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  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Counting The Cost Of A King Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 24, 2022
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    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

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Goldilocks And The Three Bears Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022
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    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

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    The Demand For A King Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 16, 2022
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    A New Era Begins In Israel Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Dec 25, 2025
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    The government of Israel was administered in the name and authority of God – Israel was a Theocracy and God was their king. His earthly representatives, from Moses to Samuel, had no authority of their own. Their job was to uphold and enforce the Laws of God before the people.

    December 27, 2025 Samuel was unique. He was judge, prophet and priest and under his wise control the nation prospered. Eventually, however, he was forced to share the responsibilities of government and he chose his 2 sons – Joel and Abijah – to assist him. He appointed them judges and sent ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Shepherd's Sacred Heart Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 22, 2025
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    Jesus, who is the Second Person of the Trinity and True God, is in His human nature like a shepherd for all of us who believe in Him.

    Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus 2025 Before we look at today’s Scriptures, let’s look back even before king Saul and King David to the time when the Israelites were led by Judges. The greatest of these was Samuel. In the first book of Samuel, chapter 8, we see a picture of Samuel when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Misplaced Trust And The God Who Never Fails

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 28, 2025
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    This sermon warns against placing our trust in human leaders, reputation, or spiritual gifts, reminding us that true holiness and steadfast faith can only be found by fixing our eyes on Christ alone and walking in humble obedience through the power of the Holy Spirit.

    Misplaced Trust and the God who Never Fails Matthew 23:1-10; Acts 8:14-23; 3 John 1:9-10; 1 Samuel 8:1-7; Luke 22:31-34 To be “holy in all you do” (1 Peter 1:15) is no light command—it’s a high calling that reaches into every corner of our lives. In the Old Testament alone, Israel was given 613 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Give Us A King! Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025
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    The cry for a king in 1 Samuel 8 was not merely a political request; it was a spiritual rebellion.

    GIVE US A KING! By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 8:1-22 Supporting Texts: Hosea 13:10-11, Deuteronomy 17:14-20, Romans 12:2, Judges 8:22-23, John 18:36 INTRODUCTION: The cry for a king in 1 Samuel 8 was not merely a political request; it was a spiritual rebellion. Israel had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God’s Sovereignty In Human Choices Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025
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    While human beings are given the ability to choose, it is God who remains supreme over all outcomes.

    GOD’S SOVEREIGNTY IN HUMAN CHOICES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 9:15-24, 1 Samuel 8:4-22 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 19:21, Romans 9:15–18, Daniel 4:35, Isaiah 46:10, Genesis 50:20 INTRODUCTION: The tension between divine sovereignty and human choice is one of the most profound ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Older We Get, The Less Do We Want Change

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 12, 2026
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    Are we in a culture that believes it doesn’t need the truth?

    Friday of the First Week Integral 2026 Recently a well-known preacher wrote an essay addressing a situation that sounds unreal: “There is less missionary work carried out by the Church in our time, which places responsibility on all of us to be witnesses to Christ in a culture that believes it ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 30, 2021
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     | 8,549 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

  • Mike Bryant avatar

    Peculiar People

    Contributed by Mike Bryant on Jun 8, 2021
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    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    Samuel, Kings And Chronicles Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 9, 2021
     | 1,779 views

    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

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Give Us A King

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 29, 2022
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     | 4,027 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

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Character Study Of Samuel Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 22, 2025
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    Samuel was a remarkable prophet, judge, and leader who played a crucial role in Israel’s history. His life was marked by obedience, prayer, and unwavering commitment to God. He guided Israel through a time of transition and left behind a legacy of faithfulness.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF SAMUEL – PROPHET AND LAST JUDGE OF ISRAEL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 3:19 "And Samuel grew, and the Lord was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground." Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 1:1-28, 1 Samuel 3:1-21, 1 Samuel 7:3-17, 1 Samuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Samuel 8-11 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 26, 2024
     | 834 views

    Samuel tuned in to God at age 12! When everyone else tuned Him out because in those days everyone was doing was right in their own eyes!

    Never seen before in 2024! We have learned in the last few weeks that we could say never heard before in 2024 – which is about hearing the voice of God in a day when few hear it or even listen to it! Our time is no different than in Samuels young years and in his later years. Thesis: Samuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational