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  • gary wagoner avatar

    The Anointing Of David Series

    Contributed by Gary Wagoner on Jul 26, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 71,926 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Boy With The Heart Of A King Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,716 views

    God looks on the heart not on the outside. The human ruler is at his most kingly when he bows before God, freely, willing, and out of love for God.

    By Guerin Tueno What a disaster! King Saul has gone from being the golden boy of Israel to the John Elliot of the Old Testament. Saul’s reign was like a roller-coaster ride. Started low, but then he shot up as King, and then down again. He misunderstood who’s really in charge. God isn’t some ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    So Long Status Quo Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 8, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,737 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

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    The Partial Kingdom 2 - Three Kings Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,732 views

    Good leadership is more than just giftedness. It also involves faithfulness to God, a right focus and direction for God’s people.

    If you go to the book shop and browse the shelves in the management area, chances are you’ll find a host of books focusing on leadership as the critical factor in the success of a business. And when you think about it, it makes sense. If the person at the top is a good leader then the organisation ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    The Heart Of Obedience Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,620 views

    To show that we must have heart to do the will of God.

    Heart of Obedience Theme: To show that we must have heart and will Text: 1 Samuel 16 Introduction In 1 Samuel 16, God sends Samuel to anoint another King. God has rejected Saul as king. Because of his disobedience because he did not listen to the word of the Lord Saul has been rejected. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Person God Is Looking For

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 21,635 views

    An Exposition of 16

    The Person God Is Looking For 1 Samuel 16 When Mike Kollin, a graduate of Auburn University, was linebacker for the Miami Dolphins his former college coach, Shug Jordan, asked him if he would do some recruiting for him. Mike said, "Sure, coach. What kind of player are you looking for?" The coach ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Time To Move

    Contributed by Keith Maynard on Feb 17, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 22,606 views

    This was a turning point message for the church I’ve been Pastoring for 6 months. It’s time to move on with God.

    IT’S TIME TO MOVE I SAMUEL 16:1-13 • GOD HAS PLACES • GOD SOVEREIGNLY SELECTS SCENES AND SETTINGS IN ORDER TO INSTITUTE AND INITIATE HIS WILL • GOD IS GEOGRAPHICALLY STRATEGIC • HE CONNECTS HIMSELF TO MAN NOT ONLY THROUGH HISTORY, BUT ALSO THROUGH GEOGRAPHY AND TOPOGRAPHY • PLACES HOWEVER DO NOT ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God Judges The Inside, Not The Outside Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Aug 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,469 views

    God chose David for his heart, not his appearance

    1 Samuel 16:1-13 – David is anointed August 10, 2008 For the rest of the summer, and possibly into September, I’m going to preach through some stories of King David. But, I think that to get to David, you have to start back a little further. Hannah and Samuel 1 Samuel 1:1-2 There was a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Election Day Confusion

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Nov 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,560 views

    Discussion of the guidelines we should use when chosing which candidate to vote for.

    Election Day Confusion 1 Samuel 16:1-13, "The LORD said to Samuel, ’How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and be on your way; I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem. I have chosen one of his sons to be king.’ [2] But Samuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heart Health: A Spiritual Heart Check Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,243 views

    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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    Can This Be Right?

    Contributed by Kevin Jones on Oct 17, 2009
     | 3,825 views

    It is not always easy to see how where are is beneficial to where we are going.

    Can This Be Right? What does tomorrow look like? What will you be doing? It is impossible to know what your future holds. With that being said then we should be able to realize that our today’s are not always easy to understand. Have you ever ridden with someone to a place you had never been? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Knows What He’s Doing

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 11, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,712 views

    God Knows What He’s Doing 1) He detects hearts 2) He directs hearts

    It’s official. President Obama as much as announced to the world last week that his country’s spy agencies don’t know what they’re doing. Obama made that comment in the wake of the failed airline bombing on Christmas Day. It turns out that American spy agencies had all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Gregg Bitter avatar

    God Knows Your Heart

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 11, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,774 views

    How can I have a heart like David’s rather than like Saul’s? Let’s learn what the Holy Spirit does as he works in our hearts through Baptism and God’s promises. A. The Lord’s not fooled by outward appearance B. The Lord’s Spirit changes us to the core

    Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Theme: God Knows Your Heart A. The Lord’s not fooled by outward appearance B. The Lord’s Spirit changes us at the core Season: Epiphany 1 Date: January 10, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/God-Knows-Your-Heart-1Samuel16_1-13.html Grace and peace to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Compared To David, Saul Was A Saint??

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 1, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,920 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

  • Jofrey Bustamante avatar

    When God Intervenes

    Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Dec 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,415 views

    When God intervenes, watch and see!

    Sometime in the last decade of twentieth century, a young pastor who was a fresh graduate from a renowned seminary was assigned to shepherd an old church in a remote village. The church was founded and built sometime in the late nineteenth century, and that makes the church about a century ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational