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Foolish Words, Fierce Anger, And Wise Actions (1 Samuel 25:2-44)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Sep 16, 2024

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David showed mercy to Saul, exercising grace and wisdom. However, the foolish words of a man named Nabal drove David to excessive anger. The intervention of Nabal's wife, Abigail, brought calm and reason to a situation that could have ended in tragedy.

The Bible describes David as "a man after God's own heart". His character and actions reflected a genuine desire to obey and love the LORD. As a result, he was chosen by God to be the next king of Israel, replacing the dynasty of Saul, whose rebellious and defiant actions resulted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:2-13, Psalm 37:8, Proverbs 14:29, Ecclesiastes 7:9, Ephesians 4:26 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful Soldiers

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 8, 2024

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Remember that privates get medals even the Medal of Honor like Jacob Parrott and Sergeants are the backbone of the Army. Not everyone is called to be a General in the Lord's army.

2 Corinthians 10:4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-6, Leviticus 26:7-9, Acts 13:1-3, Mark 9:33-35, Luke 16:10-12 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings And Sacrifice

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 23, 2024

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In the Kingdom the greatest blessings often come after great sacrifice. Titles and position sometimes do not bring what people desire because they are promoted to their level of incompetence.

Mark 10:32 And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before them: and they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them what things should happen unto him, 33 Saying, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Baptist

Champions In Life

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Dec 28, 2001

based on 84 ratings

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THE BATTLE FOR YOUR LIFE RAGES. WILL YOU BE A WINNER OR LOSER.

Title: Champions in Life Text: I Cor. 9:24 & 25 Intro: The life that we live is a daily battle. It has been said that it is o.k. To lose a battle as long as you win the war. But in the war for my soul I am not satisfied to bearley make it, I want to be successful without a question. When I get to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reasons For The First Advent

Contributed by Henry C. Jaegers on Dec 23, 2014

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A christmas message not found in the four Gospels

The true meaning of Christmas Hebrew 9:26-28 but now once in the end of the age had he appeared to put relations by the sacrifice of himself and as it is appointed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When The Door Is Shut

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jan 18, 2002

based on 101 ratings

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A sermon concerning the finality of one’s decision concerning Christ.

WHEN THE DOOR IS SHUT Matthew 25:1-13 Text: v.10 SCRIPTURE: 1 "Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 "Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3 "Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Building Your House Upon The Rock

Contributed by Shane Brown on Apr 18, 2016

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A teaching about the Christian believer building their life upon the solid foundation of God's Word

We are in treacherous times, and more than ever before we need to get our lives completely lined up with the Word of God. We need to get all of our ducks in a row, and connect all of the dots and keep them connected. We are in the last of the last days and time is getting ever so short. The trump ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Charismatic

The Birth Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 22, 2000

based on 91 ratings

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The Virgin Birth of Jesus is a direct fulfillment of Isaiah 7:14.

Christmas B.C.: The Birth Rev. Brian Bill 12/24/00 I love how kids enjoy Christmas, but sometimes I wonder how much they really understand. I heard about a young girl who came home from Sunday School recently. She was pretty pumped when she ran up to her mom and said, “Mommy, my teacher said ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas In Isaiah

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 7, 2017

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The virgin shall conceive ... and call his name - With Us the God.

CHRISTMAS IN ISAIAH. 1. Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23. “Behold the virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and call His name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, ‘with us the God’.” There are those in the church today - in its hierarchy, and teaching in its seminaries - who want us to think that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23, Isaiah 11:1-2, Isaiah 9:6-7, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Savior Is Coming

Contributed by Sigurd Grindheim on Feb 4, 2006

based on 6 ratings

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Sermon on the right preparation for the second coming of Christ.

When I was a kid, I usually looked eagerly forward to the evening, when my Dad would come home from work. I loved my Dad, and it was the highlight of the day when he came home and I got to see him. My Dad could also be strict with me sometimes, however, and if I knew that I had done something I was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ready And Waiting For Jesus

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 6, 2011

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This parable challenges us to make sure we are prepared at all times to meet God. Whether via the Second Coming or at our death, we need to be ready. Not a good idea to be unprepared for His coming.

Parable of the Ten Virgins Who here likes to paint? Who here plays an instrument? Most musicians or artists have stories of awkward moments when they were performing. Funny or awkward. The funniest I remember was when I was in a Christian rock band and we were starting a performance. The show ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worry Cancels Faith

Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on Jun 2, 2015

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Worrying causes us to make foolish decisions. Foolish decisions result in painful consequences. Painful consequences rob us of our faith.

Matthew 6:25-34 "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Charismatic

Has Your Light Gone Out

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 14, 2005

based on 15 ratings

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Are you where you need to be or are you slipping away?

HAS YOUR LIGHT GONE OUT Sunday AM 12\05\1999 Matthew 25:1-13 “Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.2 “Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish.3 “Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

It Is Dangerous To Be Empty

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Jun 10, 2006

based on 8 ratings

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Sermon about the danger of running on empty as christians as compared to the parable of the 10 virgins and the parable of the talents.

IT IS DANGEROUS TO BE EMPTY Matthew 25:1 - 13 I. The Five Virgins 1Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. 2And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3They that were foolish took their lamps, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-30

Denomination: Church Of God

The Gibeonite Deception Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Jul 22, 2002

based on 89 ratings

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Foolish carnal reasoning that led to a wrong decision

Study 12 Chapter 9 – The Gibeonites Introduction In our last study we were considering together the way in which Joshua and the people of God, having experienced a humiliating defeat at Ai, had returned to the place of defeat, re-engaged the enemy and gained a glorious victory over them. In ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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