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  • Erik Estep avatar

    The Slow Fade Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2013
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     | 9,529 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see the Israelite people make a bad decision. And at the beginning it didn’t seem like they were that far off. But b/c they weren’t hitting life in the CENTER of the club, so to speak, they ended up in a

    “The Slow Fade” 1 Samuel 8: 1-18 May 26, 2013 Intro: For some strange reason I LOVE to play golf. When the weather’s good I usually get out to play golf once a week w/my dad. But as much fun as golf is, it has to be the most infuriating sport there is. It’s such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is It God Ordered Or Man Ordered?

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Aug 1, 2013
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    GOD ORDAINED A PLAN FOR ISRAEL'S GOVERNMENT.

    IS IT GOD ORDERED OR MAN ORDERED? INTRODUCTION: THE LORD APPOINTED TWELVE JUDGES TO RULE OVER ISRAEL, BEFORE THEY ESTABLISHED KINGS. THESE JUDGES HAD JUDICIAL POWERS AS WELL AS LEADERSHIP POWERS. REFER TO THE BOOK OF JUDGES. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: READ 1 SAMUEL 8: 4-5. THE ELDERS GAVE SEVERAL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Of Kings And Nations

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 20, 2015
     | 4,261 views

    What a daunting responsibility is laid on the voter.Our country is in recession and the world is in depression and nearing financial collapse. Nations are raising swords against one another and super powers are restless nearly inviting another world war

    Of Kings and Nations Revelation 19:15-16 1 Samuel 8 This past Friday my wife and I took our grandchildren to a Corn Field Maze. It's a fun way to spend a fall afternoon. We got into the maze and I soon realized that it was just like going into the voting booth. It seemed no matter which way I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Servant Leadership: An Option For Businesses, A Mandate For Churches Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 30, 2020
     | 3,254 views

    The Business world is realising the value of Servant Leadership and accepting that is is profitable. Hoe about Churches?

    Servant Leadership: An Option for Businesses, a Mandate for Churches “Everything rises and falls on Leadership” says Leadership Guru John Maxwell. That is why Businesses invest heavily on Leadership development activities. The Business world has come to realise the benefit of adopting Servant ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Biblical Imperatives For Leadership In The New Normal Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 30, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,180 views

    The New Normal is a reality, and we keep hearing about it often. How about leadership in the new Normal? What will it look like?

    Biblical Imperatives for Leadership in the New Normal After hearing the topic, some you might be thinking, what does leadership got to do with me? But before you switch off and start doing something else, give me a minute. Leadership as I use it never about position or title or designation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Give Us A King

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 29, 2022
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     | 4,027 views

    This passage shares the account of a church that is looking at what the church down the road is doing. The pastor (Samuel) tries to lead this church (Israel) according to God’s will, but the congregation won’t heed his counsel.

    As we look at this chapter of 1 Samuel today, there unfolds a scene that can be applied to discussing the goal of churches today. What is the vision of some churches? Do churches think in a Christ-centered manner, or do they think in a worldly manner? What I mean is this: Are churches today ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    What To Do When You Are Running On Fumes

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 29, 2021
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    My wife as soon as her gas tank hits half a tank, she says it’s time to get gas but me on the other hand will drive my truck till I nearly run out of gas. Being tired and weary is a physical symptom that indicates the body needs rest and refreshment.

    What to do when you are running on fumes! By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - My wife as soon as her gas tank hits half a tank, she says it’s time to get gas but me on the other hand will drive my truck till I nearly run out of gas. My gas gage will say empty, but I have on my dash an ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Counting The Cost Of A King Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 24, 2022
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     | 3,054 views

    Israel demanded a king and rejected God as their king. God made a new covenant with King David. In David’s offspring a king would rule forever. Israel rejected God but they did not thwart his sovereign purposes for man. In Jesus Christ both the Sinai covenant and David’s covenant are fulfilled.

    It is tragic when we give something more priority than we give God. Sporting events can develop character and teach young people positive lessons but if that sport ever came between that person and God, it is wrong. Even humanitarian projects which are serving human need in a ministry, if they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    Saul Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 6, 2022
     | 2,480 views

    Before he became king, he was just a man in search of his father's donkeys..................

    November 05, 2022 The story of Saul begins in the 8th chapter of 1st Samuel. Being old, Samuel appointed his 2 sons, Joel and Abijah, to take his place. Unfortunately, Samuel’s sons were pretty terrible: They did not walk in his ways, they took bribes and perverted justice {1 Samuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    3rd Sunday After Pentecost. June 9th, 2024. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 30, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,548 views

    Year B, Proper 5.

    1 Samuel 8:4-20, 1 Samuel 11:14-15, Psalm 138:1-8, Genesis 3:8-15, Psalm 130:1-8, 2 Corinthians 4:13-18, 2 Corinthians 5:1, Mark 3:20-35. (A). THE ALLURE OF WORLDLY CONFORMITY. 1 Samuel 8:4-20, 1 Samuel 11:14-15. Samuel appointed his two sons to be judges in Beersheba in the south of Israel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Bryant avatar

    Peculiar People

    Contributed by Mike Bryant on Jun 8, 2021
     | 4,073 views

    Israel's desire for a king is used to illustrate the temptation we face to be more like the rest of the world. But even though the world's view of us often chafes, it is God's plan that we be conspicuously different.

    I) After Moses brought the nation of Israel out of Egypt, they did not have a king for many years. A) Unlike the nations around them, they were led by men and women, judges, who were direct intermediaries between God and man. B) Early on, the people tried to make one of those judges, Gideon, into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    Samuel, Kings And Chronicles Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 9, 2021
     | 1,779 views

    Choices Matter.

    May 01, 2021 My Favorite thing about Samuel, Kings and Chronicles is a consistent theme from beginning to end ---- Our Choices Matter. Each book shows, step by step, the failure of the Chosen People and their leaders to maintain their side of the covenant with God. Any political / military / ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    The Demand For A King Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 16, 2022
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     | 3,387 views

    This is the 1st Sermon in the Series "Israel's 1st King". This Series is about King Saul.

    Series: Israel’s 1st King [#1] THE DEMAND FOR A KING 1 Samuel 8:1-7 Introduction: The life of Saul, the 1st King of Israel, is a study in contrasts. Saul began his reign in victory, and he ended it in a humiliating defeat. He lost his character, his power, and ultimately, his crown and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    You're Not The Boss Of Me Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 12, 2021
     | 4,285 views

    Big Idea: Is God the boss or are you? In short I will be talking about making a bad choice, and then being forced to live under the power ot that bad decision. Then how to break the power of that bad decision to hold you in its grip.

    You're Not The Boss Of Me PPT 1 Series Title Naomi From Bitter to Blessed Today I am starting a series on the book of Ruth, it is only 85 verses long but it jam packed with layers of biblical and spiritual truth. You will be amazed at some of the nuances and things that are hidden between the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    A New Era Begins In Israel Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Dec 25, 2025
     | 91 views

    The government of Israel was administered in the name and authority of God – Israel was a Theocracy and God was their king. His earthly representatives, from Moses to Samuel, had no authority of their own. Their job was to uphold and enforce the Laws of God before the people.

    December 27, 2025 Samuel was unique. He was judge, prophet and priest and under his wise control the nation prospered. Eventually, however, he was forced to share the responsibilities of government and he chose his 2 sons – Joel and Abijah – to assist him. He appointed them judges and sent ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist