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  • John Hamby avatar

    Give Us A King Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 99 ratings
     | 32,310 views

    The problems that Israel faced when they stepped outside of God’s will and demanded a king immediately.

    A Study of the Life of Samuel Sermon # 6 ”Give Us a King!” 1 Samuel 8:1-18 Many People are painfully aware that things would be far better in their lives if they had made wiser decisions. It is especially frustrating to realize what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordan Runyan avatar

    The King Of Rejection

    Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,212 views

    With a nod to John Knox, this is about tyranny; what it is, why it is, how we escape it (including the tyranny of sin).

    Webster’s dictionary defines “tyranny” as arbitrary or unrestrained exercise of power. We don’t use the word “tyranny” a lot in our own day. We don’t routinely hear people in positions over us referred to as tyrants. (They may in fact be tyrants, but we don’t use the word.) But the word “tyranny” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Who Is King?

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 24, 2001
    based on 261 ratings
     | 14,648 views

    The Israelites decided that they needed an earthly king and when they got what they asked for it wasn’t so good. It still happens today.

    Sunday Morning July 29, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, NM WHO IS KING? 1 SAMUEL 8 Introduction: 1. Who here likes to be in charge? You know, be in control of what happens! Almost all of us, if we are being honest, like to be in charge. 2. We face that problem in our church, in our work ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Counting The Cost Of A King Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 24, 2022
     | 1,738 views

    Israel demanded a king and rejected God as their king. God made a new covenant with King David. In David’s offspring a king would rule forever. Israel rejected God but they did not thwart his sovereign purposes for man. In Jesus Christ both the Sinai covenant and David’s covenant are fulfilled.

    It is tragic when we give something more priority than we give God. Sporting events can develop character and teach young people positive lessons but if that sport ever came between that person and God, it is wrong. Even humanitarian projects which are serving human need in a ministry, if they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Boomer Phillips avatar

    Give Us A King

    Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Mar 29, 2022
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     | 2,487 views

    This passage shares the account of a church that is looking at what the church down the road is doing. The pastor (Samuel) tries to lead this church (Israel) according to God’s will, but the congregation won’t heed his counsel.

    As we look at this chapter of 1 Samuel today, there unfolds a scene that can be applied to discussing the goal of churches today. What is the vision of some churches? Do churches think in a Christ-centered manner, or do they think in a worldly manner? What I mean is this: Are churches today ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Samuel - The Rejected Hero Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 22, 2006
    based on 51 ratings
     | 39,165 views

    When the Israelites reject Samuel and cry out for a King, God essentially tells Samuel: it’s not about you. This simple piece of advice made a powerful difference for Samuel, and can do the same for us. Find out why.

    OPEN: Years ago, when a person would use the telephone operator to help make phone calls, a small boy dialed "O" asked the operator to call a number for him. He didn’t speak clearly, so she had trouble understanding him and asked him to repeat the number several times. After about the fourth time ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    When God Says No

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,875 views

    This sermon teaches you how to respond when God says no (to your requests).

    Has God ever said no to something you desired? Maybe you asked for a new job, a change of career, a new house or a similar request. In I Samuel 8 we find an occasion when God’s people requested something they did not need. When they prayed God told them, no! The people had prayed that Samuel would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Lones avatar

    The Makings Of A Bad Decision Series

    Contributed by Eric Lones on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,249 views

    4 Signs Your Making a Bad Decision taken from 1st Samuel chapter 8.

    THE MAKINGS OF A BAD DECISION 1 Samuel 8:1, 3-22 1 When Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons as judges for Israel… 3 But his sons did not walk in his ways. They turned aside after dishonest gain and accepted bribes and perverted justice. 4 So all the elders of Israel gathered together and came ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Victor Yap avatar

    They Love Me, They Love Me Not Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 95 ratings
     | 12,928 views

    The Life of Samuel, Part 5 of 5.

    THEY LOVE ME, THEY LOVE ME NOT (1 SAM. 8, 12:16-25) A joke on the management of cows has been circulating for many years under the subject “World Economics,” “World Politics,” or “World Ideologies”: Communism: You have two cows. The government takes both, milks them, keeps the milk, and gives you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James May avatar

    Generic Christianity

    Contributed by James May on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 15,179 views

    The push is on for Christians to be less separated and more like everyone else. That’s a generic Christianity. God wants a separated people who let Him be their leader.

    GENERIC CHRISTIANITY 1 Samuel 8:4-21 Generic – If you have ever had to purchase any type of medication, you certainly have heard of that word before. Generic means that there is no brand name, only a common content description used by every manufacturer. One generic is the same as the next and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Followership Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 7, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,499 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "God’s Desire".

    Series: ¡§God¡¦s Desire¡¨ (#2) FOLLOWERSHIP 1 Samuel 8 Introduction: 1. Last Sunday we began a series titled ¡§God¡¦s Desire¡¨. We often are concerned about our desires, but what does God want from us? 2. Last week we learned that God desires fellowship with us. We saw how man broke fellowship ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Shuler avatar

    God's Concession Speech

    Contributed by Keith Shuler on Nov 9, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,565 views

    Just because a leader is elected doesn’t mean that he chosen by God.

    God’s Concession Speech 1 Samuel 8 This past Tuesday and Wednesday the world watched as Americans went to the polls to exercise their constitutional right to vote. After 7pm, the candidates running for office who did not receive a majority of the popular votes conceded to their opponent by giving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Broyles avatar

    Be Careful What You Ask For

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Dec 4, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 21,746 views

    We need to be careful of what we ask for. When we ask for things of this world we just might get them. But, if we place God first we will have live that are truly touched and blessed.

    I remember one Sunday several years ago, just a couple of years after I went into the ministry. It had been raining non-stop for a couple of days. I was appointed, at that time, in farm country. Those folks are always praying for rain. My phone had rung all morning with people calling to tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Results

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007
     | 2,468 views

    When we make decisions according to a results model, we will find we have walked away from God’s plan and are lumbering down the path of ultimate destruction.

    Passage: 1 Samuel 8:1-22 Intro: Wouldn’t it be nice to know for certain the results of every decision we made, before we made it?! 1. college choice, career path, stock purchase, marriage partner, location, etc. 2. we are obsessed with results, and the marketing community knows this. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • James Jack avatar

    Kingship In Judges And 1 Samuel Series

    Contributed by James Jack on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,699 views

    Israel demands a king, but this only demonstrates the rejection of their real king - the LORD.

    Kingship in Judges and 1 Samuel 1 Samuel 8 It’s amazing how quickly a classroom can turn when a teacher walks out for a moment. Paper, hats, pens, shoes, glass bottles get thrown at fans. Bags get thrown out of windows. Furniture is mysteriously re-arranged so that all students are now ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican