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  • Gino Cascieri avatar

    Partial Obedience

    Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Apr 6, 2001
    based on 158 ratings
     | 17,073 views

    In this message the believer will find out the results of partial obedience to the Lord.

    "Partial Obedience" Text: 1 Samuel 15 Intro: -I believe why the majority of Christians fail in their walk with the Lord and end up defeated is because of their lack of total obedience or partial obedience to the Lord. -In other words failing to do what God told them to do and the way to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Right Things In Right Ways (God's Will)

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 138 ratings
     | 8,428 views

    There are right things to do, and right ways to do them. Sincerity is not a Christian virtue - obedience to God is!

    Right Things In Right Ways (God’s Will) (1 Samuel 15:22-23) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/protocol.html] There is a very common attitude in the world today, that whether a person is right or wrong is not as important as whether they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Expect Casualties

    Contributed by Jack Warford on Oct 2, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 4,982 views

    We must expect casualties while doing the work of the LORD! It makes no difference whether we are a Samuel or a Saul, we will have casualties, and too often they are caused by friendly actions. It comes with the territory and the ministry.

    We must expect casualties while doing the work of the LORD! It makes no difference whether we are a Samuel or a Saul, we will have casualties, and too often they are caused by friendly actions. It comes with the territory and the ministry God has given each of us. Some are killed in action and some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One Man's Influence Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,719 views

    Saul’s failure to address his own heart and it’s lust get to the heart of the matter why God’ prefered David’s heart to his.

    And Samuel came to Saul: and Saul said unto him, Blessed be thou of the LORD: I have performed the commandment of the LORD. 1 Samuel 15:13 Rejection is one of the most common things we face, yet it is perhaps the most difficult obstacle we must regularly overcome. It is also one of the things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sin Unseen

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Aug 20, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,937 views

    Saul had been given specific instructions, from the Lord, in leading the children of Israel by the Prophet Samuel. But Saul willfully disobeyed the command of God and did what he wanted to do.

    SIN UNSEEN I want to thank the Lord for all of the hard work that has been done this past week. You may look around and see where the walls are unfinished. A little bit of paint here and a little there. Some have wondered - Why is it not finished? There is a very good reason. It was necessary ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Last Straw Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 11,638 views

    It wasn’t enough that Saul had Go’s Spirit within him. He also needed to respond to the Spirit’s prompting with obedience. We need to listen to God’s voice and respond as he would have us respond. "Surely, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed tha

    When you think about it, being a Christian is a simple thing at one level, but it’s a multifaceted thing at another. And it’s so easy to get confused about what matters. At one level all you need is faith in Jesus Christ. At another level you need to be in a Church, you need to read your Bible. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    The Word Of The Lord Part 2.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jun 9, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 1,581 views

    From Gen. to Revelations, the word of the Lord comes to many, is it in you?

    The Word of the Lord’ part 2. Psa 9:20 “Put them in fear, O LORD; that the nations may know themselves to be but men.” The word of the Lord is our guide into salvation, preservation, resurrection and eternal life. Your destination lye’s somewhere ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • RAMON ROJAS avatar

    Obediencia; Reflejo De Dios En Tu Vida

    Contributed by Ramon Rojas on Jun 18, 2004
    based on 81 ratings
     | 76,062 views

    Cuando estudiamos la Palabra de Dios. Es necesario que reconozcamos que al confesar a Cristo como Salvador personal. Venimos a ser reflejo de Dios a otros.

    Introducción: Cuando estudiamos la Palabra de Dios. Es necesario que reconozcamos que al confesar a Cristo como Salvador personal. Venimos a ser reflejo de Dios a otros. Dios comienza a manifestarse a través y por medio de nuestra vida. Dios comienza a reflejarse en nosotros. Hoy quiero hablar de ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Witchcraft- Who Me?

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Apr 17, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 9,136 views

    Some Christians believe they can do whatever they want, and not have any consequences. What do you believe?

    1 Samuel 15:10-23 (NAS) 10. Then the word of the Lord came to Samuel saying, 11. I regret that I have made Saul king, for he has turned back from following me and has not followed out my commands. And Samuel was distressed and cried out to the Lord all night. 12. Samuel rose early in the morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jose Gomez Sr. avatar

    #1. The Powerfull Arrow Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 6, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,622 views

    Part1 of a six part series. In part 1 we cover the importance of obedience to God and how the truth helps us be obedient to Him.

    Psalm 127:4 (Our emphasis will be on this verse) A powerfull warior of God always walks in obedience. 1 Samuel 15:22 says; "To obey is better than sacrifice" Obedience in the Bible is threefold; 1. Obey God before anything else 2. Obey God’s institution on earth (The church and its leaders, The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gary Webb avatar

    To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice

    Contributed by Gary Webb on Nov 23, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 98,881 views

    The importance of obedience.

    Text: 1 Samuel 15:1-3, 7-31 (22-24) Introduction: The key verses to this passage are verses 22-24. Obedience is better than sacrifice. Actually, though, most of us don’t care that much for either obedience or sacrifice. If we had to pick one or the other, a little religious sacrifice is what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Harvey avatar

    Two Responses To Sin

    Contributed by John Harvey on Oct 6, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,699 views

    Sin has consequences in our lives. The text is the story of two men, Saul and David and how they handled their sin.

    “Two Responses to Sin” October 9, 2005 Today is a message dealing with a very uncomfortable topic. Sin has become an issue that all too often churches don’t want to address and don’t want to deal with. We like to focus on grace and mercy and forgiveness, but we fail sometimes to really look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    A Spiritual Atm

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 24, 2007
    based on 71 ratings
     | 15,162 views

    Obedience to God and the blessings which follow it. Obey in our church ATTENDANCE, our TITHE, and our MINISTRY. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    A Spiritual ATM I Samuel 15:22 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ATM.html 1 Samuel 15:22 And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice. A growing, soul winning church that’s making a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bledar Valca avatar

    To Obey Is Better

    Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,432 views

    Sermon on Obedience. Explains what it means to be obedient

    TO OBEY IS BETTER 1 Samuel 15:22-23 A. Sir Leonard Wood once visited the King of France and the King was so pleased with him he was invited for dinner the next day. Sir Leonard went to the palace and the King meeting him in one of the halls, said, “Why, Sir Leonard, I did not expect to see you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    To Obey Is Better

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,384 views

    Those in positions of leadership answer to God. When they desert God and go their own way, God can humble them.

    “To Obey is Better” I Samuel 15 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts In John’s Gospel, Jesus explains how to prove our commitment to Him: “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments” (14:15). In I Samuel 15 King ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational