Sermons on 1 Samuel 15:1-16:1:

Divine Repositioning

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 16, 2025

Divine repositioning is God’s way of moving His children into their place of destiny. No matter where you are now, God can shift you into a better place spiritually, financially, and physically. Be ready to move in obedience, faith, and sensitivity to His leading.

DIVINE REPOSITIONING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 8:7-10 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:19, John 5:1-9, Genesis 12:1-4, 1 Samuel 16:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Divine repositioning is the supernatural act of God moving a person from one level, place, or situation to another for the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:7-10, Isaiah 43:19, John 5:1-9, Genesis 12:1-4, 1 Samuel 16:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Tests Obedience, Not Loyalty - By Pastor Ondu Joseph

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Feb 17, 2025

Loyalty without obedience is meaningless. God does not test how much we claim to love Him; He tests whether we will follow His commands. Let us strive to be not just hearers of the Word but doers, walking in full obedience to His will.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22 - "But Samuel replied: 'Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the LORD? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams.'" Introduction: Many believers equate loyalty to God with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From Biblical Backsliders Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025

The Bible provides several examples of people who fell into backsliding, some of whom were restored, while others faced tragic consequences. Studying their lives gives us valuable lessons on how to remain steadfast in faith and avoid their mistakes.

LESSONS FROM BIBLICAL BACKSLIDERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 16:20 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 15:23, Proverbs 14:14, Jeremiah 3:22, Luke 22:31-32, Revelation 2:4-5 INTRODUCTION Backsliding is a spiritual decline where an individual who once walked closely with God gradually drifts ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:20, 1 Samuel 15:23, Proverbs 14:14, Jeremiah 3:22, Luke 22:31-32, Revelation 2:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Has Standby Substitutes

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 27, 2025

This sermon serves as a strong reminder that no one is indispensable in God's kingdom. We must remain faithful, obedient, and diligent in our assignments.

GOD HAS STANDBY SUBSTITUTES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:1 "And the Lord said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1, Esther 4:14, Matthew 25:28, Acts 1:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No One Will Take My Place

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 28, 2025

God has a divine assignment for each of us, and He expects us to fulfil it. However, when people fail in their calling, God can replace them with someone else.

NO ONE WILL TAKE MY PLACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:1 "And the Lord said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1, Revelation 3:11, Matthew 25:28, Acts 1:20, Esther 4:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Tragedy Of Disobedience Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 5, 2026

This message exposes the devastating spiritual, emotional, and destiny consequences of disobedience and calls believers back to wholehearted obedience to God.

THE TRAGEDY OF DISOBEDIENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 3:6-7, 1 Samuel 15:22-23 Key Verse: “Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.” — 1 Samuel 15:22 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 28:1-2, 15; Isaiah 1:19-20; Hebrews 3:15; James ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-7, 1 Samuel 15:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Anointing Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

God often chooses unlikely people, seeing beyond their outward appearance and focusing on their hearts. He does this to display His power through our lives as we walk in the anointing and gifting of the Holy Spirit.

God tells this prophet, Samuel, to go to Bethlehem and anoint one of Jesse's sons as the new king. Samuel sees the oldest son, Eliab, and thinks, "This guy looks like king material." But God's like, "Nope, I don't look at the outside; I look at the heart." So, none of Jesse's seven sons present ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, 1 Corinthians 1:27-29

Topics: Divine Anointing, Spiritual Empowerment, Holy Spirit, Sacred Oils

God Sees Your Heart

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2025

God knows your heart

God sees the heart 1 Samuel 16:1-7 Good Morning everyone, glad you are here. Please turn to 1 Samuel 16:1-7 Did you ever think about the way God see us? God sees the heart and knows what is in our hearts. We cannot fool God when it comes to the heart. The world may be fooled but not God. 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 30 – The Problem Is Disobedience And Necks That Are Too Stiff Part 30 - Jeremiah 7:20-26 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 30, 2025

People walked away from God with stiffened necks. The idolatrous nation was so wicked they would not repent. In the message we see God had tried so much to reach the nation of Judah but they were stubborn and rebellious and rejected and killed the prophets. Disobedience considered.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 30 – THE PROBLEM IS DISOBEDIENCE AND NECKS THAT ARE TOO STIFF PART 30 - Jeremiah 7:20-26 CHAPTER 7 [A]. THEREFORE BECOMES THE CONCLUSION {{Jeremiah 7:20 THEREFORE thus says the Lord GOD, “Behold, My anger and MY WRATH WILL BE POURED OUT on this place, on man and on ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:20, Genesis 35:14, 2 Chronicles 34:21, 2 Chronicles 34:25, Jeremiah 7:21-23, Jeremiah 7:24-26, 1 Samuel 15:22-23, Psalm 51:16-17, Ezekiel 20:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disobedience Positions People For Replacement

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 5, 2025

Disobedience is not just a mistake—it is a doorway to replacement. Saul had all the advantages: the anointing, the title, the people. But he lost it all because he put personal opinion above divine command. God does not bless stubbornness; He honours submission.

DISOBEDIENCE POSITIONS PEOPLE FOR REPLACEMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 15:1-29 "Because thou hast rejected the word of the Lord, he hath also rejected thee from being king." – 1 Samuel 15:23b Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 13:8-14, 1 Samuel 16:1, Deuteronomy 28:1-2, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

1 And 2 Samuel: The Calling Of Three Great Men, What Is God’s Will For You? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on May 16, 2025

Books 1 and 2 of Samuel recount a time in history and of God's narrative of redemption. Three man called and their responses to their individual calls. God's will how do we respond?

1 and 2 Samuel a fly over, and a look at calling. What is God’s will for you? 1 Samuel 3:8-10. The following gives an understanding of the two books of Samuel, this is not my work but is well worth listening to, it comes from Biblies.net. I will tell you when I am speaking my own words soon. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:8-10, 1 Samuel 3:1, 1 Samuel 3:11-14, 1 Samuel 9:15-17, 1 Samuel 16:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Can God Use Me?

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 23, 2025

God’s work does not depend on perfect people or ideal conditions, but on ordinary men and women who listen and respond faithfully when He speaks, even in uncertain times.

There is a question that lives quietly beneath a great deal of spiritual activity. It rarely gets announced. It doesn’t usually show up in public prayer. It hides behind busyness, behind service, behind long familiarity with faith. Can God use me? Not “Does God exist?” Not “Is the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:4-9, Judges 5:20, 1 Samuel 15:22, Romans 8:28, Isaiah 6:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Year Of Alignment Not Struggle

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 24, 2025

This is not the year of endless struggle. This is the year of alignment. God is calling His people into position, order, and flow.

THE YEAR OF ALIGNMENT NOT STRUGGLE INTRODUCTION Many believers have been taught that the Christian life must always be hard, exhausting, and full of endless battles. While spiritual warfare is real, constant struggle is not God’s design for His children. God never intended His people to live in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Following God Takes Courage…

Contributed by Gina Krause on Jan 12, 2026

A few months ago, I preached from 1 Samuel about the prophet, Samuel and then the first king in Israel, Saul. And Saul, he started off as a good King, full of the Holy Spirit and humble…but by chapter 15, he drifted far from God.

I Samuel 16:1-11 Following God takes courage… . A few months ago, I preached from 1 Samuel about the prophet, Samuel and then the first king in Israel, Saul. And Saul, he started off as a good King, full of the Holy Spirit, HUMBLE…but by ch 13, he drifted far away from God. In ch ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-11

The Gateway To Blessing: The Power Of Radical Obedience Series

Contributed by Akindele Opoola on Jan 23, 2026

​Obedience is often misunderstood as a restrictive set of rules. However, in the Kingdom of God, obedience is the primary expression of our love for the Father and the essential key that unlocks His promises.

?1. The Heart of the Matter: Obedience Over Ritual ?Biblical Reference: 1 Samuel 15:22 – "To obey is better than sacrifice." ?The Message: God is more interested in the state of our hearts than the size of our offerings. Religious activity (attending services, giving, or reciting prayers) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22, John 14:15, Matthew 7:24-27, James 1:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational