Sermons on Samuel 1720 1737:

The Lord Of Hosts Found By A Barren Woman

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 3, 2023

God created hosts when he created heaven and earth. Lord of Hosts refers to Lord who dwelleth between or among a group of hosts. The Lord is in the center, surrounded by the hosts.

Then she made a vow and said, “O Lord of hosts, if You will indeed look on the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, and not forget Your maidservant, but will give Your maidservant a male child, then I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life, and no razor shall come upon his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:11, Genesis 2:1

The Benefits Of Showing Appreciation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 14, 2023

As it turns out, the effects of gratitude and showing appreciation can be important for our overall well-being for several reasons I attempt to uncover in this lesson.

Appreciation Banquet Sermon - The Benefits of Showing Appreciation Scripture: 2 Samuel 23: 1-5, 13-17 “These are the last words of David: “David, the son of Jesse, speaks—David, the man who was raised up so high, David, the man anointed by the God of Jacob, David, the sweet psalmist of Israel. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-5, 2 Samuel 23:13-17, Matthew 10:42

Denomination: Methodist

When Making A Request In Prayer Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023

The effectiveness of prayer is based on your prayer relationship with God.

“David therefore pleaded with God for the child, and David fasted and went in and lay all night on the ground … Then on the seventh day it came to pass that the child died.” 2 Samuel 12:16, 18 “Jesus said to him, ‘If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.’ Immediately the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13-24, Mark 9:29

Denomination: Baptist

David Found Faithfulness In God's Heart Introduction Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023

A man after my own heart.

INTRODUCTION 1. David the eighth son of Jesse (1 Samuel 16:10-11). Eight – new beginnings. 2. God rejected Saul. “The LORD said … ‘I have rejected him (Saul) … fill your horn with oil … go’” (1 Samuel 16:1). 3. Qualification: “The Lord seeth not as man seeth, man looketh on the outward ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1, 1 Samuel 16:7, 1 Samuel 16:11, 1 Samuel 16:16, 1 Samuel 17:34-35, Acts 13:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

David's Victories Over The Ammonites: How To Walk In Wisdom Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 26, 2023

What does David do? He gathered his entire army, and marches out against them, time to end this once and for all.

Too many people in our world make dumb decisions and reap the consequences. The Bible calls this person a fool. But the Bible also talks about a person who lives differently. They "walk in wisdom." Let's discover how we can walk in wisdom. To do that, I think we’re going to be talking ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:26, 2 Samuel 10:1-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Condition Critical

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 4, 2023

When Jesus said “Do not judge, or you too will be judged,” he did not absolve us from the responsibility to discern between good and evil.

An interesting thing happened during the opening worship of the 213th General Assembly. As the service began, the congregation stood to sing the first anthem. A great parade of banners, each representing one of our presbyteries, made its way down the center aisle. As the procession reached the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5, 2 Samuel 12:2-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fix The Fight! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jun 8, 2021

The bell sounds. You can’t stay huddled in the corner. The fight is on and it is going to be a slugfest!

Slugfest Pt. 1 - Fix the Fight I. Introduction I grew up in the era of great fights. Boxing had the corner on the fight market. There was no MMA, UFC, or Bellator. Boxing reigned supreme. This led to great spectacles and huge matches. These matches not only had great fighters involved but the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, 1 Samuel 17:22-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Ark Of God Is Captured By The Enemy

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jun 18, 2021

The ark of God represents the presence of God. It was the symbol of God's power and glory in the nation of Israel. When the bearer of the ark of God allows sin to reign in his heart, the presence of God departs from the ark.

TEXT: 1 Samuel 4:10-11 (NLT) "So the Philistines fought desperately, and Israel was defeated again. The slaughter was great; 30,000 Israelite soldiers died that day. The survivors turned and fled to their tents. The Ark of God was captured, and Hophni and Phinehas, the two sons of Eli, were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:10-11, Judges 16:4-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Live Like There’s No Tomorrow.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 21, 2021

No one in all of Israel wanted to contend with Goliath. His reputation went before him. He’d never lost one battle, because losing meant death. He’d won every time!

Live Like There’s No Tomorrow. 1 Samuel 17:45-47NKJV On May 25, 1979, Denis Waitly was desperately trying to catch a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles for a speaking engagement. There are easier airports to run through than O'Hara! When he arrived at his gate, they had just closed the jetway. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-47, Psalm 103:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Secrets Of A Victorious Life

Contributed by Benjamin Beckley on Sep 1, 2023

To live a Victorious life, there are things to access as secrets and embrace as truths that will position us for triumph. John 8:32.

Behind every major attainment in life, there is a secret. There is something someone doing great things knows that makes the great thing show. - Jesus and Disciples casting demons - Mark 9:28-29. “28 And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast him ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:31-51, Isaiah 43:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeing With God's Eyes Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 2, 2023

How God's perspective differs from our human perspective and what it means for our lives as believers.

"Seeing with God's Eyes" Introduction: Begin by welcoming the congregation and introducing the key verse: "For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart" (1 Samuel 16:7b, NLT). Explain that today's sermon will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Heart God Seeks Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023

May we strive to cultivate hearts that align with the desires of our Heavenly Father, for it is in the condition of our hearts that God truly seeks to dwell.

"The Heart God Seeks" Introduction: Greet the congregation warmly and read the key verse: 1 Samuel 16:7b (NLT) - "The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." Begin by acknowledging the human tendency ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7, Acts 13:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

The Security Of Trusting God

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Sep 21, 2023

Today we are going to look at a few verses from Psalm 91, and we are going to go through it a bit at a time so that we can see a reason to trust in God, and we are going to use one person’s point of view of why he sees the security of trusting God.

Today we are going to look at a few verses from Psalm 91, and we are going to go through it a bit at a time so that we can see a reason to trust in God, and we are going to use one person’s point of view of why he sees the security of trusting God. Many have noted the wonderful character of this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-47, Psalm 27:5, Psalm 91:1-4, Psalm 34:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ultimatum: No Other Choice!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 6, 2023

Jabesh Gilead was in big trouble. They had bypass God and played with sin. The enemy Nahash gives them the option: the sword or gouge your right eye out and limit your vision? Saul strengthens their hands and strengthens his kingdom.

NO OTHER CHOICE? THE ULTIMATUM… WE CAN’T WIN? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Matthew 16:24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. *Surrender: cease from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-3, 1 Samuel 11:6-8, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God