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Sermons on 1 Samuel 11

2 sermons preach from 1 Samuel 11 in real church libraries — each one transcribed, summarized, and indexed to the verse. Jump to the exact moment a verse is quoted, or open the full sermon.

“Now Nahash the Ammonite came up and besieged Jabesh Gilead, and Nahash said, 'I will gouge out the right eye of every one of you.'”
1 Samuel 11:1-3 · as preached in “Copy of A Merciful Father | Kelly Rivas | CWLA | 1 Samuel 11:1-11 & 12:12-22 | Core Church LA” at Core Church LA
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1 Samuel 11:1-3

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“Now Nahash the Ammonite came up and besieged Jabesh Gilead, and Nahash said, 'I will gouge out the right eye of every one of you.'”

Copy of A Merciful Father | Kelly Rivas | CWLA | 1 Samuel 11:1-11 & 12:12-22 | Core Church LA

Core Church LADec 2025

Kelly Rivas preaches on God’s mercy as seen in 1 Samuel 11–12: God mercifully rescues Jabesh Gilead through Saul, forgives and restores Israel despite their demand for a king, and ultimately extends mercy to the world through the gospel. The sermon includes practical calls to repentance, dependence on the Spirit, and wholehearted service to God.

Hear it quoted16:18Open this sermon

1 Samuel 11:1-11

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“In 1 Samuel 11: Nahash the Ammonite besieged Jabesh-Gilead, threatened to gouge out their right eyes, the news reached Saul, the Spirit of God rushed on him and he brought deliverance.”

1 Samuel 31 Bible Study (The Death of Saul) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Maranatha Bible Church - ChicagoJun 2022

Verse-by-verse study of 1 Samuel 31 that recounts Saul’s death and draws spiritual lessons about God’s sovereignty, the danger of seeking human honor, the value of a holy fear of God, the mystery of righteous suffering, and the hope of God’s faithful remnant and Christ’s deliverance.

Hear it quoted48:08Open this sermon

1 Samuel 11:2-11

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“Nahash threatened to 'gouge out all your right eyes,' and the Spirit of God came upon Saul who delivered the citizens of Jabesh-Gilead.”

1 Samuel 31 Bible Study (The Death of Saul) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Maranatha Bible Church - ChicagoJun 2022

Verse-by-verse study of 1 Samuel 31 that recounts Saul’s death and draws spiritual lessons about God’s sovereignty, the danger of seeking human honor, the value of a holy fear of God, the mystery of righteous suffering, and the hope of God’s faithful remnant and Christ’s deliverance.

Hear it quoted48:43Open this sermon

1 Samuel 11:4-11

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“Then the messengers came to Gibeah of Saul... and all the people lifted up their voices and wept. Then the Spirit of God came upon Saul mightily... Saul put the people in three companies and they struck down the Ammonites until the heat of the day.”

Copy of A Merciful Father | Kelly Rivas | CWLA | 1 Samuel 11:1-11 & 12:12-22 | Core Church LA

Core Church LADec 2025

Kelly Rivas preaches on God’s mercy as seen in 1 Samuel 11–12: God mercifully rescues Jabesh Gilead through Saul, forgives and restores Israel despite their demand for a king, and ultimately extends mercy to the world through the gospel. The sermon includes practical calls to repentance, dependence on the Spirit, and wholehearted service to God.

Hear it quoted19:43Open this sermon

1 Samuel 11:11

1 sermon

“The next morning, the Lord guided Saul to put the army into three companies, and they slaughtered the Ammonites until the heat of day.”

Copy of A Merciful Father | Kelly Rivas | CWLA | 1 Samuel 11:1-11 & 12:12-22 | Core Church LA

Core Church LADec 2025

Kelly Rivas preaches on God’s mercy as seen in 1 Samuel 11–12: God mercifully rescues Jabesh Gilead through Saul, forgives and restores Israel despite their demand for a king, and ultimately extends mercy to the world through the gospel. The sermon includes practical calls to repentance, dependence on the Spirit, and wholehearted service to God.

Hear it quoted21:50Open this sermon

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