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  • David Dunn avatar

    Pour It Out

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 19, 2025
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    Faith grows strongest when poured out honestly. God meets the raw heart with peace before the answer and compassion after pain.

    Introduction — When Words Run Out There are moments when life squeezes you so hard that words just stop working. You go to pray, but the sentences fall apart halfway through. You move your lips, but no sound comes out. That’s Hannah’s story. 1 Samuel says she prayed silently—only her lips ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Samuel Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 8, 2024
     | 1,382 views

    Samuel tuned in to God at age 12! When everyone else tuned Him out!

    Samuel Never seen before in 2024! Maybe today we could say never heard before in 2024 – which is about hearing the voice of God in a day when few hear it or even listen to it! Our time is no different than in Samuels young years. Thesis: Samuel tuned in to God at age 12! When everyone else ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 7: Prayer When Life Is Unfair Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 29, 2024
     | 1,791 views

    What should we do when life is unfair? 1. Beware of the bitterness trap (vs. 1-10). 2. Take our troubles to the Lord (vs. 10-18). 3. Give our best to God (vs. 11). 4. Rely on God to remember us (vs. 17-20).

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 7: Prayer when Life Is Unfair 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 29, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to 1 Samuel 1 to see a great prayer when life was unfair. Chuck Swindoll tells us that the events "in 1 Samuel took ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hello, My Name Jehovah Sabaoth (Series On The Names Of God – #5)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 1, 2024
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    In this sermon we want to deal with another name of God we find in the Scriptures.

    We have already looked at four of them, El-ohim, El-Shaddai, Yahweh and Adonai. In this sermon we want to consider the name Jehovah Sabaoth. The word is pronounced as SA-BA-OTH Many folks are intrigued with names. (1)In genealogy we usually concentrate on SURNAMES, (Usually call our last name ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "hannah's Cry: A Woman's Reflection On Faith And Resilience"

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Nov 17, 2024
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    Beloved & community, we gather this Beautiful Sunday Morning in the light of the struggle and resilience embodied in the story of Hannah from 1 Samuel 1:4-20.

    Beloved & web community, we gather this Beautiful Sunday Morning in the light of the struggle and resilience embodied in the story of Hannah from 1 Samuel 1:4-20. In a world where women often find their identities bound to societal expectations, the narrative of Hannah invites us into a deeper ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    There Are Somethings Worth Fighting For PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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     | 933 views

    The Christian virtues of the power of prayer and praise, the strength of a persistent will, and the reward of faithful endurance.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. I hope this day finds you filled with the joy and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we're going to dive deep into a powerful story from 1 Samuel 1:13-22. It is through prayer and praise that Hannah communicates with God, expressing her deepest desires, ...read more

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    A Family Affair PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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     | 1,137 views

    Emphasize the importance of trusting in God's perfect timing, the power of prayer, and the significance of family matters in our lives.

    Good morning, Church family! It's a blessing to gather together today to delve into God's Word and hear what He has for us. We're going to explore a story from 1 Samuel, focusing on three essential themes: God's perfect timing, the power of prayer, and the importance of family matters. Before we ...read more

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    God Is Faithful PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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     | 1,097 views

    The main point of this sermon is that through Hannah's story, we learn about the transformative power of prayer and God's ability to turn our mourning into dancing, reminding us to trust in His goodness and faithfulness in every circumstance.

    Good morning, family! Today, we will be diving into the life of Hannah, a woman who experienced God's mercy, the power of prayer, and the blessing of restoration in her life. But before we go any further, let's take a moment to welcome the Lord's presence with us today. Please join me in prayer. ...read more

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    Eternal Treasures From Mothers

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
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    What have your moms or grandmothers taught you? Many of you here are going to be future moms and grandmothers. What are you going to teach your children and grand kids?

    Illustration: So, why did God make Mothers? Well, here is how some 2nd graders answered the following questions: 1.Q: Why did God make mothers? The top answers: ''Mostly to clean the house'' and ''to help us out of there when we were getting born.'' 2. Q: Why did ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Does Not Forget

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 24, 2025
     | 577 views

    The assurance that God does not forget is a profound encouragement to all believers. In moments of pain, waiting, or doubt, we must remember that God’s remembrance is constant, personal, and filled with compassion.

    GOD DOES NOT FORGET By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 49:15 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 1:9-20, Psalm 56:8, Lamentations 3:22-23, Hebrews 6:10, Romans 8:38-39 INTRODUCTION: Life often brings seasons of hardship, waiting, and unanswered prayers that can make us doubt if God truly remembers ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Dedicated Son Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 24, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,101 views

    What made Samuel such a great man for God? What made him so influential that God even saw him as equal to Moses?

    Two days after Pearl Harbor, a man named Bob Feller enlisted in the US Navy and served with distinction in the Pacific against the Japanese. But it wasn’t in the navy that Bob Feller became famous. Bob attained fame as a pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, and for 18 seasons he struck out some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    That Insult Must Be Over

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 27, 2025
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    Reproach is real, and many suffer its sting in silence—but it is not the final chapter. God is the Judge who lifts one and puts down another. When He decides to honour a man, no one can stop Him.

    THAT INSULT MUST BE OVER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 1:6-7 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 54:4, Zephaniah 3:18-20, Joel 2:25-27, Psalm 126:1-3, Luke 1:24-25 INTRODUCTION: Life can sometimes expose individuals to seasons of humiliation, mockery, and shame. These experiences, often ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Triumph Over Trials: Hannah's Story SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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    This sermon draws inspiration from Hannah's story, illustrating how to overcome life's challenges through the power of effective prayer.

    This sermon is about overcoming obstacles through effective prayer, using the story of Hannah as an example. Many times in our lives, we face trials and obstacles that seem insurmountable. We may feel beaten down and unsure of how to survive. We try to handle things on our own, but the more we try, ...read more

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    Finding Strength In Adversity SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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    God used Peninnah's provocation of Hannah to push her towards her victory

    The story of Elkanah and his family, as depicted in the book of 1 Samuel, reveals significant lessons for us. Elkanah had two wives, Peninnah and Hannah. Peninnah had children, while Hannah desperately longed for a child. Despite facing provocation from Peninnah, Hannah's faith and favor with God ...read more

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