Sermons on samuel and saul:

The Fall Of Saul

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

The Fall of Saul

I Sam. 15:1 - 23 The Fall of Saul 1. A Sovereign's Revelation - 15:1-8 (a) THE DIVINE COUNSEL 2 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, (b) THE DIVINE CONTROL 2 I remember that which Amalek did to Israel, how he laid wait for him in the way, when he came up from Egypt. A. God's Promise must be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-23

Denomination: Holiness

Saul's Fall

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

Saul's Fall

1 Samuel 15:1-23 Saul's Fall I. HIS DISOBEDIENCE Disobedience is the first sin and it is responsible for all others. Adam disobeyed and was driven from the garden. Cain disobeyed and killed his brother Lot's wife disobeyed and was turned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-23

Denomination: Holiness

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

Saul Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 6, 2022

Before he became king, he was just a man in search of his father's donkeys..................

November 05, 2022 The story of Saul begins in the 8th chapter of 1st Samuel. Being old, Samuel appointed his 2 sons, Joel and Abijah, to take his place. Unfortunately, Samuel’s sons were pretty terrible: They did not walk in his ways, they took bribes and perverted justice {1 Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:7, Proverbs 16:18

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Test Of Obedience

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

THE TEST OF OBEDIENCE

1 Samuel 15:1-23 THE TEST OF OBEDIENCE The Amalekites were a wandering tribe descended from Esau’s grandson Amalek They roamed throughout the territory which was later settled by the people of Israel. Throughout the Old Testament the Amalekites were bitter enemies of the Israelies. I. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-23

Denomination: Holiness

Saul To Be King (1 Samuel 9)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 4, 2025

Do we put our trust in kings or God? Let's look at 1 Samuel 9.

Do we tend to want leaders based on superficial qualities? What outward traits did Saul have? What leader serves like Jesus did? Let’s begin in 1 Samuel 9. What were Saul’s outstanding physical characteristics? There was a wealthy man from the tribe of Benjamin named Kish. He was the son of Abiel ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Samuel 8-11 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 26, 2024

Samuel tuned in to God at age 12! When everyone else tuned Him out because in those days everyone was doing was right in their own eyes!

Never seen before in 2024! We have learned in the last few weeks that we could say never heard before in 2024 – which is about hearing the voice of God in a day when few hear it or even listen to it! Our time is no different than in Samuels young years and in his later years. Thesis: Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22, 1 Samuel 9:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Samuel Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 5, 2022

Samuel is a figure who, in the narratives of the Hebrew Bible, plays a key role in the transition from the period of the biblical judges to the institution of a kingdom under Saul and again in the transition from Saul to David.

SAMUEL Born before 1070 BCE Died 1012 BCE · Ramah in Benjamin (traditional) Venerated in Judaism · Christianity · Islam Feast · August 20 (Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran & Roman Catholicism) · July 30 (Armenian Apostolic Church) · 9 Paoni (Coptic Orthodox Church) ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Ways Of A Fool -- 1 Samuel 31 Series

Contributed by James D. Thornber on Mar 2, 2014

We look at some of the ways Saul played the fool so we can learn how NOT to go the direction Saul went.

The Ways of a Fool 1 Samuel 31 Like most of you, I have spent time walking in the cemetery. I like to look at the gravestones and their dates. I like to imagine what these people were like and how they lived a hundred or more years ago. What did they do for a living? Where in town did they live? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Samuel

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 28, 2023

Samuel the prophet was the last of the judges. 1 and 2 Samuel were originally one book or scroll and describe God’s dealings with Samuel, Saul, David, Bathsheba and Absalom.

Before ancient Israel had kings, they were led in times of crisis by military leaders known as judges. Samuel the prophet was the last of the judges. 1 and 2 Samuel were originally one book or scroll and describe God’s dealings with Samuel, Saul, David, Bathsheba and Absalom. Was Hannah an example ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Saul Disobeys God (1 Samuel 13)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 8, 2025

What is the difference between a man after God's own heart and a man after self-glorification? Let's begin in 1 Samuel 13.

Did Saul act foolishly, disobeying God? What kind of heart was God looking for in a national leader? What kind of heart do we have? Let’s begin in 1 Samuel 13. How old was Saul when he began to rule and how long was he king? Saul was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned for ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Long Live The King Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on May 24, 2023

Israel, in a most unconventional manner, gets the king they want in Saul, the son of Kish.

The Crown – Season One – Episode 2 Long Live the King . Today we will be in chapters 9-10 as Israel gets the king they wanted. But before we go there let’s take a look back at last week. It’s an odd story to say the least. I’m not going to read through the whole passage but here is a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

1 Samuel Part 3

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on May 26, 2024

NASB, notes from biblegateway.com and from Marilyn Hickey Ministries

Saul Defeats the Ammonites, his reign, disobedience and rejection 11:1 Now Nahash the Ammonite came up and [a]besieged Jabesh-gilead; and all the men of Jabesh said to Nahash, “Make a covenant with us and we will serve you.” 2 But Nahash the Ammonite said to them, “I will make it with you on this ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Saul Anointed King (1 Samuel 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 5, 2025

What can we learn from Saul's anointing as king? What does it mean that Jesus was called the anointed one? Let's begin in 1 Samuel 10.

Did God confirm Saul’s calling with signs along the way? Did God’s Spirit come over Saul? What signs confirm Jesus as the anointed one, the Messiah? Let’s look in 1 Samuel 10. Britain’s King Charles III was anointed with oil during his coronation ceremony in 2023. Did Samuel anoint Saul with olive ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Saul - The Ruin Of A Good Man

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 28, 2017

Saul began well and ended poorly. What happened to put Saul on the road to ruin?

THE RUIN OF A GOOD MAN 1 Sam 9 – 31, 1 Chron 10 Note: I have developed a set of slides on PowerPoint 10. If anyone is interested in having the .pptx file I will send it to you by Email. Send your request to me at sam@srmccormick.net with the subject Hedges of Protection Slides and I will send them ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:2, James 3:14-17, James 4:8, Deuteronomy 18:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ