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  • Rich Hadley avatar

    To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice

    Contributed by Rich Hadley on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,347 views

    A sermon for pastors and church leaders. It is a message on leadership illustrated from the interactions between Samuel and Saul.

    I Samuel 14:47: After Saul had assumed rule over Israel, he fought against their enemies on every side: Moab, the Ammonites, Edom, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. Wherever he turned, he inflicted punishment on them. Saul was a fighting King. He was a great general. He dealt all kinds ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Saul's Unfaithfulness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,344 views

    To lead the children to understand some of the errors to avoid through Saul’s unfaithfulness to God.

    Unit 12 – Faithfulness Lesson 34 – Saul Disobeys God (Illustrates the Opposite of Faithfulness) Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand some of the errors to avoid through Saul’s unfaithfulness to God. 2. Explanation of the Aim: Faithfulness can be defined as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gino Cascieri avatar

    Partial Obedience

    Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Apr 6, 2001
    based on 158 ratings
     | 16,821 views

    In this message the believer will find out the results of partial obedience to the Lord.

    "Partial Obedience" Text: 1 Samuel 15 Intro: -I believe why the majority of Christians fail in their walk with the Lord and end up defeated is because of their lack of total obedience or partial obedience to the Lord. -In other words failing to do what God told them to do and the way to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Richardson avatar

    The Fall Of King Saul

    Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 19, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 9,016 views

    The fall of King Saul could happen to us all.

    INTRO: AMALEK & AMALEKITES The Amalekites were an ancient wandering tribe descended from Esau’s grandson Amalek <Gen. 36:12,16; 1 Chr. 1:36>. They roamed widely throughout the territory which was later later settled by the people of Israel. The primary region of the Amalekites was in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Frank Gallagher avatar

    Right Things In Right Ways (God's Will)

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 138 ratings
     | 8,265 views

    There are right things to do, and right ways to do them. Sincerity is not a Christian virtue - obedience to God is!

    Right Things In Right Ways (God’s Will) (1 Samuel 15:22-23) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/protocol.html] There is a very common attitude in the world today, that whether a person is right or wrong is not as important as whether they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Expect Casualties

    Contributed by Jack Warford on Oct 2, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 4,938 views

    We must expect casualties while doing the work of the LORD! It makes no difference whether we are a Samuel or a Saul, we will have casualties, and too often they are caused by friendly actions. It comes with the territory and the ministry.

    We must expect casualties while doing the work of the LORD! It makes no difference whether we are a Samuel or a Saul, we will have casualties, and too often they are caused by friendly actions. It comes with the territory and the ministry God has given each of us. Some are killed in action and some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Doug Johnston avatar

    One Man's Influence Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,647 views

    Saul’s failure to address his own heart and it’s lust get to the heart of the matter why God’ prefered David’s heart to his.

    And Samuel came to Saul: and Saul said unto him, Blessed be thou of the LORD: I have performed the commandment of the LORD. 1 Samuel 15:13 Rejection is one of the most common things we face, yet it is perhaps the most difficult obstacle we must regularly overcome. It is also one of the things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wes Humble avatar

    To Obey Is Better

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Jan 23, 2003
    based on 103 ratings
     | 20,405 views

    Obedience is what pleases God most.

    To Obey is Better. 1 Samuel 15:22 Israel enjoyed a distinction that no other nation has ever experienced. God was their King. He chose them. He wanted to be their God and King. As is typical of human nature Israel wanted what they didn’t have which was a human king. God chose Saul to be ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Last Straw Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 11,553 views

    It wasn’t enough that Saul had Go’s Spirit within him. He also needed to respond to the Spirit’s prompting with obedience. We need to listen to God’s voice and respond as he would have us respond. "Surely, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed tha

    When you think about it, being a Christian is a simple thing at one level, but it’s a multifaceted thing at another. And it’s so easy to get confused about what matters. At one level all you need is faith in Jesus Christ. At another level you need to be in a Church, you need to read your Bible. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • RAMON ROJAS avatar

    Obediencia; Reflejo De Dios En Tu Vida

    Contributed by Ramon Rojas on Jun 18, 2004
    based on 81 ratings
     | 75,788 views

    Cuando estudiamos la Palabra de Dios. Es necesario que reconozcamos que al confesar a Cristo como Salvador personal. Venimos a ser reflejo de Dios a otros.

    Introducción: Cuando estudiamos la Palabra de Dios. Es necesario que reconozcamos que al confesar a Cristo como Salvador personal. Venimos a ser reflejo de Dios a otros. Dios comienza a manifestarse a través y por medio de nuestra vida. Dios comienza a reflejarse en nosotros. Hoy quiero hablar de ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joe Rowland avatar

    Witchcraft- Who Me?

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Apr 17, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 9,031 views

    Some Christians believe they can do whatever they want, and not have any consequences. What do you believe?

    1 Samuel 15:10-23 (NAS) 10. Then the word of the Lord came to Samuel saying, 11. I regret that I have made Saul king, for he has turned back from following me and has not followed out my commands. And Samuel was distressed and cried out to the Lord all night. 12. Samuel rose early in the morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jose Gomez Sr. avatar

    #1. The Powerfull Arrow Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 6, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,550 views

    Part1 of a six part series. In part 1 we cover the importance of obedience to God and how the truth helps us be obedient to Him.

    Psalm 127:4 (Our emphasis will be on this verse) A powerfull warior of God always walks in obedience. 1 Samuel 15:22 says; "To obey is better than sacrifice" Obedience in the Bible is threefold; 1. Obey God before anything else 2. Obey God’s institution on earth (The church and its leaders, The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rich Cook avatar

    Confession: Reasons And Excuses

    Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 21, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,269 views

    God doesn’t want our excuses or reasons. He desires a pure heart and real confession. Both Saul and David confessed. One was real.

    Confession: Reasons and Excuses Purpose: To better explain full confession 1. Cheating reasons: a young man comes from a very poor farming family. The only way he can go to college is on scholarship. He wants to study agriculture so he can return home and help the family increase the productivity ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • J. Yeargin avatar

    Sin Unseen

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Aug 20, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,858 views

    Saul had been given specific instructions, from the Lord, in leading the children of Israel by the Prophet Samuel. But Saul willfully disobeyed the command of God and did what he wanted to do.

    SIN UNSEEN I want to thank the Lord for all of the hard work that has been done this past week. You may look around and see where the walls are unfinished. A little bit of paint here and a little there. Some have wondered - Why is it not finished? There is a very good reason. It was necessary ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    To Obey Is Better

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,368 views

    Those in positions of leadership answer to God. When they desert God and go their own way, God can humble them.

    “To Obey is Better” I Samuel 15 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts In John’s Gospel, Jesus explains how to prove our commitment to Him: “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments” (14:15). In I Samuel 15 King ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational