Sermons on 1 Samuel 1:1-2:26:

The Possibilities Are Limitless: When You Change Series

Contributed by Aubery Moore on Feb 19, 2008

A look at the emergence of Samuel as hope for a struggling community as model for what is happening in our nation during this election year. It is an opportunity for all to see the possibilities that exist as we embrace this time of change.

The Possibilities are Limitless: When You Change 1 Samuel 2.16-36 It is not difficult to see that the wind of change is blowing in 2008. The number 7 biblically is representative of completion thus 8 is a new beginning, a time for change, a time for fresh starts. I want you to know as you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:16-36

Denomination: Baptist

And It Came To Pass

Contributed by Segun Omole on Feb 28, 2008

There are things you believe God for but you’ve not seen them manifest...God words are yea and amen..

And it came pass Many a times for us as Christians we are faced with issues, situations and circumstances that makes us doubt whether all the promises made to us in the bible can actually come to pass. Sometimes we hear a good message and our faith is stirred up within us...faith cometh by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mother's Day Meditation - Hannah

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 6, 2008

A simple Mother’s Day meditation based on the story of Hannah.

Mother’s Day Meditation Read: What is a Mother? (From The Tale of the Tardy Oxcard) We all have a mother. So...We all have expectations of what a mother should be. Each one of us place (and have placed) certain expectations on our mothers. We expect Mother to be there when we most need ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

Fall Is Not Just A Season

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 26, 2008

Fall seems to creep up on us it comes almost unexpectedly. Maybe you can remember a time in your life when you too experienced an unexpected fall. For me it happened when I was a young police officer

Fall is not just a Season 1 Samuel 2:12-26 Welcome back everyone hope you all had a nice summer break. This morning I want to look at a Season of the year that can also become for us a season that turns into a spiritual condition. FALL - soon it will be upon us and as some of you may be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

To God Be The Glory, Great Things He Has Done

Contributed by Vonnie E James on Jan 7, 2008

A time of reflection on the grace and mercies of God, letting know that we love Him.

Introduction: Some time ago I bought a book titled “10,000 Ways to Say I Love You”.The book is a (Paperback edition )-by Gregory Godek. The book description say “Say "I love you" again, and again, and again . . . “This little book of love is the biggest collection of loving ideas ever gathered in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Portrait Of A Seasoned Mother

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008

We honor mothers for being their best based on their family context. The criterion is how they respond to the challenges surrounding them – the attitude and character they demonstrate in specific family context.

Hannah: A Portrait of a Seasoned Mother 1 Samuel 1:1-28 ILLUSTRATION Based on the study made by Salary.com, if the typical stay-at-home mother in the U.S. were paid for her work as housekeeper, cook, daycare center teacher, laundry machine operator, van driver, facilities manager, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Concerning Your Calling

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 14, 2008

A srmon for the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany Calling of the disciples

2nd Sunday after the Epiphany I Corinthians 1:1-9 John 1: 29-42 "Concern your calling" 1:1* ¶ Paul, called by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and our brother Sosthenes, 2* To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-43, 1 Samuel 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Not Just Another Sunday Part 1: Prayer Series

Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Sep 9, 2007

If prayer is supposed to be the most important part of the Christian life, why does it seem to be the most confusing topic? It’s the one thing that we know we have to do yet we seem the most unwilling to do.

This sermon can be listened to online by visiting: http://www.cayafellowship.com/2007/08/26/not-just-another-sunday-prayer/ Intro: It’s confusing and sometimes doesn’t make sense ... even to other Christians 12-14 It so happened that as she continued in prayer before God, Eli was watching her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Faith's Results

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007

There she was, a barren woman being battered by her opponent. And in her desperation, we responded with faith; faith that changed the course of Israel.

Passage: 1 Samuel 2:1-11 Intro: Faith is exercising trust in God without knowing the result. 1. isn’t that what it says in Hebrews PP Hebrews 11:1-2 2. let’s take a look at one of those ancients today as we start a summer series from the OT titled: “Believe Him or Not” 3. we’ll ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Ministry Of Honour

Contributed by S S on Feb 10, 2009

Sermon on 1 Sam 2:12-36 - Ministry of Honour

1 Sam 2:12-36 Ministry of Honour Introduction History is filled with several examples of leaders who failed. In 1985, the 3rd president of Singapore, Devan Nair, resigned alleged due to his alcoholism. In 1999, the 42nd president of the United States, Bill Clinton, faced an impeachment case ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-36

Denomination: *other

Releasing Your Ownership

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 12, 2008

When You Give Your Child Back to God You Commit to Raise Your Kids God’s Way. Your children are not your toys to play with and enjoy life with. They belong to God and when you give your child back to God.

Opening illustration: Have you ever given your children back to God? Some of you may be thinking – why should I? This kid is mine and I have the sole ownership – if you don’t believe it, I’ll show you their ‘Birth Certificate.’ It has my name on it to prove that I am the parent. Well I always ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:24-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Family Matters

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

The importance of family

1 Samuel 1-8: Family Matters This morning, there is one simple question that I want to ask you, and it applies to each of us: What are you going to do about your family? Whether we like to admit it or not, we all have family problems. And it is no different whether we live in the 21st century AD ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Dare You To Dream Again!

Contributed by Caron Wheaton on Jun 13, 2008

Often this Christian journey begins with a new found respect for God’s purpose and destiny for our lives, but in the midst of the day to day grind we loose focus. I pray this sermon will challenge alls those who’ve wanted to give up that their Dream does

I Dare You to Dream Again… 1 Samuel 1:4-11 6And her adversary also provoked her sore, for to make her fret, because the LORD had shut up her womb. 7And as he did so year by year, when she went up to the house of the LORD, so she provoked her; therefore she wept, and did not eat. 8Then said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:4-11

Denomination: Methodist

Being A Servant Who Hears

Contributed by Jordan Wirkkala on Dec 13, 2007

How Samuel heard the voice of God

Intro: -Since Pastor Craig is out of town, I would like to take this opportunity to give him a bad time. -We were working at a mental institution on top of the roof, putting on Christmas lights. I think that he thought that I was too close to the edge and that I would fall and he yelled out, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is It Bragging Or Praising?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 20, 2007

Is it Bragging or Praising? We are living in a day when many people are lovers of self rather than lovers of God. People love themselves but forget to love God and their neighbor. In this outline we share a few types of bragging and praising examples.

Is it Bragging or Praising? We are living in a day when many people are lovers of self rather than lovers of God. People love themselves but forget to love God and their neighbor. In this outline we share a few types of bragging and praising examples. I know myself that I rather hear praise ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:3