Sermons on Samuel And Saul:

Sermon On The Greatest Things

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 21, 2024

Not surprisingly so, the greatest things in life have often been noted to include: The existence of God, food, music, life itself, family, water and love.

Ronald Wilson Reagan, the former 40th president of the United States once remarked: “The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one who gets the people to do the greatest things.” Psalm 126:1-6 confirms: “A Song of Ascents. When the Lord restored the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:16, Joel 2:21, Jeremiah 33:3, John 17:23

Living As God's Holy, Consecrated People (Exodus 22:16-30) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 27, 2022

Laws on lying with virgins, bestiality, mistreating orphans, widows, resident aliens, and the poor.

Our passage this morning, Exodus 22:16-30, covers a lot of ground. God has really clear expectations for his people in lots of areas of life. And this passage, covers lots of those areas. So this isn't going to be the kind of sermon that's neat and tidy. But I think what we will read, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:16-30, 1 John 3:19-23, 1 Samuel 3:10-14, 1 Samuel 2:12-17

Baby Dedication Service

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 17, 2023

This is a baby dedication service that can be adapted and used for any dedication of a baby or child

Introduction The practice of dedicating a baby to the Lord is found in the presentation of Samuel by his mother, Hannah, in 1 Samuel 1:28 where Hannah says, “So I have also dedicated him to Yahweh; as long as he lives, he is dedicated to Yahweh.” When Jesus was still a few days old, Mary & ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:19-28, Luke 2:22, Psalm 127:3-4, Deuteronomy 6:4-7

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus Crashes Through Barriers

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 13, 2023

Jesus once again breaks social barriers of sexism and racism

John 4:5-42 Today, many states have “Good Samaritan” laws that make it easier for citizens to help others without incurring unnecessary liability. The words “Good” and “Samaritan” are tied together for most of us. Anybody who goes out of their way to help another person is often called a “Good ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42, Luke 10:25-37, 1 Samuel 16:7, Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Episcopal

"i Will Bless You!"

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 26, 2020

Why did God pick out a fairly obscure man like Abraham to give all these blessings? He wasn’t a man of great accomplishments, renown, or power. Why would God choose him?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Text: Genesis 12:1-7; 1 Samuel 16:7 ILL. I want to read part of what Danny Dutton, an 8-yr-old 3rd ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-7, 1 Samuel 16:7, Exodus 4:13, Matthew 10:42, Matthew 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Does God Allow Suffering In Our Lives?

Contributed by Vagner Souza on Oct 21, 2019

Have you ever wondered: Why does God allow suffering in our lives? When we talk about why God allows suffering in our lives and how we can cope and do it to overcome it. It is not common to address their origin and causes.

Have you ever wondered: Why does God allow suffering in our lives? When we talk about why God allows suffering in our lives and how we can cope and do it to overcome it. It is not common to address their origin and causes. What I mean is where this suffering probably came from, which is its ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-3, 1 Samuel 25:17-20, 2 Peter 2:5

Denomination: *other

The Blessing Of A Burden

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 23, 2019

Let’s talk about the blessing of a burden (From Craig Groeschel's book, "Weird: Because Normal Isn't Working")

HoHum: Charley McCardle- a man I stayed with in the hospital until he died and gave me a burden to go into hospice work WBTU: Blessings come in many shapes, colors, and sizes. It’s natural to give thanks for good things: “Thank you, God for blessing me with good health.” “I’m so grateful- I got ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:3-4, Exodus 2:12, 1 Samuel 17:26, Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus The Lord Over Our Storm

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 23, 2018

“Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, ‘Peace, be still!’ And the wind ceased and there was a great calm… and they said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?” (Mark 4:39, 41)

Introduction: There is a reason and there is a solution for every problem. A problem only remains a problem if you refuse the help you need to solve it. You do not drown because you fall into water, you drown because you refuse the help to get you out. Storms are a part of life and they create ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-49, 2 Corinthians 6:1-13, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mary's Song Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 9, 2018

Mary reacted with praise to Elizabeth's welcome of her and the Savior within her womb. In her praise, she teaches us to praise God for: 1. Doing great things for us. 2. Giving mercy to those who fear him, and 3. Keeping his promises.

Christmas Music 1: Mary’s Song Luke 1:46-55 December 9, 2018 What is it like to be a part of God’s over-arching plan? To be used for supernatural purposes? The Christmas story begins with a young peasant girl from a backwards village. Mary was probably a teenager when she found out she was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55, 1 Samuel 2:1-10, 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Wrong? Who Is Right?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 28, 2019

We need rules to live by and realize that we are a total of our daily choices. What role does your attitudes play in your choices?

WRONG? RIGHT? ATTITUDES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Isaiah 55:9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. WHO IS WRONG? WHO IS RIGHT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:23, Matthew 15:25-28, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Covenant Of A Baby Dedication

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 27, 2019

God is a covenant God. Let us consider baby dedications in the light of a personal relationship with a Holy God. Perhaps we also need to understand a baby dedication is in reality the dedication of the parents to raise the child in the fear of God and faithful to the local church.

THE COVENANT OF A BABY DEDICATION By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfinger@aol.com GOD IS A COVENANT GOD… Christianity is more than a religion. Christianity is a RELATIONSHIP, A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP. We need to so give ourselves to make the best of each day that we are capable of achieving. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:8, Proverbs 22:6, 1 Samuel 1:10-27, Luke 2:22-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Covenant Of A Baby Dedication

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 27, 2019

God is a covenant God. Let us consider baby dedications in the light of a personal relationship with a Holy God. Perhaps we also need to understand a baby dedication is in reality the dedication of the parents to raise the child in the fear of God and faithful to the local church.

THE COVENANT OF A BABY DEDICATION By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfinger@aol.com GOD IS A COVENANT GOD… Christianity is more than a religion. Christianity is a RELATIONSHIP, A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP. We need to so give ourselves to make the best of each day that we are capable of achieving. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:8, Proverbs 22:6, 1 Samuel 1:10-27, Luke 2:22-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Covenant Of A Baby Dedication

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 27, 2019

God is a covenant God. Let us consider baby dedications in the light of a personal relationship with a Holy God. Perhaps we also need to understand a baby dedication is in reality the dedication of the parents to raise the child in the fear of God and faithful to the local church.

THE COVENANT OF A BABY DEDICATION By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfinger@aol.com GOD IS A COVENANT GOD… Christianity is more than a religion. Christianity is a RELATIONSHIP, A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP. We need to so give ourselves to make the best of each day that we are capable of achieving. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:8, Proverbs 22:6, 1 Samuel 1:10-27, Luke 2:22-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Needs Of A Mother

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 28, 2020

Stepmoms, Single Moms, Working Moms, Stay-at-home Moms, Empty-Nest Moms all face similar needs.

The Needs of a Mother May 10, 2020 Stepmoms, Single Moms, Working Moms, Stay-at-home Moms, Empty-Nest Moms An ounce of mother is worth a ton of priest. - Spanish proverb Most common challenges faced by mothers: 1) Monotony and loneliness 2) Stress from too many demands 3) No one to ask for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:26-28, 2 Timothy 1:5, Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecost - The Church Is Born!

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 16, 2020

What a day!!! In all of the history of humanity there was never a more important few weeks than the time that passed between the suffering of Jesus on our behalf and the arrival of the Holy Spirit. It is almost too great an event to tell as it cannot be given the justice it deserves!

Pentecost - The Church Is Born! Today we will be reading from Acts 2:1-13 Last Sunday we took a look at a combination of Jesus’ ascension into Heaven and the Holy Spirit being given to all of humanity on the Day of Pentecost. In doing so we contrasted the work of God in the Old Testament and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13, Numbers 27:18, 1 Samuel 16:12-13, Exodus 23:16, Acts 1:11-13, Acts 1:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene