Sermons about 1 Samuel 1:1-28:18

How God See's The Poor

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 7, 2005

based on 19 ratings

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God’s attitude toward the poor, I believe, will cause you and I to look on them as we never have before.

HOW GOD LOOKS AT THE POOR 1 Sam 2:7-8 7 The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up. 8 He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Incredibles Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 18, 2005

based on 48 ratings

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Maybe the thing that causes God the most frustration is all the gifts He’s given us that remain unwrapped.

The Incredibles: Discovering Your Gift Pastor Mark Batterson 04.05.05 This evotional begins a new series titled God @ the Box Office that explores the spiritual themes in popular movies. To check out this week’s trailer visit our videos @ www.theaterchurch.com. Two weeks ago we got a Mr. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maintaining Your Integrity In The Wilderness?

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Oct 27, 2005

based on 19 ratings

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This is a series on the life of David and what made him a man after God’s heart. Here we find David’s faults and weaknesses a puzzling companion to the great title "Man after God’s own heart"

MAINTAINING YOUR INTEGRITY IN THE WILDERNESS? David is on the run. In this part of the story of David’s life everything has broken loose. Quiet suspicions that Saul is trying to kill him are now loudly in the open. Even Jonathon who struggled to grasp how his own father could possibly consider ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:1-15

Denomination: Mennonite

Fighting Bears And Delivering Cheese! (Part 1 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Nov 2, 2005

based on 64 ratings

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This is the first sermon in a series entitled "Developing A Heart After God" and this sermon talks about how God developed David’s life experiences for the task of facing Goliath. I give 3 points that show how God uses our past to develop our lives.

Title: Killing Bears and Delivering Cheese Text: I Sam 17: 12-18; 34-37 and I Sam 16:18 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - This morning we are going to start a sermon series from David’s early years. - This series is entitled, “Developing A Heart After God” - The Bible says that David was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Pentecostal

Killing Giants In Our Lives

Contributed by Roger Spackman on Nov 7, 2005

based on 20 ratings

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Overcoming depression, phobias and disapoinment through applying the principles of David and Goliath! God can turn your ’scars into stars’ and ’your tragedies into triumphs’! Uplifting and very encouraging sermon. Full PP slides available.

Goal/purpose This message is one of encouragement for our people to press into God with the difficulties of life. To receive instruction from the Word of God in being able to gain perspective on our problems. To see life from God’s point of view and not be overcome with despair when difficulties ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Baptist

Be Willing To Enter The Valley (Part 2 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Nov 10, 2005

based on 8 ratings

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Today some Christians are living in fear, intimidation and comfortableness and not trusting in God. David when faced with the problem of Goliath willing ran down to the valley to defeat the enemy. I give 3 points that show what motivated David to do that

Title: Be Willing To Enter The Valley (Part 2) Text: I Sam 17:1-58 (Key Verse is 38-48) Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - (Recap from last week’s message (Fighting Bears and Delivering Cheese)) - There was 3 points that I gave from this message about how God prepares us in life for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lord, Give Us A Thankful Faith

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 16, 2005

based on 18 ratings

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This is a Thanksgiving sermon on directives from Samuel to the Israelites to reflect on the great things God has done.

November 23, 2005 1 Samuel 12:23-24 As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right. 24 But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:23-24

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Concession Speech

Contributed by Keith Shuler on Nov 9, 2004

based on 41 ratings

| 6,683 views

Just because a leader is elected doesn’t mean that he chosen by God.

God’s Concession Speech 1 Samuel 8 This past Tuesday and Wednesday the world watched as Americans went to the polls to exercise their constitutional right to vote. After 7pm, the candidates running for office who did not receive a majority of the popular votes conceded to their opponent by giving ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1 - Christ The Foundation Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Nov 28, 2004

based on 8 ratings

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Part 1 to the House of Faith series. This series explains the application of the armor of God and how it fits into our personal lives, families and church’s.

The House of Faith Series Part 1 – Introduction † SCRIPTURE READING I Samuel 2:35 “I will raise up for myself a faithful priest, who will do according to what is in my heart and mind. I will firmly establish his house, and he will minister before my anointed one always.” † PRAYER The Prophet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:35

Denomination: Bible Church

The Wrong Perscription For The Problem

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 23, 2004

based on 29 ratings

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Addresses areas where Christians often unknowingly fall short.

THE WRONG PRESCRIPTION FOR THE PROBLEM 1 Samuel 8 -Read 1 Samuel 8 As we read this chapter, it’s easy to say the leaders of Israel were all wrong asking for a king. Or, we can wrongly interpret God’s answer to Samuel as saying that simply asking for a king meant they were rejecting Him. But, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Is God Even There? Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 23, 2003

based on 6 ratings

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50-DAY SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE (Week 2) Having our dreams fulfilled takes time, therefore we need to learn to find God’s activity in our lives through a daily "God Hunt."

As a two and three-year old I used to gather all my stuffed animals together and stand up on box and begin to “preach” to them. My Mom called me her “little preacher boy.” As a child God put within my imagination the dream of being a preacher. As a teenager I began to pursue my divine-daring ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-23, 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Witchcraft Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 27, 2003

based on 30 ratings

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Saul continues to disobey God, this time by resorting to witchcraft. But God never abandons his people. He has a king prepared who’s a man after his own heart, who’ll restore the fortunes of Israel: David, the shepherd boy, who’s become a great warrior th

What we find as we read through the books of 1&2 Samuel is a mix of battle narratives and character studies. The action sequences are important because they show how the nation of Israel emerges as a force to be reckoned with, but often it’s in the character studies that we find the points of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

God Is Working In The Land

Contributed by Rickey Broach on May 3, 2003

based on 7 ratings

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SOMETIMES WE MIGHT NOT SEE IT OR REALIZE IT BUT GOD IS CONTINUALY AT WORK IN OUR LIVES, AND IN OUR CHURCH

GOD IS WORKING IN THE LAND 1 SAMUEL 3:1 – 10 1 And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no open vision. 2 And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Five Stones David Chose

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

based on 96 ratings

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A look at the attributes of David.

The Five Stones David Chose 1 Samuel 17 Introduction: This five part sermon is taken from the story of David and Goliath. In the story, David goes to a small brook and chooses “5 smooth stones.” We will use that to make our 5 points. **What did it take for David to win the battle against ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Energizing Dreams Through Prayer Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on May 7, 2003

based on 38 ratings

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50-DAY SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE Hannah Put simply, personal and persistent prayer energizes our dreams because PRAYER IS FAITH IN ACTION.

One of my favorite comics is “The Family Circus.” Once I believe that the father was helping Billy with his homework with the rest of the family there in the kitchen. Dad asks Billy, “What is the greatest power source in all the world?” In turn everyone is pictured thinking what the answer may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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