Sermons about 1 Samuel 4:1-7:2

When Crying Isn't Enough Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 27, 2001

based on 64 ratings

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Instead of being satisfied to feel "sorry" when we miss God’s mark, we should press on to produce change in life to please Him.

Introduction Israel lamented that God’s help was missing (7:1-2). They cried about it for 20 years (7:2). Yet, they never felt the need to do anything about it other than cry and be sad for their lack of spiritual happiness during all this time. After all, no one else was any closer to God. At ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Hiding Behind?

Contributed by Royce Hendry on Feb 5, 2002

based on 127 ratings

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Here are two of the most popular things lost people hide behind while professing to be a Christian.

I Samuel 4:1-11 WHAT ARE YOU HIDING BEHIND? (Read Judges 21:25/ I Samuel 3:1) INTRO: Let me share with you a couple of troubling headlines from a very popular and trustworthy news source. One deals with a cult. A man by the name of Mike stole nearly $150,000 from his mother. Not knowing who the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-11, Judges 21:25

Denomination: Baptist

A New Cart For God

Contributed by David Shipman on Nov 19, 2001

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Many want the presence and power of God in the midst of their everyday life. God has outlined the way we are to achieve this.

A NEW CART FOR GOD Turn to 1 Sam 4 - We are all familiar with the Ark of the Covenant, or the Ark of God, also known as the Ark of Testimony. In the O.T. it is what housed God’s spirit. Once a year the High Priests would enter the Holy of Holies where the Ark resided. This box housed, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:1-7, 1 Samuel 4:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pathway To Revival SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

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Outlines the necessary steps to achieve revival in a church.

Is it time for revival in our church? Are there signs indicating the need for revival? Consider these statements and judge for yourself if we are in need of God's revival: - Our love for God has diminished. - Earthly interests become more important than spiritual matters. - We prefer watching TV or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-6

Topics: Repentance

Modeling Integrity

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 11, 2005

based on 7 ratings

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It defines integrity and then uses Samuel verses the sons of Eli as examples of what integrity is and isn’t.

Modeling Integrity TEXT:1Samuel 7:2-13 Sunday, October 27, 2002 I have been here one year and two-thirds. That’s hard to believe. One of the hard decisions we made when we first came was to decide how to live. We knew the two options were to rent or to buy, so we thought we’d get to know the area ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:2-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Requisitos Para Un Avivamiento

Contributed by Esteban Ulloa on Dec 23, 2003

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Presenta el camino que es necesario seguir para alcanzar un avivamiento en una iglesia.

TEMA: REQUISITOS PARA UN AVIVAMIENTO TEXTO: 1 Samuel 7:1-6 Introducción: ¿Ha llegado el tiempo del avivamiento para nuestra iglesia? ¿Existen señales que nos indiquen cuándo es necesario un avivamiento? Escuchen estas afirmaciones y juzguen por ustedes mismos si es que nosotros tenemos ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"Has Anybody Seen My Milk Cows?”

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Dec 11, 2003

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This morning I would like to direct you to an unusual passage of Scripture as I see it. This to me is a strange passage but I believe has great application for each of us.

“Has Anybody Seen My Milk Cows?” Date: November 16, 2003 A.M Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: 1 Samuel 6:1-14 Background chapter 4 Introduction This morning I would like to direct you to an unusual passage of Scripture as I see it. This to me is a strange passage but I believe has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 6:1-14, 1 Samuel 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

Dwelling In Dagon's Den

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 3, 2005

based on 47 ratings

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Although we live in troublesome times, and life seems fragile and irksome, we are not alone in the universe. Greater is He who protects us than the forces of evil around us. Evil may appear to prevail, but God will have the final word.

“Dwelling in Dagon’s Den”, I Samuel 5. Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I saw a cartoon last week about the popular PBS Antique Road Show. A woman brought in the Ark of the Covenant, and the appraiser gasped, “Where in the world did you get that?!” The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-12

Denomination: Congregational

Doing Right The Wrong Way

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 2, 2003

based on 46 ratings

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David decided to bring the ark to Jerusalem. The Philistines had captured it during the last sad days of Eli. It caused them so much trouble they put it on a cart and returned it, and for awhile it stayed at the house of Abinadab (1 Samuel 7:1).

DOING RIGHT THE WRONG WAY Scripture: 2 Samuel 6 INTRODUCTION David decided to bring the ark to Jerusalem. The Philistines had captured it during the last sad days of Eli. It caused them so much trouble they put it on a cart and returned it, and for awhile it stayed at the house of Abinadab (1 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:6, 1 Samuel 7:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Stop Your Walk With God In Two Easy Steps

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 27, 2004

based on 21 ratings

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We can avoid our own Ichabod moments by knowing what to look for.

How To Stop Your Walk With God In Two Easy Steps 1 Samuel 4. 21-22 September 26, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker 1 Introduction A When Ridge was born I remember looking at all the different names of babies on the walls. a Cletus, Octavious, Xavior, Mercedes, . ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Why A Mother Named Her Son Ichabod

Contributed by Mike Turner on May 7, 2004

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A sermon about a mother who attached a strange label to her new born son......."inglorious, Ichabod"

A.M. Sermon 5-9-04 Why A Mother Named Her Son Ichabod ! 1 Samuel 4:1-22 We live in a day of some really weird names. Many of them sound like a bunch of syllables just thrown together. When Hannah was born, there were twin boys in the nursery at the hospital as well. I kid you not...their names ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

"An Old Man & Heavy..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 15, 2004

based on 15 ratings

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Some keep God at a convenient distance. Calling on Him only when they want something in return or they need Him to pull them out of trouble. Israel was good at this and it’s the reason why they and we too find ourselves in the mess we’re in!

Introduction While visitng one of our Church members, in the middle of our conversation their phone rang and I watched as they glanced over and checked their caller ID & they immediately said to me, "It’s O.K. Pastor I’ll call them back.." Within a few minutes though, it rang again and I said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

I Can Define God Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 19, 2004

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Third in a series on popular illusions. We try to limit God by turning to religion instead of relationship. The issue is in our own integrity. The world understands the power of God better than we do! The loss of our idols is fatal, but in Christ ther

She was obviously tired of discussing the issue. The wrangling had gone on long enough. Neither side was about to give in to the other. It was time for somebody to settle this matter. So she drew herself up to her full five feet two; she threw her shoulders back; and with that certain toss of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Dog Gone Dagon's Done Gone

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Feb 25, 2003

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Don’t let the title fool you this DOG will hunt. Pun intended!

The Ark of God had been captured by the even though guarded by all the military might the nation of Israel could muster. Notice the Ark had never been captured while under the care of those ordained of God had it in their charge. But when the armies of Israel formed the bodyguard to the Ark of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Placing Your All At God's Disposal"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 20, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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Disciple involves our complete commitment to Christ.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches January 5, 2003 “Placing Your All at God’s Disposal” I Samuel 7:1-12 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever had days when you couldn’t feel the presence of God, you couldn’t get your prayers answered, you felt out of touch with God and it was an overall “gray, dreary, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

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