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  • Donnie De loney avatar

    “abigail: A Hidden Hero”

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 9, 2010
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     | 12,468 views

    Abigail is a woman of great wisdom. She is used of God to head off a coming conflict between her husband, Nabal, and David.

    “Abigail: A Hidden Hero” 1 Samuel 25:1-42 I. Let’s take a look at some background information to properly set the stage for Abigail’s story. A. The prophet Samuel has anointed David King of Israel, but the crown is still sitting on the head of his jealousy adversary ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Passion Of David

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 30, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
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    David was passionate for God's glory, familiar with God's faithfulness, dependant upon God's enabling, and sought to proclaim the Name of God.

    Read 1 Sam 17:26-29 The army of Israel was at war against the Philistines, but they were intimated by a giant Goliath, standing over 9 feet tall (17:4, 3 metres) • For 40 days this Philistine came forward every morning and evening and took his stand (4:16), mocking not just Israel but ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Valiant Actions Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 14, 2015
     | 5,181 views

    What kind of people are we?

    We end our study of 1 Samuel this morning. Next week, Lord willing, we will start a series of messages from the Letter of James in the New Testament. Before we read the final chapter, let us remind ourselves of who the Israelites were, their enemy the Philistines, and Saul. God of course decided ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    B - Be Ready Series

    Contributed by Oliver O. Suarez on Jul 2, 2016
     | 4,941 views

    train yourself so that when opportunities come, you are enthusiastically available and able.

    There are no accidents in life. Everything happens for a reason. Others may say, life is unfair but it never was, it never is, and never will be unfair for those who understand the purpose of living. Everything that comes your way is part of God’s way in preparing you for the great work you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fear God And Be Fearless

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 13, 2014
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     | 9,316 views

    Fear God and Be Fearless 1) Fearless of bullies; 2) Fearless of the future

    What do you fear? Spiders? Don’t like how they scuttle along the floorboards in your living room and build webs in the corners of your garage and furnace room, right where the light switch is? Do you fear lightning and thunder? A sudden flash followed by an ear-splitting crash sends you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Daniel 3: Conquering Insecurity Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 3, 2020
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    1) Play to the right audience (God), 2) Trust God for lasting security, 3) Commit to what is right. Neb is insecure, while Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego are secure in God!

    CONQUERING INSECURITY—Daniel 3 I wonder how many of us here this morning struggle with insecurity. Maybe you don’t feel good enough—attractive, competent, successful enough. Maybe you don’t feel that your opinions are valued—you are not respected, or you don’t have a lot of influence. Maybe you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    #14 The Gathering Storm Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 29, 2020
     | 5,717 views

    Jesus could have moderated his stance to protect Himself. But in Mark 3:1-6 Jesus did just the opposite. He did it to help someone with a withered hand, and to prompt the Pharisees to do their part in fulfilling the plan of redemption.

    #14 The Gathering Storm Series: Mark March 29, 2020 Chuck Sligh NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Please turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David: A Man After God's Heart (3) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 20, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,911 views

    The Bible tells us that David was a man after God's heart. What was so special about David and how can we be more like him? In 1 Samuel 24, we discover that David had a focused heart, faithful heart, and forgiving heart.

    David: A Man after God’s Heart (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/6/2016 The Bible is full of ordinary, imperfect people. Noah drank 'til he passed out. Abraham lied about his marriage and slept with the maid. Sarah laughed at God’s promises. Jacob was a con-man. Leah ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    It Takes Faith (Part Ten) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 11, 2017
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     | 11,352 views

    Last week I talked about what led up to the Israelites' exodus from Egypt. Today we fast forward 40 years to Moses' successor, Joshua and the next generation of Israelites as they travel into the land of Promise-Canaan.

    IT TAKES FAITH (part ten) Hebrews 11:30-The fall of Jericho INTRODUCTION: Last week I talked about what led up to the Israelites' exodus from Egypt. By faith Moses approached Pharaoh to tell him to let his people go and by faith he and the Israelites passed through the Red Sea on dry ground. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    David: The Giant Killer Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 3, 2019
     | 5,988 views

    1 Samuel 17:45-50

    SUPER MEN - David: The Giant Killer July 31, 2024 1 Samuel 17:45-50 Introduction: When I was growing up my brother Sam and I would be glued to the TV set every Sunday afternoon at 1:30…Why? It was time for Ohio Valley Wrestling…We cheered, booed and sometimes got in trouble ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Between A Rock And A Hard Place: What To Do When You Cannot Fight Or Flee!

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 26, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,210 views

    Between a rock and a hard, your options are limited. Candid advise: When you cannot fight or flee, learn to play dead; learn to trust God, yourself and count on your comrades and finally, keep hope alive. A cover for recovery!

    Sermon – Between a Rock and A Hard Place Text: Acts 14:19-24 “Then some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium and won the crowds to their side. They stoned Paul and dragged him out of town, thinking he was dead. 20 But as the believers[a] gathered around him, he got up and went back into the town. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Called To Become...."fishers Of Men" Series

    Contributed by David Edward Ray on Feb 22, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,715 views

    Not everyone is called to become a Pastor, a Sunday School Teacher, an administrator or to become a worship leader. As followers of Christ, all are called to become....Fishers of Men.

    Called to Become... "FISHERS OF MEN" - Luke 5:1-11 1. Hearing the word of God • Multitudes press close to hear the word of God • People want to hear what God’s word has to say • It’s important that we sit at the feet of Jesus/ To learn from Him • Romans 10:17 Faith comes by hearing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Caught Or Not

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 22, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,847 views

    The Word of God and God's activities in the world should be out top priority.

    Caught Or Not Matthew 13: 44 - 46 Intro: Where do you think the most expensive piece of real estate on the planet is located? - - - Cemeteries. All kinds of treasures are buried there: dreams never pursued, books never written, songs never sung, inventions never pursued, churches never built, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Other Ethiopian Eunuch

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013
     | 10,482 views

    There are great lessons we can learn from the Ethiopian Eunuchs in scripture. In this lesson we will examine an event in the life of the less well-known Ethiopian Eunuch, Ebed-Melech.

    Turn to the story of the Ethiopian eunuch… Where did you turn, Acts 8? That’s not the eunuch I want us to look at this evening. Introduction. In the dark days prior to Jerusalem’s destruction, when the people had rejected God and His word, a foreigner chose to trust in God; the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Successful Christian

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 24, 2023
     | 2,212 views

    The Bible presents four concepts that are important to grasp is we are understand God's commitment to our success (Material adapted from Dr. Charles Stanley's book, Success God's Way)

    HoHum: Moved from Cincinnati to Johnson in January 2022. Looking to help with Kingdom work so applied for and accepted the position here at Louisville Christian Church. When told this to friends and family they would say, “Okay, that will be a challenge, of what benefit is this going to be?” I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ