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  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Need A Confidence Boost?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 2, 2016
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     | 6,820 views

    Proposition: David shows us 4 keys to possess a better self-esteem and self-confidence and live victoriously 1. By possessing an Affirmative Attitude 2. By possessing a Proper Perspective 3. By Negating the Negatives 4. Assuming God's Armor

    Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1 - 58 (cf. verses 19 - 51; Philippians 4:4-7 Title: Need A Confidence Boost? Theme: Gaining Self-Confidence through God Proposition: David reveals to us how we can have a better self-esteem and more self-confidence. In Christ we can possess: 1. An Affirmative ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Man Up!

    Contributed by Edwin Crozier on Sep 20, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,400 views

    This sermon examines the account of David defeating Goliath to see what kind of man God is looking for.

    Introduction: What is the most scared you have ever been? Think about that time for a moment. Perhaps you can begin to understand how the Israelites feel in I Samuel 17 every morning when Goliath steps out onto the battlefield and cries, “I defy the ranks of Israel this day. Give me a man, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Tim White avatar

    "Give Me A Man” 1 Samuel 17:10: Sermon On Biblical Manhood

    Contributed by Tim White on May 9, 2011
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     | 22,785 views

    David and Saul faced the same giant obstacle to leadership, but only David revealed Biblical manhood.

    Goliath’s had no idea what he was asking for when he bellowed like an out of tune tuba: “GIVE ME A MAN!” Wayne Grudem and John Piper identified and addressed a problem in leadership back in 1991 which is still relevant: “A controversy of major proportions has spread through the church. It began ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    God Takes Sides - 1 Samuel 17:1-58

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 1, 2011
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     | 8,714 views

    God Takes Sides - 1 Samuel 17:1-58

    God Takes Sides - 1 Samuel 17:1-58 Some people believed God is not biased and is very neutral, contrary to popular belief, but God takes sides. And be rejoice because God has taken our sides. David vs. Goliath: - God has taken the side of David God definitely took sides with David for David said ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    David & Goliath Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 22, 2013
    based on 12 ratings
     | 40,289 views

    The chapter before us contains one of the best-known & most loved stories in all of Scripture- the story of David and Goliath. The story is a memorable lesson on God's faithfulness even in the most seemingly impossible situations.

    1 SAMUEL 17: (45 - 47) DAVID & GOLIATH The chapter before us contains one of the best-known and most loved stories in all of Scripture- the story of David and Goliath. The story is a memorable lesson on God's faithfulness even in the most seemingly impossible situations (CIT). The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Battle Cry

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 11, 2015
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     | 6,937 views

    God is mighty on the battlefield of life.

    BATTLE CRY by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (June 8, 2015) “And David rose up early in the morning, and left the sheep with the keeper, and took, and went, as Jesse had commanded him; and he came to the trench, as the host was going forth to the fight, and shouted for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Pursuing Your Giants

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Sep 22, 2008
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     | 4,805 views

    This is a sermon that shows the courage of David to take on Goliath.

    PURSUING YOUR GIANTS 1 Samuel 17 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: It is not enough to only “face your giants”, there are times that you must pursue your giants. There must be a sudden, non-lingering attack; we must do as did David, pursue our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Goliath Did Not Attack

    Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Sep 17, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,561 views

    THIS SERMON TELLS WHY GOLIATH DID NOT RUN TO KILL DAVID.

    WHY DIDN’T GOLIATH ATTACK? Text: 1 Samuel 17:1-11 Intro: Go over the story. The two armies had set up camp, one on the one side of the hill at Shochoh. Shochoh belonged to the Children of Israel (The enemy was in their land just like Satan) Vs1 Goliath had a 1).Helmet of brass,2) Coat of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Giant Problems

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 18, 2018
     | 7,059 views

    Are our problems too large for God to handle? Let’s learn that God helps us conquer giant problems. Let’s learn from the story of David and Goliath (Gol-YATH) in 1 Samuel 17:1-49 and a squall on Lake Galilee in Mark 4:35-41.

    Prelude to Part 1 Giant Personalities Are our problems too large for God to handle? Purpose: Let’s learn that God helps us conquer giant problems. Plan: Let’s learn from the story of David and Goliath (Gol-YATH) in 1 Samuel 17:1-49. 1 Samuel 17:1-19 Israel’s Fear Saul ignored the advice of God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Small Things Matter To God

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 29, 2019
     | 8,649 views

    Have you ever felt your task was insignificant? Today we will talk about how small things matter to God!

    Zechariah 4:10 – For who hath despised the day of small things… I. HONEYBEE’S What if all of a sudden there were no more honey-bees? A. It takes more than water, sunshine and soil to make the world green. It also takes pollination. 1. At least 30% of the world’s crops and 90% of all plants ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    What To Do When You Have To Fight A Giant Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 11, 2020
     | 5,268 views

    This message looks at the story of David and Goliath and what the best steps are when we are facing a giant in our lives.

    Through my ministry, when I’ve been planning and dreaming and dreaming and scheming, I often ask myself, what’s the worst that could happen? Basically, I’m asking myself “What’s the worst-case scenario?” Now, some people seem to only gravitate to the worst-case scenario in their lives, and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Facing Giants Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 24, 2019
     | 6,965 views

    "Facing Giants" from the David and Goliath story in 1 Samuel 17. The point is that our "giants" aren't always what they seem to be and neither are we. With the help of God we are greater than we imagine and the giants are smaller.

    1. We love the Underdog stories In February, 1980, the US Olympic Hockey team took the ice in Lake Placid, NY to face the toughest hockey team in the world – the USSR. Two weeks before in Olympic competition, the Russians beat the Americans, 12-2. That night, however, proved to be different. The US ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Understanding The Real Battle

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 6, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,867 views

    When David fought Goliath, he was the only person who understood that the battle was not a natural one but a spiritual one. It’s a lesson that the Body of Christ must learn.

    This morning we’re going to be in 1 Samuel 17. The Lord has really been ministering to me about some things in 1 Samuel 12, 16 and 17. 1 Samuel 17 is the story of David and Goliath. But it’s really a story about how the enemy of the soul attacks the Body of Christ. We’re going to look at that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • isaac magsino avatar

    Optimism

    Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Mar 11, 2019
     | 5,618 views

    “The optimist recognizes a responsibility in every crisis; the pessimist sees a crisis in every responsibility.” – copied

    Theme: Optimism Text: I Samuel 17: 1-58 Place: FBC Kodiak, Alaska Date: January 8, 2k6 Intro: Illus: a man lost a leg in an accident and when he was picked up and discover what had actually happened, he said to those around him, “Thank God it was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Facing Giants: Don't Run

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 29, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,076 views

    A message about facing giants. Some insight in to David and Goliath

    David and Goliath: Overcoming Giants Theme: Facing the Giant and Moving on. Text: 1 Samuel 17:1 - 58 Introduction The story of David and Goliath is one of the most popular stories in scripture. It has been used throughout the world to illustrate the ability of the small to defeat the big. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God