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  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Male Role Models - Good & Bad

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 17, 2005
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    Beneficial versus detrimental models of manhood juxtaposed in the lives of David and Nabal.

    The 25th chapter of First Samuel tells the story of two vastly different approaches to being a man. One is rewarding and the other ruinous. One is admirable and the other despicable. One is to be repeated and the other repudiated. To this day most men fall into one of the two categories ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Beauty And The Beast"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
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    You can be beautiful or you can be a beast. What made Abigal beautiful? What made Nabal a fool?

    Title: “The Beauty and the Beast” Sub title: “I married a fool.” Are you familiar with the story of Nabal and Abigail? If not, please take the time to read the entire chapter of 1 Samuel 25. David has been anointed by Samuel to be the next King of Israel, but King Saul, in his jealousy, has kept ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Stevenson avatar

    Who Is Wise And Understanding

    Contributed by Craig Stevenson on Mar 12, 2012
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    Who is wise and understanding? Don't be found to be foolish!

    WHO IS WISE AND UNDERSTANDING? Shemuʼĕl Aleph/1 Samuel 25 יהוה = YHWH/Yahweh & יהושע = Yahushua Shalom family, all praise and esteem unto יהוה our Mighty Elohim. In a day and age where true wisdom from Elohim ...read more

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    “a Crisis Averted”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 20, 2013
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    A crisis, created by two men who behaved badly, was averted by a woman who behaved wisely.

    In this chapter, we read about how a crisis was created because of two men behaving badly; but how that same crisis was averted because of one woman who behaved wisely. Let’s read about it. (READ TEXT) 1. Two men behaving badly - David & Nabal. A. Nabal’s reaction of arrogance - vs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    A Good Wife And A Mean-Spirited Husband

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 20, 2014
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    I used to work as a tour guide in a Scottish castle, so I was used to telling this kind of anecdote. See if you can recognise this one. It is not about Scottish clans and lands. It comes from the Bible.

    A GOOD WIFE AND A MEAN-SPIRITED HUSBAND. This is a true story concerning a wise woman, a foolish chieftain, and a band of outlaws. The leader of the outlaws was an honourable man who, like Robin Hood in England, had unjustly fallen into disfavour with the ruler of the land. Whereas Robin Hood ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    Pause Before You Act (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 9, 2011
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    Behaving wisely is seeking God's will before we act. Rash behavior may do damage in moments that cannot be undone in years. This is segment two of the series. For those wishing to teach and preach this series, you may contact me for formatted handouts and

    SEE THE FIRST SERMON OF THE SERIES CONTACT US FOR HANDOUTS TO ACCOMPANY THIS SERIES II. A – Attitude Have I waited until my emotions and my spirit are in check before I act? • If we are not careful, we will act in anger. • In our haste to “do something” we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James D. Thornber avatar

    A Tale Of Two Kings -- 1 Samuel 25 Series

    Contributed by James D. Thornber on Mar 2, 2014
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    King David shows two sides to himself: the compassionate side shown to Saul and the petulant attitude shown to Nabal. It shows that we can all be saints one day and sinners the next!

    A Tale of Two Kings 1 Samuel 25 One of the great perks of my wife’s job is something called Paid Time Off, or PTO. This is a system in the bank where they put a certain percentage of time in an account for every hour she works. So instead of just giving her two weeks off a year and five ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Is Always Involved Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 27, 2015
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    Even when we think God is not involved or we don’t get God involved, God is always involved in our lives!!

    Please open your Bibles to 1 Samuel 25…. As we read the text, take notice of the decisions people made in their lives (we are to learn to make good decisions). Our decisions will not only impact our lives but also impact other people’s lives! The formula is simple isn’t it? Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    “abigail: A Hidden Hero”

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 9, 2010
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    Abigail is a woman of great wisdom. She is used of God to head off a coming conflict between her husband, Nabal, and David.

    “Abigail: A Hidden Hero” 1 Samuel 25:1-42 I. Let’s take a look at some background information to properly set the stage for Abigail’s story. A. The prophet Samuel has anointed David King of Israel, but the crown is still sitting on the head of his jealousy adversary ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Cure For Itchy Rashness Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 24, 2022
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    It is helpful and appropriate for us to understand how to deal with rashness in ourselves and how to deal with rash people in our lives. Here is where what Abigail does teaches us and leads us by her example.

    THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID THE CURE FOR ITCHY RASHNESS 1 SAMUEL 25:1-44 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION… Personal Story of Rashness (p) Kelly and I were married in August of 1998 and we got married and I was out of school for one fall semester from August to December. During that time, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Abgail Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 23, 2018
     | 13,184 views

    As I read about our heroine today and listened to the messages on the other unsung heroes of the faith, I see that that they had courage right in the face of fear. They did not let fear stop them from doing what is right or from intervening in the lives o

    Theme: Unsung Heroes Video: What is courage from bluefishtv.com. Quote on courage: Courage looks different than many people think today. The most courageous people in the world are ones who never pick up a weapon or those who choose to lay their weapons down. The kingdom of God is looking for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    David And Abigail -- Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 4, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,286 views

    First Samuel 25:32-44 shows us that vengeance belongs to the Lord.

    Scripture Last time we learned how David wanted to kill Nabal because Nabal had rudely rebuffed David’s request for food. The Lord providentially intervened by sending Nabal’s “discerning and beautiful” wife Abigail to prevent David from carrying out his murderous intent. In today’s lesson, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Dealing With The Weak And The Foolish Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 22, 2023
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     | 1,759 views

    This is the 9th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

    Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#9] DEALING WITH THE WEAK AND THE FOOLISH 1 Samuel 25:1-44 Introduction: Last week, we studied about how to handle a hostile person. In 1 Samuel 24 and 1 Samuel 26, David spared Saul’s life- He could have killed him; but instead, he continued to run from Saul. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ryan Ferwerda avatar

    Abigail - Unsung Hero/Agent Of Grace

    Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Sep 21, 2025
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    Imagine being a level-headed person caught between two hot heads that, left to themselves, would destroy each other and everyone around them. This was Abigail, an Unsung Hero of the Bible, whose story we find in 1 Samuel 25.

    What is a hero? Over the last two weeks we have explored stories of ordinary people that undertook extraordinary tasks that ended up having huge impacts on the people of God in their time. (Wesley United Methodist Church, Crookston, MN - Unsung Heroes of the Bible: 9/7/25; 9/14/25) We have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Women Of Impact: Hannah And Abigail Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025
     | 221 views

    Hannah and Abigail were women of extraordinary inner strength, spiritual sensitivity, and unwavering faith.

    WOMEN OF IMPACT: HANNAH AND ABIGAIL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 1:1-28, 1 Samuel 25:2-42 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 31:26-31, Titus 2:3-5, Luke 1:45, Matthew 5:9, James 3:17-18 INTRODUCTION: Throughout Scripture, God uses women in powerful ways to shape destinies, preserve ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God