Sermons on Samuel Colgate:

Hannah: A Mother With Vision

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 13, 2002

Hannah was a mother with vision for her children, and taught them life-changing lessons.

HANNAH: A MOTHER WITH VISION By JERRY FALWELL Hannah was a mother who properly prepared for her children, and you can learn life-changing lessons from her. This morning I am going to speak of five things that Hannah did: 1. Hannah prayed to have a child. 2. Hannah prayed for her child’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Hannah Prayed

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002

Mother’s Day sermon applicable to anyone!

Hannah Prayed 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Mother’s Day – May 12, 2002 Introduction Happy Mother’s Day! I hope that this will be a blessed day for all of you, particularly those of you who have weathered the challenge of child-rearing. We’ve added a few new faces since our last Mother’s Day visit, so I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

From On Fire To In The Mire

Contributed by William Yates on May 18, 2002

This sermon addresses how even a "good" Christian can fall away from God

Many people this spring have been flocking to the theatres to see the new Star Wars movie, Attack of the Clones. These new movies in the Star Wars epic follow the story of how Anakin Skywalker turns to the dark side and becomes Darth Vader. In the new hit TV show, Smallville, we see how Lex Luther ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-3

Biblical Principals For Strengthening The Family

Contributed by Glenn Robinson on May 24, 2002

This is a message on how to use God’s word to build stronger relationships with all members of the family (even with those who don’t know the Lord).

2 Samuel 13:24-31 Tells of one of the most dysfunctional families in the Bible. Consider this family : The husband commits adultery. His son (Amnon) raped his half-sister (Tamar, the sister of Absalom). The husband did not implement discipline. The full brother (Absalom) killed his half ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:24-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Alone, But Not Forgotten

Contributed by Charles Thomas Jr. on May 28, 2002

Dealing with adverse situations,physically and emotionally, that cause people to feel alone and abandoned.

ALONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN II II Samuel 9:1-13 MAY 19,2002 INTRODUCTION: MANY PEOPLE LIVE IN A STATE OF LONELINESS. PEOPLE WHO ARE BY THEMSELVES, OUT OF THE MAINSTREAM OF SOCIETY WITH NO SOCIAL ACTIVITY OR FRIENDSHIPS OUTSIDE THEMSELVES. THERE ARE A GREAT MANY OTHERS WHO LIVE RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Courage To Stand

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 8, 2001

Abigail shows us real courage for real life

COURAGE TO STAND 1 Samuel 25:18 -19, 23-31, 39-42 February 20, 2000 Morning Service Introduction I. The story of Ruby Bridges II. What is the largest problem facing the church of today? A. Possible answers 1. Is it a lack of belief in God? - No 2. Is it a lack of ability to do God’s work? - No 3. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:18-42

Denomination: Church Of God

Giants, Keep On Coming"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 11, 2001

This sermon is designed to motivate the hearers to become victorious in their battles and WARS WITH GIANT SPIRITUAL STRUGGLES.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Stewart, Georgia REFERENCES: Isaiah 40:31 (But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount with wings as eagles; they shall run,and not be weary and they sall walk and not faint); 1 Samuel 13:14 (“a man after God’s own heart); ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-22, 2 Samuel 21:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is The Young Man Safe?

Contributed by Randy Santiago on Jan 11, 2001

Concern for the youth in our church’s.

"And the king said unto Cushi, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Cushi answered, The enemies of my Lord the king, and all that rise against thee to do thee hurt, be as that young man is. And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept; and as he went, thus he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:32-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Setting Yourself Free From Discouragement Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 17, 2001

David shows us a model of how to deal with discouragement

SETTING YOURSELF FREE FROM DISCOURAGEMENT 1 Samuel 30 (Selected Verses) July 2, 2000 Introduction I. James (quick) Tillis A. Tillis moved to Chicago 1. Chicago was a better area for boxing than Tulsa 2. He dreamed of becoming a heavy weight boxer B. Tillis stops at Sears Tower 1. Puts his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Touching Heaven, Changing Earth

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 23, 2001

You can make an impact in your world, but first you need to touch heaven before you can change the earth.

Last Sunday night we talked about our vertical relationship with God. We decided it was important for us an individual believers to improve on our vertical relationship and I believe after last week many of you are experiencing a refreshing in your experience and relationship with God. But, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Looking Beyond The Obvious

Contributed by Scott Voss on Jan 31, 2001

When God looks beyond our obvious faults to see what we shall be in Him.

Looking Beyond the Obvious. 1 Sam 16:7 7 But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. (KJV) King Saul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

You'll Never Defeat The Giant, Unless You First Conquer The Lion And Bear

Contributed by Thomas Gates on Feb 1, 2001

Sooner or later your gonna face a giant, and if you quit every time problems come then you’ll never be anything for God!

“ You’ll never defeat the giant, unless you first conquer the lion and the bear.” Text: 1 Samuel Ch 17:32-51 Intro: Everyone here surely has heard the story of “David and Goliath.” Probably more than once. Its a pretty good book to read to our children, It teaches them that no matter what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

Coping With Grief

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Feb 1, 2001

Guidance for coping with times of grief.

COPING WITH GRIEF  1999 by Mark Beaird Text: 2 Samuel 12:16-23 Few stories of someone’s grief are as touching as that of Horatio C. Spafford, who lived from 1828-1888.  Spafford had known peaceful and happy days as a successful attorney in Chicago. He was the father ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:16-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Speaks, Who Listens?

Contributed by Scott Hippler on Feb 12, 2001

Do we listen as God speaks, Do we even know what He sounds like?

When God Speaks, Who Listens? 1 Samuel 3:1-10 Professional athletes, as a group, are not noted for their oratory skills – off the playing field, that is. From what I understand, several of them are highly efficient when it comes to getting under the skin of their opponents by the use of verbal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

An Easy Victory

Contributed by Steve Ownby on Feb 13, 2001

Maintaining the victory in the midst of trouble

2 Sam 5:22 And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim. 2 Sam 5:23 And when David inquired of the LORD, he said, Thou shalt not go up; but fetch a compass behind them, and come upon them over against the mulberry trees. 2 Sam 5:24 And let it be, when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal