Sermons on monumental:

God Rejects Saul (1 Samuel 15)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 10, 2025

Are we deserving of God's rejection like Saul or are we people after God's heart like David? Let's begin in 1 Samuel 15.

What was the ultimate cause of Saul’s failure as king of Israel? Was his obedience to God partial and inconsistent? Did he desire to glorify himself or God? Let’s look in 1 Samuel 15. Was Saul expected to destroy everything that the Amalekites owned? Samuel said to Saul, “I am the one the Lord ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Communicate Across Cultures

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

HOW TO COMMUNICATE ACROSS CULTURES

TIPS FOR CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS Illustration: When Hudson Taylor was director of the China Inland Mission, he often interviewed candidates for the mission field. On one occasion, he met with a group of applicants to determine their motivations for service. "And why do you wish to go as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Here We Raise Our Ebeneezer Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007

Today we could use a memorial like Samuel’s. It wasn’t a memorial of their hard times or of their more recent victories. It was a memorial to God’s faithfulness. Here we raise our Ebenezer because “Thus far has the Lord helped us.” That’s a reminder w

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Here We Raise Our Ebenezer 1 Samuel 7:12 Introduction: I recently saw a production of Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol.” The play reminded me how much of an impression the classic Christmas tale has had on all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stones: Defeat, Help, Victory

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 15, 2009

As Israel found that after their defeat at Ebenezer the way to greatness was through repentance, prayer, and sacrifice, so also this church needs to build, using the same ingredients.

They were a good people if not yet a great people. They were a good people, with much to be proud of. Over the years they had faced many obstacles and had overcome them. There had been dangerous moments, but they had weathered the storms and gone on. They were a good people if not yet a great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Game Of Thrones Begins Series

Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015

Game of Thrones would well have been the title of I & II Kings in our Bible. Israel's desire to be ruled by a king was tainted by their worldly aspirations and would bring heavy, painful consequences until God’s true King arrived in Bethlehem.

“The Game of Thrones Begins ” I. Introduction Game of Thrones is the title of the American fantasy drama series created for HBO, now in its 5th season. This series is based on the George R. Martin's series of novels entitled A Song of Ice and Fire, sent in the fictional land of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:12

Denomination: Lutheran

Teaching Obedience To The Next Generation

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 22, 2021

Saul hides behind his religion. Mafia hitmen rationalize, “Yes, I kill people but I’m really good to my mother.” We are incredibly good at self-deception. People hide behind their religion to evade obedience

Today, I want to speak to parents and grandparents on raising children who have a stalwart character all their lives. Let’s look at one of the most interesting kings of ancient Israel, King Saul. Today’s Scripture The word of the Lord came to Samuel: 11 “I regret that I have made Saul king, for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Lot’s Wife

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Oct 30, 2002

This sermon reminds us to remember the tragic end of Lot’s wife.

1. Great Sin is a Time of Great Laxity. A. Sin dulls our spiritual senses B. Morality becomes Indefinable C. People become predators 2. Great Warning will Precede Great Judgement. A. Prophetic preaching B. Natural disasters C. Chaos and disorder 3. Jesus Reminds Us of the Danger of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

Lining A Diliberate Life

Contributed by Joseph Nordyke on Dec 13, 2008

We must live for God deliberatly, not blown to and fro.

Living a deliberate life LUKE 14:28-35 Carefully weighed considered; studied; intentional. A person tells a deliberate lie. *When living for Christ we MUST live deliberate lives * We cannot afford to live haphazardly, or spur of the moment 1) A deliberate life is one that is carefully ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 2, 2011

Partial obedience is disobedience. Disobedience is the same as witchcraft.

Obedience Is Better than Sacrifice May 2, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Partial obedience is disobedience. Focus Passage: I Samuel 15:1-23 Supplemental Passage: John 14:15 "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

"The Transfiguration Of Our Lord.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 21, 2002

Year A 2nd Sunday of Lent Alternate Reading Matthew 17: 1-9 Title: “The Transfiguration of Our Lord.”

Year A 2nd Sunday of Lent Alternate Reading Matthew 17: 1-9 Title: “The Transfiguration of Our Lord.” Jesus takes Peter, James and John up onto a mountain where he is transfigured before them. The Transfiguration scene is yet another step or stop along the way of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Is It Grace Plus Works?

Contributed by John Hamby on May 12, 2014

To add anything whether it is baptism or good works or whatever it may be as a requirement for salvation is to diminish grace.

“Is It Grace Plus Works?” Acts 15:1-23 Paul and Barnabas had just returned from their first missionary ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Liberty And Justice For All

Contributed by Gary Washburn on Apr 12, 2002

We must never forget what God has done for America and what He is doing to America and realize what He will do to America.

Liberty and Justice for All Psalm 33:12 Intro: One of the main things that America stands for is “Liberty and Justice for all.” We must never forget what God has done in the past for America. We must have our eyes opened to see what God is doing for America in the present. Then we must realize ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring Others Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Feb 23, 2007

This world tries to honor, but it only seems to honor those who are great, those who gave to a great cause, or have done some great feat, but what about the rest?

INTRO: It’s good to be back, vacations are nice but there is nothing like being home. I had the opportunity to travel to some different places. One of them was Washington D.C. It was beautiful and crowded. The thing that stood out to me was all the monuments. -They have monuments for honoring ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Egyptian Coffin Case And The Cross Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Oct 24, 2009

Faith and Obedience kept these men of faith focus for the future and the promises of God.

Hebrew 11:22 "By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones." In the faith Hall of Fame one verse each is given to Isaac, Jacob and Joseph. It reminds us that there is something in common that links these three ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:22-26

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

How To Outlive Your Life (Part One)

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 24, 2011

What we do for God and others outlives us.

Title: How to Outlive Your Life (Part One of Two) Text: Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Thesis: What we do for God and others outlives us. Introduction Have you ever wondered whatever happened to someone? If you happened to have grown up in a small community and stayed there all your life and attended ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational