Sermons on 1 Samuel

Taking Glory

October 25, 2026Passage: 1 Samuel 4:1-11Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea: God’s Word is true, so rest in his promise and respond to his call. I. Truth is not what I think, it is what God said. (1-11)            A. I need to be saved from my own sin.            B. Trusting God is obedient response to His…

Speak, Lord

October 18, 2026Passage: 1 Samuel 3:1-4:1aSpeaker: Pastor Rodney DeJagerMain Idea: God speaks to those who listen, and He uses them to declare His word. I. When God’s Word is rare, Spiritual Darkness follows (v. 1-3).      A. God’s silence reveals His displeasure.      B. Religious activity is not the same as knowing God.      C. Even in the…

Honor the Lord

October 11, 2026Passage: 1 Samuel 2:12-36Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea: Consider the lovingkindness and holiness of God and honor Him. I. God deserves my obedient and thankful worship. (12-21)      A. I deserve to be judged for my sin.      B. Don’t take the best for yourself.      C. Keep thanking God who continually sustains us. II. Disobedience…

Rejoice in God

October 4, 2026Passage: 1 Samuel 2:1-11Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea: Rejoice in God who gives grace to all who trust in Him. I. Worship God who gives, not the gift. (1-2)      A. Salvation is personal transformation.      B. Only God deserves our worship.      C. God is both powerful and willing to save. II. Learn the lesson…

Given by God, Given Back to God

September 27, 2026Passage: 1 Samuel 1:21-28Speaker: Pastor Rodney DeJagerMain Idea: The good gifts of God call us to surrender our whole lives to Him. I. Hannah and Elkanah commit to fulfil their vow to the Lord (v. 21-23).            A. Hannah’s vow becomes Elkanah’s vow.            B. The vow costs Hannah and Elkanah dearly.            C. Elkanah leads…

Grace Enough

September 20, 2026Passage: 1 Samuel 1:9-20Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea: Worship almighty God who cares for you and hears humble hearts. I. Hannah give to the Lord when she has nothing left to give. (9-11)      A. After going nowhere, she goes to God.      B. She give all her bitter, hurting heart.      C. She gives all…

The Greatest Need

September 13, 2026Passage: 1 Samuel 1:1-8Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea: Moments of desperation remind me that I need God’s great salvation. I. God faithfully directs salvation history.      A. God promised a deliverer and king.      B. We are lost in the anarchy of sinful self-rule. (cf. Jdg. 21:25) II. Worship the Lord of Hosts. (1-3)      A.…