Sermons on The Prophet Samuel:

A Call To Serve

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 28, 2013

Samuel is called by God and responds in faith, “Speak Lord for your servant is listening.”

1 Samuel 3:1-21 “A Call to Serve” INTRODUCTION One of the most difficult theological concepts to comprehend, I believe, is that of call—that the Lord calls us to a specific vocation. Most Christians can accept the idea that pastors and other church professionals have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

David - God's Sovereign Choice (1 Samuel 16:1-13)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 4, 2024

David, an anonymous shepherd boy living in the hills of Judea, was the person whom God would raise up to be Israel's greatest king, the author of numerous psalms, and be referred to as "a man after God's own heart".

Three thousand years ago, the LORD God chose a young man by the name of David to be the king of Israel. Out of all the sons of Jesse, God's favor came to rest on David. He was the youngest son of Jesse, a poor farmer from the tiny hamlet of Bethlehem. David, on the surface, was a nobody ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Matthew 1:1, Acts 13:22, Hebrews 11:32

Denomination: Baptist

Toxic Jealousy (1 Samuel 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 15, 2025

When does jealousy become toxic? Let's look at 1 Samuel 19.

Was Saul jealous of David? Why is envy such a toxic emotion? Let’s look at 1 Samuel 19. How did Jonathan come to David’s defense against his father Saul? Saul now urged his servants and his son Jonathan to assassinate David. But Jonathan, because of his strong affection for David, told him what ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons On Leadership (Samuel, Saul, And David) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

Leadership in the kingdom of God is not merely about charisma or human ability—it is rooted in character, obedience, and spiritual discernment. In studying Samuel, Saul, and David, we see the principles that govern lasting leadership and the pitfalls that can destroy it.

LESSONS ON LEADERSHIP (SAMUEL, SAUL, AND DAVID) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel (selected passages) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 4:7, Matthew 20:26-28, 1 Peter 5:2-3, Acts 13:22, Hebrews 13:7 INTRODUCTION: The Book of 1 Samuel introduces us to three of the most significant leaders in ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Abuse Of Power (1 Samuel 22)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 18, 2025

What does abuse of power look like? Let's examine 1 Samuel 22.

How dangerous is it to trust a man who abuses power? Are we arrogant and dictatorial or models of Christian living? Let’s begin in 1 Samuel 22. Did David find safety in a cave with a group of loyal followers? David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave Adullam: and when his brethren ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Or Numbers (2 Samuel 24)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 21, 2025

Do we rely on God or numbers? Let's look at 2 Samuel 24.

Do human governments rely on God or military numbers? Does God often defeat a strong enemy using inferior numbers? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 24. Was Israel relying on military numbers rather than God, who often defeated enemies by using inferior numbers? Now the anger of the Lord burned against ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Have Done A Foolish Thing - 1 Samuel 11-13 Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on May 26, 2023

After being somewhat reluctantly anointed king of Israel, Saul faces his first two tests. How the new king handles these two encounters will set the tone for the rest of his reign.

The Crown – Season One – Episode 3 You have done a foolish thing We left chapter 10 a little confused. Saul seems to lack initiative. He doesn’t exhibit the skills associated with leadership. In some ways there is not a lot of hope for his reign. Yet, Samuel says some very encouraging things about ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Repentance Not Excuses (2 Samuel 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 8, 2025

Is the mark of a real leader is repentance, not excuses? Let's begin in 2 Samuel 12.

Is a real leader someone who is ready and willing to repent like David? How many just make excuses like Saul? What about us? Let’s begin in 2 Samuel 12. How tactful was Nathan the prophet in addressing David’s gross sins? Then the Lord sent Nathan to David. And he came to him and said, “There ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Prophetic Parables Of Matthew 13

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 16, 2004

The preaching of the parables occurred on the day of the controversies over the Sabbath and the condemnation of the Pharisees.

The Prophetic Parables of Matthew 13 Matthew 13:1-2 The thirteenth chapter of Matthew flows out of chapter 12. The preaching of the parables occurred on the day of the controversies over the Sabbath and the condemnation of the Pharisees. “That day Jesus went out of the house and was sitting by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-2

Denomination: Holiness

The Prophetic Parables Of Matthew 13

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004

The thirteenth chapter of Matthew opens with these words "That day Jesus went out of the house, and was sitting by the sea.”

The thirteenth chapter of Matthew opens with these words "That day Jesus went out of the house, and was sitting by the sea.” This statement clearly looks back to the preceding chapter, where Matthew records Israel’s rejection of their King. At the beginning of Matthew 12 we find the Pharisees ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-2

Denomination: Holiness

Micah - Prophet Of The Messiah's Advent Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jan 17, 2005

Micah is the Prophet of the Messiah’s Advent, presenting the Salvation history of mankind - through Ruin caused by sin, temporary Reformation, proving the absolute need for Redemption by Jesus and Restoration of God’s Kingdom.

The book of Micah isn’t one that springs to mind except perhaps at Christmas when we remember the well known verse, “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you be small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will rule over Israel, whose origins are from old, from ancient time” ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Prophet: Advent 1 Series

Contributed by Robert Warren on Dec 1, 2001

Shows that Jesus is the Prophet of God, speaking God’s Word, and thus demands our response.

Jesus the Prophet: Advent 1 Acts 3: 17-26 Deuteronomy 18:15-19 Robert Warren December 2nd, 2001 When most people hear the word prophet, they think of someone who tells the future, usually in a mystical sense. We tend to think of someone like Nostradamus, one of the most famous so-called ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:17-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Amos - The Amateur But Authentic Prophet Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 16, 2001

Amos was an Amateur but Authentic Prophet who faithfully delivered God’s message to Israel, clashing with the culture and church of his day, with a vital message for the church of all ages.

AMOS - THE AMATEUR BUT AUTHENTIC PROPHET Amos had no intention of becoming a prophet. He’d never attended "the schools of the prophets" that were the conventional launch of a prophetic ministry. In fact he was a sheep breeder and a fig-tree grower who lived about 2,800 years ago in the Judean ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

"The Shepherd-Prophet" (Amos) Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

Amos was a compassionate shepherd who cared enough to confront.

"The Shepherd-Prophet" (Amos) Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Before I tell you about Amos the prophet, let me tell you about the people he was sent to. The time was around 760 years before the birth of Christ, around the time of the founding of Rome, ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Advent Through The Eye's Of A Prophet

Contributed by Joe Harding on Dec 1, 2003

Our God will COME DOWN to SAVE us!

ADVENT THROUGH THE EYE’S OF A PROPHET: COME DOWN ISAIAH 64:1-9 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT NOVEMBER 30, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Soren Kierkegaard, the great Danish theologian told this story: A prince wanted to find a maiden suitable to be his queen. One day while running an errand in the local village for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Baptist