Sermons on Samuel And Saul:

Your Servant Is Listening

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 29, 2017

The subtle theology of revelation that comes from listening to God.

Jed Harris, producer of Our Town and other plays, became convinced he was losing his hearing. He went to a specialist, who gave him a thorough checkup. The doctor pulled out a gold watch and asked, “Can you hear this ticking?” Harris said, “Of course.” The specialist walked to the door and held ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:3-19, John 1:35-42

Denomination: Catholic

The Power Of Desperate Prayer

Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on Aug 16, 2021

No situation is hopeless as long as we keep on trusting God.

THE POWER OF DESPERATE PRAYER. TEXT :ISAIAH 38:1-7 🔑📖 Isaiah 38:1 In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live. 38:2 Then ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-3, 1 Samuel 1:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Treacherous Enemies

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 21, 2022

Life's journey is rough and tough with lots of potholes and bumps along the road. The Christian race is not easy, thorns and thistles prick the righteous along the narrow way. Treacherous enemies abound, smiling at you but waiting to stab you with sharpened knives.

TEXT: PSALMS 35:19-25 (NLT). 'Don’t let my treacherous enemies rejoice over my defeat. Don’t let those who hate me without cause gloat over my sorrow. They don’t talk of peace; they plot against innocent people who mind their own business.They shout, “Aha! Aha! With our own eyes we saw him do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:19-25, 2 Samuel 14:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Psalm 43 - Psalm From The Sons Of Korah Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 17, 2022

This is a marvellous Psalm that moves through praise, to soul despair, into light and hope.

MESSAGE - PSALM 43 PSALM FROM THE SONS OF KORAH Ron Ferguson ronaldf@aapt.net.au Good morning to you. We are going to look at Psalm 43 today and that follows from the turmoil of Psalm 42 we have been looking at. Here is an opening quote from Olsen, the writer of an excellent volume on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:33, Romans 5:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Arrows Of Truth # 14 - What Are Key Strongholds Holding Dropouts Captive? (Part A) Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 22, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 14 - What are key strongholds holding dropouts captive? (Part a) The purpose of this and the next four weeks is to identify/discern false belief(s) that dropout believers have accepted and believe which result from five types of strongholds. These false beliefs dictate their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:11-16, Joshua 10:3-5

Arrows Of Truth # 15 - What Are Key Strongholds Holding Dropouts Captive? (Part B) Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 22, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 15 - What are key strongholds holding dropouts captive? (Part b) The purpose of this and the three following weeks is to identify/discern false belief(s) that dropout believers have accepted and believe which result from five types of strongholds. These false beliefs dictate ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:3-5, 1 Samuel 30:11-16

Arrows Of Truth # 16 - What Are Key Strongholds Holding Dropouts Captive? (Part C) Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 22, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 16 - What are key strongholds holding dropouts captive? (Part c) The purpose of this and the two following weeks is to identify/discern false belief(s) that dropout believers have accepted and believe which result from five types of strongholds. These false beliefs dictate their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:11-16, Joshua 10:3-5

Arrows Of Truth # 17 - What Are Key Strongholds Holding Dropouts Captive? (Part D) Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 22, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 17 - What are key strongholds holding dropouts captive? (Part d) The purpose of this and the following week is to identify/discern false belief(s) that dropout believers have accepted and believe which result from five types of strongholds. These false beliefs dictate their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:11-16, Joshua 10:3-5

Arrows Of Truth # 18 - What Are Key Strongholds Holding Dropouts Captive? (Part E Final) Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 22, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 18 - What are key strongholds holding dropouts captive? (Part e final) The purpose of this and the preceding four weeks is to identify/discern false belief(s) that dropout believers have accepted and believe which result from five types of strongholds. These false beliefs dictate ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:11-16, Joshua 10:3-5

Attaining True Human Dignity Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 18, 2021

During this Christmas season, it makes sense that we should follow Mary’s prophetic declaration, “all generations will call me blessed”, by praying her prayer, the Magnificat, and asking God to give us the same spirit of obedience she had.

December 22 The Magnificat Today's vesper antiphon speaks to Jesus as the "King of all the nations, the only joy of every human heart." One of the now "traditional" movies lots of people see each Christmas is one set in the middle of the last century. It's called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:21-28, Luke 1:46-56, 1 Samuel 2:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Unbelievable Scars

Contributed by K. Heath Mcdougal-Deans on Apr 20, 2021

I heard it once said, 'nobody likes scars.' Yet, I beg to differ. Scars, and what they often represent, Truth, Light, Love, Strength, and Determination... are powerful.

Unbelievable Scars A small orphaned boy lived with his grandmother. One night their house caught fire. The grandmother, trying to rescue the little boy asleep upstairs, perished in the smoke and flames. A crowd gathered around the burning house. The boy’s cries for help were heard above the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:8, Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: Other

Good Mourning Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jan 18, 2022

God blesses us with comfort when we are heartbroken over brokenness.

Good Mourning lanny smith Reboot / Repentance; Grief; Comfort / Matthew 5:4   • David’s story of failure. • Considered Israel’s greatest king - promised a line of succession eternally. • Sort of our George Washington-Abraham Lincoln-John Wayne-(young) Brad Pitt with a dash of Harry Connick ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4, 2 Samuel 12:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Oh! My God, Where Is The Fire?

Contributed by Dale Carter Sr. on Jan 18, 2022

The Lamp of God had went out in the Temple. But God was raising up a man of God to restore the Lamp and the Fire.

Oh! My God, Where is the Fire? Dale Carter Sr. Harvest Fellowship Community Church 1 Samuel 3:1-10 1. And the child Samuel ministered unto the Lord before Eli. And the word of the Lord was precious in those days; there was no open vision. 2 And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, Acts 2:4, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Crossing The Kidron Valley

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Sep 7, 2020

David’s heart was broken as a result betrayal. As he ran out of Jerusalem, he walked across the Kidron valley. Have you been betrayed? How do you move forward after a betrayal?

CROSSING THE KIDRON VALLEY "13 Now a messenger came to David, saying, “The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.” 14 So David said to all his servants who were with him at Jerusalem, “Arise, and let us flee, or we shall not escape from Absalom. Make haste to depart, lest he overtake ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:23, John 18:1-2

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