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  • Casting Aside Unrealistic Expectations Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 30, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 12,139 views

    You will be able to cast aside unrealistic expectations when you: 1. Discover God’s will for your life. 2. Learn to be grateful for the way God has made you. 3. Be yourself.

    Skip Hollandsworth, writing in the December 1998 issue of Texas Monthly talks about his interview with Troy Aikman, quarterback of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys. In the article entitled “The Real Troy Aikman” he says: “Aikman is an elusive hero, difficult to understand, clearly driven by something ...read more

  • Expect Casualties

    Contributed by Jack Warford on Oct 2, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 5,438 views

    We must expect casualties while doing the work of the LORD! It makes no difference whether we are a Samuel or a Saul, we will have casualties, and too often they are caused by friendly actions. It comes with the territory and the ministry.

    We must expect casualties while doing the work of the LORD! It makes no difference whether we are a Samuel or a Saul, we will have casualties, and too often they are caused by friendly actions. It comes with the territory and the ministry God has given each of us. Some are killed in action and some ...read more

  • Not Quite Robin Hood Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 33 ratings
     | 3,288 views

    The story of Nabal illustrates the value of knowing when to act and when to practice patience.

    Where do you turn when the bottom falls out? David +Was hurting enough that he couldn’t hide his needs +Was honest enough to cry out for help +Was humble enough to learn from God +Was pointing others to God (Ps. 34:19; 57; 142) Nabal +A man “heavy” with money (25:2) +Lived his life as if there ...read more

  • High Noon Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,893 views

    Honoring God in all the areas of his life had the unexpected result of uniquely preparing David to kill the giant Goliath.

    And the Philistine said to David, Come to me, and I will give thy flesh unto the fowls of the air, and to the beasts of the field. 1 Samuel 17:44 It was as if the sheriff had never come back to fight the battle in “High Noon,” and a local had saved the town. Contrasts in Character: David and ...read more

  • God's Favorite Things Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,858 views

    When God saw David as a man after His own heart, he noticed three important character traits He still values today: spirituality, humility, and integrity.

    The LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him to be captain over his people. From 1 Samuel 13:14 What does God look for in our hearts? I Spirituality A. A life alive with His Spirit B. God is looking for men and women whose hearts are completely His for ...read more

  • One Man's Influence Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,179 views

    Saul’s failure to address his own heart and it’s lust get to the heart of the matter why God’ prefered David’s heart to his.

    And Samuel came to Saul: and Saul said unto him, Blessed be thou of the LORD: I have performed the commandment of the LORD. 1 Samuel 15:13 Rejection is one of the most common things we face, yet it is perhaps the most difficult obstacle we must regularly overcome. It is also one of the things ...read more

  • Stepping Out

    Contributed by Rick Adams on Oct 11, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 6,941 views

    Preparing in the peaceful times to step out when God calls.

    A young man applied for a job as a farmhand. When the farmer asked for his qualifications, he said, "I can sleep when the wind blows." This puzzled the farmer. But he liked the young man, and hired him. A few days later, the farmer and his wife were awakened in the night by a violent storm. They ...read more

  • How To Be Better Than Your Neighbor Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 12, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,308 views

    If we truly think we’re better than another, we must demonstrate it by controlling ourselves, not controlling our neighbor.

    “If you ever want to test the (1) of a person, ask him (or her) what you should do when your enemy is vulnerable. Unless they are men or women of God, they’ll tell you to (2) every time.” -Chuck Swindoll (1) = carnality (2) = strike I A Subtle Temptation (1-4) A. When we really want to ...read more

  • Are You Hiding In Comfort Or Fighting The Battle?

    Contributed by James May on Nov 3, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 22,302 views

    Jonathan and Saul are great examples for those who will rise up and do battle for God against the enemy or hide under the shade in comfort.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

  • Forgiveness

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 5, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,311 views

    This sermon deals with the reality that forgiveness is a choice on all levels.

    Forgiveness 10/13/02 GNLCC 1 Samuel 25:1-30 Matthew 6:9-15 Forgiveness is one of the most precious ingredients needed in building loving and lasting relationships. Let’s suppose for a moment you were the owner of a store and your product was bottles of forgiveness. What marketing ...read more

  • Facing Giants

    Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Nov 6, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 18,978 views

    Like David, there is times in our lives that we have to face giants. We can learn from David how we can be victorious.

    The story of David and Goliath is one of the most familiar stories of the Bible. Sports broadcasters and announcers like to use this story to explain Great teams vs. Not So Great Teams. When the odds are heavy on one side of the competition. Remember when the New Jersey Nets faced the ...read more

  • Do You Have The Courage?

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 6, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,461 views

    David showed us a good example of courage and bad example of being a coward. Which one will you follow?

    David Do You Have the Courage? Or Are You a Coward? Introduction A. Remember back in 1995 we had this Young QB on the Steelers names Stewart B. In 95 we made him Slash C. And Slash was great D. Everyone loved slash E. Well eventually he became the starter F. And well now, everybody does not like ...read more

  • When God Is Silent

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 118 ratings
     | 13,000 views

    Lessons from Saul’s visit to the witch of Endor

    When God is Silent I Sam. 28:3-19 INTRO.: There was a time just after the terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2001, when we were unable to communicate with our son in NY and his family. There were a lot of others in the same position. It is terrible to be out of communication with those who are important ...read more

  • To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice

    Contributed by Gary Webb on Nov 23, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 100,989 views

    The importance of obedience.

    Text: 1 Samuel 15:1-3, 7-31 (22-24) Introduction: The key verses to this passage are verses 22-24. Obedience is better than sacrifice. Actually, though, most of us don’t care that much for either obedience or sacrifice. If we had to pick one or the other, a little religious sacrifice is what ...read more

  • Going Going Gone For God

    Contributed by Jason Love on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 1,915 views

    We need to always consider where we are going and what we are doing when it comes to our spiritual life.

    I. Introduction To understand how we relate to this scripture we must first understand who David is. A. David is seen as a son(son of Jesse) B. David is seen as a servant(servant of Jesse) C. David receives instruction from his Father II.David was Going A. David left early in the ...read more