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  • Kenneth Squires avatar

    When You Blow It As A Parent Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 9,009 views

    As we descend deep into the world of family matters we cross the crevice of “when you blow it as a parent.” I want to help you navigate safely to the base camp of another challenging aspect of the parental climb

    David mustered the men who were with him and appointed over them commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds. David sent the troops out—a third under the command of Joab, a third under Joab’s brother Abishai son of Zeruiah, and a third under Ittai the Gittite. The king told the troops, “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Father's Failure

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jun 10, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
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    Why did David lose his son Absalom?

    Text: 2 Sam 18:33b "O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son" King David Question: Why did David lose his son Absalom? I/ FIRST, NOTICE THE REALM OF DAVID’S FAILURE 1. Not as a warrior - 1 Sam 17:32&45 (Goliath) 2. Not as an adopted son - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Isaac Chan avatar

    Extraordinary Loyalty

    Contributed by Isaac Chan on Mar 4, 2002
    based on 129 ratings
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    Ittai the Gitite, shows us what true loyalty is all about; when there is NO allegiance Owed, No Benefits Promised, and No Conditions Attached.

    EXTRAORDINARY LOYALTY Introduction: Somewhere in the middle of Western Road Christian Cemetery, there is a rather unusual statue among the thousands of gravestones and hundreds of statues. It is not the statue of a man or woman or angel, not even of Jesus or Mary or saint… but of a dog. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    To My Sons…

    Contributed by Don Mcclain on Jan 22, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
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    The essence of life is contained in accepting responsibilities, setting and keeping the right priorities and focusing on eternity.

    INTRODUCTION- 1. Both of my sons are going through some big changes . . . . 2. My sons, this sermon is to you and for you. Of course what I have to say to you will hopefully express the same desire of every parent for their sons and daughters. I. A FATHER’S RESPONSIBILITIES A. YOUR TRAINING ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Dead Dog Syndrome

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 13,739 views

    Shimea suffered from a spiritual illness that plagues many Christians. How did it reveal itself and how can we be healed?s

    THE DEAD DOG SYNDROME 9/98 ILLUSTRATION: There’s a story about a crazy old woman who was known to be crazy because she would walk down the streets talking to herself. One of her best known pastimes was talk to Jesus... and Jesus would talk back. One day a new preacher came to town and thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wearing Religious Masks? #2

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 11,248 views

    Shalom can never be a goal where bitterness thrives.

    Part #2 of two part leson. Wearing Religious Masks? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com As we continue pondering, Wearing religious masks and going to hell, while I sit on a pew --- let me share my heart. SHALOM. PONDER: Why do people wear masks? Several years ago, I had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Life Of David: Dead Dog Syndrome Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 4, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,594 views

    A look at criticims and defending against it God’s way. A recrafted sermon from Jeff Strite Sermon Central.com contributor ID= 4028

    THE DEAD DOG SYNDROME 2 SAMUEL 16:5-14 PSALM 3:1-8 2 CORINTHIANS 8:16-21 [recrafted sermon from Jeff Strite Sermon Central.com contributor ID= 4028] INTRODUCTION... A Little Quiz I would like to begin this morning with a little quiz. I need you to participate with me and actually answer the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Are You Serving?

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 14,656 views

    This is a sermon about the proper way to serve God. There is a difference between being a cook and a cook in the white house. And there is a difference between being a servant and a servant of God.

    Who Are You Serving 2 Samuel 15:15 Here we read about the loyalty of David’s servants. Absalom (David’s own son) was starting an up an uprising against David. Absalom apparently resented being ignored by his father and resented his brother Ammon going unpunished for the raping Tamar. Absalom ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    The Grief Of The Father

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 19,607 views

    This sermon relates the grief of David over the death of Absalom to God’s grief over our sin.

    Turn with me to 2 Samuel 18. Read 2 Samuel 18:24-33. Here we see a sad picture. King David is well advanced in years. He is no longer the young vibrant man that he once was. He is a broken man. The years had taken their toll on this once strong warrior. He had seen his family fall apart ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    When The Bottom Falls Out

    Contributed by Robert Osborne on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,082 views

    Sometimes in life it feels like we are at the bottom and then the bottom falls out. What do we Do? This outline describes 5 steps back to where we need to be with God.

    When the Bottom Falls Out Sermon By: Evangelist Robert Osborne 2 Samuel 15:3-15 3. And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters are good and right; but there is no man deputed of the king to hear thee. 4. Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man which hath ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    How To Live Through A Crisis

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 23, 2005
    based on 71 ratings
     | 15,952 views

    During one of the most difficult times in the life of David gives us an excellent model for how we can live through a crisis

    How to Live through a Crisis 2 Samuel 15:13-37 January 30, 2005 Morning Service Introduction Horatio G. Spafford, a successful Chicago lawyer, lost most of his wealth in the financial crisis of 1873. He sent his wife and four daughters on a trip to France, but on their way, their ship was struck ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "Rules Of The Road"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 24, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,078 views

    Ahimaaz and Cushi would be running a "race." As Christians, we too, are running a race. There are some "rules of the road" that you need to know before you begin the race.

    Monday Morning Greeting, May 24, 2004 Enough is enough. One thunder storm after another.... oh, well. I am looking forward to a quiet sky with something blue in it. We have had record rainfall... that’s the weather report. A lot of encouraging things at the Church yesterday. We had some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Finding Water In The Desert

    Contributed by Mike Turner on May 30, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 15,338 views

    Are we thirsty for God ? Are we seeking after him ? This message covers David’s thirst for the Lord in the wilderness !

    Finding Water In The Desert Psa 63:1-11, 2 Sam 15:13-30, 16:1-2 Joke: It seems there was a certain man stranded and lost in the desert of Death Valley. He was crawling across the burning sand, dying of thirst, when he happened upon a necktie salesman. “Can I interest you, sir, in a nice, new, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    It's Lonely At The Bottom Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,124 views

    David, Pt. 12 of 15

    IT’S LONELY AT THE BOTTOM (2 SAM. 15) Several years ago, a Los Angeles Times (5/23/01) article with the curious headlines of “Pests Pester Even the Poshest of Posh Spots” caught my eye. The poshest of posh spots was the famed, luxurious, 285-room, 16-floor Four Seasons Hotel nearby the upscale ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Prevention Is Better Than Cure Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,770 views

    David, Pt 13 of 15

    PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE (2 SAM 18:1-17) I love sports. I took to soccer, ping-pong, and badminton in my younger days, and took up basketball and tennis in my thirties in America. There was no moving object I did not like. By the time I was 35, my knees couldn’t withstand the onslaught ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible