Sermons on eli: showing 166-180 of 2,611

God Who Cares

Contributed by Preeyapon Ekasittikul on Jun 7, 2019

God cares for our desperation He will change the situation for us when we pour out our soul to Him

God who cares 1 Samuel 1:1-28 1 The Problem 1:1-8 The story began with a small family of Elkanah, he was a descendant of Zuph whose family line in 1 Chronicles 6:16-30, 66 shows he was a Levite who lived in a Levitical city in the boundaries of Ephraim. He had two wives: Hannah and Peninnah, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Listen

Contributed by David Ward on Feb 26, 2013

An exposition of Samuel's call from God, and an exhortation to listen for God's voice

INTRODUCTION: In the early 1900s, back when the telegraph was the fastest method of long-distance communication, a young man applied for a job as a Morse Code operator. Answering an ad in the newspaper, he went to the office address that was listed. When he arrived, he entered a large, busy office ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Hannah: Faith That Saved A Nation Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Sep 1, 2011

Sermon 1 in the 2003 Calvary Series on the Family. Mother's Day message. What could one woman do when there was trouble in her house? What could one woman do when there was trouble in God's house? Hannah turned to God and by her faith saved the nation!

HANNAH: FAITH THAT SAVED A NATION 1 Samuel 1 Calvary Baptist Church Mother's Day 2003 INTRODUCTION: In our text today, we find the last two judges, one (Eli) a miserable failure, the other a success. We also find the first two kings, one a miserable failure (Saul), the other a success. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Present Of Ourselves Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 13, 2006

So, when you think about it, Christmas is about giving and about presents. This brings us to the crux of our message this morning, how do we make a present of ourselves this Christmas? In order to answer this question, we need to take a good look at Sam

THE PRESENTS OF CHRISTMAS The Present Of Ourselves INTRODUCTION: How does the song go, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” ? And Christmas really is, or really should be the most wonderful time of the years, eclipsed ONLY by Easter. Christmas celebrates a birth, and Easter a “rebirth”. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:11

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing The Voice Of God Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 14, 2007

Shows what it takes to hear (and not hear) the voice of God.

Title: Hearing the voice of God Theme: Text: 1 Samuel 3:1-15 John 10:1 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. 2 But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 To ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

The Story: A Praying Mother, A Listening Prophet, And A Disobedient King

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Dec 16, 2015

In the stories of Hannah, Samuel and Saul, we learn three important keys to prayer: Never give up, listen to God’s voice, and walk in obedience.

THE STORY #10: A PRAYING MOTHER, A LISTENING PROPHET AND A DISOBEDIENT KING INTRO TO TOPIC: First Samuel takes place right after the story of the Judges and Ruth. • Samuel was the final judge, but he also served as a priest and a prophet. • This was the transition to the time of the ...read more

Denomination: *other

Refining And Purification

Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Oct 27, 2024

I have for you toady a story that illustrates the message of 1 Peter 1:6-7, which speaks of how trials refine and strengthen our faith, much like gold is refined in fire. This story highlights the theme of enduring hardship for a greater purpose.

Refining and Purification ((((SLIDE)))) Todays message comes from 1 Peter 1:6-7: In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, ((((SLIDE)))) 7 so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hearing And Responding To The Voice Of God

Contributed by Harvey Earls on Jun 18, 2007

Designed for those who are seeking to indentify, listen to, and obey God’s voice and calling.

As I write this sermon, I too admit that I have had times in my life where the Voice of God has been hard to discern. As I look back however, those times in my life are usually when there are so many other voices going on that I have trouble focusing in on what God is telling me. How many times ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Samuel's Family Life: Training In The Train Wreck

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Nov 14, 2006

Samuel shows us some important elements of training for success, even if it is in the middle of a train wreck. In God’s grace we can move forward and apply His word.

Samuel’s family life: training in the train wreck For awhile I taught a class of evangelists. These men followed a tendency that many people follow. It is a difficult habit to break. We like to imagine that the people who are spoken of in the Bible are somehow better than we are. We like to think ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

2nd Sunday After Epiphany, Year B. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 10, 2023

JANUARY 14th, 2024.

1 Samuel 3:1-20, Psalm 139:1-6, Psalm 139:13-18, 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, John 1:43-51 A). THE CALL OF SAMUEL AND THE FALL OF ELI. 1 Samuel 3:1-20. I). HE IS CALLING YOU BY NAME. 1 Samuel 3:1-10. The days of the Saviour-Judges were drawing to a close and, as in our own days, “the word of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-20, Psalm 139:1-6, Psalm 139:13-18, 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, John 1:43-51  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stewardship: Calling Of Samuel Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 25, 2006

Stewardship sermon....kind of, sort of. God calls us to both ministry and stewardship - but expects obedience First joke is not funny, but is a set up for later

A certain Jewish couple, expecting to the their first child, argued hotly about what name should be given to their little boy. This went on for weeks. Finally, exhausted, they asked their rabbi to intervene. The exasperated mom-to-be said, "I want to name my child after my father, but my husband ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Children In The Kingdom Of God: Lessons From The Life Of Samuel

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 17, 2008

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT CHILDREN IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD DRAWING LESSONS FROM THE LIFE OF SAMUEL AND HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING 1. PRAYER 2. PROMISE 3. PROGRESS 4. PRODUCTIVITY 5. PLEASING NATURE 6. PRESENCE OF GOD 7. PROPHET

CHILDREN IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD: LESSONS FROM THE LIFE OF SAMUEL ******************************************************************************************* OUTLINE 1. PRAYER 2. PROMISE 3. PROGRESS 4. PRODUCTIVITY 5. PLEASING NATURE 6. PRESENCE OF GOD 7. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Hear The Voice Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 30, 2012

Message about Authentic Christianity: Those who listen to the leading of His Spirit.

Title: How to Hear the Voice of God Theme: To show how to hear the voice of the Lord and to listen Text: 1 Samuel 3:1 Introduction Over the last month or so we have been talking about Authentic Christianity. We have been working on an understanding about what it is to be an authentic ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Keep The Light Burning

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 16, 2007

What happens when we fail lo let our light shine - Don’t let the light go out.

Keep The Light Burning! 1 Samuel 1:1 – 3 In this passage we see the contrast between the wickedness of Eli’s family and the faithfulness of the young boy Samuel. He ministered before the Lord under the guidance and supervision of Eli at a time when God was not speaking to His people very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Good Thing You Know Who's Calling You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 19, 2024

This sermon explores God's call to service, using Samuel's story to inspire us to respond willingly and become soul winners for God's kingdom.

Good morning, dear friends. It is indeed a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, to bask in His presence, and to learn from His Word. Today, we have the privilege of turning our hearts and minds to the book of 1 Samuel, specifically chapter three, verses one through ten. This passage, my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Topics: Submitting, Call