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  • John Dobbs avatar

    God Sees The Heart

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 21, 2021
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    Whenever we judge someone by their appearance we should remember this staggering truth: God Sees the Heart.

    God Sees The Heart 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Introduction Rita Belle met Richard Walters at a senior center, a mission in downtown Phoenix for the poor and homeless. “He always came in with a little backpack and cap on.” While Richard was reserved, Rita was outgoing and offered to visit with him and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcome By Paying Attention To Your Heart Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 22, 2021
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    The iconic statement is our consideration this morning: “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7)

    Pay Attention To Your Heart 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Introduction A few years ago Forbes Magazine published an article by Ty Kiisel about how appearances impact our work lives. In the studies he looked at he noted that people who are tall are generally paid more. More, those who are blonde, who work ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fishing With Jesus

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 25, 2019
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    This is a sermon about Jesus 3rd appearance to His Disciples. An appearance that reveals that Jesus wants to help them and us become fruitful, successful and live an abundant life.

    Scripture: John 21:1-14 Title: Fishing With Jesus! Theme: The Risen Jesus leading us to enjoy a life of Victory! INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about the Risen Lord seeking to be involved in our every day lives. I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Menial Chores: Stumbling Blocks Or Stepping Stones...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 5, 2022
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    Do we have a servants heart? Do we know the difference between stumbling stones and stepping stones? Can the same stone be a stumbling block and a stepping stone? This depends on our attitudes...

    MENIAL CHORES CAN BE STUMBLING BLOCKS OR STEPPING STONES… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two part) *Stumbling block: an obstacle to progress, a problem that is in the way of advancement, a circumstance that causes difficulty or hesitation. *Stepping stone: to help make ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Uses The Unexpected

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 6, 2022
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    Many times those who are underestimated and considered failures go on to accomplish great things in society. The same principle is true in the kingdom. The Lord oftentimes uses people who are rejected to bring glory to His name.

    Once we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, and as we come to know the Lord by spending time with Him, we will reach a point in our life where our love will overflow in a desire for service. It’s at this place that many believers come to a screeching halt. They look at themselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David’s Call & Anointing

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 8, 2021
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    There are two great days in a person’s life: the day we are born and the day we discover why. We look at Samuel’s recovery, David & Saul contrasted, and the 7 aspects of “David’s Call & Anointing.”

    DAVID’S CALL & ANOINTING 1 Sam. 16:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Mr. and Mrs. Brown had two sons. One was named Mind Your Own Business & the other was named Trouble. 2. One day the two boys decided to play hide and seek. Trouble hid while Mind Your Own Business counted to one ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Do You Carry?

    Contributed by Isaiah Banjo on Feb 4, 2019
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    “It is not the size of a dog that matters in a fight, but the size of the fight in the dog.”

    WHAT DO YOU CARRY INSIDE OF YOU? IN THE SECRET Written by Banjo Isaiah Preamble While I was serving my fatherland in faraway North-East Nigeria, Adamawa state to be precise, I was privileged to serve with the Nigeria Christian Corpers’ Fellowship as the State Evangelism Secretary in the year ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    David Anointed King

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 29, 2019
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    David's selection as king in 1 Samuel 16:1-13 shows us how God selected a king for his people.

    Scripture Today we begin a sermon series on “The Life of David.” John Butler writes, “David was a man of many hats. He was a king, a warrior and a shepherd as most realize; but he also wore other hats….He was a son…a shepherd…a singer…a servant…a soldier…a sufferer…a seer…a supplicant…a scholar…a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Anointing A Man After God's Own Heart.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 9, 2022
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    Samuel's secret mission.

    ANOINTING A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART. 1 Samuel 16:1-13. Saul had rejected the word of the LORD, and the LORD had rejected Saul from being king (cf. 1 Samuel 15:23), much to the grief of Samuel (cf. 1 Samuel 15:11) - but the LORD already had another man in mind for Samuel to go and anoint (1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Anointing Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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    God often chooses unlikely people, seeing beyond their outward appearance and focusing on their hearts. He does this to display His power through our lives as we walk in the anointing and gifting of the Holy Spirit.

    God tells this prophet, Samuel, to go to Bethlehem and anoint one of Jesse's sons as the new king. Samuel sees the oldest son, Eliab, and thinks, "This guy looks like king material." But God's like, "Nope, I don't look at the outside; I look at the heart." So, none of Jesse's seven sons present ...read more

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    The Lord Looks At The Heart

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 4, 2023
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    We have a heart born with sin. The Lord makes our hearts godly.

    “THE LORD LOOKS AT THE HEART” (Outline) August 13, 2023 – Pentecost 11 – 1 SAMUEL 16:1-13 INTRO.: Be thankful that our loving and gracious God looks at our hearts. Our hearts might just be the hardest material known to God. Only the Lord God of Armies is able to change our hearts. “Then I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Divine Repositioning

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 16, 2025
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    Divine repositioning is God’s way of moving His children into their place of destiny. No matter where you are now, God can shift you into a better place spiritually, financially, and physically. Be ready to move in obedience, faith, and sensitivity to His leading.

    DIVINE REPOSITIONING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 8:7-10 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:19, John 5:1-9, Genesis 12:1-4, 1 Samuel 16:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Divine repositioning is the supernatural act of God moving a person from one level, place, or situation to another for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Divine Empowerment Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 16, 2025
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    Divine empowerment is the supernatural enablement given by God to a person to fulfil His divine purpose and calling.

    DIVINE EMPOWERMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:1–13 (KJV) "Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah." — 1 Samuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God See's Different

    Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024
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    In 1 Samuel 16, the Bible tells us, 'People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.' This simple line is so powerful. It reminds us that what truly matters is not how we look on the outside but what's in our hearts.

    Today, I want us to think about the world around us. It's very different from the world we read about in the Bible. In our time, influenced by media and the internet, there's a big focus on looking good and staying healthy. Social media, TV, and other media often set high standards for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Steps Are Ordered

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 9, 2024
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    This message was given for a specific Church going through a time of transition (seeking a new pastor.) In this message God reminds us that if we are communing with Him, He has ordered our steps and we just need to prayerfully follow them.

    Your Steps Are Ordered (Strangers Rest Baptist Church - 2/18/2024) Good morning Strangers Rest. I give honor to God and my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Pastor Emeritus Banks and to each of you attending this service live or via live stream, I thank you for this opportunity to come and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational