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  • Gary Webb avatar

    To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice

    Contributed by Gary Webb on Nov 23, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 101,251 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Johnson avatar

    The Failure Is Not In God, It's In Me

    Contributed by John Johnson on Feb 17, 2004
    based on 87 ratings
     | 28,538 views

    Have you ever failed at something? Have you ever felt like a failure? Somebody today is having a failed marriage, a failed relationship, a failed job, but we must remember that the problem lies within us and not with God.

    THE FAILURE’S NOT IN GOD IT’S IN ME 1 Samuel 15:3 Have you ever failed at something? Have you ever felt like a failure? Somebody in here today is having a failed marriage, a failed relationship, a failed job. Somebody’s children are failing them, and some children are failing in school. I want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bail - Out Father Series

    Contributed by Mike Gay on Feb 19, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,983 views

    This message illustrates that many people seek a relationship with God simply to get out of some troulbe, but God wants a healthy Father/son relationship with us.

    THE BAIL-OUT FATHER I SAMUEL 4:1-11 When we began this series we were talking about how the world’s dysfunctional view of fatherhood has effected our view of our heavenly Father. We have already talked about the absent father and the child support father. Today we will talk about the bail ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Shall Be Changed

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 5, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,241 views

    The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is essential for effective, world-changing ministry.

    March 7, 2004 Morning Worship Text: 1 Samuel 10:1-7 Subject: The Holy Spirit Title: You Shall Be Changed Revival is here! I have been waiting to say that for many years. I have looked here and there searching for evidence of revival wherever I have been. I’ve been to the mountaintop, thinking ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    Killing The Giant Of Criticism Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,469 views

    Like us, David had to face other giants before he got to Goliath. Practical tips on dealing with critics.

    Killing the Giant of Criticism 1 Samuel 17:25-28 When the Israelites saw the man, they all ran from him in great fear. Now the Israelites had been saying, "Do you see how this man keeps coming out? He comes out to defy Israel. The king will give great wealth to the man who kills him. He will also ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How Is Your Heart?

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Jan 3, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,910 views

    This is a sermon that deals with our heart, not the one that pumps the blood through our bodies, but the one that counts.

    How is your Heart? (Start out by taking the label off a can of cat food and then placing that label over the label of a can of tuna. Then open up that can of tuna with the cat food sticker on the outside, and begin eating it. Then revel that it is tuna) 1 Samuel 16:7 I began preparing this sermon ...read more

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    God Is Still Looking For A Few Good Men

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 3, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,487 views

    Core values God is looking for in men that will serve him

    GOD IS STILL LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN I Samuel 16:6-14 In Chapter 8 Samuel had appointed his sons judges over Israel, which has caused ill repute in Israel because of their corruption. The elders go to Samuel and tell them they want a king to rule over them. The Lord told Samuel to tell the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Nobody That God Can Use

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,763 views

    The LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.

    _______________________________________________ + New PowerPoint Slide > Transition Within Slide _______________________________________________ - Samuel had to pass Gibeah + 1 Sam 15:34 — Map > Ramah - Samuel’s Home > Gibeah - Saul’s Home > Bethlehem - David’s home + Samuel’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "When Kings Hide In Caves”

    Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,672 views

    When you need to stand up and do what others are not doing.

    “WHEN KINGS HIDE IN CAVES” 1 SAM 14:6, 7 “Jonathan said to his young armor-bearer, “Come, let’s go over to the outpost of those uncircumcised fellows. Perhaps the LORD will act in our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.” “Do all that you have in mind,” his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Only God Can Re-Create The Heart

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,941 views

    Is there a great need for us to have a "new heart"? Just how can we have it?

    "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart" (1 Samuel 16:7, NIV). Referring to His second coming, Jesus Christ said: “Many will say to me on that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prayers Of A Prophet

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,565 views

    The prayers of a righteous man availeth much.

    THE PRAYERS OF A PROPHET 1Sa 12:19-25 19 And all the people said unto Samuel, Pray for thy servants unto the LORD thy God, that we die not: for we have added unto all our sins this evil, to ask us a king. 20 And Samuel said unto the people, Fear not: ye have done all this wickedness: yet turn not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Fowler avatar

    Integrity: The Ability To Live Right" Series

    Contributed by Brad Fowler on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,270 views

    Living a life of integrity is more than just talking the right things. It requires that we do the right things too. Our actions must match our words. This is integrity.

    7-29-07 Albion Church Series: The ABC’s of Christian Living Lesson: Integrity- The Ability I. INTRODUCTION Good morning! Great to come back home and worship with family! We are continuing our series on The ABC’s of Christian Living. This morning we come to a topic which is very hard to listen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Travis Markes avatar

    Samuel: The Partner Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Dec 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,826 views

    Series on men and women’s prayers in the Bible that made a difference and how prayer truly is the difference maker in our lives. I borrowed the outlines from SermonCentral Pro Contributor Tim Byrd.

    Samuel: The Partner in Prayer 1 Samuel 3: 1-10; 12:16-25 Readers’ Digest has a section called All in a Day’s Work where people write in humorous things that happen at work. Confiding in a co-worker, I told her about a problem in our office and my fear that I would lose my job. She was concerned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J JOHN avatar

    It's What You Are On The Inside: Shrek Series

    Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 16,796 views

    Shrek is directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, and is based on the children’s book by William Steig. This is an astonishing, delightful computer animation, and it’s no surprise that the film took five years to make.

    --note-- 2001, PDI/Dreamwork Director: Andrew Adamson & Vicky Jenson Starring: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow - - - - - Shrek is directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, and is based on the children’s book by William Steig. This is an astonishing, delightful computer ...read more

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    Hurry Up And Wait Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,145 views

    Saul, Pt. 2

    HURRY UP AND WAIT (1 SAMUEL 11) It’s been said, “Rome is not built in a day.” When I was in elementary school I was in a big hurry to grow up. I was skinny and short. When my brother and I sat in the same car going to school every day, I could not help but compare his size to mine. My brother, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible