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  • Darrell Jones avatar

    Dog Gone Dagon's Done Gone

    Contributed by Darrell Jones on Feb 25, 2003
    based on 96 ratings
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    Don’t let the title fool you this DOG will hunt. Pun intended!

    The Ark of God had been captured by the even though guarded by all the military might the nation of Israel could muster. Notice the Ark had never been captured while under the care of those ordained of God had it in their charge. But when the armies of Israel formed the bodyguard to the Ark of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Grab Some Rocks!

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Mar 2, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
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    A teaser or introduction for the "This Means War!" series. We have to beware, be ready, and be strong so we can be like David and GRAB SOME ROCKS, even when the deck seems stacked against you.

    I. BEWARE - Realize that there will be giants v.4-10 GOLIATH-CHAMPION OF THE PHILISTINES: “Height was 6 cubits and a span…” Probably 9’ 9” tall, if 1 cubit=18” and 1 span=1/2 cubit “He was armed with a coat of mail; and the weight of the coat was five thousand shekels of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Heart Failure

    Contributed by Ronnie Mutina on Mar 6, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
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    In this message I want us to look at 3 ways to know your heart is failing you and more importantly failing God.

    INTRODUCTION A. In our study about David we have learned how the Lord was blessing him. B. Last week we talked about the question David imposed upon his brother and the army of Israel, when he asked, “Is there not a cause?” C. David, I think was angry for two reasons. 1. He was mad at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fruit Of The Womb

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 129 ratings
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    This sermon exams the life of Hannah and the process she went through in giving birth to Samuel. There are three spiritual principles for fruitfulness.

    FRUIT FROM THE WOMB 1 Samuel Chapter 1 This is the story of Hannah and her desire for children. Every Hebrew woman longed to give birth to a male child, for since the time when Eve was given the promise of a Seed who would come from woman, there was a possibility that every son born could be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is There Not A Cause

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Mar 8, 2003
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    Stand Up and be the Christian God wants you to be.

    IS THERE NOT A CAUSE? I SAMUEL 17:22-29 8-25-02 Bills Lake Baptist Church Newaygo Mi. It grieves me when I see God’s people coward under the pressures of this world. I am convinced like David that we have no business hiding from the cries of this world. I have nothing to be ashamed of and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Before The Lamp Goes Out

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
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    This message deals ith Equipping our Children for ministry before the Lamp of Enlightenment Goes Out.

    I. There are Two Challenges facing the Church: 1. To Enlighten the Children - verse 7 2. To Equip the Children - verse 1 II. If we accept these Challenges, then the Lord Will elect the Children - verses 6, 8, 10. III. Children Have Had Ministries as it relates to the Kingdom of God. 1. Ishmael ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tune In To God Don't Tune Out!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
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    We need to make sure our radio is tuned to God. Samuel tuned into God while Eli tuned God out.

    Tune in to God! Don’t Tune Out! Thesis: We need to make sure our radio is tuned to God. Samuel tuned into God while Eli tuned God out. Opening Visual Illustration: Tuning In – Video Clip – Visual Edge, Group. Illustration: There is one interview with a pro football player that stands out in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hearing God

    Contributed by Ronnie Mutina on Mar 15, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,910 views

    We need to know how to respond to the Lord when he speaks. When you hear God speak, how do you react? How do you answer? How do you know it is Him? When God speaks to you, do you listen and obey? Let us see how Samuel answers these questions.

    Hearing God 1 Samuel 3:1 – 11 INTRODUCTION A. In the past few lesson, we have learned a great deal in the book of 1 Samuel. 1. We have focused upon Saul’s disobedience toward the Lord and the penalty he faced for it. 2. We have focused upon David’s anointing as king and the establishing of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Handle Haters

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 258 ratings
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    This message deals with how to handle those that are jealous and envyous of what God is doing in our lives and how to deal with those people in a Godly way so

    HOW TO HANDLE HATERS 1 SAMUEL 9:1-2, 16-17; 10:21-27 But this morning, I want to talk about Haters... A hater is someone that is jealous and envious and spends all their time trying to make you look small so they can look tall… (Tell you…) When you make your mark, you will always attract some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Placing Your All At God's Disposal"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,789 views

    Disciple involves our complete commitment to Christ.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM churches January 5, 2003 “Placing Your All at God’s Disposal” I Samuel 7:1-12 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever had days when you couldn’t feel the presence of God, you couldn’t get your prayers answered, you felt out of touch with God and it was an overall “gray, dreary, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Practicing The Presence Of God

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
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    2nd Samuel chapter 6 where King David decides to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Israel’s new capitol of Jerusalem.

    My personal prayer time always includes this prayer, “Please make the presence of Christ real to me and my congregation.” Our scriptural text for the sermon today is taken from Wednesday’s reading of 2nd Samuel chapter 6 where King David decides to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Israel’s new ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Character Of A Godly Mom

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 89 ratings
     | 17,149 views

    Mother’s day is a special day because mothers are special people!

    Mother’s day is a special day because mothers are special people! Aman! When you did your Bible reading last Sunday, you read the account of Hannah in 1st Samuel. The account begins with Elkanah who was a descendant of the Levitical priesthood. He had two wives – Hannah (favored) and Peninnah ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mothering Sunday

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 30, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
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    Hannah’s sacrificial love

    Langham/Stiffkey 30-03-03 Mothering Sunday 10-03-02 Hannah, the sacrificial mother 1 Samuel 1:1-28 and 2:11 Today is Mothering Sunday, the day when we thank God for giving us the one person, on this earth who generally has had the greatest impact on our lives. Question: Can anyone tell me what ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Saul's Kingship Confirmed Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,513 views

    Our God is a God who uses even our rebelliousness to bring about his purposes for his people. The people have abandoned God as king, but he doesn’t abandon them. He continues to deliver them, now using the king they’ve asked for as the avenue through whic

    If you thought it was hard to go from a monarchy to a republic, it seems it’s just as hard to go to a monarchy from a Theocracy. You would have to say that Saul has it hard. It takes him three goes before he’s really made king. But then again maybe he was hoping it was all a bad dream so he didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Last Straw Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 12,683 views

    It wasn’t enough that Saul had Go’s Spirit within him. He also needed to respond to the Spirit’s prompting with obedience. We need to listen to God’s voice and respond as he would have us respond. "Surely, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed tha

    When you think about it, being a Christian is a simple thing at one level, but it’s a multifaceted thing at another. And it’s so easy to get confused about what matters. At one level all you need is faith in Jesus Christ. At another level you need to be in a Church, you need to read your Bible. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican