Sermons about 1 Samuel 4:1-6:20

Awe In Worship Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Nov 13, 2007

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We don’t reverence God as we ought, when He is safely tucked inside the boxes of our understanding, our theology, our control, or in the box of our familiarity. What happens when He gets out of our box?

Encountering God – Part 8 – Awe in Worship Review Last week we talked about why God’s glory or presence doesn’t show up in worship or in a gathering of His people. Some folks would notice if He wasn’t there, others would see no difference. I talked a bit about three reasons why God’s glory ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Possible To Go Beyond The Mercy Of God

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 14, 2007

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Are there limits to God’s mercy. This message discusses those limits and tells how mercy can expire.

IS IT POSSIBLE TO GO BEYOND THE MERCY OF GOD I Samuel 6:19-20 Intro: We find in the reading of the scripture the Philistines had the Ark of the Covenant in their country for seven months and was experiencing all kinds of difficulty. They decided to send the ark back to Bethshemesh (a Levitcal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 6:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Do When The Glory's Gone

Contributed by Eric Lones on Jan 30, 2007

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Principles about reconnecting with God’s presence taken from 1 Samuel chapter 4.

WHAT TO DO WHEN THE GLORY’S GONE We are going to read a fairly long passage of Scripture this morning. But, I felt like it was necessary in order for us to understand the truth of what we’re going to be talking about. And so, if you would, read along with me, either on the screen, or in your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep A Lid On It

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Mar 29, 2007

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Lifting the Mercy lid to peek inside the Ark proved fatal in the Old Testament. The dangers of removing or setting aside the Mercy covering today and focusing undue attention on the Law instead of Grace. Great sermon when combined with clips from "India

I. INDIANA JONES - RAIDERS OF LOST ARK – Show Movie Clip II. IF IT WAS TODAY – I WONDER, WOULD YOU TAKE A PEEK? A. Ark Contained Several Parts 1. The box itself 2. Pure gold mercy seat 3. Poles 4. Contents B. No Way Man – I Don’t Want To Get Smitten! C. Ya, Sure – Check Out What’s Inside 1. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 6:19

Denomination: Church Of God

Take The Tunnel Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jun 23, 2007

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When the walls look to tall, take the tunnel

Take the Tunnel. 2 Samuel 5:1-10 Pete sits on the street and leans against a building. He would rather beat his head against it because he just messed up again. He has a bad habit of speaking before thinking, he blurts out words as a whale spurts out salt water. His words always hurt someone, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ichabod Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Jun 29, 2006

based on 30 ratings

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Understanding the glory of God

Ichabod – Glory of God (6) Story of Jennifer’s encounter with the Lord’s voice a short time after becoming a Christian. She had stopped drinking when she became a Christian, but would still go to clubs with friends if she was invited. However, one evening, while at a particular club, she heard ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

Upside-Down, Backwards, And Inside-Out

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Jul 26, 2006

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Utilizing 2 Samuel 5:1-10; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10; and Mark 6:1-13, this sermon highlights how the Gospel often seems Upside-down and backwards--but really it is our perspective which needs adjusting.

When I was a camp counselor during the summers of my High School and College years, I looked forward to the many theme days that we would have throughout the summer. We’d have international food days—complete with French Toast, Tacos, and Hungarian Goulash (that you’d eat with your fingers), or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Future Faith Versus Past Failures Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 22, 2007

based on 5 ratings

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The fourth in a series exploring victory and freedom in the Christian walk. The message wrestles with the burden of past failures in our life.

(Extensive inspiration for this message, and this series taken from Francis Frangipane’s "This Day We Fight".) Here we go. 2 minute drill. A high speed recap of where we left off two. Okay. . .Joshua is hanging out, looks up, and sees standing before him a being with a sword drawn, ready for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-10, 1 Samuel 5:6-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Dwelling In Dagon's Den

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 3, 2005

based on 47 ratings

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Although we live in troublesome times, and life seems fragile and irksome, we are not alone in the universe. Greater is He who protects us than the forces of evil around us. Evil may appear to prevail, but God will have the final word.

“Dwelling in Dagon’s Den”, I Samuel 5. Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I saw a cartoon last week about the popular PBS Antique Road Show. A woman brought in the Ark of the Covenant, and the appraiser gasped, “Where in the world did you get that?!” The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-12

Denomination: Congregational

"An Old Man & Heavy..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 15, 2004

based on 15 ratings

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Some keep God at a convenient distance. Calling on Him only when they want something in return or they need Him to pull them out of trouble. Israel was good at this and it’s the reason why they and we too find ourselves in the mess we’re in!

Introduction While visitng one of our Church members, in the middle of our conversation their phone rang and I watched as they glanced over and checked their caller ID & they immediately said to me, "It’s O.K. Pastor I’ll call them back.." Within a few minutes though, it rang again and I said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

I Can Define God Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 19, 2004

based on 14 ratings

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Third in a series on popular illusions. We try to limit God by turning to religion instead of relationship. The issue is in our own integrity. The world understands the power of God better than we do! The loss of our idols is fatal, but in Christ ther

She was obviously tired of discussing the issue. The wrangling had gone on long enough. Neither side was about to give in to the other. It was time for somebody to settle this matter. So she drew herself up to her full five feet two; she threw her shoulders back; and with that certain toss of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

How To Stop Your Walk With God In Two Easy Steps

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 27, 2004

based on 21 ratings

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We can avoid our own Ichabod moments by knowing what to look for.

How To Stop Your Walk With God In Two Easy Steps 1 Samuel 4. 21-22 September 26, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker 1 Introduction A When Ridge was born I remember looking at all the different names of babies on the walls. a Cletus, Octavious, Xavior, Mercedes, . ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

This Is God's Wold

Contributed by Dwaine Evans on Aug 21, 2005

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God is still in control of this world even when the world seems out of control.

This is God’s world 1 Sam:5 I. Adam and Eve had a first hand relationship with God A. God gave them every thing. B. God Walked with them every day C, God allowed them freedom from him 1. We see children held to much become very attached 2. We as parents try to watch our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

These Are The Days Of Elijah Part 5: David And Worship Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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Number 5 in a series looking at the imagery in the modern Hymn These are the days of Elijah, looking at David and what worship is really all about.

Introduction BULLETIN: Church information, read only during the sermon. PEW: A medieval torture device still found in most churches. HYMN: A song of praise, usually sung in a key three octaves higher than that of the congregation’s range. CHOIR: A group of people whose singing allows the rest of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 6:1-21, 1 Samuel 4:1-22

Denomination: Holiness

Why A Mother Named Her Son Ichabod

Contributed by Mike Turner on May 7, 2004

based on 63 ratings

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A sermon about a mother who attached a strange label to her new born son......."inglorious, Ichabod"

A.M. Sermon 5-9-04 Why A Mother Named Her Son Ichabod ! 1 Samuel 4:1-22 We live in a day of some really weird names. Many of them sound like a bunch of syllables just thrown together. When Hannah was born, there were twin boys in the nursery at the hospital as well. I kid you not...their names ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

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