Sermons on 1 Samuel 1:3-4:22:

Overcoming Spiritual Apathy

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Aug 11, 2001

Looking at the differences between Eli and Samuel we shall see how to break free from spiritual apathy and live a life of destiny as Samuel did.

Title : Overcoming Spiritual Apathy. Text : 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (1) INTRODUCTION: The boy Samuel lived at a crucial time for God’s people as we do today. It was a time of a famine of God’s word and revelation and a time when the enemy was about to strike. A time of crisis. But it was also ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, Judges 21:25

Denomination: *other

Lord, I Hear You, Now Tell Me What To Do

Contributed by Jason Sample on Aug 17, 2001

Hearing and responding to the voice of the Lord

Lord, I hear you now tell me what to do. 1 Samuel 3:1-21 Ø 1 Samuel 14:1-23 Jonathan and his amour bearer, listens to the voice of God and they immediately act!!! 1) Have a heart to receive what God will say. Untraditional, non-conventional you must be ready to do what God has for you to do. You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Petition Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001

Hanna’s example of dedication to God demonstrated through prayer challenges us to pray about the things our heart desires.

My Petition And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to the LORD, and wept sore. 1 Samuel 1:10 Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you… 1 Samuel 12:23 Introduction: Hannah was a discouraged woman. She’d been married several years, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do You Keep Doing It? Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001

When we begin to think God doesn’t listen to our prayers, we need to remember Hanna, a woman who was committed to prayer.

Hanna: An Example of Commitment and Purity I Committed Heart Why do we have what we possess? Do we remember that God can still act for us? Romans 14: How does your heart see others? II Committed Actions Look up and remember Obey and keep commitments Hebrews 12: Are we willing to give up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Measuring Your Love Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001

Saying "I love you" will mean more to our loved ones and to us when we use guidelines to evaluate what "love" means to us.

Loving People Pushes Us To: *Communicate and listen (Acts 6; 15) *Affirm and support (2 Corinthians 8-9) *Teach respect, including respect of privacy (Romans 12:10) *Develop a sense of trust (Philippians 2:1-4) *Share responsibility (Galatians 6:2, 5) *Develop our sense of right and wrong ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-36, 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Answering The Call: The Life Of Samuel Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001

Discovering what it means to serve God is best illustrated by examining the commitment of those who do serve, like Samuel.

What chance for great honor does God give us? The chance to influence a group of people That’s the greatest honor God gives one of His servants We must serve if we want to honor God. God’s Servant: I Is Known as God’s Possession 1 Samuel 3:20 And all Israel from Dan even to Beersheba knew ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:3, 1 Samuel 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

Softening The Blow Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001

Since we may minister to people who are hearing bad news, examining Samuel’s heart while he acts in this way provides keys we can remember if we too need to serve in this uncomfortable way.

Softening the Blow Selections from 1 Samuel Introduction Part of Samuel’s ministry was working with people who were in difficult or unusual circumstances. With His Own Family -His mother (2:18-19) Tell Bad News from God -Eli (3:11-14, 17-18) -King Saul (13:11-14; 15:24-31) Serve with those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:11-14, 1 Samuel 15:24-36

Denomination: Baptist

Lamps Without Light

Contributed by James May on Sep 8, 2001

Christians are to be the light set on a hill that show forth the love of God to the lost. We must learn from Eli, Hophni and Phineas how not to lose that light.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-3, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"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

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

Facing Times Of Turmoil And Transition

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Sep 18, 2002

Samuel was born into a time of turmoil and transition. He did not pick or choose his circumstances. How did he fare?

Facing times of Turmoil and Transition A study in the life of Samuel Samuel was born into a time of turmoil and transition. He did not pick or choose his circumstances. How did he fare? When the dust settled and the epitaph was written we can say Samuel was an over comer. He faced these times ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

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

A New Cart For God

Contributed by David Shipman on Nov 19, 2001

Many want the presence and power of God in the midst of their everyday life. God has outlined the way we are to achieve this.

A NEW CART FOR GOD Turn to 1 Sam 4 - We are all familiar with the Ark of the Covenant, or the Ark of God, also known as the Ark of Testimony. In the O.T. it is what housed God’s spirit. Once a year the High Priests would enter the Holy of Holies where the Ark resided. This box housed, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:1-7, 1 Samuel 4:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible