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  • Richard White avatar

    Rejection Series

    Contributed by Richard White on May 19, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,582 views

    part 2 of series Facing Your Giants, the credit for the idea comes from Max Lucado’s book by the same title. This deals with how God uses those whom we see as unusable. David was the runt of the litter, God used him for great things.

    Rejection: 1972 was a bittersweet year for me. I graduated from High School (YAY), I had a good part in the school musical (YAY). I remember these times with great fondness, there were also the bad times. I had tried out for a semi-pro theatre group, I thought I had a great audition and really ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Seeing As God Sees Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 29, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,563 views

    When God has a work for us to do He knows where to find us and transform our lives for that work.

    May, 2007 Seeing As God Sees I Samuel 16:1-13 INTRODUCTION: In this scripture Samuel has been instructed to go and anoint a new king. The Lord reproved him for mourning about Saul. God said, “I have rejected him and all of your tears and mourning won’t change things. Now get over it and go ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Giving Up To Go Up

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,176 views

    In God’s Kingdom you must give up to go up.

    Giving Up to Go Up 1 Sam. 16:1 May 20, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Eye of the Tiger cliches 1 They are meant to inspire, encourage, & spur to victory. a Winners never quit & quitters never win; only the strong survive; winning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Everyone Is Someone In Gods Kingdom

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,553 views

    If you are someone who has been waiting for your ship to come in or for your opportunity to shine then this message is for you. God does indeed have His eye on you.

    Everybody is Somebody in Gods Kingdom Scripture Text Romans 5:4 NIV we [c] also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not put us to shame, because Gods love has been poured out into our hearts ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    To Obey Is Better

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,080 views

    Those in positions of leadership answer to God. When they desert God and go their own way, God can humble them.

    “To Obey is Better” I Samuel 15 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts In John’s Gospel, Jesus explains how to prove our commitment to Him: “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments” (14:15). In I Samuel 15 King ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Last One Picked

    Contributed by James Bryant on Jul 10, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,986 views

    Not being the First One Picked is not always so bad. Read this manuscript concerning The last One Picked. You will forever see things differently...

    "THE LAST ONE PICKED" How many of you ever remember being picked for some sports team while in school? There’s always the last one or two left that must be picked. And the last pick always felt like dirt… But there was also someone in the bible that was the last one picked. There was one in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Higgins avatar

    The Annointing Of David Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,122 views

    God sees character not covers. David’s character was evident long before his family saw it.

    The Annointing of David Sermon Looking at the Outside: Joke: A woman became very concerned about her husband, and went with him when he went to the doctor for a physical. The physician took the wife aside and whispered to her: "I don’t like the way your husband looks." "I don’t either," she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael De Rosa avatar

    A Heart For God Series

    Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Sep 10, 2006
     | 5,557 views

    to help people know that to have a heart for God means to be willing to be humbled

    Opening Illustration (a story built on one by A. Stanley) While in college, Dave came home with me for a Winter Break. Unknown to my parents, though, was what Dave brought in his extra large suitcase: a 40 pound python named ‘Squeeze’. I really never liked snakes, but he told me he had no ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    David.com/Comparison Series

    Contributed by Mark Suter on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,278 views

    First in a series on the life of David describing the perils of comparison and finding one’s true worth in the way God views us, his child created in his very own image.

    David.com/comparison/1samuel16.1-15 Adam to Eve: “Do you love me?” Eve: “Yes.” Adam: “I mean, really love me?” Eve: “Yes, Adam.” Adam: “Really and truly?” Eve, looking around: “Adam, who else?” Something within each of us wants to know  whether we are OK,  whether we are good ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Chosen For Greatness Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Mar 30, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,938 views

    What made David a great king was not his resources or his relatives but his relationship with God this is the first in a eight part series on the life of David

    INTRODUCTION, We are a country of superlatives – have you ever noticed how many things we think are great? We talk of the greatest sporting event or the greatest team We speak of great actors or great performances Muhammad Ali once pronounced he was the greatest! To be honest like beauty – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Waiting In The Wings

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,487 views

    A message on patience in waiting on God.

    WAITING IN THE WINGS 1 Samuel 16:1-13 INTRO: He is the second-string quarterback on his junior high football team. She is a housewife who substitutes for teachers at the elementary school down the street. The nurse has her beeper clipped to her blue jeans as she shops for groceries. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    So Long Status Quo Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 8, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,836 views

    First in a series on the life of David. This message looks at how God uses ordinary people in ordinary poistions to serve His purposes.

    For the next ten weeks or so, we’re going to embark on a journey through the life of David. The story of David’s life is so fascinating. We probably know more about David that any other person in the Bible, except for Jesus. And the thing I like about David is that he’s so much like us. God calls ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J JOHN avatar

    It's What You Are On The Inside: Shrek Series

    Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 17,065 views

    Shrek is directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, and is based on the children’s book by William Steig. This is an astonishing, delightful computer animation, and it’s no surprise that the film took five years to make.

    --note-- 2001, PDI/Dreamwork Director: Andrew Adamson & Vicky Jenson Starring: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow - - - - - Shrek is directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, and is based on the children’s book by William Steig. This is an astonishing, delightful computer ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Joseph Neil Adams avatar

    Judging Like Jesus

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 17, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,732 views

    God looks beyond the outward appearance and He wants us to be the same.

    James 2:1-10, 14-17 1 Corinthians 1:26-29 The problem with human beings is that too often we judge things by how they appear and miss the bigger picture. We take notice of all sorts of things like what colour people are, where they were born, how they talk, how much money they have, what car ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Compared To David, Saul Was A Saint??

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 1, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,001 views

    Why was David acceptable to God when Saul wasn’t

    David is anointed King In a small country village in Sicily, there were two brothers, Luigi and Guiseppe renown members of the local Mafia. They were mean, bad and very rich. No one had a good word to say about them. Indeed, everyone seemed to have a story about how they had either been ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican