not a judge, to rule over ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    We Want A King!

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Nov 11, 2008
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     | 8,966 views

    Israel insisted on a king to protect them. So does AMerica! Both ignored God’s warnings!

    1 SAM 8:1 Now it came to pass when Samuel was old that he made his sons judges over Israel. 2 The name of his firstborn was Joel, and the name of his second, Abijah; they were judges in Beersheba. 3 But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside after dishonest gain, took bribes, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mother's Day Meditation - Hannah

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 6, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
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    A simple Mother’s Day meditation based on the story of Hannah.

    Mother’s Day Meditation Read: What is a Mother? (From The Tale of the Tardy Oxcard) We all have a mother. So...We all have expectations of what a mother should be. Each one of us place (and have placed) certain expectations on our mothers. We expect Mother to be there when we most need ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Lesson 1: Saul's Confirmatory Signs

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 23, 2008
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    This week we begin to examine the Old Testament character of Saul.

    Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: Why Good People Go Bad Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 1: Saul’s Confirmatory Signs September 7, 2008 A. SAUL HAD A GOOD BEGINNING: I SAMUEL 10:1-16 1. Influential father from the tribe of Benjamin. “Kish was a rich, influential man” (9:1, LB). 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fall Is Not Just A Season

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 26, 2008
     | 6,741 views

    Fall seems to creep up on us it comes almost unexpectedly. Maybe you can remember a time in your life when you too experienced an unexpected fall. For me it happened when I was a young police officer

    Fall is not just a Season 1 Samuel 2:12-26 Welcome back everyone hope you all had a nice summer break. This morning I want to look at a Season of the year that can also become for us a season that turns into a spiritual condition. FALL - soon it will be upon us and as some of you may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Substitute King Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jun 23, 2008
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     | 9,204 views

    First in a series on the life and reign of Saul. This message deals with the results of Israel demanding a King, and of God giving them what they request.

    Trinity Baptist Church June 22, 2008 Series: Portrait of a Politician Title: The Substitute King 1 Samuel 8:1-22 I don’t know much about Samuel Clements -- Mark Twain -- when it comes to his faith. But he said something once which was dead on. He said, “Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dare To Discipline

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
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     | 4,967 views

    Samuel, Pt. 2

    DARE TO DISCIPLINE (1 SAMUEL 2:12-36) The new millennium brought out the worst in parenting, and no parenting method was criticized more harshly than that of captured American Taliban, John Lindh Walker. When Lindh Walker was 10, the family from Washington State moved to socially liberal Marin ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Releasing Your Ownership

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 12, 2008
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    When You Give Your Child Back to God You Commit to Raise Your Kids God’s Way. Your children are not your toys to play with and enjoy life with. They belong to God and when you give your child back to God.

    Opening illustration: Have you ever given your children back to God? Some of you may be thinking – why should I? This kid is mine and I have the sole ownership – if you don’t believe it, I’ll show you their ‘Birth Certificate.’ It has my name on it to prove that I am the parent. Well I always ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Arrogant King Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,032 views

    2nd in a series on King Saul, "Portrait of a Politician" -- looking at Saul’s failed leadership.

    June 29, 2008 Portrait of a Politician The Arrogant King 1 Samuel 13:5-15 Robert Clinton has studied and written a great deal about leadership. Clinton has come to the conclusion that over 70% of leaders don’t finish well. For Christian leaders, he offers six factors that contribute to leadership ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist