Dedicated To The Men of God Who Preach the Word of God As It
Is To Men As They Are
"Preach The Word"
Man's Extremity Is God's Opportunity
Text: 1 Sam. 1:1-28
Introduction:
One of the greatest women in the Bible is Hannah. She is portrayed as a
woman who did not give up in difficult times, instead, she turned to God to handle her
problems. Some have compared her prayer to that of Mary in Lk.1:46-55.
Everyone can learn valuable lessons from Hannah.
1- Her barrenness- She could not have children.
2- Her beloved one- Elkanah was her husband who loved her much.
3- Her batterer- Elkanah's other wife, Peninnah, provoked her sore.
I. HANNAH WAS TRIED
A. Trials may be sudden -Her trial was not a
sudden thing, but yours
may
be.
B. Trials may be severe(V.7-"provoked, trouble, did not
eat")
II. HANNAH WAS TROUBLED
A. Due to circumstances- (She could
not have a baby.)
B. Due to competition (Peninnah)(Jealous of
Elkanah's love for
Hannah.)
III. HANNAH WAS TRIUMPHANT
A. It involved prayer (v.10)("Prayed
unto the Lord and wept sore")
B. It involved promise (vow)(v.11) (to give child back to the
Lord)
IV. HANNAH WAS TRUSTWORTHY
A. She brought her son (to the
high priest Samuel--vv.24-28)
B. She gave her son (v.28).
Conclusion:
Our trials are a time for God to demonstrate His might and power. He can do that which is impossible for men.
SERMON FROM DR. TOM WALKER
ZION HILL BAPTIST CHURCH--MARION, NC--USA
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