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  • Darren Sirmans avatar

    What U Should Do With Jesus

    Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Sep 10, 2012
     | 3,470 views

    Jesus wants us to look on him for every need.

    Read I Samuel 7:1-13 The bible says faith without works is dead not only dead but also it is impossible to please God without faith. “Faith is the substance of things hope for the evidence of things not seen.” Samuel had the faith of God. (YOU KNOW GOD HOLY) Today, we have the faith of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Never Meant For You To Lose

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 31, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 20,845 views

    At a place called Ebenezer, Israel lost 34,000 men and their faith in God. After 20 years of misery, they faced the same battlefield and the same enemy. But this time they had victory. Did God want them defeated the first time? No! And God never meant for YOU to lose either!

    GOD NEVER MEANT FOR YOU TO LOSE 1 Sam 7:2-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: B. TEXT 4:1Now Israel went out to battle against the Philistines, and encamped beside Ebenezer. 2 Israel was defeated by the Philistines, who killed about four thousand men. [Israel brought the Ark of the Covenant to the battle.] ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Return To God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 2, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,479 views

    See the blessing of repentance and seek His presence in prayer.

    Israel is weak, politically and spiritually. • Politically they have been suffering under the threat of the Philistines, for decades. • They are at war with them in chapters 4-6, and now 20 years later, in chapter 7 they are still at war. • How long do they need to fight on? ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lesson 1: Finding Answers In The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 21, 2015
     | 5,732 views

    Loneliness: Trusting God for a Way Out

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. “Are you lonesome tonight?” Universal. 2. “I’m so lonesome I could die!” Possible. 3. Two kinds of loneliness. a. Solitude, a healthy experience where we choose to spend time alone with God. b. Loneliness, negative emotions because of no friends ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    01 Come Thou Fount Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 21, 2014
     | 8,352 views

    Doing it our way will end in tragedy

    I Sam 4 & 8 Come Thou Fount - Robert Robinson (1726-1791) in his early teens lived in London - Mixing with a gang of punks and led a life of alcohol, & crime - When 17 he attended a George Whitefield meeting - For the soul purpose of “scoffing - He ended up professing faith in Christ - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Commit To God

    Contributed by Michael Cotie on Oct 13, 2014
     | 14,244 views

    How we are to fully commit to God, Church and Community based on 1 Samuel 7

    Title: Time to Commit to God Subject: It is time that we see a real commitment to God, church and community. Introduction: Israel ignored God for years, God raised up judges and priest to lead them. There were sporadic times of Revival for them but they were continuously oppressed because they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Have To Change Your Mind Before He Changes Your Position

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 7, 2014
     | 6,585 views

    Samuel is in distress because the cry of the people and needs to strike while the iron is hot. It is revealed that he had one thing in mind to do for Israel and that was to attempt to separate them from their Idols, that their reformation could begin.

    You Have to Change Your Mind before He Changes Your Position 1 Samuel 7:1 And the men of Kirjathjearim came, and fetched up the ark of the LORD, and brought it into the house of Abinadab in the hill, and sanctified Eleazar his son ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Ebenezer Stone

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 10, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 64,736 views

    This sermon is about Jesus as our Ebenezer stone and what it means, along with discussing the importance of Samuel's statement, "Thus far the Lord has helped."

    Our Ebenezer Stone 1 Samuel 7:12 Whenever we hear the name, Ebenezer, our minds automatically go to Christmas and Charles Dickens’, “A Christmas Carol,” and its main character, Ebenezer Scrooge. But there is another Ebenezer, one that is far more famous, but far less known. It’s also not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Tesh Njokanma avatar

    The Lord, Our Ebenezer

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Mar 25, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 28,139 views

    The Lord Ebenezer is such a beautiful name to call. There is a spiritual energy that infuses us, there is a quickening of our spirit and our faith, there is a joy that replaces sadness, weariness and discouragement, when we remember how far the Lord has helped us.

    Introduction When a baby is born, the parents try to pick the perfect name for their child. In some cases and places, the grandparents as well as another close family member or family friend, gives the baby a name. That is how the baby gets his or her name. What about God? How does God come about ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pathway To Revival SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 920 views

    Outlines the necessary steps to achieve revival in a church.

    Is it time for revival in our church? Are there signs indicating the need for revival? Consider these statements and judge for yourself if we are in need of God's revival: - Our love for God has diminished. - Earthly interests become more important than spiritual matters. - We prefer watching TV or ...read more

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  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    The Enigma Of Obed Edom

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 2, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,786 views

    The enigma of Obed Edom, who was a Gittite (a citizen of Gath), and was also a Levite. And on top of that Obed Edom means a Servant of Edom, a kingdom that was an arch enemy to Israel

    Story: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. They set up their tent and fell asleep. Some hours later, Holmes woke his faithful friend. "Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see." Watson replied, "I see millions of stars." "What does that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jack Perkins, D.Min., LADC, CSAC, CCLC avatar

    Josh's Journey Through The Silence: Spirituality In The Making

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Oct 8, 2023
     | 774 views

    This is an example of story preaching based upon 1 Samuel 1-7, incorporating a combination of several stories, both biblical and non-biblical.

    Following the pastoral prayer, the minister of music prepared to lead the people in a hymn of praise. As the pastor reflected upon the worship service and the sermon he was to preach, his mind drifted to the text for his sermon. It was the first passage of scripture he had heard read from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Religion Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 7, 2024
     | 393 views

    Religion imprisons in ritual, Jesus frees us through our willingness to surrender all to Him

    We continue our series of escape by looking at another area of ourselves that keeps us from experiencing the freedom Jesus’ coming and rising offer us. The last couple of weeks we spoke about escaping bad decisions and the shame/guilt that accompanies them, this week I’d like to explore how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Return To The Lord Wholeheartedly Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025
     | 203 views

    Every genuine revival in Scripture begins with a return to the Lord.

    RETURN TO THE LORD WHOLEHEARTEDLY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 7:1-17 Supporting Texts: Joel 2:12-13, Hosea 6:1-3, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Acts 3:19, James 4:8-10 INTRODUCTION: Every genuine revival in Scripture begins with a return to the Lord. Israel had experienced defeat, disgrace, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Ebenezer: The Stone Of Help Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 24, 2025
     | 231 views

    Israel had just repented of idol-worship at Mizpeh. The Philistines, mortal enemies at the time, came close enough to cause Israel panic. Samuel prayed, the LORD delivered, and Samuel established the memorial stone of Ebenezer.

    Ebenezer: The Stone of Help (Based on a sermon preached Sunday evening, May 18, 2025 at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Ebenezer. The name reminds us (me, anyway) of some characters I’d rather forget—as in, Scrooge. The word almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist