Sermons about 1 Samuel 16:1-23:17

What Motivates You?

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Jun 14, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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I ask the question, what motivates you as a Christian? What makes you do the things you do? I then make a contrast between David and Saul and ask, what motivated David to weep for a man who wanted to kill him, and what motivated Saul to pursue David.

Title: What Motivates You? Text: I Sam 18:1-12; 19:9-11; 24:1-7; 26:5-12; 31:6; II Sam 1:11-12 Pray!!! Read Text - (II Sam 1:11-12) Introduction: - A question that has been frequently asked by Christians is “If you knew the Lord was coming in 2 weeks what would you do?” - Many have said, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Honor And Obey (A Sermon Just For Kids) Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 18, 2004

based on 66 ratings

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This is a sermon just for kids, teaching them in different ways about Obedience and Honor.

Honor and Obedience Pastor Glenn Newton (Kids Sermon) 5-30-04 Greet the Kids.... This morning we are going to have a good time learning about what God has said.... How many of you know that God can talk to us? Today we are going to focus and learn about two words that God has given to us... ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:12-20, 1 Samuel 22:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

David Series

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Jun 22, 2004

based on 19 ratings

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Series on Bible Characters.

INTRODUCTION: 1. David was not a soldier at this time. 2. He was considered too insignificant. 3. He was only a shepherd. 4. “When others see a shepherd-boy, God may see a king!” 5. Why did David fight Goliath? I. HE BELIEVED THAT THERE WAS A CAUSE--3-12 A. The enemy of God’s people (3-10) 1) His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:31-52

Denomination: Baptist

David Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

based on 14 ratings

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David’s anointing

I Samuel 161-13 David In 1809 a little French man called Napoleon was marching through Austria and for a while it looked like all the world would fall under his command. Yet only historians and military buffs could tell you the battles that were won by Napoleon in 1809. Yet in 1809 many thousands ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

David Flees Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

based on 46 ratings

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David fleeing for his life.

1 SAMUEL 211-15 DAVID. My father loves ‘country’ music. We grew up with it playing in the house constantly, in the car – in fact it seemed to haunt our every move. One of the songs my dad used to sing along with, and unlike me he can actually sing, had these lines: ‘I never promised you a rose ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:11-15

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God Knows Your X-Ray

Contributed by Sammy Lopez on Jul 2, 2004

based on 64 ratings

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There are some things in your life that only God can see!

(Props: Dress up in a doctors lab coat and carry a stethascope for visual effect) One of the least favorite places for anyone to go is to the doctor. One major reason is because no one likes to get shots! Yet, doctors are there to help us in times when we are sick and need attention physically. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Baptist

Practical Atheism

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 7, 2004

based on 8 ratings

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We are opposed to atheists and their impact on our society, but is it possible that we are atheists in the way we act? How can we keep from becoming practical atheists?

Passage: I Samuel 17 Intro: If you want to stir up the Christian community, talk about atheists and atheism. 1. we know the definition well; those who do not believe that God exists. 2. as a unified group, take responsibility for all kinds of mischief. 3. prayer in schools, ten commandments ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How To Slay Your Giants

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 9, 2004

based on 64 ratings

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In this message David will teach us how to slay the giants that taunt us in our valleys keeping us in the hills, keeping us from running free. (Faith Factor - part 5)

How To Slay Your Giants Faith Factor – part five IN - February of 1980 I was in the Navy living in Saratoga Springs New York. 90 miles away in Lake Placid a group of 12 American amateur hockey players took the ice to face the toughest and best hockey team in the world, Russia’s national team. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Anointing Of David Series

Contributed by Gary Wagoner on Jul 26, 2004

based on 37 ratings

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David’s anointing as king of Israel reveals to us that God doesn’t make decision based on the same factors most humans see as important.

I Samuel 16:4-13 Life of David Part 2: The Anointing of David Thesis: David’s anointing as king of Israel reveals to us that God doesn’t make decision based on the same factors most humans see as important. Introduction: After Samuel overcame his paralyzing grief and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:4-13, 1 Samuel 16:4

Denomination: Baptist

Help Somebody Is Trying To Criticize Me

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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This sermon deals with the criticism we may face from others. It’s not a reason for us to give up.

Help, Somebody Is Criticizing Me. 3/28/04 1 Samuel 17:17-37 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Is there anybody here who has ever been criticized before? Criticism has the power to make us remember things we would just as soon forget. In my twelve years of high school, four years of college, one year of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How God Works In Our Lives

Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 22, 2005

based on 6 ratings

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Looking at when David first comes on the Biblical scene; we see God Works in our lives by Giving Us Spiritual Gifts, Natural Abilities and in our circumstances.

HOW GOD WORKS IN OUR LIVES March 10, 2005 Jay Robison 1 SAMUEL 16:13-23 David is one of the heroes of the OT, wrote many Psalms A great King, one who dropped Goliath in his tracks Great military man, wise leader, won many battles Before all of that though David was the youngest of 8 sons A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Taming The Giants In Your Life

Contributed by Robert Garrett on Apr 11, 2005

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When we encounter difficult situations or giants they try to discourage, defeat, and steal the joy out out of our living. There are four principles that we can gain from the story in I Samuel 17 that can help tame the many giants in our lives.

INTRO.Don’t you just love to hear a good story? I think everyone loves a good story. Where is the best place to go to get a good story?? Movies or TV! Name some of your favorite movies or TV shows. There are a couple big differences between these movies and tv shows and the stories we find in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-47

Denomination: Baptist

The King Carried The Cheese

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 17, 2005

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A challenge to all Christians to submit themselves to doing the menial jobs.

PP0231 DATE THE KING CARRIED THE CHEESE! 1 Samuel 17:12-22. 1Sa 17:12 Now David was the son of that Ephrathite of Bethlehemjudah, whose name was Jesse; and he had eight sons: and the man went among men for an old man in the days of Saul. 13 And the three eldest sons of Jesse went and followed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

Secrets To Fulfilling Your Potential Series

Contributed by David Beirne on May 17, 2005

based on 16 ratings

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Some biblical principles to help us come closer to being all that God has created us to be.

Secrets To Fulfilling Your Potential 1 Sam 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart." 1 Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Baptist

"Overcoming Bitterness With Praise"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 26, 2004

based on 54 ratings

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An Acrostic message. Hopefully, this will help you to remember the key points. We will be spelling the word, "Praise." The means by which God has given to us to defeat the evil in this world is with our "praise."

Read Genesis 45:1-15 Joseph had a "right" to be angry. His ten brothers had thrown him into a horrible pit and sold him into slavery. Can you imagine how Joseph must have felt when he heard his brothers denouncing him as a "dreamer," and wanting him dead. For nearly twenty years Joseph lived ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15, 1 Samuel 19:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

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