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  • Tim Byrd avatar

    The Partner In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,876 views

    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

  • Chris Stephens avatar

    Conversant With Christ Series

    Contributed by Chris Stephens on May 2, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,744 views

    Comparing the lives of Saul and Samuel we discover that the golden carrot of listening to God is the assurance of good decision making

    Conversant with Christ 1 Samuel December 9, 2001 This past Thanksgiving I had occasion to meet a man who had won a monetary settlement of about $400,000. After he was awarded the money he made some interesting decisions. He quit work and began throwing money around as if he had inherited the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gerald avatar

    Should God Answer Every Prayer?

    Contributed by John Gerald on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 12 ratings
     | 3,565 views

    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

  • James May avatar

    The Unlimited Love Of God

    Contributed by James May on May 22, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 28,815 views

    God’s Love is unlimited toward all people, but do we still have his blessings and his favor? God loves the sinner but we are required to serve him before we can truly experience his great love.

    THE UNLIMITED LOVE OF GOD By Pastor Jim May Scriptures used: Romans 5:8, James 1:17-18, 1 Samuel 9:2, and the primary source, 1 Samuel 12:19-25 If there is one thing that defines how God feels toward humanity, it’s His unlimited love. I’m so glad to know the love of God. I’m so glad to know ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Stepping Down

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,435 views

    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

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Lord, Give Us A Thankful Faith

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,256 views

    This is a Thanksgiving sermon on directives from Samuel to the Israelites to reflect on the great things God has done.

    November 23, 2005 1 Samuel 12:23-24 As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right. 24 But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Martin avatar

    Will The Family Be Together Over There

    Contributed by Michael Martin on May 5, 2006
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     | 3,532 views

    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

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    Veterans, A Soldier's Shield

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 30, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,784 views

    When those whose lives are in danger ask for prayer, it would be a sin to fail to pray for them. Born again Christians can take their rightful place among such giants of intercession, such as Moses, Daniel, The Apostle Paul,and Jesus.

    Turn your Bibles to 1 Samuel 12:23 Title: Becoming a Soldier’s Shield Theme: Praying for Those in Harm’s Way Introduction: Our key text today is set in the time when the prophet Samuel is giving his farewell speech. In this speech Samuel confronts the people with evidence of the righteous ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • JEREMIAH MENYONGAI avatar

    Whom Have I Cheated? Series

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Jul 2, 2013
     | 7,356 views

    One thing the church lacks is more people of character and integrity. Character and integrity are used synonymously, but there is a difference between the two. Character develops through individual situations, integrity finalizes codified virtues learned.

    WHOM HAVE I CHEATED? THE SIGNIFICANCE OF INTEGRITY 1 SAMUEL 12:1-5 1 Samuel said to all Israel, “I have listened to everything you said to me and have set a king over you. 2 Now you have a king as your leader. As for me, I am old and gray, and my sons are here with you. I have been your ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Importance Of Character Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 27, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 20,768 views

    Another in the leadership series, The Importance of. This sermon points out the greater virtue and importance of character over gifting.

    CHARACTER AND GIFTING 1 Samuel 12:1-5 Now Samuel said to all Israel: "Indeed I have heeded your voice in all that you said to me, and have made a king over you. And now here is the king, walking before you; and I am old and grayheaded, and look, my sons are with you. I have walked before you from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Less Than Perfect

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Apr 18, 2013
     | 7,003 views

    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

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Fear Not

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 11, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,217 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you afraid and instead of sticking with GOD, you turned away from Him because of fear? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that there's nothing to fear and no need to turn away from the LORD. IV. TEXT: 1 Samu

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you afraid and instead of sticking with GOD, you turned away from Him because of fear? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that there's nothing to fear and no need to turn away from the LORD. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 12:20 (Amplified Bible) And Samuel said ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    7 People Who Ought To Pray

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 333 ratings
     | 14,376 views

    Of course, we all ought to...but these specific categories are full of eye-opening truths that will bring us all to our knees! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

    7 People Who Ought To Pray I Sam. 12:23 "Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not."--Jer. 33:3. Moses cried out to God, and God spared Israel from judgment. Joshua’s prayer made the sun stand still. Hannah’s prayer was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    Nobody Loves A Lawyer

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 21, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,128 views

    Don’t try to quibble when it comes to accepting God’s view of things.

    Title: Nobody loves a lawyer Text: 2 Samuel 12:1-7; Exodus 12:49 FCF: You can’t argue your way out of judgment. You can only appeal to the mercy of Christ. Nobody loves a lawyer. I can say that as somebody who once wanted to be a lawyer. Nobody loves a lawyer because at one level, we know that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Why Christians Don't Experience True Revival

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 31, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,186 views

    Also titled "The 7 ’uns’ of Revival"

    Introduction 1. A Montana cowboy was overseeing his herd in a remote mountainous pasture. Suddenly a brand-new BMW advanced out of a dust cloud towards him. The driver, a young man in a designer suit, Gucci shoes, Ray Ban sunglasses and fancy tie, leans out the window and asks the cowboy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene