Sermons on 1 Samuel 16:6-7:

Judging Like Jesus

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 17, 2008

God looks beyond the outward appearance and He wants us to be the same.

James 2:1-10, 14-17 1 Corinthians 1:26-29 The problem with human beings is that too often we judge things by how they appear and miss the bigger picture. We take notice of all sorts of things like what colour people are, where they were born, how they talk, how much money they have, what car ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Methodist

Waiting On God's Anointing Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 9, 2009

Part of a message about God anointing David and what to do while you are wainting on God’s anointing.

This is not a full message but a thought about the process of preparing for God’s anointing. What to do while we are wainting for his call, purpose. Introduction When we first meet David we find that he is the last son of many brothers. People didn’t think much about David. He was this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

What God Has For You, It Is For You

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Apr 15, 2010

What God has for you, it is certainly for you

I Samuel 16:1-13 Topic: What God has for you, it is for you No matter what you are going through in this life, just know this one thing: What God has for you, it is for you. You may not have everything that you desire or need right now. But just know and believe this one thing: What God has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Almighty Snap Shot

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 2, 2011

Share how we can live our lives best as possible for Jesus Christ and stop being so concerned about our appearances

We always say that it is the inside that counts and not what is on the outside. But do we really believe this? 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Other

This Is The One

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 9, 2011

Being chosen by God.

I Samuel 16: 1 – 13 / This Is The One Intro: It seems as though every few weeks there is yet another award show on TV. There is the Oscars, the Golden Globes, the Peoples Choice etc. There are also the pageant shows. They used to be called “beauty pageants.” Now they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Man Panics, God Chooses Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 9, 2010

God’s way of choosing over mans way - PowerPoint slides for this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info

Who will be king? Reading: 1 Samuel chapter 16 verses 1-13: Ill: • Garage photos. • They look great but they are of course without substance. King Saul’s greatest concern was his looks/image: • How he looked before the people was all important. • He was chosen as king because of his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Open Heart Surgery

Contributed by Christopher Glenn on Mar 31, 2012

What is the secret of success? It all depends on whom you ask. Hollywood would say, "A pretty face is the secret.” In D.C. they might say, “Knowing the right people is the keys. On Wall Street they would say, it takes “Financial clout and leverage.” Is th

“Open Heart Surgery” 1 Samuel 16:7; Acts 13:22 What is the secret of success? It all depends on whom you ask. Hollywood would say, "A pretty face is the secret.” In D.C. they might say, “Knowing the right people is the keys. On Wall Street they would say, it takes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

A Matter Of The Heart

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012

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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

God On The Move

Contributed by Keith Maynard on Sep 9, 2012

When God moves, we must move

GOD ON THE 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 o NOT ONLY THROUGH HISTORY o BUT ALSO THROUGH GEOPGRAPHY AND ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Law Vs Grace In The Lives Of Saul Vs David

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 26, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: What can King Saul and King David teach us about law and grace? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To learn law from life of King Saul and grace from life of King David IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 16:7 (New Living T

I. EXORDIUM: What can King Saul and King David teach us about law and grace? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To learn law from life of King Saul and grace from life of King David IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 16:7 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) But the Lord said to Samuel, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Raising A New Generation [vision 2013]

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 3, 2013

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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In A Way Unexpected

Contributed by William L. Vincent on Jan 5, 2013

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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Orthodox

Don't Look, But God's Looking At You!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 8, 2012

God sees us for who we really are!

1 Samuel 16:7-But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” Guy Henry tells this story…This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Baptist

Appearances Can Be Deceiving Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 7, 2009

God doesn’t judge from ouward appearance... but too often we do. What can we do to avoid that tendency?

OPEN: How many of you have ever watched “American Idol”? (Nearly ½ the congregation raised their hands). Ok, how many of you have ever seen “Britain’s Got Talent.”? (A few hand went up) That’s understandable since “Britain’s Got Talent” is aired in Britain. It’s the English cousin of our “American ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Slight Problem

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 13, 2009

The difference between one human being and another is the heart... that only God can see.

Title: The Slight Problem Text: I Samuel 15:34-16:13 Thesis: The difference between one human being and another is the heart... that only God can see. Introduction In his book Blink, which is a book about thinking without thinking, Malcolm Gladwell told about the bias of those who judged ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational