Sermons on 1 Samuel:

God Looks On The Heart

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 25, 2022

The nation of Israel is a nation bless by God. Did you know that God actually led them by a CLOUD BY DAY AND A PILLAR OF FIRE BY NIGHT.

No nation can boast and say that the Lord led them the same way. Other nations were led by kings. However, when Samuel grew old, and Israel looked around and saw other nations had kings, they decided they WISH they also had kings like other nations. Looking around and wishing for something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7, Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Baptist

Forsaken For Us

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 18, 2021

Jesus felt forsaken in the Garden of Gethsamanae. He went into the garden in order to be forsaken by the Father so that we would not have to one day be forsaken because of our sin. We see a different side of Jesus in the garden.

Forsaken For Us Life Swap 3/12/2021 1 Samuel 19:1-10 Matthew 26:36-45 We are in part 2 of our series Life-Swap in which we are acknowledging that Jesus voluntarily took our place and had things happen to him that rightfully should have happened to us. There four messages are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1-10, Matthew 26:36-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Mystery Of Revelation Prayer! Series

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Nov 2, 2019

It has been rightly said, "When the purpose of a thing is not known abuse is inevitable." God's interested in showing us secret things. It's time to come out of spiritual blindness and deafness.

THE MYSTERY OF REVELATIONAL PRAYER! "So David inquired of the Lord, saying, “Shall I pursue this troop? Shall I overtake them?” And He answered him, “Pursue, for you shall surely overtake them and without fail recover all.” 1 Samuel 30:8. Revelation prayer is the key to breakthroughs and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:8, Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Bad Accounting

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 6, 2011

We all make mistakes, even David. Jesus paid the price for our mistakes but still demands a sacrifice of us, our lives must be living sacrifice. And a sacrifice is not a sacrifice if it costs you nothing.

ONE BAD ACCOUNTING 1 Chronicles 21 Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 17:40-49 INTRODUCTION 1. David is one of the good guys of Bible history for the most part a. God calls him a "man after God's own heart" b. He was, all in all, a good egg 2. But he was not without chinks in his armor a. One of his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

More Is Caught Than Taught Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 26, 2014

A study of Psalm 11 verses 1 through 7

Psalm 11: 1 – 7 More Is Caught Than Taught 1 In the LORD I put my trust; How can you say to my soul, “Flee as a bird to your mountain”? 2 For look! The wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow on the string, that they may shoot secretly at the upright in heart. 3 If the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Trinity Sunday. May 26th, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 23, 2021

1st Sunday after Pentecost, Year B.

Isaiah 6:1-8, Psalm 29:1-11, Romans 8:12-17, John 3:1-17. (A). WHERE HEAVEN AND EARTH MEET. Isaiah 6:1-8 1. The Awesomeness and Majesty of God (Isaiah 6:1-4). It was the year that King Uzziah, king of Judah, died (Isaiah 6:1). In Jerusalem, the prophet Isaiah was in the Temple, the place ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Psalm 29:1-11, Romans 8:12-17, John 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Except Thou Bless Me 1 Of 3! Series

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 21, 2006

God deals with serious people in life. Faith is serious business. Except thou bless me is a statement of seriousness in God’s blessings and Change in life. Jacob had enough of joking and cheating, He now need to be serious.....

God blesses a crowd free person! God wants to bless you even right now. There are things still attached to your life that needs to be removed. From January and now its December the Lord has been wondering how he should touch you. You need to send away the crowd and cross into the New Year ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson 5: Backsliding In Ministry

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2008

When You Backslide

A. WHEN YOU BACKSLIDE 1. Backsliders stop walking in the Spirit. “Let us walk in the Spirit” (Galatians 5:25). “The Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul” (1 Samuel 16:14). “The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways” (Proverbs 14:14). How to Walk in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fork In The Road: Pride Or Humility Series

Contributed by Kenton Beshore on May 8, 2008

Discuss David’s struggles with his pride and how God taught him humility in 2 Samuel 6.

Kenton Beshore is Executive Producer of the small group curriculum Liquid, a new revolutionary video-based resource for small groups and church-wide campaigns. Visit www.experienceliquid.com to learn more. _____________________________________ PRIDE OR HUMILITY DAVID’S HEART “But God removed ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David Encouraged Himself In The Lord

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 19, 2019

The unthinkable happened: David - God’s Chosen Servant, anointed by Samuel, the Future King, and forefather of Christ, was stricken by calamity! Why would God allow this? How could David recover? He encouraged Himself in the Lord!

DAVID ENCOURAGED HIMSELF IN THE LORD 1 Sam. 30:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ACTUAL ANSWERING MACHINE MESSAGES 1. Most people are content to let the prerecorded voicemail lady ask their callers to leave a message, but many people like to make up their own. Here are a few actual voicemail messages: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lovingkindness Of God Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Sep 20, 2023

Dear friend of God, I am suggesting to you that you do not have any reason to praise and worship God for the rest of your life. Do you or do you not?

*OASIS WORD DIGEST* 20th September 2023 Bible Passage: Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee. Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift my hands in thy name. Psalm 63:3-4 (KJV) *Oasis Word For Today* Dear friend of God, I am suggesting to you that you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:3-4, 2 Samuel 5:24

Denomination: Charismatic

Visionary View: Gaining God's Perspective Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 2, 2023

The importance of having a visionary view in a person's life.

"Visionary View: Gaining God's Perspective" Introduction: The importance of having a visionary view in a person's life. Emphasize that this perspective helps us align their goals and actions with God's will. Proverbs 29:18 "When people do not accept divine guidance, they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Matthew 14:28-31, Jeremiah 29:11, Hebrews 12:2, 1 Samuel 16:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hand Of The Lord Is With Us! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 30, 2017

The Hand of the Lord is with us! 1. When we suffer. 2. When we are saved. 3. When we are separated. 4. When we are sent to new places in life. 5. When we spread the gospel.

The Hand of the Lord Is with Us! Acts 11:19-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 16, 2014 BACKGROUND: *The Bible often talks about the Hand of the Lord. In the KJV, the phrase "hand of the Lord" is found 39 times, with 36 times in the Old Testament, and 3 in the New ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Does Not Work Out

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 2, 2013

1. WHAT WE DON’T KNOW 2. WHAT WE DO KNOW 5. Life Ingredients 3. A Phrase Difference Gives A New Focus 4. ALL THINGS 5. Life Ingredients

Our Daily Bread It has a story about a shipwreck. When the sole survivor reached a small, uninhabited island, he prayed for God to rescue him, but help didn't come. Eventually he built a hut out of driftwood for protection from the elements. One day he returned from scavenging for food and found ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Spiritual Insensitivity

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 22, 2025

Spiritual insensitivity is a dangerous condition in which a person loses awareness of God’s presence, His warnings, and His direction. It occurs when the heart becomes dull and unresponsive to the prompting of the Holy Spirit.

THE DANGER OF SPIRITUAL INSENSITIVITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 11:1-4 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 4:23, Ephesians 5:14-17, 1 Peter 5:8, Hebrews 2:1, 1 Corinthians 10:12 INTRODUCTION Spiritual insensitivity is a dangerous condition in which a person loses awareness of God’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-4, Proverbs 4:23, Ephesians 5:14-17, 1 Peter 5:8, Hebrews 2:1, 1 Corinthians 10:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God