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  • Alan Stokes avatar

    A Childless Faith

    Contributed by Alan Stokes on Nov 5, 2000
    based on 129 ratings
     | 9,175 views

    Christians should have a proper understand of the dynamics of what it feels like for a woman to experience infertility.

    Once upon a time there was a woman named Hannah. Hannah didn’t have any children and she wanted so much to have a child. Hannah found her self in deep sorrow over her infertility. No one seemed to understand her need. In her anguish of being without child Hannah prayed and committed a vow to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Why Am I Here Today Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,391 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the series "At The House Of God".

    Series: At The House Of God [#1] WHY AM I HERE TODAY? 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Chris (Congregational Reading): What is our vision? It is our vision to: 1. Lead the lost to Jesus Christ! 2. Live lives in the world that lead the lost to Jesus Christ! 3. Intentionally make all church activities about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Mother's Commitment

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 119 ratings
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    The Bible is full of examples of godly mothers. Hannah is one such. She was committed to God, to her husband, and to her children.

    A Mother’s Commitment I Samuel 1 Here we are again--another Mother’s Day. Time to extol the virtuous role of motherhood. Where do we look for our role models? Hopefully, we need look no further than our own family. But alas, not all mothers are good role ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Praying Mother

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 9,202 views

    Where would we be without a praying mother?

    A PRAYING MOTHER I SAMUEL 1:9-18 9So Hannah rose up after they had eaten in Shiloh, and after they had drunk. Now Eli the priest sat upon a seat by a post of the temple of the LORD. 10And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore. 11And she vowed a vow, and said, O ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing Problems Through Prayer Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,112 views

    No one is free from difficulties in life. God shows us how to handle them and find blessings even as we face hardships.

    Facing Problems through Prayer 1 Samuel 1:1-28, James 5:13 Bible Background The final verse of Judges echoes a statement made 3 times earlier. In those days Israel had no king, and everyone did what was right in his own eyes. What the author of Judges is telling us is that Israel has already ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Purpose Driven Vow

    Contributed by William Noel on Jan 25, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,644 views

    Described the three elements that must be present in making a vow to God

    “A Purpose-Driven Vow” I Sam. 1:9-18 Introduction · A ‘vow’ is defined as ‘a promise, or something sworn’ · The most well known vow is the Wedding Vow. But, there are others · Biblically speaking, when you promise to do for the Lord, or in the Lord’s name, you are obligated to pay what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Born Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 28, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,746 views

    This sermon looks at Hannan’s faith in believing Eli for Samuel’s birth

    She was heartbroken, all she had ever wanted to be was a mother and it seemed as if that was the one thing she’d never be. She lived in a society where children were considered to be a blessing from God and the greatest honour that could be bestowed upon a woman was motherhood. She had a loving ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Damaged Good

    Contributed by Rev Bein Clayborn on Feb 20, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,959 views

    God can take something people say is damaged and us to glorify his kingdom...

    “Damaged Goods” 1 Samuel 1:1-5, 10-11, & 19 Now there was a certain man of Ramathaimzophim, of mount Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephrathite: And he had two wives; the name of the one was Hannah, and the name of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stewardship: Hannah's Sacrifice

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
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    Stewardship - Sort of; Everythiing we have in life, everything is from God. Some thoughts early in the sermon are taken from other guys, but I can’t remember who -.

    The story is told of a ship that was sinking. When it was evident the ship was going down, the captain called out to his crew, “Does anyone here know how to pray?” One replied, “I do.” “Good,” the Captain replied. “You pray while the rest of us put on lifejackets – we’re one short.” The last part ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    From Barrenness To Blessedness

    Contributed by Paul Johnson on Nov 19, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 22,586 views

    This sermon encourages the listener to trust in the LORD and do good and to wait patiently upon the LORD until He turns your barrenness into blessedness.

    I remember it like it was yesterday … Thanksgiving 2004 was one of the happiest holidays of my life. We spent Thanksgiving with Selena’s aunt Dorothy and a lot of her family members. It was so nice to be apart of a large family gathering in which I truly felt felt loved. Selena was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Hannah Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Feb 28, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 23,721 views

    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

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    A Mother's Love

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 5, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,287 views

    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

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Scott Malone avatar

    A Mother's Gift

    Contributed by Scott Malone on Apr 5, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,660 views

    Hannah’s preparation of Samuel for a life of ministry was accomplished in just a few short years. See the qualities of motherhood that allowed her to impact young Samuel.

    "A Mother’s Gift" 1 Samuel 1 A teacher gave her class of second graders a lesson on the magnet and what it does. The next day in a written test, she included this question: "My full name has six letters. The first one is M. I pick up things. What am I?" When the test papers were turned in, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "How To Stop Your Losing Streak?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 1, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,432 views

    Hanah had problem: She needed a Son. God had a problem: He needed a Priest. When we pray, we need to make the solution to our problem, God’s solution to his problem...

    Title: “How to Stop your Losing Streak?” Text: Please read 1 Samuel Chapter One. 1 Samuel 1:2 “…but Hannah had no children.” This is the story of a praying mother. Prayer changes things. At the beginning of this chapter, Hannah considers herself a loser. Before the chapter is over, she is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Smith avatar

    The Institution Of Marriage

    Contributed by David Smith on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,166 views

    ’Love and marriage, love and marriage, go together like horse and carriage’. So we’re told, but not in my book they don’t, and by ’my book’ I mean the Bible.

    ’Love and marriage, love and marriage, go together like horse and carriage’. So we’re told, but not in my book they don’t, and by ’my book’ I mean the Bible. That’s a warm and inviting way to start a sermon, isn’t it? But the tone is set for us today by our reading from the Old Testament - the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican