Sermons on Sam Cooke:

Eli And Samuel

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 22, 2021

Two servants of The MOST HIGH

A long time ago, there lived a man called Eli. He was a priest. He encountered a woman named Hannah, who gave birth to a boy called Samuel who became his (Eli’s ) successor . This boy also prophesied doom to Eli and his household. See the story in 1 Samuel. Let us pick a few points for us to ...read more

Not Crushed

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 22, 2022

With the minimum that you have, give your maximum potential for God! After you do this, watch Him unfold miracles for you!

Not crushed 2 Corinthians 4:8”…we are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing….” A young kid who is a third grader was given an intro about me as : principal, Founder of a School, Teacher and many things, so he called me on phone with great expectations. His voice ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hard Work

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 12, 2013

I am talking today of working hard for the Lord! We live in a madcap world that work the whole night and sleep the whole day – with no time for self or family.

Hard work! Day 5 of 40 days of fasting! Romans 16:12”…….Greet the beloved Persis, who has worked hard in the Lord.” I am talking today of working hard for the Lord! We live in a madcap world that work the whole night and sleep the whole day – with no time for self ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Facing Your Giants Series

Contributed by Max Lucado on Nov 1, 2006

These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. The giants we face today may be unemployment, abandonment, sexual abuse, depression, bills, grades, whiskey, pornography, a career, a mistake or a future.

“Facing Your Giants” 1 Samuel 17:40-51 These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. THEME: The giants we face today may be unemployment, abandonment, sexual abuse, depression, bills, grades, whiskey, pornography, a career, a mistake or a future. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-51

Denomination: Christian Church

When Life Disappoints, Jesus Doesn't!

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jul 22, 2010

A sermon on being encouraged through life's disappointments by the power of God in Jesus Christ!

Weddings! Barbara (our organist) has likely played at more weddings than I’ve ever performed, but I know she and I probably have some wedding nightmare stories to tell, if we could tell them. We might have to change the names to protect the innocent. If you know me, I like to start on time. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Honour His Presence Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 27, 2016

Come clean with reverence for God. Draw near with holy fear of God.

We are going to read about the Ark of God in 2 Sam 6. It has been a long time since we read about it in 1 Sam 7. • It was after the period of Judges, before Israel demanded for a King. • 1 Sam 7:1 “So the men of Kiriath Jearim came and took up the ark of the LORD. [from the land ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When A Moralistic Mission Misfired!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on May 22, 2017

Gleaning lessons from King David's gaffe over the transportation of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem on an Ox cart instead of letting it be carried by the Priests!!!

When a moralistic mission misfired!!! Heard of anecdotes when something done with an apparently good intention but in a wrong way went haywire? Here’s one for starters... Who can forget a school time story told often to emphasize the importance of proper usage ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:1-14

Denomination: *other

The Wise Wife Of A Fool

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Apr 1, 2001

Abigail was a A Proverbs 31 Woman Married to an April 1st Man, Nabal.

Atheist Holiday An atheist complained to a Christian friend, “Christians have their special holidays, such as Christmas and Easter; and Jews celebrate their holidays, such as Passover and Yom Kippur; Muslims have their holidays. EVERY religion has its holidays. But we atheists,” he said, “have no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Peaceable Kingdom

Contributed by Michael Elmore on Nov 29, 2001

Advent. Isaiah’s vision of Christ’s Millenial Kingdom

THE PEACEABLE KINGDOM Isaiah 11:1-10 Introduction: "The Peaceable Kingdom" is the title early 19th-century painter, Edward Hicks, gave to this benign menagerie of animals - wild and domesticated. He based his work on this Isaiah 11 passage that speaks of such animals as the wolf, lamb, leopard, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Better Than Revenge Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 16, 2009

In this lesson we see David put in two situations where he could enact revenge on Saul. In both cases he does not take matters into his own hands, but trusts in the Lord. We learn the lesson that we can experience something better than revenge.

Introduction: A. One day an elderly lady was getting ready to pull her Cadillac into a parking space when a young man whipped into her spot in his red sports car. 1. He got out and she put her window down and said, “Who do you think you are, Sonny?” 2. The young man replied, “I’m young and I’m ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith, Entropy, And You

Contributed by Joe Lunsford on Oct 28, 2010

Entropy may be a scientific definition, but definitely something the church should be aware of!

Faith, Entropy, and You 1 Samuel 14:1-13 The Second Law of Thermodynamics states: “All matter works towards greater disorder-not greater order.” Meaning: A system left to itself will over the course of time deteriorate unless an outside force is exerted upon that system thereby ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-13, 1 Samuel 14:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Who's Got The Kingdom? Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 2, 2017

Nathan did what is most crucial and stirred David into action. God uses obedient individuals who know His will and is willing to do His will.

Read 1 Kings 1:1-10 – we have now a frail and aged King. The author paints us this picture. Again we see that the Kingdom is threatened. Not by external forces but by people from within the household. • There is no end to this, apparently. Earlier we have Absalom, and now his brother Adonijah, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus The Lion Lamb!

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 15, 2019

Jesus Christ is represented in the Book of Revelation by two animals, animals that are, in a sense, opposites: one gentle, one bold and vicious.

Jesus the Lion Lamb! (Revelation 5:1-10) 1. A man named Sam is lying on his death bed and his wife is sat by the side of the bed holding his hand. He looks at her and in a weak voice said: "Mary! Do you remember 60 years ago when we got married? I'd just started that business venture ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-10, Psalm 2:7-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Closer Than A Brother

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 2, 2006

David’s friendship with Jonathan was a remarkable and once in a lifetime kind of friendship.

“Closer than a Brother” 1 Samuel 17:50 Thus David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone, and he struck the Philistine and killed him; but there was no sword in David’s hand. 51 Then David ran and stood over the Philistine and took his sword and drew it out of its sheath and killed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Costly Worship Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 17, 2016

If you want to truly worship God, obey without delay, give without limits, and receive without fail.

Dad was driving his family home from church one Sunday when he heard his 16-year-old son saying, “The sermon was boring today.” His sister chimed in. “Yea, could you believe how the pastor stumbled over the reading of the Scripture?” she said. Mother replied, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free