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  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Complete Belief Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 19, 2015
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    Belief in Jesus Christ must be a complete commitment to the totality of Jesus Christ!

    Before we read our passage this morning, let us note the major truths about life. We really should always keep these basic truths in mind. What is the most important truth about life?? 1. God created life (people)! What are the next major truths about people and God?? 2. People disobey their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Marks Of A Great Servant Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 9, 2016
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    A great servant of God lives with integrity, with faithfulness and with love for his people.

    Samuel anointed Saul as King in 1 Sam 10. He was selected by lot before the people. • Chapter 11 Saul, filled with the Spirit of God, led the people to their first battle against the Ammonites and rescued their city Jabesh Gilead. • The people were elated and affirmed Saul as their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    The Sin Of Prayerlessness

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015
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    The Sin of Prayerlessness

    1 Sam 12:16 - 25 The Sin of Prayerlessness 23 Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way: Sin can be of two kinds: It consists either in the doing of what I know to be wrong (In ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Legacy We Will Leave Behind Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Oct 31, 2016
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    It is wise to realize that our years are limited in this earth and someday, God will call us home. And so, we must gain a heart of godly wisdom and leave behind a good memory or a good legacy for others to remember us by.

    Billy Graham in his latest book, Nearing Home" wrote: I will soon celebrate my ninety-third birthday, (he is now 97) and I know it won't be long before God calls me home to heaven. More than ever I look forward to that day when the Lord calls me home because I know that finally all the burdens and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Less Than Perfect

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Apr 18, 2013
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    God has a perfect plan for each of us. He never applies it all at once, rather little by little, He wants us to Walk by Faith not sight. Moses was a murderer, Rahab was a harlot... And yet these are among the Bible's greats; Clearly indicating that God us

    Quotes: “The maxim ‘Nothing but perfection’ may be spelled ‘Paralysis’.” - Winston Churchill “Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect.” - Alan Cohen “God has a perfect plan for each of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Failed? Don’t Give Up!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 27, 2020
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    God encourages us that even if we fail, not to stop serving Him. When we sin, God doesn't automatically throw us out of covenant with Him. As a parent He disciplines us to help us become children of God.

    FAILED? DON’T GIVE UP! 1 Sam. 12:12-22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Be Careful with Temptation 1. A fly was sitting on a lawn mower handle one morning watching the children going down the sidewalk on their way to school. 2. One little boy tripped and fell, spilling his lunch on the sidewalk. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Samuel Leadership Pain Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 26, 2024
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    Samuel lived an exemplary life for God and for Israel, but they rejected his leadership for a king and blamed it on his wayward sons! Samuel reveals his leadership pain in chapter 12 and reveals to them what God revealed to him that they are rejecting God not Him.

    1 Samuel Chapter 12 – Leadership Pain Series: Never seen before in 2024 – I pray that the Lord will open your eyes and heart to the reality of leadership pain! I also want to say that everyone of you if your choose to lead will expereince leadership pain. Now some of you just decided I am not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Partner In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 18, 2002
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    PArt of a series on prayers that made a difference

    SAMUEL THE PARTNER IN PRAYER “Why should I pray for them” Date: April 14, 2002 PM Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: 1 Samuel 12:16-25 Introduction Tonight as we continue to look at prayers that made a difference, we will see a man that God greatly used. Recall two weeks ago we studied the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Character Study Of Samuel Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 22, 2025
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    Samuel was a remarkable prophet, judge, and leader who played a crucial role in Israel’s history. His life was marked by obedience, prayer, and unwavering commitment to God. He guided Israel through a time of transition and left behind a legacy of faithfulness.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF SAMUEL – PROPHET AND LAST JUDGE OF ISRAEL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 3:19 "And Samuel grew, and the Lord was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground." Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 1:1-28, 1 Samuel 3:1-21, 1 Samuel 7:3-17, 1 Samuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Should God Answer Every Prayer?

    Contributed by John Gerald on Aug 9, 2004
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    Does God only answer prayers in His Will?

    Should God Answer Every Prayer? Rev. John W. Gerald I. WHAT IF YOU WANT TO CONTINUE SERVING THE LORD I Samuel 12:14 If ye will fear the LORD, and serve him, and obey his voice, and not rebel against the commandment of the LORD, then shall both ye and also the king that reigneth over you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dean Rhine avatar

    Stepping Down

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005
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    How to resign from ministry

    Intro: One of the things no one likes is to be a failure. We live in a very “success-oriented” society. Many judge their value as an individual on the basis of their success. Yet there are some times in our lives when the world sees a failure and God sees a success. One of those times ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Will The Family Be Together Over There

    Contributed by Michael Martin on May 5, 2006
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    I Wonder If the Family Circle Will All Be Home? Or, Will heaven and hell separate your family?

    THREE INTRODUCTORY PASSAGES ONE (2 Sam 12:18-23) "I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me." We understand THREE things from this passage: 1. David believed that his baby that died went to some place. 2. He went to a place that he himself would someday go also. 3. When he reached that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Travis Markes avatar

    Samuel: The Partner Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Dec 4, 2007
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    Series on men and women’s prayers in the Bible that made a difference and how prayer truly is the difference maker in our lives. I borrowed the outlines from SermonCentral Pro Contributor Tim Byrd.

    Samuel: The Partner in Prayer 1 Samuel 3: 1-10; 12:16-25 Readers’ Digest has a section called All in a Day’s Work where people write in humorous things that happen at work. Confiding in a co-worker, I told her about a problem in our office and my fear that I would lose my job. She was concerned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    God's Grace In Our Mess

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007
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    We can make a huge mess of things, but God’s grace is sufficient not only to save us, but to use us for His glory

    Passage: 1 Samuel 12:1-24 Intro: One of the most persistent misconceptions in the Christian life is that God’s grace is tied to our behavior. 1. quite simple. If we behave, then God is gracious to us. 2. if we misbehave, God’s grace stops. Il) we sometimes say when something good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Daniel DeVilder avatar

    Devote Yourself To God's Unfailing Leadership

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
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    God will provide unfailing leadership for his devoted people. Here are 5 ways to keep our devotion alive. Restated: These 5 habits are essential for the Christian/church who wants to experience the blessings of God’s unfailing leadership

    Title: Devote Yourself to God’s Unfailing Leadership Scripture: 1 Samuel 12 Theme: Devoting ourselves to God’s unfailing leadership Thesis: “God will provide unfailing leadership for his devoted people. Here are 5 ways to (habits that) keep our devotion alive. Restated: These 5 habits are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ