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Gifts, Insults & Spies (2 Samuel 16)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 12, 2025

How do we wisely handle gifts, insults and spying? Let's begin in 2 Samuel 16.

Should we be vigilant against bribes disguised as gifts? Is it wiser to let critics speak than destroy them? Is it wise to investigate what our enemies are up to? Let’s look at a gift, an insult and a spy in 2 Samuel 16. Did Ziba, a servant of Saul's grandson, Mephibosheth, bribe David with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"The Man Be Blessed That Feareth The Lord..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 15, 2004

Anyone can be a father but it takes a special man to be a dad. God’s Word provides the blueprint for the ingrediants that can make mere men great dads!

Introduction Several boys were competing for "Who’s Dad Was The Greatest." when one, a son of a physician said to the others, "My dad’s a doctor and I can be sick for nothing..." Not to be out done, the youngest in the group said, "That’s nothing, my dad’s a preacher and I can be good for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus Part 6 (Notes From Biblegateway.com)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 29, 2024

Chapters 26-30, NASB; Everything has spiritual significance; putting God's laws into action - Marilyn Hickey Ministries; she said the temple is in the shape of a cross, but I can't confirm that: Brazen altar and laver; Ark, Mercy Seat, Table of Showbread, Altar of Incense, Golden Candlestick

The 7 feasts are as follows, with hints re: Christ (from Hickey): Passover (1 Cor 5:7) Unleavened bread (John 6:35) 1st Fruits (Mal 3) Tithing is mentioned in several places in the New Testament (Google AI): Matthew 23:23; Jesus endorses tithing but expects his followers to go beyond the ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

How Rude Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

David, Pt. 6 of 15

HOW RUDE (1 SAMUEL 25) Public Agenda, a non-profit group, interviewed more than 2,000 people in its study on civility and manners called “Aggravating Circumstances: A Status Report on Rudeness in America.” The group revealed that eight in 10 Americans said a lack of respect and courtesy is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Picturing A Joyful Jesus Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 8, 2007

A look at another side of Jesus. The side of a joyful, personable man that would take time out of his life to attend a wedding feast.

(Significant inspiration and segments of this sermon taken from Max Lucado’s writings on this passage.) There was a woman who goes to the post office to buy stamps for her Christmas cards. She says to the clerk, "May I have 50 Christmas stamps?" The clerk says, "What denomination?" The woman ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Heart To Worship - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 7, 2005

Michal’s kind of worship was the type of worship that plagues many churches today. David’s worship is the kind of we need. But how do we deal with the Michals amongst us?

OPEN: A little 6 year old girl and her 4 year old brother were sitting together in church. The brother was giggling, singing and talking out loud. Finally, his big sister had had enough. “You’re not supposed to talk out loud in church” she said. “Why? Who’s going to stop me?” the boy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:12-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Rude

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

David, Pt. 6

HOW RUDE (1 SAMUEL 25) Public Agenda, a non-profit group, interviewed more than 2,000 people in its study on civility and manners called “Aggravating Circumstances: A Status Report on Rudeness in America.” The group revealed that eight in 10 Americans said a lack of respect and courtesy is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Preacher And The Prostitute

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 14, 2013

God invites Hosea to dive into God’s own heart by entering into a relationship which he knows will be Unreciprocal. God wants Hosea to love someone—not just marry them, but Love them!—in the knowledge that his love will not be returned.

TITLE: THE PREACHER AND THE PROSTITUTE SCRIPTURE: HOSEA 1:2-3 Hosea was a young preacher in the nation of Israel, the Northern Kingdom, and he was a contemporary of the prophets ISAIAH and AMOS. He lived, as we are told in the first verse, during the reigns of UZZIAH – JOTHAM – AHAZ ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Latter Years Of King David: Victories, Lust, Betrayal, & Hope

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 25, 2021

David cried out in tears and bitter pain and sorrow, as he must’ve looked upon the bodies of Saul and his son Jonathan. David composed a great song of regret and sorrow at the loss of these great men, despite the fact that David had been so severely persecuted and hated by Saul.

"How the mighty have fallen!" David cried out in tears and bitter pain and sorrow, as he must’ve looked upon the bodies of Saul and his son Jonathan. David composed a great song of regret and sorrow at the loss of these great men, despite the fact that David had been so severely ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:18-20, 2 Samuel 6:16-23, 2 Samuel 7:8-16, 2 Samuel 11:26-27

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapter 6 Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 16, 2016

This is a verse by verse look at chapter six of the Book of Revelation.

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapter 6 We have already looked at: I. Things Which Thou Hast Seen – Rev 1 II. Things Which Are – The Church Age – Rev 2-3 III. Things Which Are To Come – Rev 4-22 A. The Throne Of God – Rev 4 B. The Seven Seals Book ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 5, 2024

Matt 6:9-15

THE LORD’S PRAYER (MATTHEW 6:9-15) There once was a ship in the middle of a ferocious storm. Everyone knew they were in grave danger of sinking, and were working madly to keep the vessel afloat. For hours, mighty waves thrashed the deck over and over, and the torrential winds threatened to shatter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Two Roads

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Dec 16, 2023

A sermon leading up to Christmas about the two roads that jesus took. One to Bethlehem and one to Jerusalem.

Two Roads Luke 2:1-7 12/17/23 a.m. The Great poet Robert Frost wrote one of his most famous poems in 1915. It’s called, “The Road not Taken”. “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Chilling Story Of A Stingy Man Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

This rich man took his arrogance with him to the other side of the grave. If he knew Lazarus’ name in hell, wouldn't he also know about Lazarus’ pitiful condition on earth?

24 hour prayer today – next one is May 16/17, 2015 – you can sign up at http://www.nrhbc.org/24pray. Here’s our next series – “I Have a Friend Who…” We invite your questions. Today is I’m Not Ashamed Day – a day when many will publically identify with Jesus in baptism. You’ll also hear about how we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Universal Tool Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

You are only truly one with Jesus when you eat with Him. You are only truly one with anyone by means of eating with them. It was by means of food and eating that Joseph worked out reconciliation with his brothers.

Life revolves around eating, for where there is no eating there is no life. Our vacation made us all the more aware of this obvious truth, for everyday we had to make decisions about where we would eat. In Fort Lauderdale where we stayed there is a place to eat every few feet, and along the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:24-34

"Another Spirit”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

One of the intriguing things about people is their differences.

Illus: For example, have you noticed the difference between the employer and the employee, such as: • When you take a long time, you're slow. • When your boss takes a long time, he's thorough. • When you don't do it, you're lazy. • When your boss doesn't do it, he's too ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:22-24, Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Baptist