Sermons about 1 Samuel 9:1-31:13

Who Are You Listening To

Contributed by Juan Lane on May 14, 2005

based on 19 ratings

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When we are in tight situations we need to make sure that we seek advice from the right sources.

Who Are You Listening To Scripture Reference: I Samuel 28:7 (KJV) I Samuel 28:6 And when Saul enquired of the LORD, the LORD answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets. 7 Then said Saul unto his servants, Seek me a woman that hath a familiar spirit, that I may go to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Secrets To Fulfilling Your Potential Series

Contributed by David Beirne on May 17, 2005

based on 16 ratings

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Some biblical principles to help us come closer to being all that God has created us to be.

Secrets To Fulfilling Your Potential 1 Sam 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart." 1 Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Unlimited Love Of God

Contributed by James May on May 22, 2005

based on 34 ratings

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God’s Love is unlimited toward all people, but do we still have his blessings and his favor? God loves the sinner but we are required to serve him before we can truly experience his great love.

THE UNLIMITED LOVE OF GOD By Pastor Jim May Scriptures used: Romans 5:8, James 1:17-18, 1 Samuel 9:2, and the primary source, 1 Samuel 12:19-25 If there is one thing that defines how God feels toward humanity, it’s His unlimited love. I’m so glad to know the love of God. I’m so glad to know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:19-25, 1 Samuel 19:25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Chasing Dead Dogs & Fleas

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 27, 2005

based on 44 ratings

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So many chase after the unimportant and insignificant things of life. The Bible calls us to prioritize in favor of eternal values.

Chasing Dead Dogs! ALL TRULY SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE IN LIFE HAVE BEEN THOSE WHO PRIORITIZED. Furthermore, they had their priorities in order. A businessman, referring to a friend who was devoting most of his time and energy in pursuit of an insignificant matter, said, “He reminds me of a bulldog ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Our Giants Are Real And Formidable

Contributed by Jim Moynihan on May 27, 2005

based on 79 ratings

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When we trust God to deliver us we can face our giants with confident faith in Him.

James Dobson, of Focus on the Family was quoted as saying, “When I think of parents today, I’m reminded of a photograph of an elegantly dressed woman who is holding a cup of coffee. Her little finger is cocked ever so daintily to the side, and her face reveals utter self-confidence. Unfortunately, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forty Days That Changed A Life. 3.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jun 3, 2005

based on 5 ratings

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Did you know that when Goliath appeared to Israel, he challenged Israel for forty days? So, when David went to meet Goliath it was after forty days of challenge.

Forty days that changed a life. 3. First Samuel 17:45 -- 50. 06/05/05 This is our third sermon in our series titled forty days that changed a life. So, take your Bible and turn to first Samuel 17, and we are going to be talking about a story that is familiar to about all here. This story is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-50

Denomination: Baptist

Unknown, But Not Unused: Othniel, Ehud, Shamgar Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Oct 26, 2005

based on 26 ratings

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Three minor Judges show us that God can use little-known people to do great things.

**POSSESSING THE PROMISES** *Judges Series — Part 2* **Unknown, but not Unused: Othniel, Ehud, and Shamgar** *Judges 3:7–31* --- **INTRODUCTION** Growing up, summer meant game shows. Joker's Wild, The $25,000 Pyramid, The Price is Right, Family Feud. You know how Family Feud works — they ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:7-11, Judges 3:12-30, Judges 3:31, Judges 4:21, Judges 4:22, Judges 15:15-16, 1 Samuel 13:19, Matthew 6:4 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Maintaining Your Integrity In The Wilderness?

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Oct 27, 2005

based on 19 ratings

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This is a series on the life of David and what made him a man after God’s heart. Here we find David’s faults and weaknesses a puzzling companion to the great title "Man after God’s own heart"

MAINTAINING YOUR INTEGRITY IN THE WILDERNESS? David is on the run. In this part of the story of David’s life everything has broken loose. Quiet suspicions that Saul is trying to kill him are now loudly in the open. Even Jonathon who struggled to grasp how his own father could possibly consider ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:1-15

Denomination: Mennonite

Fighting Bears And Delivering Cheese! (Part 1 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Nov 2, 2005

based on 64 ratings

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This is the first sermon in a series entitled "Developing A Heart After God" and this sermon talks about how God developed David’s life experiences for the task of facing Goliath. I give 3 points that show how God uses our past to develop our lives.

Title: Killing Bears and Delivering Cheese Text: I Sam 17: 12-18; 34-37 and I Sam 16:18 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - This morning we are going to start a sermon series from David’s early years. - This series is entitled, “Developing A Heart After God” - The Bible says that David was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Pentecostal

Killing Giants In Our Lives

Contributed by Roger Spackman on Nov 7, 2005

based on 20 ratings

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Overcoming depression, phobias and disapoinment through applying the principles of David and Goliath! God can turn your ’scars into stars’ and ’your tragedies into triumphs’! Uplifting and very encouraging sermon. Full PP slides available.

Goal/purpose This message is one of encouragement for our people to press into God with the difficulties of life. To receive instruction from the Word of God in being able to gain perspective on our problems. To see life from God’s point of view and not be overcome with despair when difficulties ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Baptist

Keep On Fighting

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 8, 2005

based on 104 ratings

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This is a message for our annual Veteran’s Day Service

Keep on Fighting 1 Samuel 30 November 6, 2005 Veteran’s Day Message Morning Service Introduction On November 11, 1918, a treaty was signed by the Allies and the Germans to end the hostilities of World War I. In 1938, congress passed a bill to declare November 11 Armistice Day to honor the veterans ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Be Willing To Enter The Valley (Part 2 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Nov 10, 2005

based on 8 ratings

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Today some Christians are living in fear, intimidation and comfortableness and not trusting in God. David when faced with the problem of Goliath willing ran down to the valley to defeat the enemy. I give 3 points that show what motivated David to do that

Title: Be Willing To Enter The Valley (Part 2) Text: I Sam 17:1-58 (Key Verse is 38-48) Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - (Recap from last week’s message (Fighting Bears and Delivering Cheese)) - There was 3 points that I gave from this message about how God prepares us in life for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lord, Give Us A Thankful Faith

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 16, 2005

based on 18 ratings

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This is a Thanksgiving sermon on directives from Samuel to the Israelites to reflect on the great things God has done.

November 23, 2005 1 Samuel 12:23-24 As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right. 24 But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:23-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Measuring Up - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 30, 2005

based on 164 ratings

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What does it mean to be a man/ woman after God’s own heart? How would we know if we have the qualities that would make God say that about us?

OPEN: With Super Bowl Sunday just a week away, I thought I’d share one of my favorite football stories: The coach at Auburn University - Shug Jordan - had asked his former Linebacker Mike Kollin if he would help his alma mater do some recruiting. Mike said, “Sure, coach. What kind of player ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, 1 Samuel 16:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Five Smooth Stones"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 31, 2005

based on 61 ratings

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David did not have a fancy sword in this battle. He used what he had. He had his sling shot, and he choose five smooth stones. And that is the outline for the message: “Five Smooth Stones!” Why Five? Why Smooth? Why Stones?

Primary Verse(1 Sam 17:40 KJV) And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine. Title: “Five Smooth Stones” Introduction: What ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58, Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

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