SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on 1 Samuel 8:1-7:

showing 16-30 of 84
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Clear Scripture Filters

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Wayne Searls avatar

    When You Have No King

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jul 31, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 15,005 views

    A sermon outlining the folly of forsaking God as King in one’s life.

    WHEN YOU HAVE NO KING 1 Samuel 8:4-10 TEXT: Then all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah, 5 and said to him, Look, you are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways. Now make us a king to judge us like all the nations. 6 But the thing displeased Samuel when they ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Followership Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 7, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,257 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "God’s Desire".

    Series: ¡§God¡¦s Desire¡¨ (#2) FOLLOWERSHIP 1 Samuel 8 Introduction: 1. Last Sunday we began a series titled ¡§God¡¦s Desire¡¨. We often are concerned about our desires, but what does God want from us? 2. Last week we learned that God desires fellowship with us. We saw how man broke fellowship ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Generic Christianity

    Contributed by James May on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 16,933 views

    The push is on for Christians to be less separated and more like everyone else. That’s a generic Christianity. God wants a separated people who let Him be their leader.

    GENERIC CHRISTIANITY 1 Samuel 8:4-21 Generic – If you have ever had to purchase any type of medication, you certainly have heard of that word before. Generic means that there is no brand name, only a common content description used by every manufacturer. One generic is the same as the next and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Results

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007
     | 3,061 views

    When we make decisions according to a results model, we will find we have walked away from God’s plan and are lumbering down the path of ultimate destruction.

    Passage: 1 Samuel 8:1-22 Intro: Wouldn’t it be nice to know for certain the results of every decision we made, before we made it?! 1. college choice, career path, stock purchase, marriage partner, location, etc. 2. we are obsessed with results, and the marketing community knows this. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Eric Lones avatar

    The Makings Of A Bad Decision Series

    Contributed by Eric Lones on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,831 views

    4 Signs Your Making a Bad Decision taken from 1st Samuel chapter 8.

    THE MAKINGS OF A BAD DECISION 1 Samuel 8:1, 3-22 1 When Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons as judges for Israel… 3 But his sons did not walk in his ways. They turned aside after dishonest gain and accepted bribes and perverted justice. 4 So all the elders of Israel gathered together and came ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Danny Rogers avatar

    5 Benefits Of Walking With The Lord Series

    Contributed by Danny Rogers on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 118,261 views

    When you walk with the Lord you can be sure that you will receive the nourishment needed to produce healthy, growing fruit.

    Intro: A farmer one planted two fruit trees on opposite sides of his property. The one he planted to provide a hedge hide the unsightly view of an old landfill; the other to provide shade to rest under near a cool mountain stream which ran down beside his fields. As the two trees grew, both ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Douglas Turner avatar

    How To Ruin A Revival

    Contributed by Douglas Turner on Jul 24, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,750 views

    In Chapter 6 of 1 Samuel, the people of Israel experienced some of the darkest days of their history. Their enemies had won a great victory and the Ark of the Lord had been captured. Because God had brought a great plague upon their enemies, the Ark of th

    In Chapter 6 of 1 Samuel, the people of Israel experienced some of the darkest days of their history. Their enemies had won a great victory and the Ark of the Lord had been captured. Because God had brought a great plague upon their enemies, the Ark of the Lord was returned, but the Israelites were ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Give Us What We Want Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 14, 2015
     | 8,552 views

    Consider the will of God in every matter. Consider the consequences of every choice.

    This is not a good title; I use it to jog our mind to think. Is this our orientation to life? • We know God cares and therefore we live through life seeking God to provide what we want. He is key to a successful and comfortable life. • The needs are real, and many, no doubt about ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Carlson avatar

    Choose Your King Wisely! Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 17, 2015
     | 5,384 views

    PROPOSITION: Because Christ is the King of Kings, you must choose Him as your King.

    Choose Your King Wisely! 1 Samuel 8 PROPOSITION: Because Christ is the King of Kings, you must choose Him as your King. I. Put your trust in God! v. 1-9 A. Human leaders have human limitations (1-3). 1. They have weakness of body. 2. They have weakness of human ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Praying In Frustration

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,587 views

    Like Samuel, we are often frustrated in our intentions. But turning to prayer, as he did, will help us remove the blame from ourselves, will help us understand the motives of others, and will help us accept reality and move on toward something better.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC September 14, 1986 Some weeks ago I told you that one of my principal projects in starting my service as your pastor would have to be spending time trying to learn my way around the city of Takoma Park. DC I can handle and Silver Spring is a breeze, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jose R. Hernandez avatar

    Make Us A King To Judge Us

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011
     | 5,440 views

    There is a very popular saying that states, “those that ignore history are doomed to repeat it,” and this is the theme that we will explore today. Today we are going to learn a very valuable lesson from a terrible decision.

    As I have said on numerous occasions, no one is perfect. The truth is that all of us make mistakes, and are guilty of making decisions based on impulse. In other words, we allow ourselves to be led by our feelings, and the worst part is that we allow ourselves to be led by the things of this ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Samuel Failed As A Father

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 22, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,304 views

    To show that if the LORD will make you a successful leader, be successful first with your family.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a successful spiritual leader but failed as a father? for fathers only, you will fail if you don't rear your children in the training, discipline and counsel and admonition of the LORD. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that if the LORD will ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Be Careful What You Wish For

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 24, 2015
     | 7,828 views

    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:

    Denomination: Anglican

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Just Like Everyone Else

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 13, 2013
     | 5,054 views

    We are called to be different.

    Just Like Everyone Else I Samuel 8:1-22 In a way, we can’t blame Israel for wanting a king. They had gone through hundreds of years of anarchy. The book of Judges which precedes 1 Samuel historically started off on a good note but progressively deteriorates into periods of captivity because of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Erik Estep avatar

    The Slow Fade Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,368 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see the Israelite people make a bad decision. And at the beginning it didn’t seem like they were that far off. But b/c they weren’t hitting life in the CENTER of the club, so to speak, they ended up in a

    “The Slow Fade” 1 Samuel 8: 1-18 May 26, 2013 Intro: For some strange reason I LOVE to play golf. When the weather’s good I usually get out to play golf once a week w/my dad. But as much fun as golf is, it has to be the most infuriating sport there is. It’s such a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist