Sermons on 1 Samuel


The Birth and Call of Samuel

— Dr Peter Masters | 7:30pm | Wednesday 9 February 2011
'Now there was a certain man of Ramathaim-zophim, of mount Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephrathite: And he had two wives; the name of the one was Hannah, and the name of…

When God Calls

— Dr Peter Masters | 6:30pm | Sunday 3 April 2016
The call of God to the young Samuel provides an insight into how a person's heart is first engaged and then drawn to spiritual conversion and life. For so many, is the story of alienation and resistance giving way to discovery of and reconciliation with God.

Faith Demonstrated in the Life of Samuel

— Dr Peter Masters | 7:30pm | Wednesday 16 February 2011
'And the word of Samuel came to all Israel. Now Israel went out against the Philistines to battle, and pitched beside Eben-ezer: and the Philistines pitched in Aphek. And the Philistines put themselves in array against Israel: and when they joined battle, Israel was smitten before the Philistines: and they…

Faith Demonstrated in the Life of Samuel (2)

— Dr Peter Masters | 7:30pm | Wednesday 23 February 2011
 

Episodes of Christian Pilgrimage

— Dr Peter Masters | 7:30pm | Wednesday 21 October 2020
'Hitherto hath the Lord surrounded us' - the full sense of this famous text with examples of extraordinary helps received by God's people in past and present; the background and inspiration of many today who expect great things and attempt great things for God.

Faith Demonstrated in the Life of Samuel (3)

— Dr Peter Masters | 7:30pm | Wednesday 2 March 2011
'Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the LORD hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance?'  

Faith Demonstrated in the Life of Samuel (4)

— Dr Peter Masters | 7:30pm | Wednesday 9 March 2011
 

From Saul to David

— Dr Peter Masters | 7:30pm | Wednesday 16 March 2011
  Related Resources Saul and David Contrasted A fresh look at the famous defeat of Goliath showing that for the believer all events are a spiritual matter. Here it is seen that spiritual tenacity and strength co-exist with gentleness and kindness. Here also is the difference between working by flesh…

Spiritual Lessons from Saul and David

— Dr Peter Masters | 7:30pm | Wednesday 23 March 2011
'Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which belongeth to Judah, and pitched between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephes-dammim. And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and pitched by the valley of Elah, and set the battle in array…

Saul and David Contrasted

— Dr Peter Masters | 7:30pm | Wednesday 10 March 2021
A fresh look at the famous defeat of Goliath showing that for the believer all events are a spiritual matter. Here it is seen that spiritual tenacity and strength co-exist with gentleness and kindness. Here also is the difference between working by flesh or spirit. Related Resource: Spiritual Lessons from…

Lessons in Faith from David and Jonathan

— Dr Peter Masters | 7:30pm | Wednesday 31 March 2021
King Saul is under God's judgement, and David has been secretly anointed as king. Here we see Jonathan's faith and humility, while pride and suspicion consume Saul. We also see Saul's classic false 'conversion' that soon fails, and David's laying all before the Lord. Related Resource: David as King

Spiritual Lessons from Saul and David (2)

— Dr Peter Masters | 7:30pm | Wednesday 30 March 2011
  Spiritual Lessons from Saul and David (6) Spiritual Lessons from Saul and David (5) Spiritual Lessons from Saul and David (4) Spiritual Lessons from Saul and David (3)

Spiritual Lessons from Saul and David (3)

— Dr Peter Masters | 7:30pm | Wednesday 6 April 2011
  Related Resources Spiritual Lessons from Saul and David (6) Spiritual Lessons from Saul and David (5) Spiritual Lessons from Saul and David (4)

Faith Faltering and Revived

— Dr Peter Masters | 7:30pm | Wednesday 28 April 2021
Beginning with the erosion of David's trust in his subterfuge at Nob, proceeding to the total collapse of trust in his flight to Gath, and then the repair of faith in Psalms 34 and 56, and the token of future blessing in the rescue of Keilah. Related Resource: Lessons in Faith from David…

Spiritual Lessons from Saul and David (4)

— Dr Peter Masters | 7:30pm | Wednesday 13 April 2011
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How to Reason with Ourselves

— Dr Peter Masters | 7:30pm | Wednesday 5 May 2021
What accounts for Saul's resistance to God? But there are the same tendencies even in us as believers. Supremely, in these chapters, are the four arguments of Abigail to deter David from sin, the same arguments so useful to us in restraining ourselves from temptation. Related Resource: Reasons for Faith

Spiritual Lessons from Saul and David (5)

— Dr Peter Masters | 7:30pm | Wednesday 20 April 2011
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Surprising Lessons in the Faith

— Dr Peter Masters | 7:30pm | Wednesday 12 May 2021
David speaks to himself in self-pity, focussing on his trials, the power of Saul and the doubtful loyalty of his 600 men. Here are lessons from Satan's assaults, and what David should have considered. Also, light on Saul and the witch of Endor. Related Resource: Faith’s Higher Reasoning

In The Land of The Philistines

— Dr Peter Masters | 7:30pm | Wednesday 19 May 2021
Related Resources: Possessing the Land

Spiritual Lessons from Saul and David (6)

— Dr Peter Masters | 7:30pm | Wednesday 27 April 2011
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