Sermons about 1 Samuel 2:1-15:33

Obedience To The Lord

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 22, 2006

based on 72 ratings

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Obedience is the key to growth

Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC * April 2, 2006 AM Read, Pray, Witness and Obey. 4 Essentials, I’ve heard ‘em my entire life. What is it to obey? Obedience- being in agreement (harmony and union) with and submission to another’s authority and rules It is a KEY to unlocking doors in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Upside-Down, Backwards, And Inside-Out

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Jul 26, 2006

based on 10 ratings

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Utilizing 2 Samuel 5:1-10; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10; and Mark 6:1-13, this sermon highlights how the Gospel often seems Upside-down and backwards--but really it is our perspective which needs adjusting.

When I was a camp counselor during the summers of my High School and College years, I looked forward to the many theme days that we would have throughout the summer. We’d have international food days—complete with French Toast, Tacos, and Hungarian Goulash (that you’d eat with your fingers), or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

The Last Half Hour

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Aug 7, 2006

based on 27 ratings

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Please know today that the last half hour of your trial is often the greatest test of your faith. Depend on God’s Word and the power of the Holy Spirit and you will come through trials victoriously and your faith will increase exponentially.

By Greg Johnson August 6, 2006 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org On our journey from earth to glory, we will be faced with many trials that will test our obedience to the Lord. These are crosses that we must carry as Jesus said (Luke 9:23 NIV) "If anyone would come after me, he must deny ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:5-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Excuses

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 8, 2006

based on 5 ratings

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What is your excuse to God...do you make excuses or own up to your failures?

Our Passage: 1 Samuel 15 1. 1One day Samuel said to Saul, "I anointed you king of Israel because the LORD told me to. Now listen to this message from the LORD! 2This is what the LORD Almighty says: ’I have decided to settle accounts with the nation of Amalek for opposing Israel when they came from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

"Lost 2day" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 16, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to tothers that just as the Donkeys were LOSt - SAUL WAS LOST 2".

16 September 2007 1 Samuel 9:3-6; 17-20; 10:9 (RSV) by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside, CA BIG IDEA: Every believer needs to know that there is great JOY in the HEART of GOD when someone who was LOST is FOUND. REFERENCES: 1 Samuel 9:1-27; Matthew 6:21 (Where ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Did I Get Here?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 25, 2007

based on 21 ratings

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It is easy to gradually drift off course. Even a dead fish can go down stream. We need to stay focused and press against all odds.

HOW DID I GET HERE? DON’T STAY HERE! GOD HAS SOME NEW THINGS FOR YOU! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. CATCH THE MORAL OF THE STORY? In 1995 several young men decided to go to Kenya, Africa on a SAFARI. They studied ahead of time and had prepared their minds with information so to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:4-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith's Results

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007

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There she was, a barren woman being battered by her opponent. And in her desperation, we responded with faith; faith that changed the course of Israel.

Passage: 1 Samuel 2:1-11 Intro: Faith is exercising trust in God without knowing the result. 1. isn’t that what it says in Hebrews PP Hebrews 11:1-2 2. let’s take a look at one of those ancients today as we start a summer series from the OT titled: “Believe Him or Not” 3. we’ll ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Moving Off Dead Center

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007

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The nation of Israel was like many of us, kind of stuck. But there are ways we can get out of this rut, and move on to greater effectiveness.

Passage: 1 Samuel 7:2-11 Intro: It’s amazing when an event that took place more than 3000 years ago is so relevant to us. 1. for over 3 centuries, the people of Israel had turned their backs on God. 2. they had suffered terribly, but hadn’t put their condition together with their behavior. 3. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:2-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Results

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007

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When we make decisions according to a results model, we will find we have walked away from God’s plan and are lumbering down the path of ultimate destruction.

Passage: 1 Samuel 8:1-22 Intro: Wouldn’t it be nice to know for certain the results of every decision we made, before we made it?! 1. college choice, career path, stock purchase, marriage partner, location, etc. 2. we are obsessed with results, and the marketing community knows this. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Road Of Disobedience

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007

based on 9 ratings

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We might think we are on the right road, but there are signs that we are really heading down a disobdient pathway.

Passage: 1 Samuel 15:1-35 Intro: A few weeks ago we picked up Tom at the airport, returning from college. 1. on the way up the 101, had seen traffic backing up southbound. 2. so I was smart, took the 143 south to I-10 PP) trace the whole route on Google Earth photo. 3. what seemed like such a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God's Grace In Our Mess

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007

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We can make a huge mess of things, but God’s grace is sufficient not only to save us, but to use us for His glory

Passage: 1 Samuel 12:1-24 Intro: One of the most persistent misconceptions in the Christian life is that God’s grace is tied to our behavior. 1. quite simple. If we behave, then God is gracious to us. 2. if we misbehave, God’s grace stops. Il) we sometimes say when something good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What's Missing In Worship Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Oct 2, 2007

based on 16 ratings

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What is missing from our worship? Do we know it is missing? Why is it missing? How do we get it back?

Encountering God – Part 7 – What’s Missing from Worship? Introductory story: Paul Harvey tells a story about an attractive airline stewardess who was being hounded by two flirts – one at the front of the plane, the other at the back. She was obviously very put-off by the very forward advances ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Saul's Fatal Flaws; A Man With A Worldly Heart

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 13, 2007

based on 7 ratings

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Saul gives us a great example of what a follower of God should not do. We can learn a great lesson from this mans life. God can work with anything except disobedience.

Intro: Saul, if he were alive today could be the star of a reality TV show. It would be titled “What not to do when relating to God.” As we look at Saul’s life we can see pin-holes of greatness. However the little bits of light are later consumed by complete darkness. Ultimately if you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

"Lost 2"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 26, 2006

based on 11 ratings

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The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that just as the DONKEYS were LOST - SAUL was "LOST 2".

”LOST 2” 19 March 2006 1 Samuel 9:3-6; 17-20; 10:9 (RSV) by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: Every believer needs to know that there is great JOY in the HEART of GOD when someone who was LOST is FOUND. REFERENCES: 1 Samuel 9:1-27; Matthew 6:21 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:3-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Excess Baggage

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Apr 2, 2006

based on 24 ratings

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JUST AS HEAVY BAGS IN THE LITERAL SENSE WILL WEIGH YOU DOWN, HEAVY BAGGAGE FROM OUR PAST WILL ALSO WEIGH US DOWN SPIRITUALLY. THE CHALLENGE FOR US TODAY IS TO LET GO OF OUR PAST, OUR PAST PROBLEMS, OUR CARES, CONCERNS, MISTAKES, AND FAILURES.

EXCESS BAGGAGE I SAMUEL 10:20-23 . . . NEIGHBOR (BOLD STATEMENT) – YOU/SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS CARRYING TOO MUCH BAGGAGE. FIRST SUNDAY . . . SPRING FORWARD. . . SEASONAL CHANGE/SPIRITUAL CHANGE – EXCESS BAGGAGE THE YEAR WAS 2000 WHEN R&B, HIP-HOP, NEO SOUL ARTIST ERYKAH BADU RELEASED A SINGLE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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