Sermons on 1 Samuel 2:1-36:

Sermon # 32 - Reflecting God's Image Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 28, 2023

We are created in the image of God, and when we choose to reflect His image through our lives we may be hated or even persecuted. Let’s see how God’s justice and righteousness will always prevail over every evil plot of the enemy.

We read in Genesis 1:26, And God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.” (KJV) Why was man ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26, 1 John 3:12, Genesis 37:2, Mark 6:17-18, Mark 3:6, Esther 5:12-14, Esther 6:4, Esther 6:6, Esther 6:10, John 12:26, Esther 6:7-9, Esther 4:16, Acts 12:5, Daniel 3:16-18, 1 Samuel 2:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Favor Of God

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 13, 2002

This sermons shows 5 items you can use as a gauge to see if the favor of God rests upon your life.

The Favor of God Text: 1 Samuel 2:26 "And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men." Summary: This message will present 5 items that you can use as a gauge to see if the favor of God rests upon your life. They are: 5 Areas the favor of God is revealed: 1. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:26, Deuteronomy 28:2-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Fathering

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

How is the Christian father to carry out his responsibilities

Introductory Considerations 1. Passage from 1 Samuel not one we feel comfortable with. It is downright frightening, especially to those of us who are parents - a story of disobedient children who ignore their father’s scolding and as a result God severely punishes both them and their father - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hannah's Prayer Of Praise

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: The way God delivered Hannah is characteristic of the way God rules his world.

Thesis: The way God delivered Hannah is characteristic of the way God rules his world. Intro.: 1. Everyone loves to see an underdog win! (cf. two recent children's movies-- "Angels in the Outfield" and "Little Giants"--predictable films where the underdogs win.) 2. Hannah's story (1 Sam. 1) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-11

Finding Security In God And Not In Any Other

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 25, 2001

Finding Security in God and Not in Any Other - I Sam. 2:1-10 (Where is your security?)

Finding Security in God and Not in Any Other - I Sam. 2:1-10 We live in a society that often teaches people to find their security in their achievements, family and friends. Hannah was a woman who faced similar temptations, but she learned that only God gave her fulfilling security. After the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Warfare Prayers Series

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 17, 2001

WARFARE PRAYING

WARFARE PRAYERS Dr. D. K. Olukoya Beloved, our message this week focuses on one thing that seems very difficult for a lot of Christians to do and yet is the only solution to their numerous problems and that is Warfare Prayer. In this message, we will examine how to fight and win warfare through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:10, Revelation 12:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Faithful Father

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 13, 2002

This Father’s Day sermon urges fathers to be faithful.

Sunday Morning, June 16, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Father¡¦s Day 2002 SLIDE 1 A FAITHFUL FATHER 1 Samuel 2:12-25 Introduction: 1. Over 200 years ago, when the United States Marine Corps was being formed, much time was given to adopting an appropriate motto. A Latin phrase was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

Pride - The Greatest Sin

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jun 20, 2002

Many of the failures of todays world to enact the gospel are the result of human pride. Only by God’s grace through self-denial can we hope to overcome

20 June 2002 Evening Prayer St John the Evangelist Cold Lake Psalm 85 1 Samuel 2:27-36 Matthew 18:10-20 An anonymous man of God prophesies to Eli about his fate and the fate of his sons for their failure to follow God – you see Eli’s Sons are taking more than their share of the sacrifice and are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:10-20, 1 Samuel 2:27-36

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Six Temptations All Men Face”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jun 24, 2002

As men there are two things that are certain: 1. We are always going through trials. . 2. We are always being tempted.

Intro: I remember as a little boy not any older than six years old playing football in my friend Michael Holman’s front yard. He said, “My dad can punt this football almost as high as that tree”, pointing to a tall pine tree in his front yard. Then I said “My dad can punt that football over that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Measuring Your Love Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001

Saying "I love you" will mean more to our loved ones and to us when we use guidelines to evaluate what "love" means to us.

Loving People Pushes Us To: *Communicate and listen (Acts 6; 15) *Affirm and support (2 Corinthians 8-9) *Teach respect, including respect of privacy (Romans 12:10) *Develop a sense of trust (Philippians 2:1-4) *Share responsibility (Galatians 6:2, 5) *Develop our sense of right and wrong ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-36, 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

We Serve A Mighty God

Contributed by James May on Feb 4, 2002

The Lord Your God in the midst of you is mighty.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17, 1 Samuel 2:6-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jephthah: Dealing With The Spirit Of Rejection

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020

God Made Each Of Us For & with A Purpose. He designed each with specific skills, gifts & talents that are unique for the divine assignment & destiny He has placed within us. But there are Satanic spirits put on assignment to hinder us. One of such is the Spirit of Rejection.

JEPHTHAH: DEALING WITH THE SPIRIT OF REJECTION 1. Judges 11: 1 Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty warrior, but he was the son of a prostitute. Gilead was the father of Jephthah. 2 And Gilead's wife also bore him sons. And when his wife's sons grew up, they drove Jephthah out and said ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-11, 1 Samuel 2:8

Denomination: Charismatic

Attaining True Human Dignity Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 18, 2021

During this Christmas season, it makes sense that we should follow Mary’s prophetic declaration, “all generations will call me blessed”, by praying her prayer, the Magnificat, and asking God to give us the same spirit of obedience she had.

December 22 The Magnificat Today's vesper antiphon speaks to Jesus as the "King of all the nations, the only joy of every human heart." One of the now "traditional" movies lots of people see each Christmas is one set in the middle of the last century. It's called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:21-28, Luke 1:46-56, 1 Samuel 2:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

How To Make More Money This Year Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 12, 2022

God is searching for people with whom He can entrust His wealth.

REF NO: 018 1 Samuel 2:7, NIV: The LORD sends poverty and wealth; he humbles and he exalts. 1 Samuel 2:7, NLT: The LORD makes some poor and others rich; he brings some down and lifts others. HOW TO MAKE MORE MONEY THIS YEAR Today's passage will not only show you how to make money this year ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:7, 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus Meets His Mother Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 14, 2022

Jesus willingly trudges forward, driven by His total commitment to do the Father’s will. And His Mother suffers with Him.

Jesus Meets His Mother Mary (Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in the New Testament, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15, Luke 23:27, Exodus 20:12, 1 Samuel 2:19-21

Denomination: Catholic