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    God Gets The Glory Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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    David's story teaches us to keep our focus on God above all else. We must recognize the "giants" in our lives and trust that God is bigger and more powerful.

    Today, we're gonna dig deep into the story of David. Let's jump into 1 Samuel 17:12-28. David was the youngest in his family, and his job was to look after the sheep. Not exactly glamorous, right? But God didn't care about that. He saw David's heart. Ever felt like you're not taken seriously ...read more

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    If Not For Peninnah

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 21, 2024
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    Sometimes what looks bad is actually working for our good. Would Hannah have ever prayed thru to receive Samuel if there had not been a Peninnah provoking her?

    IF NOT FOR PENINNAH 1 Sam. 1:1-28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CREATION DIALOG 1. During the Creation, God visited with one of his angels. He said, “Do you know what I’ve just done? I’ve just created 24 hours of alternating light and darkness on Earth. Isn’t that good?” 2. The angel said, “Yes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Joyous Mother Of Children (Part 1)

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 8, 2020
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    A Mother's Day message to remind the churches of the importance of mothers, encouraging God's people to emphasize the role of mothers for a godly family.

    “Praise the LORD! Praise, O servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD! “Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and forevermore! From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the LORD is to be praised! “The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory above ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon – Dangerous Steps To King Saul's Downfall

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 6, 2025
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    Yet, In this text, we witness the downfall of king Saul and his choice to rebel against God. Saul was chosen by God, anointed by Samuel and celebrated by the people, and given many victories against Israel’s enemies, but he fell from grace.

    Sermon – Dangerous Steps To Downfall Scripture Lesson - 1 Samuel 15:10-29 “Then the Lord said to Samuel, “I am sorry that I ever made Saul king, for he has not been loyal to me and has refused to obey my command.” Samuel was so deeply moved when he heard this that he cried out to the Lord all ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What’s Up God! Part 3 Let Go And Let God Series

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Aug 25, 2013
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    Victory always comes as we trust God. We see throughout the Bible as people put their trust in God, God always came through.

    WHAT’S UP GOD! Part 3 Let Go and Let God Galatians 6:9 (NKJV) 9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Galatians 6:9 (Message) So let's not allow ourselves to get fatigued doing good. At the right time we will harvest a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Saul And David Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Sep 22, 2008
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    David will not harm "The Lord’s Anointed." This actually speaks to how we treat one another in Church.

    1 Samuel 24 ’I will not lay my hand on my lord, because he is the LORD’s anointed.’ The story up to now… In the beginning of 1 Samuel, Israel cry out to Samuel to give them a king so that they can be like all the other nations – God gives them Saul – who looks great, and is great, for a while. ...read more

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    Breakthrough: Run Towards Your Giant

    Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 11, 2013
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    What giants are you facing in your life? The story of David gives us the keys to having confidence to run towards our giants and defeat them.

    BREAKTHROUGH: RUN TOWARDS YOUR GIANT OPENING TEXT: “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith.” (1 John 5:4). • If you are born of God, then His desire for you is to experience overcoming victory. • If ...read more

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    Yes You Can Change The World

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Aug 14, 2010
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    When one person gets full of God and the anointing they can change thier world.

    Yes You Can Change The World Pastor Ken Crow 1 Samuel 17:23-32 (King James Version) 23And as he talked with them, behold, there came up the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, out of the armies of the Philistines, and spake according to the same words: and David heard them. 24And ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Characteristics Of A True Friend

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 6, 2014
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    True friendship is a gift of God, and a person who has a true friend should be thankful and appreciate that friendship. David and Jonathan are a beautiful picture of what true friendship is. What are the characteristics of a true friend?

    Characteristics of a True Friend 1 Samuel 18:1 - 4 True friendship is a gift of God, and a person who has a true friend should be thankful and appreciate that friendship. CS Lewis said that friends are people that face in the same direction toward common projects, goals – above all, towards ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Change--- Searching For New Things

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 20, 2014
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    Some people achieve and stay the same? How long does a honey moon last? Ever feel like you are chasing donkeys? The is more?

    HOW WE SEARCH FOR NEW THINGS... By Wade martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WANT TO DISCUSS A NEW LIFE? DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE COUPLE THAT WORKED ALL THEIR LIVES AND SAVE MONEY AND INVESTED WISELY? A.They finally achieved financial security. They purchased a huge double axle motor ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Poking Peninnah

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 2, 2022
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    At the outset let me clarify, POKING PENINNAH need not necessarily be only women, since it is an ‘evil spirit’ this operates in both genders, so remember we are dealing with a spirit and not a woman.

    Poking Peninnah 1 Samuel 1:7”It happened year after year, as often as she went up to the house of the LORD, Peninnah provoked her; so she wept and would not eat.” PENINNAHs’ inside the church: At the outset let me clarify, POKING PENINNAH need not necessarily be only women, since it is an ‘evil ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Witchcraft- Who Me?

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Apr 17, 2004
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    Some Christians believe they can do whatever they want, and not have any consequences. What do you believe?

    1 Samuel 15:10-23 (NAS) 10. Then the word of the Lord came to Samuel saying, 11. I regret that I have made Saul king, for he has turned back from following me and has not followed out my commands. And Samuel was distressed and cried out to the Lord all night. 12. Samuel rose early in the morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When Fear Gets A Chokehold Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014
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    Another message from the life of David.

    DAVID—A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART 07—WHEN FEAR GETS A CHOKEHOLD TEXT: 1 Samuel 20:1-3 1 Samuel 20:1-3 KJV And David fled from Naioth in Ramah, and came and said before Jonathan, What have I done? what is mine iniquity? and what is my sin before thy father, that he seeketh my ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    David And Goliath Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 3, 2019
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    What does it mean to believe? To believe is more than just acknowledging – it is faith in action. All true belief requires activity. Belief requires that we put our money where our mouth is. It requires hope in another person.

    Amazing Stories – David and Goliath 7/31/16 1 Samuel 17 Sunday AM Good AM. I hope you’ve had a wonderful summer. Can you believe that in just a few days life will get back to normal? I don’t know about you, but I’ve enjoyed being all together throughout the summer. I’ve especially ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Defeat Your Enemies

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006
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    Exposition of 1 Sam. 24

    How to Defeat Your Enemies 1 Samuel 24 A reporter was interviewing an man on his 100th birthday, and asked, “What are you most proud of?” “Well,” said the old man, pondering the question, “I don’t have an enemy in the world.” “That’s quite an achievement!” said the reporter. “Yep,” added the old ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist