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  • Ricardo Rodriguez avatar

    Precious Stones

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009
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    I Pet 3:3-4 “3Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; 4But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quie

    “Precious Stones” 11/26/2006 – Marsing, ID, 10/27/2007 – Caldwell, ID Ricardo Rodriguez – pastor_rr@yahoo.com I Sam 17:40 “And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd’ bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Chris McCall avatar

    5 Stones Of A True Father's Heart

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Jul 16, 2009
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    I want us to look at a story in the bible that lays out for us some true characteristics of a True Father’s Heart.

    Who here today can remember back to when the first Father’s Day took place here on this earth? Of course, when Adam became the first human son of the Father! I want us to look at a story in the bible that lays out for us some true characteristics of a True Father’s Heart. From those 5 smooth ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Faith To Face An Enemy Bigger Than You

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Jul 24, 2009
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    Thru faith we can face our daily battles

    I. The Faith to Face the Battle - vs. 33-37 A. To Refrain from Battle meant Defeat - vs. 8-9 1. The Enemy does not Regard our God - “servants of Saul” - vs. 8 “Cursed David by his gods.” - vs. 43 2. Saul Failed before the Battle began - the Sincerity of Saul - 1Sa 9:21 "And Saul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pursuing Your Giants

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Sep 22, 2008
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    This is a sermon that shows the courage of David to take on Goliath.

    PURSUING YOUR GIANTS 1 Samuel 17 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: It is not enough to only “face your giants”, there are times that you must pursue your giants. There must be a sudden, non-lingering attack; we must do as did David, pursue our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Slaying Our Giants

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008
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    The Second of the 2008 Summer Sermon Series God is.

    (Slide 1) (The sermon began with the Reader’s Theater piece ‘The Boy King’ published by Carson-Dellosa Christian Publishing.) (Slide 2) Have you slain any giants lately? I am not talking about the New York Giants (especially if you are New England Patriots fan) or the San Francisco Giants. I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Get Out Of Your Tent!

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
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    Your hands were not trained to tidy up a tent. Your hands were trained for war! In order to accomplish God’s purpose in your life you have to Get Out of Your Tent!

    “Time To Tear Down The Tents or Get Out of Your Tent” Text: 1 Samuel 17:1a; 2-11; 20-24; 28-29 I. Introduction This is certainly not a new story. You have read and reread this story since you were young. The overpowered, underdog, teenage boy defeats the highly trained, extremely armed, NBA ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fighting The Enemy From Far Off Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 6, 2010
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    A tactical preview of how we have to change our strategy for fighting our battles.

    Fighting the Enemy from Far off Part II The battle of Elah: -- While the Philistines were posted on the stony hills covered with brushwood which bounded the valley on the south, Saul and his army were posted on a similar stony ridge on its northern side. The valley, one of the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fighting The Enemy From Far Off Pt. 3 Series

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 11, 2010
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    A tactical preview of how we have to change our strategy for fighting our battles.

    Fighting the Enemy from Far off Pt. 3 1 Samuel 17: 20-37 Introduction This story is one of great value and substance; it shows us how the enemy comes to fight the church and provokes us to think that there are many ways to fight ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stones In The Shepherd’s Scrip

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 19, 2010
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    There are certain qualities that God looks for in those He places in His service. These qualities are illustrated for us in the account of David choosing stones from a brook with which to face the giant, Goliath.

    Stones In The Shepherd’s Scrip Text: I Sam.17: 40 Intro: The account of David the shepherd boy has always been one of my favorites. As a child I never tired of hearing of the magnificent victory that God wrought with one little shepherd boy, who was surrendered totally to God. When hearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Craziest Kid Ever Series

    Contributed by Dave Bentley on Jun 7, 2011
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    I think at some point after we become followers of Christ we become Christianized in a way that insulates us and makes us forget just how “crazy” the claims of Christianity are. This month I want us to revisit some of the stories the in Scripture that be

    “That’s Just Crazy!” The Craziest Kid Ever! • Who Get’s Your Vote? • My Vote Goes to David – The Shepherd-King • 1 Samuel 17:1-17:58 LOOK AT THIS CRAZY CONTRAST • Goliath is 9’ 9” tall – A Giant • David was too small ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    Youth Of Power And Promise Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 19, 2009
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     | 92,812 views

    Youth have both the power and promise to play an integral role in the betterment of our society, community and our church.

    Sunday, June 3, 2007 “Youth of Power and Promise” Text: I Samuel 17: 12 - 26 As we begin to recognize our youth during this youth month, I’m proud to announce that in our midst are youth of power and promise. In some instances we see the promise, but do not acknowledge their power. We act as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sanford Colquitt avatar

    God Is Too Big To Fail

    Contributed by Sanford Colquitt on Mar 21, 2009
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    Many today are willing to give up the battle beford the fight begins. Just live in bondage and conclude there is no way out.

    Sunday, March 15, 2009 There’s a wind blowing across America and in fact around the world, suggesting that there are powers that are indestructible. There are voices, including the President of this great country, suggesting that there are institutions or powers that are too big to fail. On ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    Is There Not A Cause?

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 22, 2009
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    Youth are blessed with many God given talents that are useful in the fight for freedom, justice and liberty.

    Youth Day Message for June 11th 2006 I Samuel 17:29 “…Is there not a cause?” 1. Read the text with key emphasis a) Everyone’s sensitivities have been challenged by the increasingly horrific assaults upon the children and youth of our community. Parents themselves who are children attempting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Wilson avatar

    Giant Killing For Beginners

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Mar 23, 2009
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     | 2,749 views

    Living victoriously has much in common with David’s victory over Goliath. The shepherd didn’t act in faith that hadn’t already been tested; he acted according to his consistent experience with God.

    When I was young, I was a huge fan of the Walt Disney version of Zorro. I loved the idea of a person who would dress up in a costume, ride a beautiful horse, and cross swords triumphantly with the forces of injustice and oppression—though I would have defined those forces merely as “the bad guys” ...read more

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    Facing Fear

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 1, 2012
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    Faith over fear

    Facing fear Intro: What does being afraid do? 1: Hesitation a) you second guess b) you wait when you should move c) you stand still Point: Fear is something everyone who has ever lived has had to deal with, at one point and time even the bravest men and women felt fear creep into their hearts ...read more

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