Sermons on Shmuel Alef 16:7:

Image Is Nothing

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 30, 2008

"man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart".

INTRODUCTION Sprite soft drink slogan - ‘Image is nothing, thirst is everything’. Our world is obsessed with image. Plastic surgery, hair and beauty products and fashion trends are evidence of this. God is not so much concerned with your image as your inside. TEXT "man looketh on the outward ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

God Sees The Heart! Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 14, 2008

As part of the worship service I do a children’s sermon each week. It goes along with the theme of the message delivered to the adults.

Children’s Sermon God Sees the Heart! Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 16:7 Sermon prop: a Melon or Cantaloupe Hi everyone! It is good to see you today. Hey I have something in my treasure box today that I picked up at the market this week. Do you know what this is? It’s a watermelon. How many of you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Nazarene

The Anointing Of God

Contributed by Shannon Lewis on Oct 6, 2007

This sermon deals simply with God’s anointing.

The Anointing of God 10/07/2007 Shannon Lewis Bayou Community Church 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Over the last several weeks you were invited to pray with us concerning 3 things which we feel is essential to our success as a church. Today we will begin a 3 part series that will look at each of these 3 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

How God Chooses A Servant-Leader Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 9, 2007

Let’s notice in this passage as we think about How God Chooses his Servant-Leader: I. GOD’S CHOICES ARE SOVEREIGN II. GOD’S CHOICES ARE SURPRISING III. GOD’S CHOICES ARE SPECIFIC

HOW GOD CHOOSES A SERVANT-LEADER 1 Samuel 16:1-13 This chapter opens with God reminding Samuel of the fact that He has rejected Saul as king of Israel. Saul was chosen as king because the people wanted to be like the other nations around them, 1 Sam. 8:1-5. Up to that point, God had ruled the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Partial Kingdom 2 - Three Kings Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

Good leadership is more than just giftedness. It also involves faithfulness to God, a right focus and direction for God’s people.

If you go to the book shop and browse the shelves in the management area, chances are you’ll find a host of books focusing on leadership as the critical factor in the success of a business. And when you think about it, it makes sense. If the person at the top is a good leader then the organisation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Looking At The In Crowd

Contributed by Rick Brown on May 27, 2008

Message on what we have in Jesus that the "In" Crowd in America doesn’t posses. Can be used with fourth of July.

"LOOKING AT THE IN CROWD" 1 SAM 16:4-13 INTRODUCTION: THIS PAST WEEK THE “IN” THING TO BE DOING IN AMERICA WAS FOURTH OF JULY, FLAG WAVING, PATRIOTISM! THIS “IN” THING REMINDED ME OF A CONVERSATION I ONCE OVERHEARD EVANGELIST JUNIOR. HILL TALKING TO A PASTOR JUNIOR ASKED "WHO IS SUCH AND SUCH ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

Truth And Consequences

Contributed by Zera Young on Feb 16, 2006

Just as the prophet Samuel thought Eliab was the True one, it turns out to be one you would least expect. This sermon will help you see the real you as God sees you. He looks on the heart.

Truth And Consequences: 1st Samuel 16: 6-12 Intro: Now we begin here with Samuel who was the earliest of the Hebrew prophets after Moses, and the last of the Judges. And we have Saul, the first King of Israel, and Eliab, Jesse’s oldest son, David’s older brother. Now Samuel was a devout man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-12

Un Adolescent Selon Le Coeur De Dieu

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Nov 24, 2003

David was a man whom God liked because he was a man according to his heart. I found David, man according to my heart Actes 13/32. Surely moments ago when this boy did not please God, but by taking stock of its life:

Introduction : David fut un homme qui plu  Dieu car il fut un homme selon le coeur de Dieu. AJ=ai trouvé David, homme selon mon coeur@ Actes 13/32. Il y a sûrement eu des moments où ce garçon n=a pas plu  Dieu, mais en faisant le bilan de sa vie : Il y avait l=approbation de Dieu. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Election Day Confusion

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Nov 2, 2008

Discussion of the guidelines we should use when chosing which candidate to vote for.

Election Day Confusion 1 Samuel 16:1-13, "The LORD said to Samuel, ’How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and be on your way; I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem. I have chosen one of his sons to be king.’ [2] But Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Exito En Los Ojos De Dios

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 28, 2007

Dios no mide el éxito como el hombre. Lee este mensaje para saber el por qué.

El Secreto del Exito Hch. 6:8-15 8 ¶ Esteban, lleno de gracia y de poder, hacía grandes prodigios y milagros en el pueblo. 9 Y se levantaron algunos de la sinagoga llamada de los Libertos, de los cireneos y los alejandrinos, y de los de Cilicia y de Asia, discutiendo con Esteban. 10 Y no podían ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Only God Can Re-Create The Heart

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jan 31, 2007

Is there a great need for us to have a "new heart"? Just how can we have it?

"Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart" (1 Samuel 16:7, NIV). Referring to His second coming, Jesus Christ said: “Many will say to me on that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Baptist

God Knows Your X-Ray

Contributed by Sammy Lopez on Jul 2, 2004

There are some things in your life that only God can see!

(Props: Dress up in a doctors lab coat and carry a stethascope for visual effect) One of the least favorite places for anyone to go is to the doctor. One major reason is because no one likes to get shots! Yet, doctors are there to help us in times when we are sick and need attention physically. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Anointing Of David Series

Contributed by Gary Wagoner on Jul 26, 2004

David’s anointing as king of Israel reveals to us that God doesn’t make decision based on the same factors most humans see as important.

I Samuel 16:4-13 Life of David Part 2: The Anointing of David Thesis: David’s anointing as king of Israel reveals to us that God doesn’t make decision based on the same factors most humans see as important. Introduction: After Samuel overcame his paralyzing grief and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:4-13, 1 Samuel 16:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Slight Problem

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 13, 2009

The difference between one human being and another is the heart... that only God can see.

Title: The Slight Problem Text: I Samuel 15:34-16:13 Thesis: The difference between one human being and another is the heart... that only God can see. Introduction In his book Blink, which is a book about thinking without thinking, Malcolm Gladwell told about the bias of those who judged ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Look, But God's Looking At You!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 8, 2012

God sees us for who we really are!

1 Samuel 16:7-But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” Guy Henry tells this story…This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Baptist