Sermons on Shmuel Alef 15:22:

Working And Praying Together In Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 15, 2025

Our Father will guard our coming and going both now and into eternity.

Twenty-ninth Sunday Integral 2025 One of the most long-lasting feuds in the Bible is encountered in today’s OT reading. “Amalek came and waged war against Israel.” Exodus does not tell us the why or the when, but this nation of Amalek attacked Israel, perhaps without provocation. Moses, the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13, Exodus 17:14-16, Psalm 121:1-8, 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 2 Timothy 4:1-2, Luke 18:1-8, Esther 3:1-15, 1 Samuel 15:1-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Don't Be Fooled By Those Who Wear Holy Faces On Sunday But Harbor Poison In Their Hearts.

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 20, 2025

Not everyone who wears Sunday clothes is a saint; some carry Monday poison....

The Mask of Deception In the realm of the righteous, where the Sunday best is donned with pride, beware the whispers of the wolf in sheep's clothing. For they come bearing gifts of deceit, their outward appearance a contrast to the venom that festers within. The Warning "Beware of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35, Matthew 23:27

Can God Use Me?

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 23, 2025

God’s work does not depend on perfect people or ideal conditions, but on ordinary men and women who listen and respond faithfully when He speaks, even in uncertain times.

There is a question that lives quietly beneath a great deal of spiritual activity. It rarely gets announced. It doesn’t usually show up in public prayer. It hides behind busyness, behind service, behind long familiarity with faith. Can God use me? Not “Does God exist?” Not “Is the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:4-9, Judges 5:20, 1 Samuel 15:22, Romans 8:28, Isaiah 6:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Year Of Alignment Not Struggle

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 24, 2025

This is not the year of endless struggle. This is the year of alignment. God is calling His people into position, order, and flow.

THE YEAR OF ALIGNMENT NOT STRUGGLE INTRODUCTION Many believers have been taught that the Christian life must always be hard, exhausting, and full of endless battles. While spiritual warfare is real, constant struggle is not God’s design for His children. God never intended His people to live in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gateway To Blessing: The Power Of Radical Obedience Series

Contributed by Akindele Opoola on Jan 23, 2026

​Obedience is often misunderstood as a restrictive set of rules. However, in the Kingdom of God, obedience is the primary expression of our love for the Father and the essential key that unlocks His promises.

?1. The Heart of the Matter: Obedience Over Ritual ?Biblical Reference: 1 Samuel 15:22 – "To obey is better than sacrifice." ?The Message: God is more interested in the state of our hearts than the size of our offerings. Religious activity (attending services, giving, or reciting prayers) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22, John 14:15, Matthew 7:24-27, James 1:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tragedy Of Disobedience Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 5, 2026

This message exposes the devastating spiritual, emotional, and destiny consequences of disobedience and calls believers back to wholehearted obedience to God.

THE TRAGEDY OF DISOBEDIENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 3:6-7, 1 Samuel 15:22-23 Key Verse: “Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.” — 1 Samuel 15:22 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 28:1-2, 15; Isaiah 1:19-20; Hebrews 3:15; James ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-7, 1 Samuel 15:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice

Contributed by Shashi Marian on Feb 26, 2026

1 Samuel 15:22 says that Obedience is better than sacrifice. An obedient heart can alone please God. It is also stated in the Word that God is not interested in the hearers of His Word alone but the Doers of His Word.

Obedience is something that pleases the Heart of God. That is what exactly God is seeking from His people. It is also considered better than sacrifice. He is interested in the Doers of His Word. Great and amazing blessings follow an obedient heart. We are gonna look into a few examples from the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:4, 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Obeying God's Commands PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

The importance of unquestioning obedience to God's commands and aligning our lives with His will, as disobedience leads to consequences and rejection from the Lord.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from the Word of God that teaches us about unquestioning obedience to His commands, the consequences of disobedience, and the importance of aligning our lives with His will. C.S. Lewis once said, "The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-34

Topics: Obey

Obedience Is More Than Sacrifice PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 15, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's will over rituals and sacrifices, highlighting the need for a genuine, heartfelt commitment to God.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is always a joy to gather together in the presence of our Lord, to share in His Word, and to grow deeper in our understanding of His will for us. Today, we find ourselves drawn to the profound book of 1 Samuel, specifically to chapter 15, verse 22. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22

Topics: Obedience

Finish The Assignment PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024

Emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's commands, highlighting that true discipleship is reflected in our actions, not just our words.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather here again, in this sacred space where we come to be nourished by the Word of God, to be strengthened in our faith, and to be reminded of God's unwavering love for us. As we open our hearts and minds today, let's remember that the Bible is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:14-23

Topics: God's Assignments, Final