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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
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Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
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Sooner or later your gonna face a giant, and if you quit every time problems come then you’ll never be anything for God!
“ You’ll never defeat the giant, unless you first conquer the lion and the bear.” Text: 1 Samuel Ch 17:32-51 Intro: Everyone here surely has heard the story of “David and Goliath.” Probably more than once. Its a pretty good book to read to our children, It teaches them that no matter what ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-51
Denomination: Pentecostal
How to become envolved in God’s Work
IS THERE NOT A CAUSE? I SAM 17:29 INTRO - READ: THE STORY - ALL CHAPTER 17 I. GOD’S MAN WAS ABLE TO SEE THE CAUSE VS 26 & 29 1. DO WE SEE THE CAUSES THAT GOD SEES ? * 200,000 PEOPLE IN THE WORLD DIE EVERY DAY OR A TOTAL OF 73 MILLION SOULS ENTER ETERNITY EACH ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58
Denomination: Baptist
Introduction Today we continue in our study entitled, The Construction of a Kingdom.
Introduction Today we continue in our study entitled, The Construction of a Kingdom. Thus far we have learned from the failures of King Saul and God's election of the David, a young shepherd boy, and gained valuable insights as to the conditions necessary for God to construct His kingdom in our ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1, 1 Samuel 17:1-50
David strapped Saul's sword over the armour and tried to walk, but he couldn't because he wasn't used to wearing them.
David strapped Saul's sword over the armour and tried to walk, but he couldn't because he wasn't used to wearing them. "I can't fight with all this," he said to Saul. "I'm not used to it." So he took it all off. 1 Samuel 17:39 DAVID'S BATTLE David, a mere shepherd boy sent to the front lines to ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-49
.. and when [Goliath] got a good look at David, he was filled with scorn for him because he was just a nice, good-looking boy.
.. and when [Goliath] got a good look at David, he was filled with scorn for him because he was just a nice, good-looking boy. 1 Samuel 17:42 A GOLIATH AMONGST US When Goliath took a good look at David, he was filled with scorn. Why? Because all he saw was a nice young boy whom the Israelites ...read more
In life we face many situations and often we run away.
Facing the Giant Today I want to take the time to cover a small piece of history. As I read this it became clear to me that this battle is still being fought today by many, and lost as well. I am not talking about a physical fight, but rather a spiritual one. Today we are going to be reading from ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-49
Denomination: Independent/Bible
David and Goliath.
Fear prevents victory in life David and Goliath - One of the most exciting stories of my youth. The very words give hope to the small and weak. With God anything can happen! Even the mighty Goliath can be defeated. Goliath was a good size gentleman. Over nine feet four inches tall (6 cubits ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
This sermon explores how faith in God, like David's, can empower us to face our battles with courage and emerge with blessings.
Welcome, beloved. Isn't it a beautiful day that the Lord has made? A day to gather together, to share in the warmth of fellowship, to lift our hearts in worship, and to turn our ears and minds toward the Word of God. Today, we set our sights on a familiar story, a story that resonates with the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-37
Topics: Battles, Life
This sermon encourages trusting God in challenging times, drawing strength from His promises, and fulfilling our purpose through His divine intervention. Key
Good morning, beloved family of God. As we gather here today, let's remember that we are not here by mere coincidence, but by divine appointment. God has a word for each one of us, a word that will echo in the deepest chambers of our hearts and resonate in the corridors of our souls. Our Scripture ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:29-50
Topics: Faith
You will be able to cast aside unrealistic expectations when you: 1. Discover God’s will for your life. 2. Learn to be grateful for the way God has made you. 3. Be yourself.
Skip Hollandsworth, writing in the December 1998 issue of Texas Monthly talks about his interview with Troy Aikman, quarterback of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys. In the article entitled “The Real Troy Aikman” he says: “Aikman is an elusive hero, difficult to understand, clearly driven by something ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-40
Denomination: Methodist
Honoring God in all the areas of his life had the unexpected result of uniquely preparing David to kill the giant Goliath.
And the Philistine said to David, Come to me, and I will give thy flesh unto the fowls of the air, and to the beasts of the field. 1 Samuel 17:44 It was as if the sheriff had never come back to fight the battle in “High Noon,” and a local had saved the town. Contrasts in Character: David and ...read more
Preparing in the peaceful times to step out when God calls.
A young man applied for a job as a farmhand. When the farmer asked for his qualifications, he said, "I can sleep when the wind blows." This puzzled the farmer. But he liked the young man, and hired him. A few days later, the farmer and his wife were awakened in the night by a violent storm. They ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-40, 2 Samuel 21:18-22
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
No matter what you’re up against, the battle has already been won.
WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: WINNING FROM THE BEGINNING “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:2-11, 1 Samuel 17:11-50
A message of challenge to service in the Kingdom -(Revival)
Life Lessons for Living Large in the Kingdom of God 1 Samuel 17 (Reading vv. 32-) Introduction: The story of David and Goliath is probably one of the first Bible stories that most people remember hearing as children. Unfortunately, many people today consider it nothing more than a childhood ...read more
Giants come at us all through life. David’s example shows us how to deal with the Giants that try to attack our lives.
Stand Courageously 1 Samuel 17 1-58 Giants come at us all through life. Some kill our enthusiasm for Christ. Some attack our attitudes and habits. Personal relationships, compromising situations, sinful additions become giants that taunt us day and night. The giants win one small battle and ...read more