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  • Joel Smith avatar

    Now Matter Who Wins, You Will Lose

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Oct 30, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,188 views

    This sermon is a relentless drum beat of negativity concerning America’s political predicament with a brief flicker of hope at the end. Theme: Demigods disappoint and enslave.

    In the early days of our Republic pastors would set aside the Sunday before election day to preach a sermon about the coming vote. In those days they would name names and tell the congregation who to vote for. Now, thanks to a 1954 law, churches can no longer speak out in the same way. If they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Carver avatar

    When A Nation Divorces God

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,882 views

    Using the time when God’s people rejected Samuel as their leader and demanded a king to lead them as an example of how our nation is ever turning away from Godly principles.

    Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22 Title: “When A Nation Divorces God” Introduction: Here in 1 Sam. 8 we see a great change taking place. Because of the aging of Samuel and the failure of Samuel’s sons in their positions of leadership the leaders of the people request a king, not a judge, to rule over ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The Same As Others

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 23, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,211 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you trying to imitate the world? or be like somebody else except GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to imitate GOD and acknowledge GOD as King of kings and Lord of lords IV. TEXT:

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you trying to imitate the world? or be like somebody else except GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to imitate GOD and acknowledge GOD as King of kings and Lord of lords IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 8:20 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Goldilocks And The Three Bears Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022
     | 5,372 views

    We learned them as children, but did we learn from them? There is truth wrapped up in these tales!

    I. Introduction These are the stories we learned as children and perhaps now you are in turn telling the same tales to your children or grandchildren. These stories were told by our teachers or at our bedtime to help us drift off to sleep. These tales taught us morals. However, unknown to many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    3rd Sunday After Pentecost. June 9th, 2024. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 30, 2021
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     | 8,518 views

    Year B, Proper 5.

    1 Samuel 8:4-20, 1 Samuel 11:14-15, Psalm 138:1-8, Genesis 3:8-15, Psalm 130:1-8, 2 Corinthians 4:13-18, 2 Corinthians 5:1, Mark 3:20-35. (A). THE ALLURE OF WORLDLY CONFORMITY. 1 Samuel 8:4-20, 1 Samuel 11:14-15. Samuel appointed his two sons to be judges in Beersheba in the south of Israel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Counting The Cost Of A King Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 24, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,026 views

    Israel demanded a king and rejected God as their king. God made a new covenant with King David. In David’s offspring a king would rule forever. Israel rejected God but they did not thwart his sovereign purposes for man. In Jesus Christ both the Sinai covenant and David’s covenant are fulfilled.

    It is tragic when we give something more priority than we give God. Sporting events can develop character and teach young people positive lessons but if that sport ever came between that person and God, it is wrong. Even humanitarian projects which are serving human need in a ministry, if they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Give Us A King

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 29, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,979 views

    This passage shares the account of a church that is looking at what the church down the road is doing. The pastor (Samuel) tries to lead this church (Israel) according to God’s will, but the congregation won’t heed his counsel.

    As we look at this chapter of 1 Samuel today, there unfolds a scene that can be applied to discussing the goal of churches today. What is the vision of some churches? Do churches think in a Christ-centered manner, or do they think in a worldly manner? What I mean is this: Are churches today ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Dealing With Discontentment

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 22,146 views

    Discontent is one of the major issues of the world today. One of the major causes of discontent is comparison.

    Discontentment is one of the biggest problems that human beings face today. Spouses get discontent with each other and divorces happen. Children get discontent with parents and move away. Congregation members get discontent with their pastors and churches break up or new denominations are born. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Real People , Real Problems A Study Of 1 Samuel Part 5, " Needful Things" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Aug 20, 2017
     | 10,714 views

    Part 5 of our 1 Samuel series- getting what we want even when it is not good for us

    Real people- Real problems A study of 1 Samuel Part 5 “Needful things” Today as we continue with our study of 1 Samuel called Real People – Real problems We are going to address a common problem in the world today Needs vs. wants But more specifically Wants that we get ----That are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Genesis 3 Made Us "Smart Phones” - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 7, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,386 views

    This is the third message in the series "Auto-correcting God."

    Today is the third message in the series titled, Genesis 3 made us “smart phones”. “Smart phones” describe who we were before we accepted Jesus as our Lord and Savior. Smart phones can “auto-correct” or change your text messages without your approval – a function first generation cell phones, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Give Us A King! Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 20, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,109 views

    The nation of Israel was going to reject God as their King, as individuals, we do not want to make the same mistake!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • The nation of Israel did not have an earthly king for many years, they were under the guidance of God. Men like Samuel were God’s intermediary between God and the people. Samuel was the last of the Judges of Israel (1 Samuel 7:15). • The nation of Israel was to be like no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Do We Want To Be Like Other Nations?

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 17, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,708 views

    America may change some aspects of government this election but it will not change the fact that the people remain in rebellion to God. We like so many other countries in the world are living out the cycle of sin as it is clearly displayed.

    Message: We have been witness to a national election in America. It was a very volatile and divisive election. What we saw played out in the United States is as old as time. The Bible points us to a time when Israel wanted to be like other nations. We see in their actions ancient facts ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Manny Salva Cruz avatar

    When You Ask From God Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Sep 11, 2016
     | 8,094 views

    We had to be careful when we ask from God through praying making sure that it is in accordance to His will and He has promised to grant our prayers.

    We are continuing our study in the Book of 1 Samuel. We are now in chapter 8 - we are studying one chapter at a time. Every chapter has a spiritual application for all of us if we only know how to look for them. Today, we are going to talk about asking God in prayer. Do you know that one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Be Careful Of What You Ask For! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 10, 2014
     | 7,160 views

    Are we asking for the same things the rest of the world is asking?

    Before we go to our study of 1 Samuel 8, turn with me briefly to the Book of Revelation Chapter 21 and let’s take a glimpse of what will happen in the future. Read along with me Revelation 21:22-27…. Again, v24 tells us “By its light will the nations walk, and the kings of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    Kingdom And Chaos - Give Us A King

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jan 31, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,509 views

    We must be very careful that we do not choose a Christianity with Jesus as a mascot.

    Kingdom and Chaos 1st Samuel 8 – Give us a King February 3, 2018 1 Samuel 8:4-9 NIV So all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah. 5 They said to him, "You are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways; now appoint a king to lead us, such as all the other nations ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational