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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Making Of A Godly Leader: David’s Journey Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025
     | 347 views

    Leadership in God’s kingdom is never accidental. It is a journey shaped by process, forged in obscurity, tested through adversity, and crowned with divine approval.

    THE MAKING OF A GODLY LEADER: DAVID’S JOURNEY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Supporting Texts: Psalm 78:70-72, 1 Samuel 17, 1 Samuel 24, 2 Samuel 5:1-4, Acts 13:22, Luke 16:10 INTRODUCTION: Leadership in God’s kingdom is never accidental. It is a journey shaped by process, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Looks Within Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025
     | 327 views

    While man is impressed by stature, beauty, charisma, or eloquence, God looks deeper—He examines the heart.

    GOD LOOKS WITHIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Supporting Texts: Psalm 78:70-72, Jeremiah 17:10, Luke 16:15, Acts 13:22, Proverbs 4:23 INTRODUCTION: In human society, people are often judged by appearance, status, or outward accomplishments. But God’s standards are entirely ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    4th Sunday In Lent, Year A. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 16, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,034 views

    MARCH 15th, 2026.

    1 Samuel 16:1-13, Psalm 23:1-6, Ephesians 5:8-14, John 9:1-41. A). ANOINTING A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART. 1 Samuel 16:1-13. Saul had rejected the word of the LORD, and the LORD had rejected Saul from being king (cf. 1 Samuel 15:23), much to the grief of Samuel (cf. 1 Samuel 15:11) - but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    A Man After God's Own Heart: David's Early Life As A Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 16, 2023
     | 2,006 views

    David was anointed as the king of Israel as a young man, and that would define his life for many years. He was a young king in exile. Because technically Saul was still king. But Saul had displeased God. And so God would slowly work in David’s life to bring him to the seat of the throne.

    We’re going to examine the life of the one of the great historical figures, a man named David. If there’s one person I want to mimic in my devotion to Christ it’s David. He is the prime example from the Old Testament of a godly man, a man the Bible says, was a man after God’s own heart. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Sermon # 1 Chosen By God Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 17, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,607 views

    This series on the Hand of God is based on Acts 11:21. In this sermon we look at the life of David to see how and why the hand of the Lord was so powerfully manifested in his life.

    Hand of God Sermon #1 Chosen by God Acts 11:21: “And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.”(KJV) We know that the Lord wills to save everyone and if the hand of the Lord will be with us, then through us many will come to the saving knowledge of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Avoid The Trap Of Popular Opinion Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 21, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,365 views

    This is the 1st Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

    Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#1] AVOID THE TRAP OF POPULAR OPINION 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Introduction: A recent survey has compiled all the qualities that people expect from the perfect pastor: * Results of a computerized survey indicated that the perfect pastor preaches exactly 12 minutes. * ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Eighth Son -- An Exposition Of 1 Samuel 16:1-14

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 9, 2022
     | 1,798 views

    God makes the humble great.

    The Eighth Son 1 Samuel 16:1-14 One of Ancient Israel’s greatest backslidings was when the people of Israel came to the Prophet Samuel and asked for a king “just like all the other nations” (1 Samuel 8:5). The anarchy which characterized Israel during the reign of the judges was still in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Anointing A Man After God's Own Heart.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 9, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,507 views

    Samuel's secret mission.

    ANOINTING A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART. 1 Samuel 16:1-13. Saul had rejected the word of the LORD, and the LORD had rejected Saul from being king (cf. 1 Samuel 15:23), much to the grief of Samuel (cf. 1 Samuel 15:11) - but the LORD already had another man in mind for Samuel to go and anoint (1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    David - God's Sovereign Choice (1 Samuel 16:1-13)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 4, 2024
     | 1,228 views

    David, an anonymous shepherd boy living in the hills of Judea, was the person whom God would raise up to be Israel's greatest king, the author of numerous psalms, and be referred to as "a man after God's own heart".

    Three thousand years ago, the LORD God chose a young man by the name of David to be the king of Israel. Out of all the sons of Jesse, God's favor came to rest on David. He was the youngest son of Jesse, a poor farmer from the tiny hamlet of Bethlehem. David, on the surface, was a nobody ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David - God's Surprising Choice (1 Samuel 16:1-13)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 4, 2024
     | 941 views

    The choice of David to be the next king of Israel shows His Sovereignty in action, but also shows that He is a God of Surprises.

    "NOW the Lord said to Samuel, 'How long will you mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse the Bethlehemite. For I have provided Myself a king among his sons.' And Samuel said, 'How can I go? If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When C Is Not Average PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 71 views

    God sees and values our hearts over outward appearances, choosing and loving the overlooked and ordinary to accomplish extraordinary purposes through His grace.

    Maybe you walked in today carrying the sting of being overlooked. You’ve watched others get the nod, the promotion, the platform, while you’ve kept the sheep, cleaned the messes, showed up in quiet faithfulness where no one was clapping. If that’s you, take heart. Our God loves to surprise us. He ...read more

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    God’s Got A Way Of Surprising The Room PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 63 views

    God chooses and equips the overlooked, valuing the heart over appearance, and invites us to trust His presence and purpose in our ordinary lives.

    Have you ever felt unseen? Like the world is busy measuring muscles and metrics while your quiet faithfulness hums in the background? Perhaps you walked in carrying a silent ache: overlooked at work, underestimated at home, uncertain about tomorrow. If that’s you, take heart. The God who counts ...read more

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    God See's Different

    Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,257 views

    In 1 Samuel 16, the Bible tells us, 'People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.' This simple line is so powerful. It reminds us that what truly matters is not how we look on the outside but what's in our hearts.

    Today, I want us to think about the world around us. It's very different from the world we read about in the Bible. In our time, influenced by media and the internet, there's a big focus on looking good and staying healthy. Social media, TV, and other media often set high standards for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Steps Are Ordered

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 9, 2024
     | 4,285 views

    This message was given for a specific Church going through a time of transition (seeking a new pastor.) In this message God reminds us that if we are communing with Him, He has ordered our steps and we just need to prayerfully follow them.

    Your Steps Are Ordered (Strangers Rest Baptist Church - 2/18/2024) Good morning Strangers Rest. I give honor to God and my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Pastor Emeritus Banks and to each of you attending this service live or via live stream, I thank you for this opportunity to come and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Divine Empowerment Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 16, 2025
     | 915 views

    Divine empowerment is the supernatural enablement given by God to a person to fulfil His divine purpose and calling.

    DIVINE EMPOWERMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:1–13 (KJV) "Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah." — 1 Samuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God