Spiritual Warfare and Deliverance is such a hot topic these days, but are you sure you’ve heard all there is to know about it? You’ll be astounded when you hear what Pastor Seiko shares with you today. This powerful message will help you understand the origin of spiritual warfare and equip you to fight well against your spiritual enemies!
Hannah was an incredible woman of God. From a young age, she spent her life serving the Lord and doing good for those around her. She married a righteous man and their marriage was like none other. The Bible tells us that Hannah prayed three times for a son, but received no answer. However, every time she prayed, she became more hopeful that it would happen someday. Later on in life, Hannah gives birth to Samuel, but at the same time she’s known by many as barren because they do not know everything God had in store for her. As we go through our own trials and tribulations, may we remember that God always has something better planned out for us than what we imagine or assume!
What is Moses like? What do you know about Moses? He was the chief liberator of an oppressed people. He was the leader of one of the greatest nations the world has ever known. He is a key figure in the Bible and was used by God for many miracles. But there is much more to him than that; you will read about him here.
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SERMON ABOUT HANNAH.
Sermon about Hannah, the mother of Samuel, who was a type of Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ.
I. Hannah’s prayer.
II. Her praise and thanksgiving. (1-7)
III. The promise given her. (8-10)
IV. The interpretation given by some of the prophets of this prophecy concerning Christ Jesus our Lord and Saviour, who is called Immanuel, that is, God with us; and also concerning his birth at Bethlehem, which is interpreted “house of bread,” because he was born there in poverty and lowliness; and also concerning the name Samuel which signifies heard of God, because he was appointed by God to be prophet to Eli and his house.”
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The Bible is full of stories about people who had problems in their lives and found solutions.
One of the most famous of these stories is about a young woman named Hannah. In the story, she went to the temple and prayed for years for a son. She wanted a boy so badly that she gave up her husband’s bed and lived in a separate room. Finally, after many years, she got her wish: God gave them Samuel, who became one of Israel’s greatest prophets.
Hannah’s story has been told many times over the years, but perhaps never more beautifully than by C.S. Lewis:
“Hannah was barren; this meant that at the moment when she needed sons most, nature failed her. It is no accident that this happens to be one of the most painful failures which can befall a woman; it is not only that it robs her life of its chief meaning (being loved), but also that it opens before her another kind of love which may be very real (motherhood) but which can never fill the place where there should have been children.”
The Bible’s Story of Hannah is a story of faith and the power of God.
The Bible tells us that Hannah was a woman who had been barren for many years. She was so upset about her condition that she cried out to God for help. She prayed to God, begging him to give her a son. She even told God that if he did not give her a son that she would make him a servant in his temple.
Hannah’s prayer was answered and she gave birth to Samuel. Later, when Samuel grew up he became one of Israel’s greatest prophets and priests. The story of Hannah is an example of someone who never gave up hope and continued to pray even when things seemed hopeless.
The story of Hannah is one that strikes a chord with me. It’s not a story about a woman who was blessed with a baby; it’s about a woman who wasn’t.
In the Bible, we see many women who were not blessed with children. Tamar, for example, was raped by her father-in-law Judah (Genesis 38) and became pregnant. Bathsheba had an affair with David and bore him a son (2 Samuel 11). These women were cursed by God for their sins. But Hannah was not cursed at all. She simply had no children.
Hannah was no different from any of us – she had needs and desires just like anyone else in Israel, but unlike others she was not willing to settle for second best or live with disappointment because her prayers weren’t answered immediately. Instead, she persisted in faithfulness until God answered her prayer on behalf of her husband and their future generations (1 Samuel 1:11-20).
The Old Testament book of 1 Samuel tells the story of Hannah, who was unable to have children. She prayed for a son, and when she gave birth to Samuel, she dedicated him to the Lord.
Hannah had a dream that her husband, Elkanah, would give her a boy. He did. The boy was named Samuel, which means “God has heard.”
One day, when Samuel was about eight years old, he went with his father to offer a sacrifice at the tabernacle in Shiloh (1 Samuel 1:24). While they were there, Eli the priest looked over at them and thought they were mocking him by eating unleavened bread during their feast before the Lord. So he told them they were doing wrong and should be ashamed of themselves (1 Samuel 2:12).
Hannah’s response came in two parts: First, she told Eli that he didn’t understand what was going on because he lacked knowledge of God’s will (verses 13-17). Then she said that if God had not been on their side, they would have died instead of having been spared by God’s power (verses 18-19).
Sermon: Hannah: A Mother Who Gave – 1 Samuel 1
Sermon series: A Lasting Legacy
- Building a Legacy that Lasts – Deut. 6
- Hannah: A Mother Who Gave – 1 Sam. 1
- Life’s Longest Journey – Gen. 22
- How to Show Love and Respect to Others – John 13
Scriptures: 1 Samuel 1:10-13, 26-28; 2:1-2
Motherhood is a special privilege and a sacred duty. Think about the role a mother plays in the nurture and development of a child. There is a South African proverb: “The hand that rocks the cradle rules the nation and its destiny.” A mother’s love is special and unique, but a mother’s duty is to raise a child to follow and serve God.
There may not be a greater heartache than for a woman to have the heart of a mother, the desire to nurture and love a young life, but not have a child. What great pain and struggle for young couples who want a child, yet cannot have one. It grips your heart to see the tears of a woman who wants to be a mother so badly.
This was the circumstance for Hannah, as recorded in Scripture. In 1 Samuel 1:10-13, we read:
“Deeply hurt, Hannah prayed to the LORD and wept with many tears. Making a vow, she pleaded, ‘LORD of Hosts, if You will take notice of Your servant’s affliction, remember and not forget me, and give Your servant a son, I will give him to the LORD all the days of his life, and his hair will never be cut.’ While she was praying in the LORD’s presence, Eli watched her lips. Hannah was speaking to herself, and although her lips were moving, her voice could not be heard. Eli thought she was drunk.”
Hannah hurt deeply because she wanted to be a mother. In her pain she cried out to God. This is a side note and not the heart of the sermon, but when you are pain, there is no better person to go than God. As the hymn writer Elisha Hoffman tells us, “I must tell Jesus, I must tell Jesus, I cannot bear these burdens alone.” Hannah goes to God in her pain and makes a vow.
I. Hannah gave a vow to God
What a great gift it is to become a mother or a father, but what a great responsibility. I don’t know about you, but I am overwhelmed by being a father. It is an amazing honor to be given a precious young life to shape, mold, and direct. Unfortunately, I did not receive an owner’s manual with the birth of my son, and I make too many mistakes. I need someone more qualified than me to help me with this process, and Hannah points us to who that is.
Hannah gives her son to God literally, and she points us toward doing the same. Hannah promised her future son to God as a priest. To demonstrate the depth of her commitment, she committed her boy with a Nazarite vow. According to Jewish tradition, Levite priests served until the age of 50. Likewise, a Nazarite vow lasted for a limited time. But Hannah made a commitment that reached far beyond either one. Her vow was for all the days of his life.
I find it amazing that that Hannah would make such an extreme promise for a son she did not have. Now here is the difficult question: Mom, how much do you trust God? Do you trust Him enough to give Him your children? If not, the next question is, why not? Hannah trusted God completely with her son, and you can too.
II. Hannah gave her son to serve God
The North American Mission Board’s statistics have reported that baptisms in Southern Baptist churches have declined. More than 10,000 Southern Baptist Churches did not baptize anyone in a recent year. What will alter this course? Jesus told us that the harvest was plentiful, but it was the workers who were few. A new generation of individuals given to God could become a mighty army for His kingdom.
Listen to these quotes from missionaries about the need to take the gospel to the world.
“In the vast plains of the north I have seen, in the morning sun, the smoke of a thousand villages where no missionary has ever been.” Robert Moffat.
“We talk of the Second Coming; half the world has never heard of the first.” Oswald J. Smith.
“You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving.” Amy Carmichael.
“The mark of a great church is not it’s seating capacity, but it’s sending capacity.” Mike Stachura.
“‘Not called’ you say? ‘Not heard the call’ I think you should say. Put your ear down to the Bible and hear Him bid you go and pull sinners out of the fire of sin. Put your ear down to the burdened, agonized heart of humanity, and listen to its pitiful wail for help. Stand by the gates of hell, and hear the damned beg you to go to their father’s house and entreat their brothers and sisters not to come there. Then look Christ in the face – whose mercy you have professed to obey – and tell Him whether you will join heart and soul and body and circumstances in the march to publish His mercy to the world.” William Booth.
When I hear those quotes they stir something within me. How much do they stir you? They might stir you enough to give some money to a missionary or a mission fund. They might even stir you enough that you give some time and actually go on a short-term mission trip. And those are great ways to give to missions. But do they stir you enough for you to give your child to God?
You may say, “I think that is a high price to pay, to give my son or daughter to serve God.” And you are right, it is a high price. It was the price God paid when He gave His only Son to the world. Are you willing to give your son or daughter?
III. Hannah gave her son to worship God
When Samuel was weaned, Hannah made good on her vow to God and brought the boy to Eli the priest. Here is how 1 Samuel 1:26-28 describes that encounter
“Please, my lord,” she said, “as sure as you live, my lord, I am the woman who stood here beside you praying to the LORD. I prayed for this boy, and since the LORD gave me what I asked Him for, I now give the boy to the LORD. For as long as he lives, he is given to the LORD.” Then he bowed and worshiped the LORD there.
Here is what is amazing about this passage. It is not Eli who worships God, but Samuel. I find it so amazing that this boy who is at the most, two or three years old at the time, knows how to worship God. How did he learn to worship? He learned from the only person around him: his mother.
Children are like sponges, soaking up every thing around them. One of the greatest moments of my life happened when my son, Jack, was only one and a half years old. His preschool teacher came to my wife and me and told me about what happened in his class. They had snack time and prayed over the snack. Jack put his two little hands together in a prayer position and bowed his head. That was special, but he did it again.
There is a speaker in the nursery that broadcasts the worship service. At one point in the service I said, “Let’s pray” and Jack stopped, bowed his head and put his hands together again. How did he learn to do that?
I’ll tell you where he learned it: at the kitchen table when we pray over a meal. We included him in the prayer. We stop and say, “Jack, let’s pray” and we all bow our heads, and mom and dad put their hands together in a prayer position so we can model prayer for our son.
I have to think Hannah did the same thing. She worshiped God and included Samuel in that time. That is how he learned to worship God. If you want your children to learn to pray, include them in a home prayer time. If you want your children to worship, worship in front of them. If it is service, ministry, Bible study, or any other spiritual discipline, your children will learn it from you if you model it in front of them and include them in it.
IV. Hannah gave herself to God
First Samuel 2:1-2 details Hannah’s prayer. It is the secret to how Hannah trusted God, and taught Samuel to worship God. Look at how I Samuel 2:1-2 records the prayer of Hannah. “Hannah prayed: ‘My heart rejoices in the LORD; my horn is lifted up by the LORD. My mouth boasts over my enemies, because I rejoice in Your salvation. There is no one holy like the LORD. There is no one besides You! And there is no rock like our God.'”
Hannah rejoices in the Lord and His salvation. Her horn, which is a symbol of power, is the Lord and her rock is God. In just a few verses, Hannah exalts the might and power of the Lord. These are not just words – they reflect her heart.
Jesus told the story of two men who built homes, one upon the sand and one upon the rock. The storm came and destroyed the house on sand, but the house on the rock stood strong. The purpose of Jesus’ parable was to lead us to build our life on the firm foundation of the rock, which is Christ.
Hannah built her life on the rock. She knew there was no firmer foundation. She was an example of worship to her son. How could she do that? Hannah had a personal relationship with God that fueled her trust, commitment, and life.
How can you be a mother who trusts God which her children? How can you make a commitment to lead you children to serve God? How can you be a model and example to your children of a life spent worshiping God? Your relationship with God through Christ fuels your trust, commitment, and life.
- Can you trust God with your children? You can if you trust God with your life.
- Can you lead your children to serve God? You can if you serve God.
- Can you lead your children to worship God? You can if you worship God.
- Can you lead your children to become mighty men and women of God, individuals He uses to advance His Kingdom?
4 Uplifting Lessons From Hannahs Life And Prayer
Hannah was a woman of prayer. She knew God and she knew how to pray. Her prayers were not just words spoken to God, but actions that reflected her faith in Him.
Here are four lessons we can learn from Hannah’s life:
Prayer is a gift from God. Hannah knew that prayer was not just something she could do on her own. It is a gift from God and she was thankful for it. She understood that God had given her this gift so she could communicate with Him, express her feelings and needs, and receive His help and guidance.
Prayer brings us closer to God. When we pray regularly, we develop a relationship with God by spending time with Him. He knows our hearts and minds; He loves us unconditionally; He cares about every detail of our lives; and He wants to help us overcome anything that hinders us from being who He created us to be.
Prayer is the key to perseverance. Hannah remained steadfast in her prayers for many years before she finally gave birth to Samuel (1 Samuel 1:11). There were times when she became discouraged because it seemed like God wasn’t answering her prayers, but she didn’t give up because
Hannah was a woman with a heart for God. She was a woman who understood the power of prayer, and she prayed fervently, even when she didn’t know the outcome.
Hannah’s story is found in 1 Samuel 1:1-18. It tells us that she was barren, but she wanted to have children. She prayed to God and asked Him for a son.
In verse 10, we read that God gave her a son to be named Samuel because she had asked him for him (or “sought him out”).
Throughout the Bible we see that God wants us to seek Him, whether it’s through prayer or just spending time with Him and reading His Word. We can always find new strength as we seek God!
Hannah was a woman who had a very difficult life. She was married to a man named Elkanah and they had two sons together. Elkanah also had another wife named Peninnah, who had six sons of her own.
Hannah became determined to have a child of her own so she prayed during each night and day. Her prayers were heard by God and she gave birth to Samuel, who would eventually become the prophet for Israel.
Although Hannah was blessed with such an amazing son, her life did not get any easier. She still did not have any children from Elkanah and Peninnah still taunted her about it every day.
She decided to go back home and pray again because she wanted more children from Elkanah but this time something incredible happened! She gave birth to three more children in quick succession! It seemed as if God heard our prayers every time we asked for something important. He will help us if we only ask him for what we want in our lives.
- God is listening.
Hannah prayed, “O Lord of hosts, if you will only look upon your servant’s misery and remember me, and not forget your servant but give her a son, then I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life.”
God heard her prayer and answered it in a very dramatic way.
Psalm 66:18 says, “If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear.” In other words, God will not hear your prayers if you are sinning. The Bible tells us that God has provided salvation for all people who believe on Jesus Christ (Acts 4:12). It’s up to us whether we receive it or not by repenting from our sins and believing in His Son. We must be willing to turn away from our sinful ways (repent) and come to Jesus with faith that He died for our sins and rose again so that we may have eternal life (John 1:12; Romans 10:9-10; Acts 2:21).
- When we pray, God listens.
“When I was in distress, I called to the Lord;
He answered me and set me free.” (Psalm 118:5)
- God is there for us when we need Him most.
“My God sent his angel, who shut the mouths of the lions.” (Daniel 6:22)
- God gives us strength beyond our own capacity and ability.
“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” (2 Corinthians 12:9)
- God’s blessings are always greater than our problems or trials!