Sermons on 1 Samuel 3:1-4:

Hearing God When He Speaks

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 17, 2002

People tend to listen only to what they want to hear. Why do we do that to God and how can we learn to listen when He speaks?

People have a tendency to listen only to what they want to listen to… Keith Downing shared a story about his Uncle Dick. Apparently his uncle noticed that every time he ate his favorite food, chitlins, his foot pained him immensely that evening. The family physician confirmed his suspicion of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-8, 1 Samuel 3:1-3, 1 Samuel 3:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"How To Become A Christian With Vision"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 15, 2002

As Christians, we are to be following the example of Jesus and He came to know and do the will of the Father. Do you know His will? Do you have a vision that was born in the heart of God and given to you by Him?

“HOW TO BECOME A CHRISTIAN WITH VISION” Dr. Dennis Deese I SAMUEL 3:1-21 As Christians, we are to be following the example of Jesus and He came to know and do the will of the Father. Do you know His will? Do you have a vision that was born in the heart of God and given to you by Him? “I can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

When God Calls Your Name

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003

A sermon to encourage young people to answer when God calls.

When God Calls Your Name 1 Samuel 3:1–10 INTRODUCTION A Japanese legend says a man died and went to heaven. On a sightseeing tour of his new home, he was shown all kinds of mansions. It was all beautiful, exactly as he had pictured it, until they came to what looked like a merchant’s shop. On ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holy Headphones

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Jul 30, 2003

An important message on how to hear from God.

Holy Headphones How to Hear from God 7/2/03 I. Introduction Back when the telegraph was the fastest method of long-distance communication, a young man applied for a job as a Morse Code operator. Answering an ad in the newspaper, he went to the office address that was listed. When he arrived, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Family Faith Transfer: To Spiritually Receptive Children (Lesson 6)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Family Faith Transfer

A. INTRODUCTION: I SAMUEL 3:1-21 As a young boy, Samuel was unusually receptive to God. His childhood laid a foundation for his usefulness later in life. “For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of Him: Therefore also I have lent him to the LORD; as long as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Before The Lamp Goes Out

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 10, 2003

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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Tune In To God Don't Tune Out!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 13, 2003

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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 1 Samuel 3:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hearing God

Contributed by Ronnie Mutina on Mar 15, 2003

We need to know how to respond to the Lord when he speaks. When you hear God speak, how do you react? How do you answer? How do you know it is Him? When God speaks to you, do you listen and obey? Let us see how Samuel answers these questions.

Hearing God 1 Samuel 3:1 – 11 INTRODUCTION A. In the past few lesson, we have learned a great deal in the book of 1 Samuel. 1. We have focused upon Saul’s disobedience toward the Lord and the penalty he faced for it. 2. We have focused upon David’s anointing as king and the establishing of his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Secret Of Succeeding With God

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 1, 2001

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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Spiritual Apathy

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Aug 11, 2001

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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, Judges 21:25

Denomination: *other

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

Contributed by Jason Sample on Aug 17, 2001

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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lamps Without Light

Contributed by James May on Sep 8, 2001

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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-3, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Desprite Need For A Move Of God

Contributed by Rickey Broach on Mar 10, 2002

IF ANY ONE THING IS GOING TO MAKE A DIFFERANCE TODAY IT IS A MOVE OF GOD IN OUR LAND

A DESPERATE NEED FOR A MOVE OF GOD 1 SAMUEL 3:1 – 3 1 SAMUEL 3:1 And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no open vision. 2 And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Cuando Dios Llama

Contributed by Gabriel Cortes on Mar 11, 2002

Este sermón va a dirigido a personas que puedan estar sintiendo el llamado de Dios al ministerio profesional o a tiempo completo; a responder al llamado que Dios les hace a un servicio más activo y regular.

1 Samuel 3:1-10 En esta mañana queremos mirar al llamado de Dios en nuestra vida, examinando el llamado del profeta Samuel. (leer) Dice la Biblia en el v. 1, que Samuel ministraba o servía a Jehová en el Templo. Su mamá Ana le prometió a Dios que si le daba un hijo, lo dedicaría a él y lo ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Shape Up Or Ship Out Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 8, 2003

The Life of Samuel, Part 3 of 5.

SHAPE UP OR SHIP OUT (1 SAM. 3) As I was sitting in my van in a parking lot a month after my 42nd birthday, a strand of hair dropped onto my shirt before my very eyes. Instinctively I picked up the hair to see its color, length, and texture. Negative questions immediately arose: Is it gray? Am I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible