Sermons on 1 Samuel 1:1-15:8:

A Mother's Day Meditation

Contributed by David Parks on Sep 18, 2002

The tole of the mother needs to be exalted to the high position God intended.

A MOTHER’S DAY MEDITATION TEXT: 1 Samuel 1:28-28 (vs. 27) I.INTRODUCTION: 1. A number of years ago we had the privilege of moving to Fairmont WV to preach the gospel. 2. West Virginia is about as beautiful as any place on earth. 3. Some of our fondest memories of that area involved trips that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prayer That Changed History Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 19, 2002

Hannah’s prayer changed the history of her nation. It was a prayer used by God to bring into being the first -- and in some ways the greatest -- of the prophets of Israel, a man who would become the spiritual guide and mentor of the first two kings of Isr

A Study of the Life of Samuel Sermon # 2 The Prayer That Changed History 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Samuel was the last of the judges and the first of new line of prophets after Moses. The law of God was openly ignored. It was into such a time that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Speaking But Are You Listening? Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 19, 2002

Principles on listening to God taken from the call of Samuel.

A Study of the Life of Samuel Sermon # 3 God Is Speaking But Are You Listening? 1 Samuel 3:1-21 I am still amazed at how God works the messages from two separate series to coincide so perfectly on any given Sunday. This morning we looked at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Giving That Hurts Good

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 14, 2002

A textual lesson on giving based on Hannah’s promise and gift to God.

GIVING THAT HURTS GOOD I Samuel 1 INTRODUCTION: Tony Campolo is an American minister who has devoted his life to mission work in the world’s poorest countries. And from one of his many mission efforts, he tells a story of a homeless man who offered to share his coffee with him. Seeing the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cómo Orar Por Nuestros Hijos (Parte I)

Contributed by Fernando Ocampo on Oct 15, 2002

Como padres tenemos la responsabilidad de orar por nuestros hijos en todas las etapas de sus vidas

Título: Cómo orar por nuestros hijos (Parte I) Texto: Salmo 127; 1 Samuel 1:1-11, 19-18 Objetivo: Que los oyentes lleven a la práctica la dinámica de orar por sus hijos. Introducción: Seguramente muchos de nosotros hemos escuchado varias predicaciones sobre el tema de la oración. Seguramente ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-11, Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Eye

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 2, 2002

There is tremendous pressure today to make a covenant with the flesh, and live according to the flesh while calling it a spiritual life.

Nahash= (Serpent from it’s hiss) Ammonite= (To dim to darken) Came up = To excel, to go up and over (used of boundry) We can become used to the devil in certain areas, and learn to co-exist agreeably, Reminds me of King Ahab. IKing 20:2-4 Thus saith Ben-ha’dad, Thy silver and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Give Us A King Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 6, 2002

The problems that Israel faced when they stepped outside of God’s will and demanded a king immediately.

A Study of the Life of Samuel Sermon # 6 ”Give Us a King!” 1 Samuel 8:1-18 Many People are painfully aware that things would be far better in their lives if they had made wiser decisions. It is especially frustrating to realize what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

"How To Become A Christian With Vision"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 15, 2002

As Christians, we are to be following the example of Jesus and He came to know and do the will of the Father. Do you know His will? Do you have a vision that was born in the heart of God and given to you by Him?

“HOW TO BECOME A CHRISTIAN WITH VISION” Dr. Dennis Deese I SAMUEL 3:1-21 As Christians, we are to be following the example of Jesus and He came to know and do the will of the Father. Do you know His will? Do you have a vision that was born in the heart of God and given to you by Him? “I can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

"When Everything Is Said And Done"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 17, 2002

Here we see a sad picture of a man’s last day of life that has been tarnished and humiliated by the death blow of sin. He was once known according to 1 Samuel 9:2 as a “choice young man.” But in the end all of the potential luster of his life has vanish

“WHEN EVERYTHING IS SAID AND DONE” (The Leader’s Opportunity) I SAMUEL 10:7; 31:1-13 Here we see a sad picture of a man’s last day of life that has been tarnished and humiliated by the death blow of sin. He was once known according to 1 Samuel 9:2 as a “choice young man.” But in the end all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-13, 1 Samuel 10:7

Consequences Of Disobedience

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Aug 20, 2002

Based on Saul’s partial obedience in destroying the Amalekites we look at the causes and consequences of disobedience in our own lives. God expects total obedience. Partial obedience is equivalent to disobedience.

Introduction: The first King of Israel faced disastrous consequences because he failed to obey God. The hardening of his heart and his casual attitude to the sin of partial obedience caused him to be rejected as King. He lost his kingdom and eventually lost his life. As we analyze the reasons ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Charismatic

The King Of Rejection

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Aug 23, 2002

With a nod to John Knox, this is about tyranny; what it is, why it is, how we escape it (including the tyranny of sin).

Webster’s dictionary defines “tyranny” as arbitrary or unrestrained exercise of power. We don’t use the word “tyranny” a lot in our own day. We don’t routinely hear people in positions over us referred to as tyrants. (They may in fact be tyrants, but we don’t use the word.) But the word “tyranny” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hannah: Prayer Of Pledge Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 27, 2002

"Lord if You will...I will"

HANNAH THE PRAYER OF PLEDGE “Lord, if You will, I will” Date: March 30, 2002 PM Place: Allendale Baptist Text: 1 Samuel 1:9-18 Introduction Some one once said, “Behind every great man stands a great woman.” I can certainly testify to that statement. I am so thankful for the wonderful women in my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

Hannah Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Feb 28, 2005

Hannah prayed out of her barrenness and God brought forth fruitfulness

HANNAH – MOTHER’S DAY 2005 1 SAMUEL VERSES 1-28 Did you know that there will be more phone calls made today than any other day of the year, with the exception of Christmas and New Year. Why? Did you know that they reckon car washes were more used yesterday than any other Saturday this year – Why? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Mother's Love

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 5, 2005

Hannah, one of the "greats" in the OT shows us how we can succeed in adversity

Dymchurch 05-03-05 Hannah - an OT Great! 1 Samuel 1:1-28 and 2:11 Today is Mothering Sunday, the day when we thank God for giving us the one person, on this earth who generally has had the greatest impact on our lives. Question: Can anyone tell me what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Anglican

Rushing God's Timing

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 9, 2005

A look at the challenge of patiently waiting on God’s perfect timing, and some of the consequences if we fail to do so.

I Samuel 10:1-8, 13:1-14 I don’t know if you have this same phenomenon in the Wesleyan church, but in the Nazarene churches where I grew up, you were pretty safe if you saved yourself some energy and simply carried a New Testament to church. There are places where the Old Testament is hardly ever ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan