Sermons on 1 Samuel 8:1-14:

Kingdom And Chaos - Give Us A King

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jan 31, 2019

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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-9, 1 Samuel 8:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Us A King! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 20, 2017

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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Aug 20, 2017

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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

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

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 30, 2021

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

Scripture: 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  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peculiar People

Contributed by Mike Bryant on Jun 8, 2021

Israel's desire for a king is used to illustrate the temptation we face to be more like the rest of the world. But even though the world's view of us often chafes, it is God's plan that we be conspicuously different.

I) After Moses brought the nation of Israel out of Egypt, they did not have a king for many years. A) Unlike the nations around them, they were led by men and women, judges, who were direct intermediaries between God and man. B) Early on, the people tried to make one of those judges, Gideon, into ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:5-8, 1 Samuel 8:5, 1 John 2:15-17, John 15:19, 1 Peter 2:9-12, Romans 6:16-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Samuel, Kings And Chronicles Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 9, 2021

Choices Matter.

May 01, 2021 My Favorite thing about Samuel, Kings and Chronicles is a consistent theme from beginning to end ---- Our Choices Matter. Each book shows, step by step, the failure of the Chosen People and their leaders to maintain their side of the covenant with God. Any political / military / ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-5

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Be Careful What You Wish For

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 24, 2015

Sometimes we leave God out of our desires and plans. We must always go to God for guidance, especially when we face life’s challenges. Our desire to imitate the world may seem righteous at first, but it will result in destruction.

How many of you have wanted something that someone else has? Well, you’re not alone. Envy and coveting have been around since the beginning of time. One of the Ten Commandments even says, “You shall not covet…” It’s too bad that the Israelites and the elders in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-20

Denomination: Anglican

Core 52 Week 7 - The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 2, 2020

We have many "cultural royalty" in America. Be careful who you make king of your life.

To hear the sermon, please visit my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2891872 Kingdom of God - Becoming a Great Leader Intro: • King of Rock N Roll, King of Pop, Queen of Soul, Nascar “The King”, King of Country, Sultain of Swat, “King James,” Sausage King of Chicago (jk). • In the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 21:25, 1 Samuel 8:5-9, 1 Samuel 16:7, 1 Samuel 9:1-2, 1 Samuel 15:2-3, Acts 13:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Relentless Rescue Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 7, 2020

A Journey Through the Larger Story of the 66 Books of the Bible.

ILLUST> So, this past Thursday while I was actually in the middle of trying to write this message and to get it to all make sense I received a text from my youngest daughter Stella. Now, if you know Stella you know that it’s always a crap shoot as to what you are going to get when she texts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-7, 1 Samuel 17:46-47, 2 Samuel 7:11-16, Malachi 4:1-3

Our Refuge And Strength Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 26, 2021

This is a sermon for Epiphany Sunday. I've linked Psalm 46 with the hymn "We Three Kings" as a way of reminding ourselves who this child/King is why He is worthy of any all the gifts we have to give Him.

Samuel could tell by the look on their faces that the elders weren’t making a social call to inquire about his health … and he was right. One of the elders cleared his throat. “Samuel … you are getting old and, well, no offense but we’re more than a little concerned about the future of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11, Micah 5:2, 1 Samuel 8:7, 1 Samuel 8:11-18, Matthew 2:12, Exodus 30:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Goldilocks And The Three Bears Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022

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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Give Us A King

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 29, 2022

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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Demand For A King Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 16, 2022

This is the 1st Sermon in the Series "Israel's 1st King". This Series is about King Saul.

Series: Israel’s 1st King [#1] THE DEMAND FOR A KING 1 Samuel 8:1-7 Introduction: The life of Saul, the 1st King of Israel, is a study in contrasts. Saul began his reign in victory, and he ended it in a humiliating defeat. He lost his character, his power, and ultimately, his crown and his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Counting The Cost Of A King Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 24, 2022

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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Saul Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 6, 2022

Before he became king, he was just a man in search of his father's donkeys..................

November 05, 2022 The story of Saul begins in the 8th chapter of 1st Samuel. Being old, Samuel appointed his 2 sons, Joel and Abijah, to take his place. Unfortunately, Samuel’s sons were pretty terrible: They did not walk in his ways, they took bribes and perverted justice {1 Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:7, Proverbs 16:18

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist