Sermons on 1 Samuel 16:4-7:

We Are The Church Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 16, 2011

Why would Paul list such a long boooring list of people at the end of such a powerful New Testament book? Why waste the ink? The answer to that question is both intriguing and exciting to those of who belong to Jesus.

I opened the sermon by asking the congregation to join with me in singing: “I’m So Glad I’m A Part Of The Family of God I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His blood Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod For I’m part of the family, the family of God.” If you’re a Christian here ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:4, Romans 16:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Appearances Can Be Deceiving

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 24, 2011

We can’t judge men by looking at their outsides, nor is it our job to judge intentions.

Appearances Can Be Deceiving May 22, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We can’t judge men by looking at their outsides. Focus Passage: I Samuel 16:1-13 Supplemental Passage: My brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

What God Has For You, It Is For You

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Apr 15, 2010

What God has for you, it is certainly for you

I Samuel 16:1-13 Topic: What God has for you, it is for you No matter what you are going through in this life, just know this one thing: What God has for you, it is for you. You may not have everything that you desire or need right now. But just know and believe this one thing: What God has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Judging Character

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 26, 2017

We put a lot of priority into the way we look, but God sees on the inside. God values character over appearance, and can rightly help us do the same as we trust him.

1 Samuel 16:6-13 Judging Character In our western society, we truly value outward appearances. People in America spend thousands and thousands of dollars on face lifts, behind lifts, and everything in between. Don Knotts, the actor who played Barney Fife on the Andy Griffith Show, once said, “What ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-13, 1 Chronicles 28:9

Denomination: Baptist

Anointing A Man After The Heart Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 26, 2016

The Lord's criteria for service.

ANOINTING A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART. 1 Samuel 15:34-35; 1 Samuel 16:1-13. Israel had demanded a king, just so that they could be like the other nations. Samuel had protested, but the LORD allowed it. After all, they were not rejecting Samuel: they were rejecting the LORD (1 Samuel 8:4-7). ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:34-35, 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Us A King Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016

When it comes to the principle of choices, men are always impressed by what they see, but not God. He looks at the heart. The people of Israel selected a king based on the externals - but God was looking at the heart when he selected David.

Series: David - A Man After God’s Own Heart (An Intro: Give Us A King – The People’s Choice V/S God’s Choice) 1. 1 Samuel 16:1-14 16 The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-14

Denomination: Charismatic

Something's Rotten In Jesse's House (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016

David possesses all these giftings, yet he is disregarded in his own family. His father and brothers do not value him much, but God does. Our worth is not determined by what others think of us but what God thinks of us.

Series: David - A Man After God’s Own Heart: Part 2: Something’s Rotten In Jesse’s Family 1 SAMUEL 16:1 The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and be on your way; I am sending you to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-23

Denomination: Charismatic

Something Is Rotten In Jesse's House (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016

Only God sees the genuine qualities on the inside of each of us. When looking for a partner whether in business or relationships, desire God's discernment. Never choose based on sight. In spite of David's hidden qualities, he is rejected in his own house.

Series: David - A Man After God¡¦s Own Heart: Part 3: Something¡¦s Rotten In Jesse¡¦s Family (2) 1 SAMUEL 16:1 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 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-23

Denomination: Charismatic

God Can Make A Nobody Into A Somebody Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016

For a long time, many skeptics and atheists have stated that David is a mythical character invented by the Jews. But recent archaeological discoveries have proven otherwise. My trip to Israel in January 2016 brought new revelations. David is God's Man.

Series: David - A Man After God’s Own Heart: Part 2: God Can Make A Nobody Into A Somebody 1. 1 Samuel 16:1-14 1 The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and be on your way; I am sending you to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-14

Denomination: Charismatic

From Nobody To Nobility

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Sep 19, 2016

How God uses the least of people for His purposes

TITLE: From Nobody to Nobility TEXT: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 INTRO: The leader of a nation has an awesome responsibility. He can unite or divide the people. He can build up or tear down the nation. He can be cruel or compassionate. In other nations the people have no choice who their leader will be, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Father Of A Nation

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 17, 2018

From the story of Samuel anointing David as future king, we learn to obey God (which impacts others), to never stop learning, and to cultivate character. (Used as Father's Day sermon.)

1 Samuel 15:34 - 1 Samuel 16:13 Lessons from the Father of a Nation This Father’s Day I thought it would be interesting to learn from the Father of a nation. We usually look at today’s story from the perspective of David, but why not see it through Samuel’s eyes? Samuel, in essence, is the father ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, 1 Samuel 15:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Measure Of A Man

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 18, 2018

This is the re-working of a previous message with new headings and outline.

“The Measure of a Man” 1 Samuel 16:1-13 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

He Is The One

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 23, 2015

Two things we need most are found in Jesus: real security and deep satisfaction.

King Saul was a major disappointment. As you know, he was the first king of Israel, and he was everything you would want a king to be. When we first meet him in the pages of Scripture, we are told that he was “a handsome young man.” In fact, “there was not a man among the people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life Is Better At The Beach - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jul 7, 2017

This is the first message in our Summer Sermon Series called "Life is Better at the Beach". In this series we will be talking about relaxing and cooperating with God concerning His purpose for our lives.

I. Start your day right so you can finish well Lamentations 3:22-23 (AMP) 22  It is because of the Lord's mercy and loving-kindness that we are not consumed, because His [tender] compassions fail not. 23  They are new every morning; great and abundant is Your stability and ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23, Isaiah 33:2, Colossians 3:15, 1 Samuel 16:7, John 13:3-5, Psalm 119:114, Psalm 46:10, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 6:19, 2 Corinthians 6:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Do The Seemingly Ordinary, Rise Up?

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Jul 28, 2017

Have you ever thought about those seemingly ordinary people that go above and beyond for causes that would change our lives? Why did they do what they did? Why do they care? What makes them so strong? How could they bear so much? Were they born that way?

Have you ever thought about those seemingly ordinary people that go above and beyond for causes that would change our lives? • Why did they do what they did? • Why do they care? • What makes them so strong? • How could they bear so much? • Were they born that way? • Did they already know they ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:9, Judges 7:15-16, Judges 7:18, 1 Samuel 16:7