Sermons about 1 Samuel 15:1-30

To Obey Is Better

Contributed by Wes Humble on Jan 23, 2003

based on 103 ratings

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Obedience is what pleases God most.

To Obey is Better. 1 Samuel 15:22 Israel enjoyed a distinction that no other nation has ever experienced. God was their King. He chose them. He wanted to be their God and King. As is typical of human nature Israel wanted what they didn’t have which was a human king. God chose Saul to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: *other

How We Can Reject God?

Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Feb 3, 2003

based on 14 ratings

| 12,547 views

Unknowing can be a total destruction in our life. Sometimes we can do something fatal without knowing it. So many people today don’t know how many times they were reject God. This is a sermon based on Mark 6 about how a man can rejects God.

REJECTING GOD By doni@yahoo.com 1 Sam 8:7 And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them. 1 Sam 15:23 For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-52, 1 Samuel 15:23

Denomination: Charismatic

The Last Straw Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 3, 2003

based on 38 ratings

| 12,862 views

It wasn’t enough that Saul had Go’s Spirit within him. He also needed to respond to the Spirit’s prompting with obedience. We need to listen to God’s voice and respond as he would have us respond. "Surely, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed tha

When you think about it, being a Christian is a simple thing at one level, but it’s a multifaceted thing at another. And it’s so easy to get confused about what matters. At one level all you need is faith in Jesus Christ. At another level you need to be in a Church, you need to read your Bible. You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Anglican

Our Unchanging God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 23,595 views

The moment we are born, we begin to age. We grow, develop, and then deteriorate and our memory is one of the first things to go. Our only hope in life is this: God never changes. He is the one constant we can count on while everything around us ra

Our Unchanging God Now that my 40th birthday is in my rear-view mirror, I can laugh about all the cards and balloons I received. 90% of the cards I got made some kind of crack about how old 40 is but a few people were kind to me very few. The staff gave me a little party on Tuesday complete ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:29

Denomination: Baptist

Consequences Of Disobedience

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Aug 20, 2002

based on 228 ratings

| 36,959 views

Based on Saul’s partial obedience in destroying the Amalekites we look at the causes and consequences of disobedience in our own lives. God expects total obedience. Partial obedience is equivalent to disobedience.

Introduction: The first King of Israel faced disastrous consequences because he failed to obey God. The hardening of his heart and his casual attitude to the sin of partial obedience caused him to be rejected as King. He lost his kingdom and eventually lost his life. As we analyze the reasons ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Charismatic

Obediencia Series

Contributed by Joel Bethancourt on May 16, 2002

based on 68 ratings

| 5,427 views

Ser un cristiano requiere obediencia. Esta es la condición clave de tu relación con Dios. Su señorío sobre tu vida requiere de obediencia, y a través de la obediencia tu cumples sus mandatos y estatutos.

O b e d i e n c i a Ser un cristiano requiere obediencia. Esta es la condición clave de tu relación con Dios. Su señorío sobre tu vida requiere de obediencia, y a través de la obediencia tu cumples sus mandatos y estatutos. Al aceptarle a El como tu Salvador tú estás ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21, 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obedience Is Not Optional

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 1, 2002

based on 308 ratings

| 73,376 views

Obedience is the duty of every child of God. It is not an option, but an obligation.

Obedience Is Not Optional Text: I Sam.15: 22 Intro: We hear a lot these days about options. An option is “the act of choosing; choice; the freedom to choose” (Webster’s New Dictionary and Roget’s Thesaurus: published by Thomas Nelson, Inc., Nashville, TN., copyright 1984; pg. 499). If I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: Baptist

To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice

Contributed by Gary Webb on Nov 23, 2002

based on 86 ratings

| 101,534 views

The importance of obedience.

Text: 1 Samuel 15:1-3, 7-31 (22-24) Introduction: The key verses to this passage are verses 22-24. Obedience is better than sacrifice. Actually, though, most of us don’t care that much for either obedience or sacrifice. If we had to pick one or the other, a little religious sacrifice is what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-24, 1 Samuel 15:1

Denomination: Baptist

Trust And Obey Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 15, 2003

based on 29 ratings

| 11,050 views

Saul, Pt. 4

TRUST AND OBEY (1 SAMUEL 15) I love mangoes. A ripe mango is one of the tastiest fruits around. However, the problem with supermarket mangoes is that most are never ripe - they are usually green, not yellow or golden. The buyer has to put the mangoes in a brown bag to ripen it. Lately, I use the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Or What Are You Going To Cheat

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 5, 2003

based on 20 ratings

| 7,188 views

This sermon deals with the choices we make in life which rob us of other things.

Who Or What Are You Going To Cheat 10/26/03 NLF I Samuel 15:13-23 Luke 10:38-41 Let’s meet a few people today. Randall is the star football player on the team. Last week against Southside, Randall rushed for 250 yards, and scored six touchdowns in the 70 to 6 blowout of East River. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:13-23, Luke 10:38-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Failure Is Not In God, It's In Me

Contributed by John Johnson on Feb 17, 2004

based on 87 ratings

| 28,806 views

Have you ever failed at something? Have you ever felt like a failure? Somebody today is having a failed marriage, a failed relationship, a failed job, but we must remember that the problem lies within us and not with God.

THE FAILURE’S NOT IN GOD IT’S IN ME 1 Samuel 15:3 Have you ever failed at something? Have you ever felt like a failure? Somebody in here today is having a failed marriage, a failed relationship, a failed job. Somebody’s children are failing them, and some children are failing in school. I want ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:3

Denomination: Baptist

Witchcraft- Who Me?

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Apr 17, 2004

based on 41 ratings

| 10,457 views

Some Christians believe they can do whatever they want, and not have any consequences. What do you believe?

1 Samuel 15:10-23 (NAS) 10. Then the word of the Lord came to Samuel saying, 11. I regret that I have made Saul king, for he has turned back from following me and has not followed out my commands. And Samuel was distressed and cried out to the Lord all night. 12. Samuel rose early in the morning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:10-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#1. The Powerfull Arrow Of Truth Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 6, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 6,356 views

Part1 of a six part series. In part 1 we cover the importance of obedience to God and how the truth helps us be obedient to Him.

Psalm 127:4 (Our emphasis will be on this verse) A powerfull warior of God always walks in obedience. 1 Samuel 15:22 says; "To obey is better than sacrifice" Obedience in the Bible is threefold; 1. Obey God before anything else 2. Obey God’s institution on earth (The church and its leaders, The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-5, 1 Samuel 15:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confession: Reasons And Excuses

Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 21, 2005

based on 26 ratings

| 3,777 views

God doesn’t want our excuses or reasons. He desires a pure heart and real confession. Both Saul and David confessed. One was real.

Confession: Reasons and Excuses Purpose: To better explain full confession 1. Cheating reasons: a young man comes from a very poor farming family. The only way he can go to college is on scholarship. He wants to study agriculture so he can return home and help the family increase the productivity ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-30

Denomination: Nazarene

Excellence Or Obedience? Series

Contributed by Charles Newman on Aug 2, 2005

based on 19 ratings

| 8,915 views

This is a sermon designed to preach to a group of pastors.

Excellence or Obedience? Sermon by: Charlie Newman Introduction What in your life would you define as excellent? Do you enjoy excellent food? Do you have an excellent family, maybe even a few excellent friends or a church that excels in fellowship? I’m looking forward tonight to an excellent meal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:9-23

Denomination: Methodist

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