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  • Frank Jackson avatar

    The Danger In Asking

    Contributed by Frank Jackson on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,852 views

    Making a single nation out of a dozen tribes was not easy. Unity came hard for Israel; it also came for the United States. U.S. history may shed light on I Samuel’s story.

    THE DANGER IN ASKING I Samuel 8:5 Pray Making a single nation out of a dozen tribes was not easy. Unity came hard for Israel; it also came for the United States. U.S. history may shed light on I Samuel’s story. Most people think George Washington was the first president of the United ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    God's Concession Speech

    Contributed by Keith Shuler on Nov 9, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,623 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

  • James Jack avatar

    Kingship In Judges And 1 Samuel Series

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

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    The Wrong Perscription For The Problem

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 23, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
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    Addresses areas where Christians often unknowingly fall short.

    THE WRONG PRESCRIPTION FOR THE PROBLEM 1 Samuel 8 -Read 1 Samuel 8 As we read this chapter, it’s easy to say the leaders of Israel were all wrong asking for a king. Or, we can wrongly interpret God’s answer to Samuel as saying that simply asking for a king meant they were rejecting Him. But, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hard-Headed Followers

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 8, 2011
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     | 4,645 views

    Steadfastness is one thing; stubbornness quite another.

    Hard-Headed Followers January 9, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Steadfastness is one thing; stubbornness quite another. Focus Passage: I Samuel 8:10-22 Supplemental Passage: 1Peter 2:9 But you are A CHOSEN RACE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Make Us A King To Judge Us

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011
     | 4,944 views

    There is a very popular saying that states, “those that ignore history are doomed to repeat it,” and this is the theme that we will explore today. Today we are going to learn a very valuable lesson from a terrible decision.

    As I have said on numerous occasions, no one is perfect. The truth is that all of us make mistakes, and are guilty of making decisions based on impulse. In other words, we allow ourselves to be led by our feelings, and the worst part is that we allow ourselves to be led by the things of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What The Country Needs Now

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jul 4, 2010
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    God is to be trusted to bless our nation, even when there are problems in the world.

    Scripture Introduction It might seem that nothing could be less relevant than a chapter from an ancient book, describing a transition in political power of a nation half the world away, which occurred over 3000 years ago! But the events of that day and time include: • Corrupt politicians taking ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Praying In Frustration

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 11, 2010
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     | 4,989 views

    Like Samuel, we are often frustrated in our intentions. But turning to prayer, as he did, will help us remove the blame from ourselves, will help us understand the motives of others, and will help us accept reality and move on toward something better.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC September 14, 1986 Some weeks ago I told you that one of my principal projects in starting my service as your pastor would have to be spending time trying to learn my way around the city of Takoma Park. DC I can handle and Silver Spring is a breeze, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The Same As Others

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 23, 2012
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    I. EXORDIUM: Are you trying to imitate the world? or be like somebody else except GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to imitate GOD and acknowledge GOD as King of kings and Lord of lords IV. TEXT:

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you trying to imitate the world? or be like somebody else except GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to imitate GOD and acknowledge GOD as King of kings and Lord of lords IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 8:20 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Is It God Ordered Or Man Ordered?

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Aug 1, 2013
     | 4,605 views

    GOD ORDAINED A PLAN FOR ISRAEL'S GOVERNMENT.

    IS IT GOD ORDERED OR MAN ORDERED? INTRODUCTION: THE LORD APPOINTED TWELVE JUDGES TO RULE OVER ISRAEL, BEFORE THEY ESTABLISHED KINGS. THESE JUDGES HAD JUDICIAL POWERS AS WELL AS LEADERSHIP POWERS. REFER TO THE BOOK OF JUDGES. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: READ 1 SAMUEL 8: 4-5. THE ELDERS GAVE SEVERAL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is Driving Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 29, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 11,276 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the series "Pot Holes".

    Sunday Morning June 28, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Pot Holes [#1] WHO IS DRIVING? 1 Samuel 8:1-22 Introduction: Recently, while driving through a rain storm, I hit a pothole that I was unaware of and just about wrecked my car. If you have ever hit a pothole, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Substitute King Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jun 23, 2008
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     | 8,287 views

    First in a series on the life and reign of Saul. This message deals with the results of Israel demanding a King, and of God giving them what they request.

    Trinity Baptist Church June 22, 2008 Series: Portrait of a Politician Title: The Substitute King 1 Samuel 8:1-22 I don’t know much about Samuel Clements -- Mark Twain -- when it comes to his faith. But he said something once which was dead on. He said, “Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Ruin A Revival

    Contributed by Douglas Turner on Jul 24, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,343 views

    In Chapter 6 of 1 Samuel, the people of Israel experienced some of the darkest days of their history. Their enemies had won a great victory and the Ark of the Lord had been captured. Because God had brought a great plague upon their enemies, the Ark of th

    In Chapter 6 of 1 Samuel, the people of Israel experienced some of the darkest days of their history. Their enemies had won a great victory and the Ark of the Lord had been captured. Because God had brought a great plague upon their enemies, the Ark of the Lord was returned, but the Israelites were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Danny Rogers avatar

    5 Benefits Of Walking With The Lord Series

    Contributed by Danny Rogers on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 113,910 views

    When you walk with the Lord you can be sure that you will receive the nourishment needed to produce healthy, growing fruit.

    Intro: A farmer one planted two fruit trees on opposite sides of his property. The one he planted to provide a hedge hide the unsightly view of an old landfill; the other to provide shade to rest under near a cool mountain stream which ran down beside his fields. As the two trees grew, both ...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
     | 14,282 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