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  • Paul Clemente avatar

    In The Midst Of Trials Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 8, 2015
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     | 6,520 views

    daily love god and one another in spite of hardships

    Before we celebrate our relationship with God through Jesus Christ today in Communion, let us continue to learn from the Book of 1 Samuel. Please open your Bibles to chapter 20 of 1 Samuel….. The chapter is a bit long but we need to read all 42 verses to understand the story and grasp ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    Soul Brothers

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 22, 2011
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    What does it mean to become a soul brother or sister? It means you love the Lord, you love one another, and it means your love endures for generation to generation.

    Sunday, February 25, 2009 “Soul Brothers” I Samuel 20: 17 – 23 Within our experience, the use of the following nouns is very common: soul brother, soul sister, soul food, soul mate, soul force, soul music, just to name a few. While the terminology may be unique to our African ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Family Feuds - Pt. 3 - Duck Dynasty Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 31, 2017
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    Unfortunately, Family Feuds don’t only occur on a game show...they are a reality.

    Family Feuds Pt. 3 - Duck Dynasty I. Introduction Family Feuds equal good TV. Family Feuds equal terrible life. When Family Feuds slip over into real life they are very seldom laughing matters. Family Feuds create life long limps and open wounds. Wrong words, looks, actions from family have life ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Fear Gets A Chokehold Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014
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    Another message from the life of David.

    DAVID—A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART 07—WHEN FEAR GETS A CHOKEHOLD TEXT: 1 Samuel 20:1-3 1 Samuel 20:1-3 KJV And David fled from Naioth in Ramah, and came and said before Jonathan, What have I done? what is mine iniquity? and what is my sin before thy father, that he seeketh my ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Stone Of Destiny Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014
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     | 13,618 views

    Sometimes what we think is so very tragic actually sets in motions things that moves our lives towards a greater purpose in God. This is the eighth message in the David series.

    DAVID—A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART 08—THE STONE OF DESTINY TEXT: 1 Samuel 20:18-22 1 Samuel 20:18-22 KJV Then Jonathan said to David, To morrow is the new moon: and thou shalt be missed, because thy seat will be empty. [19] And when thou hast stayed three days, then thou shalt ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Testing Loyalty Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 30, 2013
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    David put his covenant friendship with Jonathan to the test. He does so by putting his life in Jonathan's hand. It is the occasion for a confirmation of the covenant between them & also of a very sad parting.

    The Life of David: David's Early Years 1 SAMUEL 20:1-23 TESTING LOYALTY This is a sad chapter in the lives of Saul, Jonathan and David. David goes to Jonathan convinced that Saul is intent on putting him to death. David is seeking to learn what he has done to cause Saul to feel this way ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surviving The Wilderness Series

    Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Mar 24, 2011
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    Learning to do Wilderness Survival in today's Wilderness World.

    Surviving the Wilderness David did not go from the Hero Giant-Killer to King immediately. There was a wilderness chapter of about 10-12 years. David had immediately become hero, army leader, married to king’s daughter, best friends with king’s son. But there was one problem. King ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Loving Congregation Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Feb 2, 2025
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    Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    Series: 1 Peter Sermon: “A Loving Congregation” 1 Peter 1:22-25 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 1 “22 Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart, 23 having been born again, not of corruptible ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Character Study Of Jonathan Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 22, 2025
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    Jonathan’s story encourages us to walk in integrity, trust in God’s plans, and cultivate deep, godly relationships.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF JONATHAN – SON OF SAUL, FRIEND OF DAVID By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 20:42 "Then Jonathan said to David, ‘Go in peace, since we have both sworn in the name of the Lord, saying, "May the Lord be between you and me, and between your descendants and my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Blind Anger Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 8, 2023
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     | 10,263 views

    King Saul was blinded by his anger towards David and it led him to lose his temper in ways that destroyed his family and his dynasty. What can we do to avoid the same blindness that hurt Saul?

    On July 4th, 1826 two of our nation’s Founding Fathers died (that same day) within hours of each other. John Adams & Thomas Jefferson (the 2nd and 3rd Presidents of the U. States) both died on July 4th. What makes this interesting is that Adams and Jefferson were close friends. In 1775 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Grace Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 5, 2022
     | 4,309 views

    Filters are important because without them things don’t operate properly. Are you living life unfiltered?

    No Filter Pt. 2 - Grace In an age where things that are not real are promoted as reality it would serve to reason that in church, we would tell you to live with no filter since we are taught by our Savior to live authentic and genuine lives. However, I want to tell you that filters are an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Reality Of Death

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 13, 2022
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    All of us are interested in things that concern us. On the other hand, when a conversation is about things that do not interest us we become bored.

    For example, many who have too much time on their hands are interested in watching- - THE “SOAPS.” - The people who are interested in the “soap” operas can sit around in a circle and talk about those programs as if what was going on had something to do with real personal friends of theirs. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jonathan's Warning Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 3, 2019
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     | 10,781 views

    1 Samuel 20:1-42 shows us Jonathan warning David about Saul's determination to kill David.

    Scripture God rejected Saul as king over Israel because of Saul’s disobedience. God chose David instead, and the Prophet Samuel anointed David as the future king over Israel. Even though David saved Israel from Goliath and the Philistines armies, Saul became extremely jealous of David. Saul’s son, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sermon # 18 - Peace-Makers Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 18, 2024
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    Jonah’s disobedience to God resulted in total chaos and turmoil for all aboard the ship. God’s call to His children is to be peace-makers wherever we are. The word of God cautions those who cause disunity and discord of serious consequences.

    We read in Jonah 1:15, “And they lifted Jonah up and threw him out into the sea; and the sea ceased from its raging.” (AFV) The background to this verse is that a sea-voyage which commenced peacefully, with the hopes of a tranquil journey, was suddenly confronted with a furious and violent storm. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Covenant Friendships That Preserve Destiny Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025
     | 351 views

    Jonathan and David’s relationship stands as a model for all believers: loyalty without envy, sacrifice without hesitation, honour without agenda.

    COVENANT FRIENDSHIPS THAT PRESERVE DESTINY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 20:1-42 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 17:17, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, John 15:13-15, Ruth 1:16-17, 2 Samuel 9:1-7 INTRODUCTION: In a world where relationships are often built on convenience, personal gain, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God