Sermons on 1 Samuel 16:1:

A Nobody That God Can Use

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 16, 2007

The LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.

_______________________________________________ + New PowerPoint Slide > Transition Within Slide _______________________________________________ - Samuel had to pass Gibeah + 1 Sam 15:34 — Map > Ramah - Samuel’s Home > Gibeah - Saul’s Home > Bethlehem - David’s home + Samuel’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

So Long Status Quo Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 8, 2006

First in a series on the life of David. This message looks at how God uses ordinary people in ordinary poistions to serve His purposes.

For the next ten weeks or so, we’re going to embark on a journey through the life of David. The story of David’s life is so fascinating. We probably know more about David that any other person in the Bible, except for Jesus. And the thing I like about David is that he’s so much like us. God calls ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Person God Is Looking For

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006

An Exposition of 16

The Person God Is Looking For 1 Samuel 16 When Mike Kollin, a graduate of Auburn University, was linebacker for the Miami Dolphins his former college coach, Shug Jordan, asked him if he would do some recruiting for him. Mike said, "Sure, coach. What kind of player are you looking for?" The coach ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Steps To Greatness

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005

Steps to greatness I Samuel 16:1-22 1 Samuel 16 1And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite:

Steps to greatness I Samuel 16:1-22 1 Samuel 16 1And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Measuring Up - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 30, 2005

What does it mean to be a man/ woman after God’s own heart? How would we know if we have the qualities that would make God say that about us?

OPEN: With Super Bowl Sunday just a week away, I thought I’d share one of my favorite football stories: The coach at Auburn University - Shug Jordan - had asked his former Linebacker Mike Kollin if he would help his alma mater do some recruiting. Mike said, “Sure, coach. What kind of player ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, 1 Samuel 16:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Loves Leftovers

Contributed by Charles Banks on Feb 1, 2005

This sermon shows us by analyzing certain events in the life of David just how much GOD loves those whom others deem as unworthy!

“GOD Loves Leftovers!!!” I Samuel 16:1-13 1 Samuel 16 1. And the Lord said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

God Measures The Heart

Contributed by Stephen Woody on Jun 10, 2005

This is a Father’s Day Sermon that points out how difficult it is to be a good father, but that thankfully, it’s not something we do without help from above

"GOD MEASURES THE HEART" Introduction: I DON’T LIKE FATHER’S DAY! Let Me Be Honest And Get That Out of The Way Right Now Father’s day, for a preacher is a royal pain in the neck. If the preacher is a male, that is. And especially if the preacher is a Father. And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

David Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

David’s anointing

I Samuel 161-13 David In 1809 a little French man called Napoleon was marching through Austria and for a while it looked like all the world would fall under his command. Yet only historians and military buffs could tell you the battles that were won by Napoleon in 1809. Yet in 1809 many thousands ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Rejection Series

Contributed by Richard White on May 19, 2007

part 2 of series Facing Your Giants, the credit for the idea comes from Max Lucado’s book by the same title. This deals with how God uses those whom we see as unusable. David was the runt of the litter, God used him for great things.

Rejection: 1972 was a bittersweet year for me. I graduated from High School (YAY), I had a good part in the school musical (YAY). I remember these times with great fondness, there were also the bad times. I had tried out for a semi-pro theatre group, I thought I had a great audition and really ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeing As God Sees Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 29, 2007

When God has a work for us to do He knows where to find us and transform our lives for that work.

May, 2007 Seeing As God Sees I Samuel 16:1-13 INTRODUCTION: In this scripture Samuel has been instructed to go and anoint a new king. The Lord reproved him for mourning about Saul. God said, “I have rejected him and all of your tears and mourning won’t change things. Now get over it and go ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Giving Up To Go Up

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 30, 2007

In God’s Kingdom you must give up to go up.

Giving Up to Go Up 1 Sam. 16:1 May 20, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Eye of the Tiger cliches 1 They are meant to inspire, encourage, & spur to victory. a Winners never quit & quitters never win; only the strong survive; winning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

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

Life Of David: God's Choice Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 4, 2006

Sometimes when it comes to the will of God and the choices God makes for us, we become impatient and irritated at God. Sometimes when it comes to the will of God and the choices God makes for us, we doubt and lose our way. Trust in Him.

LIFE OF DAVID: GOD’S CHOICE 1 SAMUEL 16:1-13 INTRODUCTION...Choices and Responsibility, Little House on the Freeway, Tim Kimmel, p. 143 The words of Eleanor Roosevelt ring true: One’s philosophy is not best expressed in words. It is expressed in the choices one makes. In the long run, we shape ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Anoints His Servant

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 10, 2006

Epiphany 1(C) - The Lord anoints his servant with his divine choice and with his Holy Spirit.

THE LORD ANOINTS HIS SERVANT 1 Samuel 16:1-13 - January 8, 2006 - Epiphany 1 * * * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Friends in Christ: What is in your heart this morning? Verse 7 of today’s text states the Lord looks at our heart. Maybe in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran