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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Anointing Revealed.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 24, 2020
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    The old King Saul model offered contempt followed with with complete disobedience...

    The Anointing Revealed. 1 Samuel 16:10-14NKJV The time had come for new leadership. The old King Saul model offered contempt followed with with complete disobedience. Doing what feels good, what’s convenient. Therefore, the old extinguished, or put out, in exchange for God’s newness to shine upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Abraham Obadare avatar

    Found Where Needed

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Oct 28, 2022
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    “The eyes of the Lord go to and fro to strengthen those whose hearts are committed to Him …” 2 Chron. 16:9 When God is looking for someone to lift up, will He find you where He thought you would be?

    David was found where expected (tending sheep): When Prophet Samuel was looking for someone to anoint as king over Israel, David was found expectedly tending his father’s sheep (1 Sam 16:11-13); He did not stray away from the field doing something else. When the nation was looking for someone to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

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

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 9, 2022
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    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
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    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

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Chosen But Not Yet Crowned – God Looks At The Heart Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025
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    David’s anointing in 1 Samuel 16 teaches us that God’s standards are not the same as man’s. He chooses the humble, the hidden, the faithful, and the pure in heart.

    CHOSEN BUT NOT YET CROWNED – GOD LOOKS AT THE HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-23 Supporting Texts: Psalm 75:6-7, Jeremiah 17:10, Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 23:27-28, 2 Corinthians 10:18 INTRODUCTION: When God rejects one man, He begins preparing another. The fall of Saul in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025
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    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
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    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 After Pentecost. June 16th, 2024. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 6, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,768 views

    Year B, Proper 6.

    1 Samuel 15:34-35, 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Psalm 20:1-9, Ezekiel 17:22-24, Psalm 92:1-4, Psalm 92:12-15, 2 Corinthians 5:6-17, Mark 4:26-34. (A) ANOINTING A MAN AFTER THE HEART OF GOD. 1 Samuel 15:34-35; 1 Samuel 16:1-13. Israel had demanded a king, just so that they could be like the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    David’s Call & Anointing

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 8, 2021
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    There are two great days in a person’s life: the day we are born and the day we discover why. We look at Samuel’s recovery, David & Saul contrasted, and the 7 aspects of “David’s Call & Anointing.”

    DAVID’S CALL & ANOINTING 1 Sam. 16:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Mr. and Mrs. Brown had two sons. One was named Mind Your Own Business & the other was named Trouble. 2. One day the two boys decided to play hide and seek. Trouble hid while Mind Your Own Business counted to one ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Sees The Heart

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 21, 2021
     | 2,415 views

    Whenever we judge someone by their appearance we should remember this staggering truth: God Sees the Heart.

    God Sees The Heart 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Introduction Rita Belle met Richard Walters at a senior center, a mission in downtown Phoenix for the poor and homeless. “He always came in with a little backpack and cap on.” While Richard was reserved, Rita was outgoing and offered to visit with him and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcome By Paying Attention To Your Heart Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 22, 2021
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    The iconic statement is our consideration this morning: “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7)

    Pay Attention To Your Heart 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Introduction A few years ago Forbes Magazine published an article by Ty Kiisel about how appearances impact our work lives. In the studies he looked at he noted that people who are tall are generally paid more. More, those who are blonde, who work ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

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

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 4, 2024
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    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

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

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

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 4, 2024
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    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

  • Jung Lee avatar

    God See's Different

    Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024
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     | 2,975 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
     | 3,832 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