Sermons about 1 Samuel 1:1-25:1

"David - A Man After God's Own Heart" Part 1of 12 Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on May 16, 2003

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We’re going to begin a new series on one of the most interesting person in the Bible, a look at the life of David.

Pastor Dave Martin, Cross Creek Community Church, May 11, 2003 “David – A Man After God’s Own Heart” Part 1 (Be reading & studying 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles, 1Kings 1-2) Throughout the Bible we see many individual characters, some good and some bad. I’ve always loved biographies – we’re going ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:6-14

Denomination: Bible Church

Put Me In Coach, I'm Ready To Play

Contributed by Jim Miller on May 19, 2003

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This is a message designed to get your team off the bench (pew) and into the Game (ministry).

PUT ME IN COACH! 1 Samuel 17 Well, beat the drum and hold the phone - the sun came out today! We’re born again, there’s new grass on the field. A-roundin’ third, and headed for home, it’s a brown-eyed handsome man; Anyone can understand the way I feel. CHORUS: Oh, PUT ME IN, COACH - I’m ready to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:23-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saul's Testing

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003

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A look at the testing of Saul at Gilgal. Looks at what God was attempting to do in Saul’s life. Encourages the people to walk in obedience

1 Samuel 13:5-14 Saul’s Testing Purpose Statement: To encourage the congregation to walk in obedience. Background: Samuel doesn’t arrive at Gilgal when Saul expects him. The men are terrified of a terrific army in front of them. Saul and the men are filled with fear. Fear leads Saul to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

David Faces Goliath

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 21, 2003

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Facing our fears with faith

David Faces Goliath 1 Samuel 17 Purpose Statement: To encourage the congregation to face their fears with faith. Introduction Have you ever been terrified? Have you ever been afraid of something that you didn’t know what to do about? That’s what I want to talk about in this message. Facing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Silent Testimony

Contributed by Charles Banks on May 22, 2003

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Examines the awesome power that is portrayed through a testimony that is so anointed it does not need to be spoken to minister to others but merely seen!

“A Silent Testimony!!!” I Samuel 17:50-57 Ordain (Merriam-Webster’s) Etymology: Middle English ordeinen, from Old French ordener, from Late Latin ordinare, from Latin, to put in order, appoint, from ordin-, ordo order Date: 14th century transitive senses 1 : to invest officially (as by the laying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:50-57

Denomination: Christian Church

"David - The Price Of Success" Part 2 Of 12 Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on May 23, 2003

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As we continue our series on the life of David, how does God spell Success? What’s His formula? God(Preparation + Opportunity) = Success Success is “Doing God’s will, accomplished God’s way, for God’s glory!”

Pastor Dave Martin, Cross Creek Community Church, May 25, 2003 “David – The Price of Success” Part 2 1Sam 16 (Be reading & studying 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles, 1Kings 1-2) Review from last week: · Prerequisite for God’s blessing is being a person after God’s own heart! · Proof of having a Godly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-23

Denomination: Bible Church

"David - Be A Giant Killer" Part 3 Of 12 Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on May 28, 2003

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Everyone faces “Giants” in their lives: Impossible situations, people, relationships or differences, Irresistible temptations or sins, Possible haunting memories of the past - Giants.

Pastor Dave Martin, Cross Creek Community Church, June 1, 2003 “David – Be a Giant Killer” Part 3 1Sam 17 (Be reading & studying 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles, 1Kings 1-2) Review from Previous weeks: ** Prerequisite for God’s blessing is being a person after God’s own heart! ** Proof of having a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Bible Church

She Went Up To The House Of The Lord

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 5, 2003

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How we enter the house of the Lord may have alot to do with how we exit ! In this message, we see how Hannah went up to the House of the Lord !

“She Went Up To The House Of The Lord” 1 Samuel 1:1-19 The events of the book of 1 Samuel take place during the time of the Judges. Eli the character mentioned here in our passage was both a High Priest, and a judge for approx 40 years. Let me share some things with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Courage And Discernment Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jun 6, 2003

based on 35 ratings

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This is and adaptation of a book by John Maxwell on leadership.

I. We have talked about character, commitment, communication, and competence, and there is no way that I can say how important those things are, but the list of things that we need to be concerned with about leadership does not stop there by any means. A. If we are going to lead in our family, at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16, 1 Samuel 17:51-53

Denomination: Baptist

When God Calls Your Name

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003

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A sermon to encourage young people to answer when God calls.

When God Calls Your Name 1 Samuel 3:1–10 INTRODUCTION A Japanese legend says a man died and went to heaven. On a sightseeing tour of his new home, he was shown all kinds of mansions. It was all beautiful, exactly as he had pictured it, until they came to what looked like a merchant’s shop. On ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Debilidad Moral Cronica

Contributed by Amat Fernandez on Jun 10, 2003

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El llamado de Dios y los dones son irrevocables. El destino y el proposito que el tiene para nosotros son permanentes, pero nuestra desobediencia puede cancelar sus mejores planes.

Debilidad Moral Cronica Pastor Amat Fernandez Lectura: 1 Samuel 2:22-25 22 Elí era muy viejo, pero cuando supo lo que sus hijos hacían con todo Israel y cómo dormían con las mujeres que velaban a la puerta del Tabernáculo de reunión, 23 les dijo: «¿Por qué hacéis cosas semejantes? Oigo hablar a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"A Change Is Coming"

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 11, 2003

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Things may seem to be a total chaotic state in your life, you may be troubled on every side, but know this A Change is Coming because troble don’t last always. “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”

“A Change is Coming” 1st Samuel 2:12-17 ¨If I were to pick an opening statement for this message it would be the passage that we find in the book “A Tale of Two Cities” by Charles Dickens, where it says “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” ¨We live in a society and time ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-17

Denomination: Apostolic

Overcoming Obstacles Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jun 14, 2003

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Courage, confidence, and deep faith help us overcome life’s obstacles.

Sermon for 2 Pent Yr B, 22/06/2003 1 Sam 17:32-49; 2 Cor 6:1-13; Mk 4:35-41 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Today’s first lesson is perhaps one of the most popular biblical stories—especially among Sunday School children. Although some today would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, 1 Samuel 17:32-49

Denomination: Lutheran

The Bad Dad Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 12, 2006

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Eli failed his son in 3 very distinct ways. What can we learn from his "bad" example?

OPEN: Have you ever had something go “bad” in your refrigerator? How can you tell when food is spoiled? Well, one of the first hints might be – when you open the door - it smells like something has died inside. But someone has come up with a list of ways in which we can determine whether our food ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Cinderella Story"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 25, 2006

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Obstacles can only be overcome by faith.

1 Samuel 17:1a, 4-11, 19-23, 32-49 Mark 4:35-41 “A Cinderella Story” Certainly the Bible makes it quite clear that God’s power is able to come out of the so-called “least of these,” and therefore anyone of us can do mighty things for God through faith! And the story of David defeating the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-49

Denomination: United Methodist

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