Sermons on 1 Samuel 1:9-2:5:

Hannah's Prayer

Contributed by Aaron Householder on May 7, 2007

A Mother’s Day sermon with application for all Christians about brokenness, faith, & freedom.

1. The Prayers of Broken Heart are… poured out to God (1-16) a. The state of being: i. Despair (8) ii. Distress (10) iii. Depression (11) b. The action of doing: i. Submission (11a) ii. Sacrifice (11b) iii. Speechless (12-13) Brokenness finds faith. 2. The Prayers of an Empty Heart are… heard by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Begins: A Christian View Of Reproductive Technologies Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

Advances in science and medicine have enabled many couples who cannot have children to conceive. And yet, in every society there must be a continual conversation between what can be done, and what should be done. That conversation is generally carried o

When Life Begins: A Christian View of Reproductive Technologies Series: In the World But Not Of It April 17, 2005 Intro: (1 Samuel 1:1-17) – Hannah’s story Different Context; Same Pain: Although our context today is very different then it was in Biblical times, the pain of infertility is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

It's All About Who?

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

It’s All About Who? The Issue of Selfishness, And How Mothers Teach Us The Right Way To Live I thank God that we still have one sane institution in an insane world – motherhood. Perhaps the only place where self-giving, self-sacrificing, self-denial is

It’s All About Who? The Issue of Selfishness, And How Mothers Teach Us The Right Way To Live May 8, 2005 1 Samuel 1:19-28 Intro: A Spanish proverb reads “An ounce of mother is worth a ton of priest.” “Legally, a husband is the head of the house and a pedestrian has the right of way. Both are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Godly Mother

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 14, 2007

In the prayer of Hannah, we see the devotion of a godly mother, in the lives of Samuel and Samson, we see the response to a godly mother, and in the promise of God, we see the hope of a godly mother.

1. Devotion of a godly mother a. A Godly mother recognizes the Lord’s salvation b. A Godly mother recognizes the Lord’s standing c. A Godly mother recognizes the Lord’s supremacy d. A Godly mother recognizes the Lord’s sovereignty e. A Godly mother recognizes the Lord’s supply 2. Response to a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Great Lessons From A Godly Mom

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 14, 2007

Hannah can bless us today with some great lessons for life: 1. Beware the bitterness trap (vs. 1-10) 2. Take your troubles to the Lord (vs. 10-18) 3. Give your best to God (vs. 11) 4. Rest in the truth that God will remember you (vs. 17-20)

Great Lessons from a Godly Mom 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 13, 2007 *Moms are priceless! One time a Boy Scout leader was watching some new scouts try their hand at outdoor cooking, and he asked, -“How are you doing? Have you forgotten any essential ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Changes Things In The Pursuit Of A Breakthrough

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on May 21, 2007

Prayer Changes Things In The Pursuit of A Breakthrough... Introduction: Have you been praying and praying and praying for a specific something or for something to happen in your life? Today I want to talk with you about principles on prayer from a w

(these are the notes that I prepared but I also went into many different illustrations and explanation as The Holy Spirit gave me utterance---) Sermon Title: Prayer Changes Things In The Pursuit of A Breakthrough Jennifer Mears 5/9/2007 Text: I Samuel, Chapter 1 (all 28 verses) Amplified ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: *other

A Mother's Tears

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 31, 2007

Remembering mothers.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Mother’s Day Dr. Elmer Towns A Mother’s Tears May 13, 2007 A. INTRODUCTION 1. A mother’s tears: nothing so tender, so convicting, so touching and so powerful. Why? - Because mothers are more tender and gentle than any others - Because mothers care ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:10

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

As Tears Go By Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

Samuel, Pt. 1

AS TEARS GO BY (1 SAMUEL 1:1-20) Kurt Cobain, the founder and leader of the grunge band Nirvana, was the most acclaimed and creative singer of his generation, the artist of his decade (90s), according to Time Magazine. His parents divorced when he was eight, and two of his father's uncles had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

Four Ways To Respond Series

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Oct 22, 2007

Which one will you pick?

Beginning a series on Responsibility If you’re responsible for something.... You can’t give the responsibility away Don’t blame others for your future... YOUR RESPONSIBLE Harry Truman’s famous quote, “THE BUCK STOPS HERE” We’re quick to spin things... Someone else’s fault EVEN IF SOMEONE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Must's Of Responsibility Series

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Oct 22, 2007

No One can do the minimum, and receive the maximum.

1. Get the job done One thing Millionaires have in common... Hard Workers One was asked why he worked 14 hour days, “Americans can survive working 8 hours a day, anything over 8, is an investment in my future” No One can do the minimum, and receive the maximum Credit Cards: If you owe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hannah: Prayer Of Pledge Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 16, 2007

Series on men and women’s prayers in the Bible that made a difference and how prayer truly is the difference maker in our lives. I borrowed the outlines from SermonCentral Pro Contributor Tim Byrd.

Hannah: Prayer of Pledge 1 Samuel 1:9-20 One evening mother was busy fixing supper. Her little boy came up to her and gave her a piece of paper. She dries her hands on her apron and reads. For cutting the grass: $5.00 for cleaning up my room this week: $1.00 for going to the store for you: $.50 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:9-20

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