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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    To Men On Father’s Day

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 17,951 views

    Exhortation To Men

    To Men On Father’s Day I have been asked by a dear sister in the faith to do a sermon to men as if it were my last sermon or my dream sermon. Hey, when you get a good suggestion my motto is use it. So, put on your seat belts, men, for here we go! Men, I am as you are, so as I challenge you, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Gates avatar

    Who's Running The Show?

    Contributed by Thomas Gates on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 6,774 views

    God will not be used!

    “Who’s running the show” by rev. Thomas B. Gates Text:1 Sam. 4:1-11 Explain the ark of the covenant Intro: Explain what’s happening There is a lot of things that we need to know about God, if were going to serve him in a way that’s pleasing to him. Now Israel realized that they were in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Royce Hendry avatar

    What Are You Hiding Behind?

    Contributed by Royce Hendry on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 127 ratings
     | 21,753 views

    Here are two of the most popular things lost people hide behind while professing to be a Christian.

    I Samuel 4:1-11 WHAT ARE YOU HIDING BEHIND? (Read Judges 21:25/ I Samuel 3:1) INTRO: Let me share with you a couple of troubling headlines from a very popular and trustworthy news source. One deals with a cult. A man by the name of Mike stole nearly $150,000 from his mother. Not knowing who the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Raiders Of The Lost Ark

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jul 20, 2001
    based on 186 ratings
     | 16,687 views

    This message uses the experiences of David bringing back the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem in comparison to the Church bringing back the Power of God into Action today.

    Scripture: 2 Samuel 6: 1 - 23 Title: “The Raiders of the Lost Ark” Introduction: For 100 long years the Ark of the Covenant had been separated from the tabernacle and other places of worship. After its capture by the Philistines at Aphek (1 Sam. 4:11) it remained in Philistia for seven months, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Where Is God?

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 28, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 10,186 views

    Many people live any way they want, and yet when a trial or tragedy comes their way, they wonder, "Where is God?" The fact is, sin still separates us from God, and deprives us of His presence and power.

    Where Is God? Text: Deut.31: 17; I Sam.4: 12-22 Intro: I would suppose that every Christian, who has at some point in their life found themselves frustrated and discouraged by trials, has silently asked the question, “Where is God?” Even as we asked that question, we knew in our hearts that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Shipman avatar

    A New Cart For God

    Contributed by David Shipman on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,514 views

    Many want the presence and power of God in the midst of their everyday life. God has outlined the way we are to achieve this.

    A NEW CART FOR GOD Turn to 1 Sam 4 - We are all familiar with the Ark of the Covenant, or the Ark of God, also known as the Ark of Testimony. In the O.T. it is what housed God’s spirit. Once a year the High Priests would enter the Holy of Holies where the Ark resided. This box housed, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James O. Davis avatar

    Bringing Back God's Glory

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 31,406 views

    How to reveal God’s Glory to people today.

    James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. TEXT: 1 Samuel 4:1-11; 2 Samuel 6 TOPIC: Bring Back God’s Glory Theme: How to reveal God’s Glory to people today. BRINGING BACK GOD’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dwaine Evans avatar

    This Is God's Wold

    Contributed by Dwaine Evans on Aug 21, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,059 views

    God is still in control of this world even when the world seems out of control.

    This is God’s world 1 Sam:5 I. Adam and Eve had a first hand relationship with God A. God gave them every thing. B. God Walked with them every day C, God allowed them freedom from him 1. We see children held to much become very attached 2. We as parents try to watch our ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Ichabod Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 67,645 views

    Understanding the glory of God

    Ichabod – Glory of God (6) Story of Jennifer’s encounter with the Lord’s voice a short time after becoming a Christian. She had stopped drinking when she became a Christian, but would still go to clubs with friends if she was invited. However, one evening, while at a particular club, she heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Upside-Down, Backwards, And Inside-Out

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Jul 26, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,872 views

    Utilizing 2 Samuel 5:1-10; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10; and Mark 6:1-13, this sermon highlights how the Gospel often seems Upside-down and backwards--but really it is our perspective which needs adjusting.

    When I was a camp counselor during the summers of my High School and College years, I looked forward to the many theme days that we would have throughout the summer. We’d have international food days—complete with French Toast, Tacos, and Hungarian Goulash (that you’d eat with your fingers), or ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Dwelling In Dagon's Den

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 3, 2005
    based on 47 ratings
     | 14,419 views

    Although we live in troublesome times, and life seems fragile and irksome, we are not alone in the universe. Greater is He who protects us than the forces of evil around us. Evil may appear to prevail, but God will have the final word.

    “Dwelling in Dagon’s Den”, I Samuel 5. Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I saw a cartoon last week about the popular PBS Antique Road Show. A woman brought in the Ark of the Covenant, and the appraiser gasped, “Where in the world did you get that?!” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    "An Old Man & Heavy..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 15, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,714 views

    Some keep God at a convenient distance. Calling on Him only when they want something in return or they need Him to pull them out of trouble. Israel was good at this and it’s the reason why they and we too find ourselves in the mess we’re in!

    Introduction While visitng one of our Church members, in the middle of our conversation their phone rang and I watched as they glanced over and checked their caller ID & they immediately said to me, "It’s O.K. Pastor I’ll call them back.." Within a few minutes though, it rang again and I said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    I Can Define God Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,740 views

    Third in a series on popular illusions. We try to limit God by turning to religion instead of relationship. The issue is in our own integrity. The world understands the power of God better than we do! The loss of our idols is fatal, but in Christ ther

    She was obviously tired of discussing the issue. The wrangling had gone on long enough. Neither side was about to give in to the other. It was time for somebody to settle this matter. So she drew herself up to her full five feet two; she threw her shoulders back; and with that certain toss of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Ely avatar

    The Big Bounce

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,267 views

    The bounce is painful but planned!

    “The Big Bounce” Text: 1 Samuel 4:4-11; 1 Chronicles 13:1-14; 15:12-13; 2 Samuel 6:12-15 Introduction A wise man once said “An unexamined life is not worth living.” This message is about examining your life. I. No Ark, No Problem Verse 3 tells us that the nation of Israel did not seek the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Eric Lones avatar

    What To Do When The Glory's Gone

    Contributed by Eric Lones on Jan 30, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 22,980 views

    Principles about reconnecting with God’s presence taken from 1 Samuel chapter 4.

    WHAT TO DO WHEN THE GLORY’S GONE We are going to read a fairly long passage of Scripture this morning. But, I felt like it was necessary in order for us to understand the truth of what we’re going to be talking about. And so, if you would, read along with me, either on the screen, or in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational