Sermons on Samuel Colgate:

How Do We "Inquire Of The Lord?” Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 12, 2008

David inquired of the Lord for his big decisions; how do we do that?

1 Samuel 23:1-12 October 19, 2008 How do we “Inquire of the Lord?” 2 weeks ago I preached from the story of David where he wanted to build a temple for God. He asked Nathan the prophet about it and initially got the thumbs up. But Nathan goes home and God gives him a prophetic word for David ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-12, 1 Samuel 23:1-15

Denomination: *other

Don't Waste Your Life Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 7, 2016

It is not enough to have great potential or show great promise. It is what you do with that potential that makes all the difference. A good beginning does not guarantee a good end. End your life well, to the glory of God.

Whatever we start, do it well and end it well. Put your heart in it and do a good job. It is more important how we end than how well we start. • This is so true of Saul’s life. He started well, but did not end well. • We are going to read about his death today (1 Sam 31), and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-7, 2 Samuel 1:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Get A Grip! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 10, 2020

We are born with them. We are often driven by them. Our emotions can help us and hurt us. The real challenge? Can our emotions help us Make a Difference?

I'm Mad Pt. 1 - Get a Grip! I. Introduction There are a lot of ways to say it. I "fly off the handle." I have a short fuse. I'm about to flip out. I'm hot under the collar. I'm about to have a cow. I'm about to go postal. Cheesed off! Or I'm salty! It really ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2, 2 Samuel 23:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Have To Pea! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 10, 2020

We are born with them. We are often driven by them. Our emotions can help us and hurt us. The real challenge? Can our emotions help us Make a Difference?

I'm Mad Pt. 2 - We Have to Pea! I. Introduction We started last week by talking about how we communicate anger. We could say, "I'm chapped. I'm hacked off. I'm ticked. I'm flashin'. I'm spittin' chips!" However, we discussed that how we say it isn't ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2, 2 Samuel 23:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's A Process! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 10, 2020

We are born with them. We are often driven by them. Our emotions can help us and hurt us. The real challenge? Can our emotions help us Make a Difference?

I'm Mad Pt. 3 - It's a Process I. Introduction We have been talking about how we communicate anger. We could say, "I'm fired up!" I'm steamed. That grinds my gears! I'm grated. I'm triffin'!" The way we say it isn't nearly as important as what we do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2, 2 Samuel 23:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Got To Move Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 10, 2020

I’m Mad We are born with them. We are often driven by them. Our emotions can help us and hurt us. The real challenge? Can our emotions help us Make a Difference?

I'm Mad Pt. 4 - We Got to Move I. Introduction We have been talking about how we communicate anger. Did you know there are even unique ways to say you are angry in different parts of our country? If you are from Nevada, you might say "Get one's chin out." In Kentucky, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2, 2 Samuel 23:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Only You Can Prevent It! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jun 8, 2021

Offended? Disagree? Go on the offensive and cancel the material or the person. It is culture cancel and it has gone wild. However, maybe we should participate!

Cancel Culture Pt. 2 - Only You Can Prevent It! I. Introduction Cancel culture is a modern form of ostracism in which someone is thrust out of social or professional circles – whether it be online, on social media, or in person. Those who are subject to this ostracism are said to have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-3, 1 Samuel 15:7-9, 1 Samuel 31:2-4, 2 Samuel 1:2-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

So What? Missing Church?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 2, 2019

Today we tend to forget choices have consequences? How are the mighty fallen? Perhaps we must realize the price of missing can be greater than we want to pay? What are we looking to receive?

SO WHAT? STAYING HOME? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Years ago my little son loved the GENERAL LEE, the car from the Duke Boys TV show. Linda was gone to church and Wade, my son was playing and he wanted his General Lee. So he yelled and said: Dad, where is the General. I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1, 1 Samuel 13:14, 2 Samuel 1:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grace Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 5, 2022

Filters are important because without them things don’t operate properly. Are you living life unfiltered?

No Filter Pt. 2 - Grace In an age where things that are not real are promoted as reality it would serve to reason that in church, we would tell you to live with no filter since we are taught by our Savior to live authentic and genuine lives. However, I want to tell you that filters are an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:30-33, 2 Samuel 4:4, 2 Samuel 9:3-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Impact Of Rebellious Fathers Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 14, 2025

Let's explore biblical examples that illustrate the consequences of rebellion and the importance of faithfulness.

The Bible provides numerous examples of how rebellious fathers can impact their children and future generations. Let's explore biblical examples that illustrate the consequences of rebellion and the importance of faithfulness. 1. Adam's Disobedience Adam's rebellion in the Garden of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:1-12, 1 Samuel 2:12-17

Mephibosheth: A Life Changing Lesson On The Power Of Blood Covenant

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Mar 12, 2024

Mephibosheth teaches us some very powerful lessons about Biblical Blood Covenants that should transform & empower our Christian lives to love & serve King Jesus more than ever!

MEPHIBOSHETH: A Life Changing Lesson on the Power of Blood Covenant (One of the meanings of "Mephibosheth" is “dispeller of shame” (2 Sam. 4:4) (2 Samuel 9:1-13) The story of Mephibosheth teaches us some very powerful lessons about Biblical Blood Covenants that should ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13, 1 Samuel 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

When Dry Places Bloom

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 12, 2025

The King of heaven remembers His covenant of love, seeks out the broken, and seats them at His own table—transforming dry and barren places into a garden of grace.

Introduction – The Place No One Chooses Some stories in Scripture open like windows straight into the heart of God. This is one of them. David, now king of Israel, has settled the kingdom. The battles are mostly over. One day he asks a startling question: “Is there still anyone left of the house ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-3, 2 Samuel 4:4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Abishai Anointing: Support The Pastor

Contributed by John Gaston on May 24, 2025

There are not many modern "Davids" because there is another anointing that is missing: the Abishai anointing. Abishai was with David in the bad times, willing to try the impossible, he was teachable & loyal.

THE ABISHAI ANOINTING: SUPPORT THE PASTOR 2 Sam. 23:18-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Mary Brumbaugh told about her pilot husband; “My husband, an airline pilot, often has difficulty locating items around our house. One day he asked me where the salt was. Annoyed, I responded, ‘How on earth can you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:5-8, 2 Samuel 21:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hearing God

Contributed by Ronnie Mutina on Mar 15, 2003

We need to know how to respond to the Lord when he speaks. When you hear God speak, how do you react? How do you answer? How do you know it is Him? When God speaks to you, do you listen and obey? Let us see how Samuel answers these questions.

Hearing God 1 Samuel 3:1 – 11 INTRODUCTION A. In the past few lesson, we have learned a great deal in the book of 1 Samuel. 1. We have focused upon Saul’s disobedience toward the Lord and the penalty he faced for it. 2. We have focused upon David’s anointing as king and the establishing of his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Seizing God’s Opportunities

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 22, 2017

This sermon is taken from the Latin expression, "Carpe Diem," or "Seize the Day." It's about seizing those opportunities God gives to us. It extracts nuggets of information about Jonathan's victory over the Philistines found in 1 Samuel 14. (This sermon has been updated)

Seizing God’s Opportunities 1 Samuel 14:1-15 John Wycliffe lived 200 years before the Protestant Reformation, which ushered in a belief system that moved the church away from Roman Catholicism, and towards a belief in God and the Scriptures as the source of divine revelation. Wycliffe, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-15, 1 Samuel 14:6

Denomination: Foursquare