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  • 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

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    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

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    Overlooked But Ordained

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 15, 2025
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    When the fullness of time comes, God will locate you, announce you, and position you in the place He prepared for you.

    OVERLOOKED BUT ORDAINED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Key Verse: “And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sermon # 48 - Words Of Authority Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 29, 2025
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    God has bestowed authority to human beings whom He has created in His own image. This authority was exercised by many men of God all through the bible. However, Jesus was the perfect one whose authority astounded everyone who met or heard Him.

    Today’s meditation is based on Numbers 22:6, “They outnumber us, so please come and put a curse on them for me. Then perhaps we will be able to defeat them and drive them out of the land. I know that when you pronounce a blessing, people are blessed, and when you pronounce a curse, they are placed ...read more

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    The Call Of David

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 14, 2024
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    This is from a series on the life of king David.

    Title: “The Call of David” Script: I Sam. 16:1-13 Type: Series on David Where: GNBC 9-15-24 Intro: Several famous entertainment stars come from large families. Late night Stephen Colbert is the youngest of 11 siblings. Mel Gibson was the 6th of 11 children. Bill Murray was one of nine. Dolly ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    King David - A Nobody Becomes A Somebody! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2024
     | 1,632 views

    God takes nobodies with a right heart on the inside and makes them some-bodies. It all starts in the heart, it's a heart that seeks to do the will of God no matter what!

    Series: Never Seen Before in 2024 Thesis: We are asking God to help us see things in His Word that we have never seen before in 2024! We will be exploring the life of King David, and I pray your eyes are open to what to do and what not to do! David’s life is an example for us to learn and grow by! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Anointed To Do Better Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 20, 2025
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    God does not anoint people to remain the same; He anoints them to transform their world. As you seek God’s anointing, expect supernatural breakthroughs, divine speed, wisdom, and empowerment for greater works.

    ANOINTED TO DO BETTER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 10:1 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 16:1, 12-13; Acts 13:22 INTRODUCTION: The anointing of God is not just a religious ritual; it is a divine empowerment that transforms ordinary individuals into extraordinary vessels for His purpose. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Open The Eyes Of The Blind

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 10, 2026
     | 140 views

    Those celebrations, just three weeks from now, commemorate the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus, and they feature the initiation sacraments to be given to all those coming into the Church then.

    Fourth Sunday in Lent 2026 (Gaudete Sunday) Today we are gifted with one of the longest first-person testimonies in St. John’s Gospel, the story of the man born blind. We hear this on Gaudete Sunday, when the entrance antiphon sings “Rejoice, Jerusalem, and all who love her.” Our opening prayer is ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    God Has Standby Substitutes

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 27, 2025
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    This sermon serves as a strong reminder that no one is indispensable in God's kingdom. We must remain faithful, obedient, and diligent in our assignments.

    GOD HAS STANDBY SUBSTITUTES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:1 "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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    No One Will Take My Place

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 28, 2025
     | 623 views

    God has a divine assignment for each of us, and He expects us to fulfil it. However, when people fail in their calling, God can replace them with someone else.

    NO ONE WILL TAKE MY PLACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:1 "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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Anointing Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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     | 1,215 views

    God often chooses unlikely people, seeing beyond their outward appearance and focusing on their hearts. He does this to display His power through our lives as we walk in the anointing and gifting of the Holy Spirit.

    God tells this prophet, Samuel, to go to Bethlehem and anoint one of Jesse's sons as the new king. Samuel sees the oldest son, Eliab, and thinks, "This guy looks like king material." But God's like, "Nope, I don't look at the outside; I look at the heart." So, none of Jesse's seven sons present ...read more

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    Sermon # 42 - Rejection To Restoration Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 6, 2025
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    Rejection is painful, but interestingly those who are rejected by men are the ones whom God joyfully embraces to fulfill His plans and His purposes. The bible is full of examples of such people who though rejected by men were restored and honored by God.

    Today’s meditation is taken from Matthew 21:42, Jesus said to them, "Haven't you ever read what the Scriptures say? 'The stone which the builders rejected as worthless turned out to be the most important of all. This was done by the Lord; what a wonderful sight it is!' (GNB) There ...read more

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    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
     | 492 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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    God Looks Within Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025
     | 420 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