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  • Doug Johnston avatar

    How To Be Better Than Your Neighbor Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 12, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,392 views

    If we truly think we’re better than another, we must demonstrate it by controlling ourselves, not controlling our neighbor.

    “If you ever want to test the (1) of a person, ask him (or her) what you should do when your enemy is vulnerable. Unless they are men or women of God, they’ll tell you to (2) every time.” -Chuck Swindoll (1) = carnality (2) = strike I A Subtle Temptation (1-4) A. When we really want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "I Played The Fool, " Saul's Epitaph Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 19, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,701 views

    Instead of being like King Saul, whose life ended with disappointment, we can be like King David, whose life was characterized by hope, even when death was near.

    J Sidlow Baxter’s book, Mark These Men, tells us he thinks a man plays the fool when he: Neglects his godly friends; Goes on enterprises for God before God sends him; Disobeys God; Tries to cover disobedience with religious sounding excuses; Allows jealousy or hatred to master him; Knowingly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bread Of Death

    Contributed by Sweep Adams on Oct 19, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 5,073 views

    Deals with Saul and the witch of Endor

    The Bread of Death Intro; Bread, a life-sustaining food source, consumed, broken down by the body, and made energy. But there is another bread, the bread of life, which is sustaining to the soul. I perceive Jesus gives this bread of life, yet also I believe everything has its contradictory. Thus, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Is There A Soldier In The House

    Contributed by Rick Croffut on Oct 20, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 14,870 views

    A message calling all Soldiers of the Lord into service.

    IS THERE A SOLDIER IN THE HOUSE Text: 1 Samuel 22:1-5 A new day. A new start. Decision time for some. I had reached a point of unlimited potential in ministry – had a beautiful family, a good church, all was well and the I was awakened by a naysayer at a conference. I remember 2 years ago as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Restorative Justice #5: Abigail, The Peacemaker Series

    Contributed by Anne Grant on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 33,370 views

    In a culture that said women had no power, Abigail successfully leads a peace delegation and stops a war between the two most powerful men in the region. We, too, must use our power to make peace.

    Restorative Justice #5: Abigail, The Peacemaker 1 Samuel 25:2-44 Trinity United Methodist Church, Providence October 21, 2001 Rev. Anne Grant We displayed a transparency that said: USE YOUR POWER TO MAKE PEACE 1. Beware of anger. 2. Act with holy boldness. 3. Humble yourself. 4. Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    “abigail: A Hidden Hero”

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 9, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,386 views

    Abigail is a woman of great wisdom. She is used of God to head off a coming conflict between her husband, Nabal, and David.

    “Abigail: A Hidden Hero” 1 Samuel 25:1-42 I. Let’s take a look at some background information to properly set the stage for Abigail’s story. A. The prophet Samuel has anointed David King of Israel, but the crown is still sitting on the head of his jealousy adversary ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Knows What He’s Doing

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 11, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,635 views

    God Knows What He’s Doing 1) He detects hearts 2) He directs hearts

    It’s official. President Obama as much as announced to the world last week that his country’s spy agencies don’t know what they’re doing. Obama made that comment in the wake of the failed airline bombing on Christmas Day. It turns out that American spy agencies had all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God Knows Your Heart

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 11, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,671 views

    How can I have a heart like David’s rather than like Saul’s? Let’s learn what the Holy Spirit does as he works in our hearts through Baptism and God’s promises. A. The Lord’s not fooled by outward appearance B. The Lord’s Spirit changes us to the core

    Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Theme: God Knows Your Heart A. The Lord’s not fooled by outward appearance B. The Lord’s Spirit changes us at the core Season: Epiphany 1 Date: January 10, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/God-Knows-Your-Heart-1Samuel16_1-13.html Grace and peace to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Where Do You Turn When The Bottom Falls Out?

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,451 views

    What do you do when the bottom drops out? When you are facing failure and nobody seems to care.

    Where do you turn when the bottom falls out? 1 Samuel 25:1-25 Illustration JUST CAN’T QUIT Wilma didn’t get much of a head start in life. A bout with polio left her left leg crooked and her foot twisted inward so she had to wear leg braces. After seven ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Company's Obligation Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 16, 2010
     | 2,958 views

    A company has more social obligation than to make a profit.

    January 18, 2010 Caritas in Veritate "Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. 23 For rebellion is as the sin of divination, and stubbornness is as iniquity ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Facing Our Giants

    Contributed by Daniel Wheat on May 29, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,600 views

    We all have difficulties in life. I would go so far as to say that some of them look insurmountable and impassable. They take the form of a giant of an issue. And there are times when we feel defeated before even getting to the battle. And those who we re

    Facing Our Giants 1 Samuel 17:38-47 Introduction: We all have difficulties in life. I would go so far as to say that some of them look insurmountable and impassable. They take the form of a giant of an issue. And there are times when we feel defeated before even getting to the battle. And those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Developing Durability, Making My Relationships Last Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 29, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,591 views

    Making my relationships last by learning why and how to keep my commitments to others.

    A college man walked into a photography store with a framed picture of his girlfriend. He wanted the picture duplicated. This involved removing it from the frame. In doing this, the storeowner noticed the inscription on the back of the photograph: “My dearest Jim, I love you with all my heart. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obey Or Be Sacrificed Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 31, 2009
    based on 54 ratings
     | 50,001 views

    What did Saul do that was so wrong? And if he was condemned for disobedience, what does that mean for us when we disobey?

    OPEN: A mother was telling about her 6-year-old daughter, Lori, who was studying 1 Samuel 15:22—"To obey is better than sacrifice" for her Bible memory course. One day Lori observed her 3-year-old sister, Kristi, being disobedient, and she immediately took her sister aside and sternly admonished ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Five Stones For Victory

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 2, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,840 views

    Putting on the armor of God

    By any earthy standard, the outcome of this battle would be "sure thing." However, when God enters the picture the entire outcome becomes quite different because of faith. It is interesting that David chose five smooth stones from the brook when only one was needed. Why did David do this? There is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Appearances Can Be Deceiving Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 7, 2009
    based on 66 ratings
     | 17,569 views

    God doesn’t judge from ouward appearance... but too often we do. What can we do to avoid that tendency?

    OPEN: How many of you have ever watched “American Idol”? (Nearly ½ the congregation raised their hands). Ok, how many of you have ever seen “Britain’s Got Talent.”? (A few hand went up) That’s understandable since “Britain’s Got Talent” is aired in Britain. It’s the English cousin of our “American ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ