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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    God Rewards

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 11, 2013
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    I. EXORDIUM: Did you received GOD's Reward? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD rewards us every now and then with his Faithfulness and Righteousness whenever He sees we need it thru CHRIST JESUS. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 2

    I. EXORDIUM: Did you received GOD's Reward? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD rewards us every now and then with his Faithfulness and Righteousness whenever He sees we need it thru CHRIST JESUS. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 26:23 (Amplified Bible) The Lord rewards ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Lord’s Anointed

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 11, 2011
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    We must trust God to deal justly with other believers when they sin rather than taking retribution into our own hands.

    The Lord’s Anointed October 9, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must trust God to deal justly with other believers when they sin rather than taking retribution into our own hands. Focus Passage: I Samuel 26:1-25 Supplemental Passage: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Divine Prerogatives Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 15, 2013
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    The significant part of a person's story is how God is able to work through events & experiences to accomplish His purpose in & for our lives. David chooses to extend the mercy & grace that he desires God to extend to him. This story should inspire us to

    1 SAMUEL 26:13- 25 [The Life of David] DIVINE PREROGATIVES [Psalm 54 / Luke 6:27-36] The most significant part of a person's story is how God is able to work through events and experiences to accomplish His purpose in and for our lives. First Samuel 26 tells of another incident in which David ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David In Saul’s Camp

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 8, 2022
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    We see another magical moment when David walks with God and ventures into the impossible. God gave David Saul’s spear-scepter and the king's source of anointing. This was a prevision of what David was later to gain as King.

    DAVID IN SAUL’S CAMP 1 Sam. 26:2-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I was thrown out of the break room of my Walmart yesterday. They asked me what I was doing there. I told them, “I’m on a break.” 2. They said, “But you don’t work here!” I said, “I just finished using the self-checkout, so clearly ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Abishai Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 4, 2022
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    Abishai proved his loyalty to David on several occasions; the most notable one was toward the end of David’s reign when he saved his life.

    ABISHAI ABISHAI was the eldest son of David's sister Zeruiah. He was the brother of Joab and Asahel. According to Josephus (Antiquities, VII, 1, 3), his father was called Suri. The meaning of his name is "Father of a gift." Abishai was the only one who accompanied David when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sylvester Fergusson avatar

    The Trusting Heart

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Apr 1, 2023
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    The ability to trust someone is not born overnight. It is an entity that develops in the bosom of a relationship.

    THE TRUSTING HEART The webster’s dictionary describes trust as “confidence in a person or thing because of the qualities one perceives or seems to perceive in him or it.” This ability to trust someone is not born overnight. It is an entity that develops in the bosom of a relationship. Sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    David Spares Saul's Life A Second Time Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2023
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    David has already spared Saul’s life once, in a situation where he is running. Now there is a new situation, but the same life is in his hands, what will he do?

    Do you ever feel in your life like you’ve been tested in this area already? I know I’ve felt that way. Lord I went through this test already. I’ve given you my problems. I’ve given you my sins. But God says, I will test you again, and your faith will be proven. David went from being a shepherd ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Moving In The Opposite Spirit— 6th Sunday In Ordinary Time

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 27, 2019
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    A “Manual” for Escaping Our Vicious Cycles through non-violence is what the Sermon on the Mount has been called; to transform the adversary - and, in the process, to be transformed ourselves.

    1). Mary Lou Kownacki relates the following tale: It seems that in a certain village a snake had bitten so many people that few dared to go into the fields. Finally, it was taken to a wise person who tamed the snake and persuaded it to practice the discipline of nonviolence. When the villagers ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    David Spares Saul's Life Again Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 11, 2019
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    First Samuel 26:1-25 shows us the faithfulness of God's servant.

    Scripture When you hear today’s Scripture reading in this sermon series on “The Life of David,” you may think that we have already covered this incident. And, indeed, it is very similar to the incident that occurred in 1 Samuel 24 where we learned how David spared Saul’s life. Some liberal ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Rewards

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 21, 2021
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    I think it's safe to say we all like to get rewarded. We like to get acknowledged for a job well done. Not that we do things to get rewarded, it's just nice when it happens. Today we'll take a look at the subject of God's rewards.

    GOD'S REWARDS I think it's safe to say we all like to get rewarded. We like to get acknowledged for a job well done. Not that we do things to get rewarded, it's just nice when it happens. There are different kinds of rewards. It could be a prize, it could be cash like when we return a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are Your Words Testifying Against You?

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 24, 2020
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    One of the things that I believe we sometimes forget is that the words that we speak mean a lot more than what we may think. This message is about the importance of speaking in agreement with God.

    Are Your Words Testifying Against You? One of the things that I believe we sometimes forget is that the words that we speak mean a lot more than what we may think. And one of the verses we’re going to look at this morning, and I’ll turn to it. It’s John 6:63. Jesus says, “It is the spirit that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon # 41 - Remain In God's Grace - Uproot Bitterness Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 29, 2023
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     | 1,798 views

    Do we value the grace of God, and how can we continue in the amazing grace that God has lavished on us? Can bitterness hinder us from obtaining God’s grace? Read on to find the answers to these questions.

    In Hebrew 12:15, “See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no "root of bitterness" springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled;” (ESV) The Holy Spirit of God cautions us through the word of God, that if we allow the root of bitterness to get embedded ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • John Gaston avatar

    The Abishai Anointing: Support The Pastor

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 24, 2025
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     | 1,373 views

    There are not many modern "Davids" because there is another anointing that is missing: the Abishai anointing. Abishai was with David in the bad times, willing to try the impossible, he was teachable & loyal.

    THE ABISHAI ANOINTING: SUPPORT THE PASTOR 2 Sam. 23:18-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Mary Brumbaugh told about her pilot husband; “My husband, an airline pilot, often has difficulty locating items around our house. One day he asked me where the salt was. Annoyed, I responded, ‘How on earth can you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    David Faithful To God's Calling Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 25, 2023
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    Don’t be swayed by bad advice from good people. Always be guided by what you know is right.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Saul led 3,000 men against David (1 Samuel 24:2; 26:2). 2. David a man after God’s heart, did not sin against God. David had two opportunities to kill Saul, but followed God’s highest calling. En Gedi cave and Hachilah. “I would not stretch out my hand against the LORD’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David Faithful As A New King Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 25, 2023
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    David's great Psalms revealed his early character.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. God anointed David as a teenager to be the future king. a. Saul’s disobedience. “The Lord was sorry He had ever made Saul king” (1 Samuel 15:35). b. Directed by God. “This is the one, anoint him” (1 Samuel 16:12). c. Half of life waited. Anointed at age 15, then, “David was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist