Sermons on 1 Samuel 7:2-13:

The Revival Under Samuel

Contributed by Lamar Denby on Oct 18, 2000

Intro. A.

Intro. A. The absence of the ark of God. B. The sin of idolatry. C. The Philistines gathering. D. The call for Revival. (v.3) I. THE REPENTANCE OF ISRAEL. (v. 6) The pouring out of water before the Lord was a symbol of: A. Helplessness without God. B. Surrendered hearts. C. Repentance. (2 Chron. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-14

The Great Revival At Mizpeh

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jun 16, 2001

Revive us again - what will it take to revive God’s people today?

INTRODUCTION A. This is one of the greatest chapters in the Bible 1. God’s people needed a revival. 2. The Ark of the Covenant had returned to Israel, but Israel had not returned to God 3. It was time for Samuel to call then to repentance. 4. They were to put away ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:3-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gather At Mizpah_ A Call To Reflection

Contributed by Edghill Messiah on Jan 3, 2026

One of the key spiritual disciplines is remembering. God always calls his people to reflect and remember. As we are near the end of one year we need to exercise this spiritual discipline of reflection. My theme today is “Gather at Mizpah: A Call to Reflection ” Let us pray. Read Scripture

1. (slide 3) God Commands His People to Remember & Reflect As we approach the end of the year—2025—as other times at the end of a year we are often filled with mixed emotions. At times we are grateful for the victories and joys we’ve experienced and want to always remember them, other times we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:2-8

From Weepers To Warriors

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 12, 2025

God made a revival meeting look like a war party. Amazing -- that's just what it is to Satan! Satan is unmoved by our singing, our sermons, our Bible studies, etc., but when he hears groaning & fervent prayer – he trembles!

FROM WEEPERS TO WARRIORS 1 Sam 7:2-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about this 85-year-old woman. She went on a blind date with a 92-year-old man. She came home very frustrated and her daughter said, "Mom, what's wrong?" 2. She said, "I had to slap him three ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:2-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Revive Us Again Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 8, 2003

The Life of Samuel, Part 4 of 5.

REVIVE US AGAIN (1 SAMUEL 7) The closet thing to a revival I had experienced was at the youth fellowship in my home church. Seven of the twenty-something young people, including me, are in the ministry presently. Five are pastors, one a seminary lecturer and another an assistant pastor. Including ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Stone Of Help

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Feb 7, 2003

Are you looking for something solid to stand on in your life? It may be that you need God’s foundation in your marriage, or a relationship with you family. Maybe your business is sinking? We can find The "Stone of help" to get through these miry times!

Does anyone need a rock? In these miry times that we live, anyone longing for a firm foundation to stand? When people proclaim they have the rock solid answer of success one day, and bankruptcy the next, could we use a constant? When our homes are built on the sand and divorce is running rampant ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring America

Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Oct 18, 2000

America’s problems are not sin, promiscuity, abortion, etc., but the church’s abandoning the "Ark," the Sacrifice and Prophetic Word. Restoration is the cure!

Restoring the Ark, the Sacrifice and the Prophetic Word! 1 Samuel 7:12 and context. Intro: Keith Miller’s wife had a Red VW and took her kids to an Animal Farm. She parked down a road and went in. While she was looking around, an Elephant named Millie sat on her “bug,” squishing the front end. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Answering The Call: The Life Of Samuel Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001

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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:3, 1 Samuel 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

When Crying Isn't Enough Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 27, 2001

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

Pathway To Revival SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

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

Jesus: Our Guiding Stone SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

This sermon explores Jesus as our guiding stone, interpreting Samuel's statement, 'Thus far the Lord has helped.'

Our Ebenezer Stone 1 Samuel 7:12 When we hear the name "Ebenezer," we often think of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" and its main character, Ebenezer Scrooge. However, there is another Ebenezer that is more famous yet less known. It is not a person, real or imagined, but rather a stone that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:12

Topics: Jesus, Guidance

Thus Far Has The Lord Helped Us

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 29, 2006

Pentecost 16(C) - Ebenezer, thus far has the Lord helped us! We are completely helpless and it is our Lord who saves us completely.

THUS FAR HAS THE LORD HELPED US (EBENEZER) September 24, 2006 - PENTECOST 16 - 1 Samuel 7:5-12 * * * * * * * * * Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Help! Help! Maybe we have cried out those words when we have fallen down and needed help getting back ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:5-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Grateful For The Past And Confident About The Future

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Oct 1, 2006

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT BEING GRATEFUL FOR THE PAST AND CONFIDENT ABOUT THE FUTURE . THE LORD WILL NOT LEAVE US NOR FORSAKE US . WE MUST OBEY HIS COMMANDMENTS AND TRUST HIS PROMISES .

GRATEFUL FOR THE PAST AND CONFIDENT ABOUT THE FUTURE **************************************************** 1. WE MUST REMEMBER WITH GRATITUDE EVERYTHING THAT THE LORD HAS DONE FOR US. WE MUST REALISE HOW FAR THE LORD HAS BROUGHT US .WE MUST REMEMBER WITH HUMILITY OUR BEGINNINGS LIKE KING DAVID ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:12, Luke 11:14-23, Jeremiah 7:23-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Will Build It

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009

A look at God’s desire to build a church, not of stone or wood, but of flesh and blood.

Concordia Lutheran Church First Sunday of Christmas - December 27, 2009 HE Shall Build a House for My Name! 1 Samuel 7:1-16 † IN JESUS NAME † May we take the time, to receive the blessings that come from realizing that God has appointed us a place, and planted us here, that we may dwell and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Hear From God

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jun 12, 2009

If we intend to hear from God there mst be repentance and real comitment

How to hear from God? I Samuel 7:1-13 The life of the believer is full of mystery. Each day brings new surprises We don’t know what to expect or where it will lead us But what we do know for sure is the enemy is still the enemy And our need to hear from God remains unchanged But there are times ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church