Sermons on 1 Samuel 3:1-6:

Do We Need To Wake Up Our Spiritual Life?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 26, 2023

Have we fallen asleep spiritually? Is God calling us to wake up? If so, what are we to do? Can we see any similarities with our Scripture and Christians today?

Our passage of Scripture finds Samuel and Eli to be a little older, but Samuel is still referred to as a boy. Samuel hears his name called while he is sleeping in the temple just before dawn. He quickly approaches Eli, who tells him to return to bed. Samuel is informed by Eli that it is the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Calling Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon will explore the concept of God's call to every individual for salvation and service, emphasizing the need to discern this call amidst life's distractions.

Welcome church family! I’m very excited today as we begin a powerful 3-week series together. Called & Anointed draws upon the testimonies of Samuel the prophet and David, the king of Israel. A.W. Tozer once said, "God is looking for people through whom He can do the impossible. What a pity we plan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 1 Corinthians 12:7

Topics: God's Calling, Salvation, Apostolic Power

Sermon Series: Called & Anointed

God's Calling Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

We are all called by God to salvation and service, but we must learn to hear and answer His call amidst the interference in our lives.

Hey! Welcome! We're going to dive into some cool stories about Samuel and David and see what they can teach us about God's call in our lives. A.W. Tozer once said, 'God is looking for people through whom He can do the impossible. What a pity we only plan things we can do ourselves.' So, let's get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 1 Corinthians 12:7

Topics: Divine Guidance, Spiritual Discernment, Faithful Obedience, Prophetic Calling

Hear The Voice Of The Lord

Contributed by William Baeta on May 31, 2024

“Now the Lord came and stood and called as at other times, ‘Samuel! Samuel!’ And Samuel answered, ‘speak, for your servant hears”. (1 Samuel 3:10)

The world we live in today is not the world our grandparents lived in and it certainly will not be the world our grandchildren will live in. They will live in a completely different world and age. The world has seen many different ages. It has seen the stone age, the bronze age, the iron age, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 2 Corinthians 4:5-12, Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Speak, Thy Servant Heareth”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 31, 2024

In this sermon I want us to concentrate on one thing from these two scriptures in our text.

Look at… (1) John 10:27, My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. (2) I Samuel 3:9, 1 Samuel 3:9 Eli said unto Samuel, Go, lie down: and it shall be, if he call thee, that thou shalt say, Speak, LORD; for thy servant heareth. So Samuel went and lay down in his place. Notice ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-28, 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Samuel Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 8, 2024

Samuel tuned in to God at age 12! When everyone else tuned Him out!

Samuel Never seen before in 2024! Maybe today we could say never heard before in 2024 – which is about hearing the voice of God in a day when few hear it or even listen to it! Our time is no different than in Samuels young years. Thesis: Samuel tuned in to God at age 12! When everyone else ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:3-28, 1 Samuel 2:12, 1 Samuel 2:29-30, 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 1 Samuel 4:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Character Study Of Eli Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 22, 2025

Eli was a man who started well but ended poorly due to his failure to discipline his children and uphold God’s holiness. His story is a warning to leaders and parents to take their responsibilities seriously.

CHARACTER STUDY OF ELI – HIGH PRIEST AND JUDGE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text:. 1 Samuel 3:2-3 "And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he could not see; and ere the lamp of God went out in the temple of the Lord, where the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:9-18, 1 Samuel 2:12-36, 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Character Study Of Samuel Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 22, 2025

Samuel was a remarkable prophet, judge, and leader who played a crucial role in Israel’s history. His life was marked by obedience, prayer, and unwavering commitment to God. He guided Israel through a time of transition and left behind a legacy of faithfulness.

CHARACTER STUDY OF SAMUEL – PROPHET AND LAST JUDGE OF ISRAEL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 3:19 "And Samuel grew, and the Lord was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground." Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 1:1-28, 1 Samuel 3:1-21, 1 Samuel 7:3-17, 1 Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28, 1 Samuel 3:1-21, 1 Samuel 7:3-17, 1 Samuel 8:1-22, 1 Samuel 12:1-25, Jeremiah 1:5, Acts 13:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

1 And 2 Samuel: The Calling Of Three Great Men, What Is God’s Will For You? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on May 16, 2025

Books 1 and 2 of Samuel recount a time in history and of God's narrative of redemption. Three man called and their responses to their individual calls. God's will how do we respond?

1 and 2 Samuel a fly over, and a look at calling. What is God’s will for you? 1 Samuel 3:8-10. The following gives an understanding of the two books of Samuel, this is not my work but is well worth listening to, it comes from Biblies.net. I will tell you when I am speaking my own words soon. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:8-10, 1 Samuel 3:1, 1 Samuel 3:11-14, 1 Samuel 9:15-17, 1 Samuel 16:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Eli's Sin

Contributed by Samuel M on Oct 15, 2024

Eli did not lose his spiritual sight because of his physical age, but because he failed to correct the wrongdoings in the church while being in a position of God's authority.

And it came to pass at that time, while Eli was lying down in his place, and when his eyes had begun to grow so dim that he could not see. 1 Samuel 3:2 Eli’s sin was that being in position of God’s authority, he failed to correct the wrongdoings of his sons and God’s house. Being in a position of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:2

Speak Lord, I'm Listening PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 9, 2024

Encourages us to listen and respond to God's voice, aligning our lives with His will.

Good morning, dear friends. I hope this day finds you well and your hearts open to the divine wisdom that is about to unfold. There's a palpable energy in the air today, a sense of expectancy, a feeling that we are on the cusp of something extraordinary. We find ourselves today standing on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-9

Topics: Word Of The Lord, Revealed

Here I Am PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024

This sermon encourages us to recognize God's call, surrender our desires, obey His commands, and showcase humility, following the example of the prophet Samuel.

Good morning, beloved congregation. We gather here today, united not by blood, nor by nationality, but by a shared love and reverence for our Lord. We are all familiar with the hushed whispers of our hearts, the gentle nudges that guide us towards our divine purpose. These whispers, these nudges, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Topics: Heart, Here I Am

It's A Good Thing You Know Who's Calling You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 19, 2024

This sermon explores God's call to service, using Samuel's story to inspire us to respond willingly and become soul winners for God's kingdom.

Good morning, dear friends. It is indeed a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, to bask in His presence, and to learn from His Word. Today, we have the privilege of turning our hearts and minds to the book of 1 Samuel, specifically chapter three, verses one through ten. This passage, my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Topics: Submitting, Call

Josh's Journey Through The Silence: Spirituality In The Making

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Oct 8, 2023

This is an example of story preaching based upon 1 Samuel 1-7, incorporating a combination of several stories, both biblical and non-biblical.

Following the pastoral prayer, the minister of music prepared to lead the people in a hymn of praise. As the pastor reflected upon the worship service and the sermon he was to preach, his mind drifted to the text for his sermon. It was the first passage of scripture he had heard read from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:27-28, 1 Samuel 3:1-21, 1 Samuel 7:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2nd Sunday After Epiphany, Year B. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 10, 2023

JANUARY 14th, 2024.

1 Samuel 3:1-20, Psalm 139:1-6, Psalm 139:13-18, 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, John 1:43-51 A). THE CALL OF SAMUEL AND THE FALL OF ELI. 1 Samuel 3:1-20. I). HE IS CALLING YOU BY NAME. 1 Samuel 3:1-10. The days of the Saviour-Judges were drawing to a close and, as in our own days, “the word of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-20, Psalm 139:1-6, Psalm 139:13-18, 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, John 1:43-51  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational