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  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    A Nobody, Nobody Noticed

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015
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    A NOBODY, NOBODY NOTICED

    1 Samuel 16 1-13 A NOBODY, NOBODY NOTICED Intro: The year 1020 BC . King Saul Rejected 15 v 23, For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    God's Man

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015
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    David GOD'S MAN

    1 Samuel 16 v. 1 - 16 v 7 "But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart." 1. THE SEARCH FOR GOD'S MAN - ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    King David: An Introduction Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 7, 2018
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    I Sam 13:14 says, 'the Lord has sought out a man after his own heart and the Lord has appointed him to be ruler over his people'. Man after own heart: Pleasing to the heart, Gentleness and not doing things which will hurt, humble and simple. Are you?

    King David: An Introduction 1 Samuel 16:1-13 David was greatest personality in the history of the world. He enjoys very unique position in three religions of the world - Judaism, Christianity and Islam. I Sam 13:14 says… the Lord has sought out a man after his own heart and the Lord has ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Walking With God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 21, 2016
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    Let go fo the past when God has spoken. Move on by trusting God to guide. Follow God's leading a step at a time.

    1 Sam 16:1-13 WALKING WITH GOD ES 20 Mar 16 1724 Look at these bananas. Appetising? Someone passed them to me on Tuesday. They are local produce (from our church ground). • Looks good? Feels like grabbing one and eat it? Not really. In fact, you don’t feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Henderson avatar

    "Chasing After God's Heart" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 14, 2013
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    This is the first message in a series i titled HEARTBEATS. It is a study in the life of numerous characters from the Bible whose heart was constantly beating for God. What does it mean to be a man after God's heart? That is the focus of this message.

    “Chasing God’s Heart” 1st Samuel 16:1-13a and Acts 13:22 Shug Jordan who was the football coach at Auburn University, asked one of his former players (named Mike) if he would help him do some recruiting that year. He says, “Well, sure coach…..just tell me what kind ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Pleasing Heart To The Lord

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 28, 2013
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    God does not look on outward appearance but on the heart; create in me a clean heart.”

    1 Samuel 16:1-13 “A Pleasing Heart to the Lord” INTRODUCTION The Lord, God of creation, is a God of transformation. In the beginning, God transformed chaos into order by taking a formless void and creating sea, land, sky, sun, moon, and stars. God sent his son, Jesus the Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • James D. Thornber avatar

    After God's Own Heart -- 1 Samuel 16:1-13

    Contributed by James D. Thornber on Nov 2, 2013
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    Part one of a series on King David which describes the characteristics of what made David a man after God's own heart.

    After God’s Own Heart 1 Samuel 16:1-13 If you spend enough time reading the Bible, one of the things you start to notice is that it never flatters its heroes. It tells us the complete truth, good and bad, about everyone we meet. This is one of the reasons that I don’t believe the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Raising A New Generation [vision 2013]

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 3, 2013
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    This is the year for empowering the new generation with prophetic, pastoral and administrative gifts. We the generation that goes before the new generation has to mentor and facilitate it and the new generation needs to come under that mentorship and grab

    Opening illustration: Scientists studied a native tribe in South America whose people have been dying prematurely for generations. After thorough investigation, the cause of premature death was determined. The disease was transmitted by an insect that lived in the walls of their adobe homes. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In A Way Unexpected

    Contributed by William L. Vincent on Jan 5, 2013
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    God will often use things, people and circumstances that do not make sense to the human intellect. God will speak into our improbability and bring forth our destiny.

    1 Sam 16:13 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." 2 And Samuel said, "How can I go? If ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    A Matter Of The Heart

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012
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    God looks into the heart of a man because that is where character is found.

    1 Samuel 16:1-13 KJV And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons. [2] And Samuel said, How can I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is Your Calling? (Part 6) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016
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    Has God really called you? Then where is that separation? Where is your heart? What is it captivated by? Is the presence of the Holy Spirit evident in your life? This is not something you can determine or speak for yourself. This the church will testify.

    Opening Illustration: A certain king needed a faithful servant and had to choose between two candidates for the office. He took both at fixed wages and told them to fill a basket with water from a nearby well, saying that he would come in the evening to inspect their work. After dumping one or two ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Heart Health: A Spiritual Heart Check Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 26, 2009
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    A heart for God beats with God’s heart.

    Title: Heart Health: A Spiritual Heart Check Text: I Samuel 16:1-13 (II Samuel 7:1-2; 12:1-13; 15:23-26; and I Samuel 18:6-7 and 14 and Psalm 115:1) Thesis: A heart for God beats with God’s heart. Series: The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge Our story today takes place during what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Appearances Can Be Deceiving

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 24, 2011
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    We can’t judge men by looking at their outsides, nor is it our job to judge intentions.

    Appearances Can Be Deceiving May 22, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We can’t judge men by looking at their outsides. Focus Passage: I Samuel 16:1-13 Supplemental Passage: My brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    Lessons From The Father Of A Nation

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 17, 2018
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    From the story of Samuel anointing David as future king, we learn to obey God (which impacts others), to never stop learning, and to cultivate character. (Used as Father's Day sermon.)

    1 Samuel 15:34 - 1 Samuel 16:13 Lessons from the Father of a Nation This Father’s Day I thought it would be interesting to learn from the Father of a nation. We usually look at today’s story from the perspective of David, but why not see it through Samuel’s eyes? Samuel, in essence, is the father ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Measure Of A Man

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 18, 2018
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    This is the re-working of a previous message with new headings and outline.

    “The Measure of a Man” 1 Samuel 16:1-13 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist