Sermons on 1 Samuel 4:1-7:11:

The Pain Of Idolatry

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 30, 2021

Some people spend their lives propping up dumb idols that consume their time and resources. This message tackles the golden hemorrhoids account and shows how idolatry can be a real pain. We must give it to God to receive healing.

This morning we’re going to look at a passage of Scripture that I have struggled with for many years; one that I have read time and again, and I couldn’t figure out how to apply it spiritually. It’s probably one that many of you have read before and came away feeling perplexed. But lately the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Be Strong Series

Contributed by Godday Osoba on Aug 2, 2023

Fight like a Hero so you don’t become as a slave. Joshua didn’t get into the promise land like that, he fought battles. Be Strong and be courageous my beloved in Christ stand up like a soldier of Christ and put on the Amour of Christ and conquer that battle. Because you are more than conqueror.

In today’s economic and climatologically erratic conditions and worldwide unrest, economic disaster, stock market and banking system collapse, rising fuel costs, hurricanes, fire, we must be firm in our hope, and be strong in the Lord. Paul encouraged Timothy to be strong. This is to encourage ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6-7, 1 Samuel 4:9, Isaiah 35:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon # 47 - The Holy Hand Of God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 7, 2023

Our God is a holy God and we as His children are called to be a people ‘set apart’ for the Lord. Success is ours when we choose to walk in holiness, and failures are times when we must take stock of our lives to see where we have failed.

The promise of God as given to us at the onset of this year was from Act 11:21 “And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.” (KJV) As we meditated and studied on the various aspects of the Hand of God, we realized that God’s hand protects us, His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21, 1 Samuel 6:20, Joshua 1:5, 2 Chronicles 20:1, 2 Chronicles 20:21-22, 1 Samuel 4:3, 1 Samuel 4:5, 1 Samuel 4:10-11, 1 Samuel 5:2, 1 Samuel 5:7, 1 Samuel 5:9, 1 Samuel 5:11, 1 Samuel 6:8-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Ichabod: Where Is The Glory? Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Sep 26, 2023

In the story of "Ichabod: Where is the Glory?" we explore God's presence, human frailty, and His enduring faithfulness. It's a journey from despair to restoration, revealing God's unchanging love.

Ichabod: Where is the Glory? Introduction: In our study of the book of Samuel, we come across a tragic event that signifies the departure of the glory of God from His people. The story of the Ark of the Covenant and its capture by the Philistines reveals the consequences of sin and disobedience. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:19-22, 1 Samuel 2:12-17, Exodus 40:34-35, Psalm 24:7-10, Exodus 25:8, Matthew 18:20, 1 Samuel 3:11-14, Leviticus 10:1-3, Numbers 4:15, 1 Corinthians 11:27-30, 1 Corinthians 2:14-16, 1 Thessalonians 5:21, Exodus 24:16, Exodus 33:22, Exodus 40:34, Psalm 51:11, Revelation 2:4-5, Exodus 25:10-22, Exodus 25:22, Revelation 3:1-3, James 4:7-10, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Acts 3:19, Micah 6:6-8, Romans 12:1, Psalm 42:1-2, John 15:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Growth: Buried Talent Attitudes

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 22, 2023

WHAT ARE WE DOING? WHAT ARE WE TEACHING? How easy can it be to bury our talents and never develop or grow them? Are we hangs our harps in the trees?

BURIED TALENT ATTITUDES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (Two part lesson) **ATTITUDE: the way you look at life, a settled way of thinking, the expression of how you feel, predisposition or tendency to respond positive or negative, mindset, A SETTLED ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-4, Matthew 16:22, 1 Samuel 4:17-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Dagon Fell

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Sep 27, 2021

Sin on the part of believers give opportunities for man - made gods to challenge the authority of believers. However, any attempt of demonic powers to challenge God will always end in failure.

TEXT: " 1 Samuel 5:1-4 [1] "After the Philistines captured the Ark of God, they took it from the battleground at Ebenezer to the town of Ashdod. [2]They carried the Ark of God into the temple of Dagon and placed it beside an idol of Dagon. [3]But when the citizens of Ashdod went to see it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-4, 1 Corinthians 16:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Never Meant For You To Lose

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 31, 2018

At a place called Ebenezer, Israel lost 34,000 men and their faith in God. After 20 years of misery, they faced the same battlefield and the same enemy. But this time they had victory. Did God want them defeated the first time? No! And God never meant for YOU to lose either!

GOD NEVER MEANT FOR YOU TO LOSE 1 Sam 7:2-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: B. TEXT 4:1Now Israel went out to battle against the Philistines, and encamped beside Ebenezer. 2 Israel was defeated by the Philistines, who killed about four thousand men. [Israel brought the Ark of the Covenant to the battle.] ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:2-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Ebenezer Stone

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 10, 2017

This sermon is about Jesus as our Ebenezer stone and what it means, along with discussing the importance of Samuel's statement, "Thus far the Lord has helped."

Our Ebenezer Stone 1 Samuel 7:12 Whenever we hear the name, Ebenezer, our minds automatically go to Christmas and Charles Dickens’, “A Christmas Carol,” and its main character, Ebenezer Scrooge. But there is another Ebenezer, one that is far more famous, but far less known. It’s also not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:2-14

Denomination: Foursquare

Don't Lose The Glory

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 16, 2021

The pandemic forced churches to move from the four walls and the eloquent edifices to online sermons with an escalated determination to ensure influential and doctrine-based content because the new pandemic church demanded we do so.

“Don't lose the Glory” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE: 1 Samuel 4:19-22 “And about the time of her death the women that stood by her said unto her, Fear not; for thou hast born a son. But she answered not, neither did she regard it. And she named the child Ichabod, saying, The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:19-22

Denomination: Apostolic

Recovering The Ichabod: Sticking To Jesus

Contributed by Taiwo Ola-Victor Babalola on May 25, 2021

Many are wonderer today just as lives without glory meanwhile, they are carrier of precious and prestigious glory but the glory of departed, transferred, exchanged, dormant, or rendered useless. Find Jesus!

Recovery process emanates from Discovery. The ability to identify the gaps, wrongs or improper or unsatisfied position or situations is discovery and the process of striving and stirring towards a better platform or Higher Ground to attain optimum satisfaction and derive higher benefits, this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:21-22, Genesis 25:29-34, Philippians 3:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Moving

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 8, 2019

Why do you have to run in mad circles when the God you serve keeps moving 24/7?

Moving 24/7 1 Samuel 5:4”….when they arose early the next morning, behold, Dagon had fallen on his face to the ground before the ark of the LORD.” Why do you have to run in mad circles when the God you serve keeps moving 24/7? You know what, if you get this straight into your heart and head then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fetching The Ark

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 6, 2018

In Eli's day, Israel was in a low spiritual state. When they lost a battle with the Philistines, Instead of repenting and reentering the battle with God's favor, they used the Ark of the Covenant as a magical box to defeat their enemy. Didn't work!!!

Richard Tow 4.21.18 Background: Our story this morning begins with two children who grew up in a pastor’s home. These boys were born into a long line of preachers. They grew up hearing about the Lord every day of their lives. In fact, when they were grown they too went into full-time ministry. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 6:6-7

Denomination: Charismatic

The Empty Promises Of Idol Worship. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 27, 2024

Idol worship is a subtle yet deadly trap that promises success and happiness but delivers only disappointment and emptiness.

Idol worship is a subtle yet deadly trap that promises success and happiness but delivers only disappointment and emptiness. Today, we'll explore the consequences of worshipping idols and the true source of fulfillment. In 1 Samuel 5:1-5, we see the Philistines' idol, Dagon, fallen and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-5, Psalm 115:4-8, Isaiah 42:17

The New Move Of God

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 29, 2024

The present state of the church is “the fire has left, and we are looking at the ashes.” We are simply looking at the past exploits and trying to create new exploits of God based on those past exploits. It’s as if, after God’s fire has left, from the ashes we are planning to do new exploits.

The present state of the church is “the fire has left, and we are looking at the ashes.” We are simply looking at the past exploits and trying to create new exploits of God based on those past exploits. It’s as if, after God’s fire has left, from the ashes we are planning to do new exploits. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:21