Sermons on 1 Samuel 16:6-14:

How Is Your Heart?

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Feb 22, 2002

The Bible places a great value on what kind of heart you have. What is your heart like today?

Introduction: The Bible places a great value on what kind of heart you have. What is your heart like today? There are many different kinds of hearts present in this room! We will look at four kinds of hearts: a sinnful heart, a trusting heart, a tender heart, and a surrendered heart. I. A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Baptist

Popularity Contest Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 18, 2009

This is the 7th sermon in the series "Pot Holes". Who are you trying to please?

Sunday Morning August 16, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Pot Holes [#7] POPULARITY CONTEST 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Introduction: Have you ever been driving down the road and watched a car load of boys or girls showing off? It seems like often times they are in a convertible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey To Bethlehem

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

You can know the joy of being a blessing to others...people who are really hurting...desperately longing to know that their lives have some meaning and purpose. The journey to Bethlehem can set you free.

"THE JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM" 1 SAMUEL 16:1 13 Christmas is the time of the year when so many people travel all over the country to visit with friends and family. There is something about the holidays that just seems to be missing without the presence of family. But there are also multitudes of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

A Warriors Song

Contributed by Rev. A. Cole on Oct 6, 2005

It is about young warriors needed in the church.

A Warrior’s Song 1 Samuel 16:14-18 (New King James Version) 14 But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and a distressing spirit from the LORD troubled him. 15 And Saul’s servants said to him, “Surely, a distressing spirit from God is troubling you. 16 Let our master now command your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Life Of David: God's Choice Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 4, 2006

Sometimes when it comes to the will of God and the choices God makes for us, we become impatient and irritated at God. Sometimes when it comes to the will of God and the choices God makes for us, we doubt and lose our way. Trust in Him.

LIFE OF DAVID: GOD’S CHOICE 1 SAMUEL 16:1-13 INTRODUCTION...Choices and Responsibility, Little House on the Freeway, Tim Kimmel, p. 143 The words of Eleanor Roosevelt ring true: One’s philosophy is not best expressed in words. It is expressed in the choices one makes. In the long run, we shape ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tools For Living: Part 4 Series

Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 7, 2006

Tools for Living: A healthy, positive relationship with Christ is at the center.

Talk about the wall… assign “names” to the plates and studs. (ie – church attendance, dressing nicely, going to a bible study, so on… maybe call for input) Then talk about how you could dress it up… drywall… cut off the funny ends… use a bunch of spackle, etc. 1 Sam 16:6,7 6 When they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord Anoints His Servant

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 10, 2006

Epiphany 1(C) - The Lord anoints his servant with his divine choice and with his Holy Spirit.

THE LORD ANOINTS HIS SERVANT 1 Samuel 16:1-13 - January 8, 2006 - Epiphany 1 * * * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Friends in Christ: What is in your heart this morning? Verse 7 of today’s text states the Lord looks at our heart. Maybe in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Chosen One

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jan 12, 2006

Have you ever felt like you were a nobody in the world of so many somebodies? Well, if so, don’t fret, worry, or feel small. You are the Somebody that everybody thinks is a nobody that God wants to use.

THE CHOSEN ONE I SAMUEL 16:7-13 THERE IS A THEOLOGICAL CONCEPT KNOWN AS THE LAW OF FIRST MENTIONS/BEGINNINGS. THE CONCEPT SUGGESTS THAT WHATEVER PRINCIPLE, IDEA, CONCEPT, OR THOUGHT WE READ ABOUT THROUGHOUT THE BIBLE ORIGINATES IN THE BOOK OF GENESIS. HEAVEN (GARDEN OF EDEN) HELL (CAST OUT OF ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is More To Me Than The Eye Can See Series

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Feb 5, 2006

As a believer, I have Jesus Christ the King on the inside of me. Therefore, there is more to me than the eye can see.

THE BELIEVER’S TRAINING HANDBOOK (part 4) There Is More To Me Than The Eye Can See! 1Sa 16:1-13 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 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Charismatic

Truth And Consequences

Contributed by Zera Young on Feb 16, 2006

Just as the prophet Samuel thought Eliab was the True one, it turns out to be one you would least expect. This sermon will help you see the real you as God sees you. He looks on the heart.

Truth And Consequences: 1st Samuel 16: 6-12 Intro: Now we begin here with Samuel who was the earliest of the Hebrew prophets after Moses, and the last of the Judges. And we have Saul, the first King of Israel, and Eliab, Jesse’s oldest son, David’s older brother. Now Samuel was a devout man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-12

So Long Status Quo Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 8, 2006

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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Whistle While You Work Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 12, 2006

Second in a series on the life of David. This message focuses on our work.

Last week, we began a journey through the life of David and as we took a look at the process of Samuel anointing David to be the king of Israel we found that: God chooses to give extraordinary power to ordinary people in ordinary positions in order to serve His purposes. This week, we’re going to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are We Still Here?

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Aug 7, 2005

This is a message I preached for our Church’s 56th Anniversary but you can adapt it to your situation.

INTRODUCTION: Today we celebrate 56 years as a Church. 56 years of preaching the Gospel of the Lord, Jesus Christ. 56 years of standing on the fundamentals of the faith. 56 years of holding to the Baptist distinctives. Nearly 56 years on this same corner and in this same building, although ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Baptist

God Cares For The Lonely Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Aug 19, 2005

Loneliness is a problem for many people. The answer sounds simple, turn to God.

God Cares for the Lonely! Let me ask you a question; how many of you have ever gone grocery shopping while you were hungry? How many of you learned your lesson for grocery shopping while you were hungry? What did you do while you were shopping? You saw the Twinkies and you were hungry so you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come With Me To The Edge Of The Cliff

Contributed by William Ellis on Aug 22, 2005

Follow King David To The Cliff...A cliff proclaims excitement...A cliff exclaims possible danger...A cliff represents intangibles...A cliff is a place you can have vision before actually receiving promise.

COME WITH ME TO THE EDGE OF THE CLIFF Come with me to the edge of the cliff this morning Just over there I can see the promise…I can feel it drawing me…I know its there…ready, waiting. A cliff proclaims excitement A cliff exclaims possible danger A cliff represents intangibles A cliff is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:11-13

Denomination: Church Of God