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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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    Five Stones For Victory

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 6, 2009
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    david and the palistines

    By any earthy standard, the outcome of this battle would be "sure thing." However, when God enters the picture the entire outcome becomes quite different because of faith. It is interesting that David chose five smooth stones from the brook when only one was needed. Why did David do this? There is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Facing Our Giants

    Contributed by Daniel Wheat on May 29, 2009
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    We all have difficulties in life. I would go so far as to say that some of them look insurmountable and impassable. They take the form of a giant of an issue. And there are times when we feel defeated before even getting to the battle. And those who we re

    Facing Our Giants 1 Samuel 17:38-47 Introduction: We all have difficulties in life. I would go so far as to say that some of them look insurmountable and impassable. They take the form of a giant of an issue. And there are times when we feel defeated before even getting to the battle. And those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Five Stones For Victory

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 2, 2009
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    Putting on the armor of God

    By any earthy standard, the outcome of this battle would be "sure thing." However, when God enters the picture the entire outcome becomes quite different because of faith. It is interesting that David chose five smooth stones from the brook when only one was needed. Why did David do this? There is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Power Of Small Is The Power Of God

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 20, 2009
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    God can do big things through little people.

    Title: The Power of Small Is the Power of God Text: I Samuel 17 :( 1, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49 Thesis: God can do big things through little people. Introduction Today the message is classic Sunday School 101. From our earliest childhood Sunday School experiences we were told the story of David and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Goliath Felled Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Aug 18, 2008
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    David can teach much about defeating our personal Goliaths

    1 Samuel 17 Goliath Felled Show clip from “The Bear” during break Read 1 Samuel 17:1-54 Describe Goliath 9.5 ft tall 126 lbs of armor alone spear like a fence post – the head alone weighed 15 lbs modern terms – Tiananmen Square standoff Who is your Goliath? What is it in your life that looks ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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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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    David And The Dwarf

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 22, 2009
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    May I remind all of us that we take life head on by faith before anything else - even when life looks seemingly unsteady, surely unpredictable, seriously unbearable and securely unbeatable!

    Let me ask, how many of us would love to ask God – “God give me just a glimpse of the battles I will face this year or for the rest of my life?” Psalm 39:4 “Show me, O Lord, my life’s end.” How many of have said at one time, “God, just let me get everything in order with my life and then I’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Underdog

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 13, 2009
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    How does the underdog become the overachiever?

    THE UNDERDOG 1st Samuel 17:1-50 INTRODUCTION: There’s no need to fear! Underdog is here! Remember that cartoon? We enjoyed seeing the puny dog take on the villains and accomplish impossible feats of strength and daring do. We like to root for the underdog. We like to see the little guy beat the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    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

  • Johnny Wilson avatar

    Giant Killing For Beginners

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Mar 23, 2009
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    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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    Be Not Dismayed, A Funeral Homily

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 1, 2008
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    The theme of this funeral homily is that in the midst of death we as Christian Disciples do not loose our courage, our hope, our faith, or our joy because we know Jesus will never leave us nor forsake us but will always take care of us.

    Be Not Dismayed, A Funeral Homily --I Samuel 17:1-11, 46-47; Deuteronomy 31:7-8; Isaiah 41:10; John 14:18 We have heard the reading of our primary text for the funeral homily for our departed sister Barbara Jean Bluff, and perhaps many of you are wondering “How does the story of David’s battle ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist