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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Do We Really Want To Hear What God Has To Say?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 14, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,871 views

    We must be willing to take risks if we are to follow God’s will and call on our lives.

    “Do We Really Want To Hear What God Has To Say?” 1 Samuel 3:1-20 John 1:43-51 By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org In both our Gospel Lesson and our Old Testament Lesson for this morning we are confronted with the call of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Paul Cull avatar

    The Result Of Receptiveness

    Contributed by Paul Cull on Jan 15, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 16,108 views

    The results of receptiveness to the word of God can have a significant impact on our world

    1 Samuel 3: 1-10 According to the Times newspaper (December 24, 2005), new research says that hearing voices is a relatively common experience, albeit one that many people prefer to keep to themselves. Estimates suggest that more than half the “normal” population have auditory hallucinations at ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Scott Hippler avatar

    When God Speaks, Who Listens?

    Contributed by Scott Hippler on Feb 12, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 10,721 views

    Do we listen as God speaks, Do we even know what He sounds like?

    When God Speaks, Who Listens? 1 Samuel 3:1-10 Professional athletes, as a group, are not noted for their oratory skills – off the playing field, that is. From what I understand, several of them are highly efficient when it comes to getting under the skin of their opponents by the use of verbal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Harding avatar

    Can You See What I Am Hearing?

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Jul 8, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,984 views

    God is still calling people to follow him into full time ministry and we must hear his voice and respond.

    CAN YOU SEE WHAT I AM HEARING? NEW VISION I SAMUEL 3: 1-21 (II CORINTIANS 4: 5-12) JULY 8, 2001 INTRODUCTION: In More than You and Me, Kevin and Karen Miller write of the power of a God-given Vision: One couple lived in London 130 years ago. For the first 10 years of their marriage, William ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Gibson avatar

    Overcoming Spiritual Apathy

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 10,962 views

    Looking at the differences between Eli and Samuel we shall see how to break free from spiritual apathy and live a life of destiny as Samuel did.

    Title : Overcoming Spiritual Apathy. Text : 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (1) INTRODUCTION: The boy Samuel lived at a crucial time for God’s people as we do today. It was a time of a famine of God’s word and revelation and a time when the enemy was about to strike. A time of crisis. But it was also ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jason Sample avatar

    Lord, I Hear You, Now Tell Me What To Do

    Contributed by Jason Sample on Aug 17, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 6,031 views

    Hearing and responding to the voice of the Lord

    Lord, I hear you now tell me what to do. 1 Samuel 3:1-21 Ø 1 Samuel 14:1-23 Jonathan and his amour bearer, listens to the voice of God and they immediately act!!! 1) Have a heart to receive what God will say. Untraditional, non-conventional you must be ready to do what God has for you to do. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Doug Johnston avatar

    Answering The Call: The Life Of Samuel Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,153 views

    Discovering what it means to serve God is best illustrated by examining the commitment of those who do serve, like Samuel.

    What chance for great honor does God give us? The chance to influence a group of people That’s the greatest honor God gives one of His servants We must serve if we want to honor God. God’s Servant: I Is Known as God’s Possession 1 Samuel 3:20 And all Israel from Dan even to Beersheba knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Softening The Blow Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,341 views

    Since we may minister to people who are hearing bad news, examining Samuel’s heart while he acts in this way provides keys we can remember if we too need to serve in this uncomfortable way.

    Softening the Blow Selections from 1 Samuel Introduction Part of Samuel’s ministry was working with people who were in difficult or unusual circumstances. With His Own Family -His mother (2:18-19) Tell Bad News from God -Eli (3:11-14, 17-18) -King Saul (13:11-14; 15:24-31) Serve with those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Lamps Without Light

    Contributed by James May on Sep 8, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 13,678 views

    Christians are to be the light set on a hill that show forth the love of God to the lost. We must learn from Eli, Hophni and Phineas how not to lose that light.

    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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Andy Atkins avatar

    Secret Of Succeeding With God

    Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 1, 2001
    based on 220 ratings
     | 5,313 views

    Samuel learned early in life what it took to succeed with God, and it made all the difference in the world.

    ATTENTION: No one sets out to fail. A recent series of advertisements for an Internet company portrayed children speaking facetiously about their mediocre aspirations for the future. As much as we laugh at these absurdities, the sad ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Your Servant Is Listening

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,235 views

    Prayer with God also involves listening to what He has said and to the ways He continues to direct us.

    1. Title: Your Servant is Listening 2. Text: I Samuel 3 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, April 17, 2005 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand that prayer is also a part of our “tuning in to God,” not just us speaking to Him. And for them to understand how to listen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jonathan Falwell avatar

    Series: Things That Happen At Night Lesson 2: A Voice In The Night Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 20, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,825 views

    When you are faithful to your work, God calls you in the night, With a special message, To give you meaning and direction.

    When you are faithful to your work, God calls you in the night, With a special message, To give you meaning and direction. A. WHEN YOU ARE FAITHFUL TO YOUR WORK 1.What was Samuel’s work? A minister in the Tabernacle. “Samuel ministered before the Lord, being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Norris Harris I avatar

    Before The Lamp Goes Out

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 4,819 views

    This message deals ith Equipping our Children for ministry before the Lamp of Enlightenment Goes Out.

    I. There are Two Challenges facing the Church: 1. To Enlighten the Children - verse 7 2. To Equip the Children - verse 1 II. If we accept these Challenges, then the Lord Will elect the Children - verses 6, 8, 10. III. Children Have Had Ministries as it relates to the Kingdom of God. 1. Ishmael ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Tune In To God Don't Tune Out!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 10,332 views

    We need to make sure our radio is tuned to God. Samuel tuned into God while Eli tuned God out.

    Tune in to God! Don’t Tune Out! Thesis: We need to make sure our radio is tuned to God. Samuel tuned into God while Eli tuned God out. Opening Visual Illustration: Tuning In – Video Clip – Visual Edge, Group. Illustration: There is one interview with a pro football player that stands out in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andy Almendarez avatar

    The Door To Full Surrender

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 4, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,262 views

    Tests of our faith shape our ministry.

    The Door to Full Surrender 1 Samuel 3:1 Scripture Reading – 1 Samuel 3:1-10 Thesis – Tests of our faith shape our ministry. Aim – At the end of this message, the hearer will know the trials and tests of our faith are part of God’s calling in our ministry. Our devotional opens in chapter three ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness