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  • Perry Greene avatar

    The Inside Story Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 15, 2015
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    God does not see as we see. He has the ability to look on the heart of men. God chose David of Bethlehem to be the unifying king of Israel and ancestor of Jesus, the ultimate King of Israel.

    1. Superman -- Fact or Fiction? George Reeves (TV's Superman in the 1950's) was popular for guest appearances, but his fame included risks. Kids might kick him in the shins or throw rocks to find out if he was the "real" Superman or a "pretend" Superman, the same way kids pull on Santa beards to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Anointing A Man After The Heart Of God

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 26, 2016
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     | 14,396 views

    The Lord's criteria for service.

    ANOINTING A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART. 1 Samuel 15:34-35; 1 Samuel 16:1-13. Israel had demanded a king, just so that they could be like the other nations. Samuel had protested, but the LORD allowed it. After all, they were not rejecting Samuel: they were rejecting the LORD (1 Samuel 8:4-7). ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    David & The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 18, 2015
     | 11,625 views

    The Holy Spirit wants to be active in our lives if we’ll let Him. He wants to make us Christ-like and help us do the work of the Kingdom right now. We’re going to look at the Holy Spirit as revealed during the life of David.

    DAVID & THE HOLY SPIRIT 1 Sam. 16:13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There are a lot of weddings going on. A bride was very unset after her honeymoon so her mother asked her why. 2. "Oh, mother," she began, "The honeymoon was wonderful! But on our way back, Andy started using really horrible language ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Isaac Butterworth avatar

    He Is The One

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 23, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,381 views

    Two things we need most are found in Jesus: real security and deep satisfaction.

    King Saul was a major disappointment. As you know, he was the first king of Israel, and he was everything you would want a king to be. When we first meet him in the pages of Scripture, we are told that he was “a handsome young man.” In fact, “there was not a man among the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    God Looks On The Heart

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022
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    When Samuel grew old, and Israel looked around and saw other nations had kings, they decided they wanted one also.

    Looking around and wanting something that someone else has can get us into lots of trouble. Illus: A man saw other men with their good looking wives, and decided he wanted a wife. One day, he walked into the restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him, and as he sat there, the waitress came ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    There Was A Priest Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 25, 2020
     | 5,236 views

    Does God hear our prayers? What will we do when He sends an answer?

    Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.GraceCommunity.com Rev. Bradford Reaves, Sr. Pastor Watch this message at: https://youtu.be/JxKW-ry9SGc Introduction Does God hear our prayers? That’s a question we have all asked. Does God really hear me? I remember several years ago, I returned home ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Dr. Larry Petton avatar

    What Does The Bible Say About Racism?

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Aug 18, 2020
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    Americans are a facing a deep, long-standing issue of racism. While 90 percent of Protestant pastors say their congregation would welcome a sermon on racial reconciliation, only 26 percent say leaders in their church have encouraged them to preach on the subject.

    What is racism? • Racism is prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or a group of people on the basis of their membership in a particular racial or ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized. • Racism is the belief that different races possess ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Menial Chores: Stumbling Blocks Or Stepping Stones...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 5, 2022
     | 2,378 views

    Do we have a servants heart? Do we know the difference between stumbling stones and stepping stones? Can the same stone be a stumbling block and a stepping stone? This depends on our attitudes...

    MENIAL CHORES CAN BE STUMBLING BLOCKS OR STEPPING STONES… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two part) *Stumbling block: an obstacle to progress, a problem that is in the way of advancement, a circumstance that causes difficulty or hesitation. *Stepping stone: to help make ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    God Uses The Unexpected

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 6, 2022
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     | 6,652 views

    Many times those who are underestimated and considered failures go on to accomplish great things in society. The same principle is true in the kingdom. The Lord oftentimes uses people who are rejected to bring glory to His name.

    Once we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, and as we come to know the Lord by spending time with Him, we will reach a point in our life where our love will overflow in a desire for service. It’s at this place that many believers come to a screeching halt. They look at themselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Sackcloth And Ashes (Twenty-Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time)

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 3, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,520 views

    Reflection is on the grace of God’s forgiveness in our lives.

    Sackcloth and Ashes (Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time) Matthew 18:21-35, Luke 17:4, Romans 14:7-9, Jonah 3:5-7, Jonah 3:9, Jonah 3:10, 1 Samuel 16:7, Psalm 30:11, Genesis 4:24. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Let us now listen to the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 18: 21-35): ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Cilicio Y Cenizas

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 3, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,944 views

    La reflexión es sobre la gracia del perdonado de Dios.

    Cilicio y cenizas Mateo 18: 21-35, Lucas 17: 4, Rom ans 14: 7-9, Jonás 3: 5-7, Jonás 3: 9, Jonás 3:10 , 1 Samuel 16: 7 , Salmo 30:11, Génesis 4:24. Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, Escuchemos ahora el Evangelio de Mateo (Mateo 18:21-35): “Entonces Pedro, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Sackcloth Sa Ashes

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 4, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,453 views

    Ang pagsasalamin ay nasa biyaya ng kapatawaran ng Diyos.

    Sackcloth sa Ashes Mateo 18:21-35, Lucas 17:4, Rom ans 14:7-9, Jonas 3:5-7, Jonas 3:9, Jonas 3:10, 1 Samuel 16:7, Awit 30:11, Genesis 4:24. Pagninilay Minamahal na mga kapatid na babae, Pakinggan natin ngayon ang Ebanghelyo ni Mateo (Mateo 18:21-35): "Pagkatapos ay papalapit si ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Tesh Njokanma avatar

    The Role Of The Church In The 21st Century

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Sep 12, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,778 views

    A sermon that highlights 4 key Roles of the Church especially in uncertain times.

    To have a proper understanding and appreciation of the role of the church in the 21st century, we must begin by defining the church and the 21st century. What is the Church? 1 Corinthians 12:13 tells us that ‘for by one Spirit we were all baptised into one body – whether Jews or Greeks, whether ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. JWT Spies avatar

    He Saw The Best In Me

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 30, 2020
     | 19,406 views

    God can see in you what others can't.

    The introduction of our text this morning introduces us to a young man by the name of David. This David had seven other brother and him being the youngest. David was considered to be the weakest, and the tiniest. When we look at David, David’s job was considered to be the ineligible, unimportant, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Anointing A Man After God's Own Heart.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 9, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,458 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