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  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    David Wants To Build God's House, God Build's David's "House.” Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 7, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
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    How do you respond when your will is not God’s will?

    2 Samuel 7 David wants to build God’s house, God build’s David’s “house.” “If you want to hear God laugh, tell Him your plans” David’s good desire to build a temple We come to the point of David’s story where Saul and most of His family are dead; David was anointed as king of Judah first, then, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David Owens avatar

    When God Says No Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 13, 2009
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    David is a man after God’s own heart for sure. Just look at how he responds after hearing God say "no" to his plan to build the temple.

    Introduction: A. I spent some time looking for a good joke to begin today’s sermon, but I came up empty. 1. When I got to thinking about it, I realized that today’s subject is not very funny. 2. None of us like to hear the answer “NO.” That’s true of children, teenagers and adults. B. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When God Says No! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010
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    Gods Promise to David. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    When God Says "No!” Reading: 2 Samuel chapter 7: Ill: • All of us are familiar with the ‘Taj Mahal’ in India. • It is one of the most recognizable structures in the world. • But not everyone knows the story behind it. • In 1631, a great emperor named Shah Jahan; • Built this beautiful ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    What If God Says 'no'? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 22, 2011
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    WE've all heard 'No" to our requests. But what if the 'No' comes from God?

    “Questions of Christmas: What If God Says ‘No’?” 2 Sam. 7:1-17 The kindergarten girl asks her 2nd grade sister, “Can I play with your doll?” “NO!” The just turned 16 year old asks his dad, “All my friends got to drive a group of us around for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Robert Fa’atoia-Collins avatar

    Why Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Feb 4, 2012
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     | 7,060 views

    God promise us His deliverance through our Lord and Saviour.

    Why Jesus? To understand Jesus and His mission, you must understand some of the basic foundations of the OT that prepare for Him. I would like to refer to just two of these. The first is the vision of Nathan (2 Sam 7, and 1 Chr 17). In it, King David, in following the tradition of the ANE, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    A House For God?

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 23, 2012
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    It is not about us; it is all about God!

    A House for God? April 22, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: It is not about us; it is all about God! Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 7:4-17 Supplemental Passage: for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    It's Not About Me Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 28, 2006
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    Seventh in a series on the life of David. David learns it’s not about him, it’s about God.

    When Roy DeLamotte was chaplain at Paine College in Georgia, he preached the shortest sermon in the college’s history. However, he had a rather long topic: "What does Christ Answer When We Ask, "Lord, What’s in Religion for Me?" The complete content of his sermon was in one word: "Nothing." He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Nov 17, 2006
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     | 10,547 views

    6thin a series on characters mentioned in Heb 11

    Chico Alliance Church December 8, 2002 Pastor David Welch “Samuel & David” Unlikely Heroes Part Seven Review The point of this brief series has been to emphasize the fact that an all-powerful God delights in using the weak things of this world to accomplish the impossible. Those who listen, trust ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Who Do We Follow?

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 9, 2010
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    We are all followers of something or someone, but who/what is really worthy of following, that would never go out of style but goes on forever?

    Who do we follow? 2 Sam 7:12-16; Mt 21:1-5 (Zech 9:9) Big Idea: We follow a King who reigns forever I am a follower. I follow sports teams. It is such a guy thing. Right at this time is every sports fan favourite time of the year - NBA playoffs, Stanley Cup playoffs, MLB with my favourite team ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Paul Carlson avatar

    Rejoice In The Throne Of Christ! Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 17, 2015
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    PROPOSITION: Because Christ rules from His eternal throne, you are able to find stability and security in Him.

    Rejoice in the Throne of Christ! 2 Samuel 7 PROPOSITION: Because Christ rules from His eternal throne, you are able to find stability and security in Him. I. Focus on the blessings of God. v. 1-3 A. David pondered God’s blessings (1-2). 1. He was made king. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • JEREMIAH MENYONGAI avatar

    What Do You Do When God Says No? Series

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 21,354 views

    God often says "no" to his children. He said no to Paul; no to Moses regarding Miriam's leprosy and his entering the Promised land; no to Jesus in Gethsamane. He now says no to David. That is part of His Godly attributes as a Father.

    DAVID SERIES: A MAN AFTER GOD'S OWN HEART - PART 16: WHEN GOD SAYS NO, THEN WHAT? 2 SAMUEL 7: 1 After the king was settled in his palace and the Lord had given him rest from all his enemies around him, 2 he said to Nathan the prophet, ¡§Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the Ark of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Tale Of Two Houses Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 5, 2016
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    David wants to build God a house, and God in turn reveals that He wants to build David a house, one that is eternal. God has in mind the salvation of the world. He wants to dwell in the hearts of every believer.

    Last week we saw how David moved the Ark of the Lord back to Jerusalem. • He was careless at the first round, but did it right the second time. He heeded God’s Word and followed God’s way. • We honour God’s presence with reverence and a holy fear. We COME CLEAN with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    His Plans Not Our Plans

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 19, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,424 views

    The Temple of the LORD and the dynasty of David.

    HIS PLANS, NOT OUR PLANS. 2 Samuel 7:1-16. (The title of this Sermon is based upon Isaiah 55:8-9.) There are three main thrusts in our reading in 2 Samuel today: 1. There is a subtle difference between a good idea and God’s will (2 Samuel 7:1-4); 2. God’s presence cannot be contained in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    When God Says No To Our Dreams Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 4, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 35,319 views

    In this chapter Nathan presents two different oracles from God to David, tied together by different understandings of the word "house." David wants to build a house for God; God instead intends to build David's house.

    2 SAMUEL 7: 1-17 [The Life of David] WHEN GOD SAYS NO TO OUR DREAMS [Luke 22:14-20] In this chapter Nathan presents two different oracles from God to David, tied together by different understandings of the word "house." David wants to build a house for God; God instead intends to build ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Waiting With The Old Testament Church: Waiting With Worship

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 20, 2015
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    We don't need to run around trying to fix up our lives before Jesus' coming. God has already done everything necessary to get us ready for Jesus. (Sermon theme from Timothy Quill)

    Only five more sleeps until Christmas! I bet you children can’t wait. Your moms and dads on the other hand are now slightly panicking. “What, only five more days until Christmas? But there’s so much to do! We haven’t done any baking yet, and there’s the house to clean ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran