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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    God's Choice Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 20, 2007
     | 6,751 views

    David’s life shows us what we can become, but it also shows us how far we need to go. He didn’t outwardly "look the part" but was God’s choice.

    An Earthy Spirituality~the life of King David “God’s Choice”, I Samuel 16 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “People look at the outward appearance, but God considers the heart,” verse 7. As we enter the story of David, we discover a man with an earthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Too Completely Inadequate

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Aug 21, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,537 views

    Ever feel not good enough. Everyone seems to have so much more talent than you. That if you just had more ability, than you would be more successful. Do you feel inadequate? There is help in this sermon.

    TOO COMPLETELY INADEQUATE THEME: GOD USES THE INADEQUATE TO DO THE EXTRAORDINARY. I played in the outfield for the first three years of organized baseball. Not that I was the fastest, or had the best arm or glove. The fact with that I was out there because no one would hit it out there. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Sees The Heart! Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,189 views

    As part of the worship service I do a children’s sermon each week. It goes along with the theme of the message delivered to the adults.

    Children’s Sermon God Sees the Heart! Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 16:7 Sermon prop: a Melon or Cantaloupe Hi everyone! It is good to see you today. Hey I have something in my treasure box today that I picked up at the market this week. Do you know what this is? It’s a watermelon. How many of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    House Guest

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 8, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,281 views

    There is an unwanted houseguest in the home of the disciple. This freeloader--given to laziness and self-indulgence as well as pre-occupation with self is an enemy who does not have the disciple’s best interests at heart. It is called "carnality". Who’s i

    ---------OPTIONAL SERMON DVD VIDEO OPENER------- Have you ever came home to houseguests like this? OPENER: DVD CLIP Mrs. Doubtfire START: 7:32 Scene selection #2 “The Birthday Party” | Time: 1 min 45 sec. END: 9:10 | Robin Williams says “You’re Home Early Girlfriend” NOTE: It’s crucial that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • JOEL SANTOS avatar

    How God Chooses A Servant-Leader Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 9, 2007
    based on 71 ratings
     | 37,383 views

    Let’s notice in this passage as we think about How God Chooses his Servant-Leader: I. GOD’S CHOICES ARE SOVEREIGN II. GOD’S CHOICES ARE SURPRISING III. GOD’S CHOICES ARE SPECIFIC

    HOW GOD CHOOSES A SERVANT-LEADER 1 Samuel 16:1-13 This chapter opens with God reminding Samuel of the fact that He has rejected Saul as king of Israel. Saul was chosen as king because the people wanted to be like the other nations around them, 1 Sam. 8:1-5. Up to that point, God had ruled the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How God Builds A Servant-Leader Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 16, 2007
    based on 49 ratings
     | 22,047 views

    I. GOD BUILDS A SERVANT-LEADER IN SOLITUDE (v.19) II. GOD BUILDS A SERVANT-LEADER IN SECRECY (v.18) III. GOD BUILDS A SERVANT-LEADER IN SAMENESS (vs. 11,19, 17:15)

    HOW GOD BUILDS A SERVANT-LEADER Samuel 16:14-23 At one point in his life, King Saul had been used of the Lord to accomplish great things. Yet, these verses find the king living through desperate days. Because of Saul¡¦s rebellion, God removed His Spirit from the king and allowed an evil spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Partial Kingdom 2 - Three Kings Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,837 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

  • Greg Cooper avatar

    Obtaining Your Destiny Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 26, 2007
    based on 36 ratings
     | 44,410 views

    Everyone has a destiny to fulfill in Christ, but not everyone fulfills their destiny.

    Title: Obtaining Your Destiny Text: I Samuel 16:13 Intro: Everyone has a destiny to fulfill in Christ, but not everyone fulfills their destiny. You have a God directed purpose in life are you fulfilling it, or are you satisfied back at the camp. David was destined to be King but there was a giant ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Heart Of Obedience Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,773 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

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    God Judges The Inside, Not The Outside Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Aug 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,597 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

  • Richard White avatar

    Rejection Series

    Contributed by Richard White on May 19, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,595 views

    part 2 of series Facing Your Giants, the credit for the idea comes from Max Lucado’s book by the same title. This deals with how God uses those whom we see as unusable. David was the runt of the litter, God used him for great things.

    Rejection: 1972 was a bittersweet year for me. I graduated from High School (YAY), I had a good part in the school musical (YAY). I remember these times with great fondness, there were also the bad times. I had tried out for a semi-pro theatre group, I thought I had a great audition and really ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Seeing As God Sees Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 29, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,618 views

    When God has a work for us to do He knows where to find us and transform our lives for that work.

    May, 2007 Seeing As God Sees I Samuel 16:1-13 INTRODUCTION: In this scripture Samuel has been instructed to go and anoint a new king. The Lord reproved him for mourning about Saul. God said, “I have rejected him and all of your tears and mourning won’t change things. Now get over it and go ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Giving Up To Go Up

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,194 views

    In God’s Kingdom you must give up to go up.

    Giving Up to Go Up 1 Sam. 16:1 May 20, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Eye of the Tiger cliches 1 They are meant to inspire, encourage, & spur to victory. a Winners never quit & quitters never win; only the strong survive; winning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Amy Bickel avatar

    Election Day Confusion

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Nov 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,667 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

  • Monty Newton avatar

    The Slight Problem

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 13, 2009
     | 3,371 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational