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  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Clean Sweep: The Sort Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 18, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,412 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Closet Christianity".

    Series: Closet Christianity [#3] CLEAN SWEEP: THE SORT 1 Samuel 17 Introduction: Joshua and the Israelites had to deal with the sin of Achan. God exposed what was going on so that the people could again be victorious. Last week we started our clean sweep by taking everything out of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A Champion For Christ!

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,628 views

    How to face the giants in our world today.

    Be a Champion for Christ! 1 Samuel 17:15-47 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - April 29, 2007 *David went out to face the giant... -And there are even bigger giants in our world today. *A big part of the problem is mass media. By the time the average American child reaches 17, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is The Cause!

    Contributed by Tr Precht on May 15, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,429 views

    David once asked is there not a cause? and we find the answer is definitely YES and that cause is Jesus Christ and the work of Calvary.

    “And Jesse said unto David his son, Take now for thy brethren an ephah of this parched corn, and these ten loaves, and run to the camp to thy brethren; And carry these ten cheeses unto the captain of their thousand, and look how thy brethren fare, and take their pledge. Now Saul, and they, and all ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    David: Facing Your Giants Series

    Contributed by Bryan Parris on May 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,805 views

    From the "Heroes" Series. A Sermon on Courage from 1 Samuel 17.

    There is not a more inspiring hero story than David. Let’s jump right into his story this morning. SCENE ONE: The Israelites Meet Goliath (Vs. 1-11) Keep in mind that this is an ARMY…and what is the purpose of an ARMY? They fight battles…but this is an army that is letting the enemy get an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David & Goliath Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,813 views

    David knows the Philistine army is subject to the power of God. In faith he offers to face the giant in battle with God’s armor.

    An Earthy Spirituality~the life of King David “David & Goliath”, I Samuel 17 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “It is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord’s,” vs 47 We all have giants to battle, and in God’s strength we ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    How To Face Your Giants Series

    Contributed by Stephen Robinson D on Aug 22, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,785 views

    No matter how big your problems are, you will not face them alone. God is always there.

    All credit goes to Max Lucuado for these series of stories of Facing your Giants, Story of David This is a very familiar story. This story has been preached, read and told about for many generations but let us look at this thing and see can we lift some nuggets from this text to help us with our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Before Victory Comes Obedience Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 4, 2013
     | 8,905 views

    The story of David & Goliath has a lot to do about obedience, but this sermon may not be what you expect...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: August 28, 2013 Date Preached: September 1, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Samuel Sermon Title: Facing the Giants of our Time Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 17 [HCSB] Introduction: What are the giants of our time? In our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Man Up!

    Contributed by Edwin Crozier on Sep 20, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,365 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

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    Showing Up For The Battle Is Not Enough!

    Contributed by David Wilson on Jul 30, 2012
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     | 6,401 views

    The Israelites show up for Battle but are delayed because they allow Goliath to define the terms of battle. God's people need to get into the valley because it isn't fought on the hillside.

    Showing Up For Battle I Samuel 17 Preached on Sunday, July 29, 2012 This is one of the most difficult sermons I have ever had to preach. I thought it would be Wednesday evening’s Bible Study, but the Lord would not let me escape preaching it on Sunday morning. The story found in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fighting The Enemy From Far Off Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,252 views

    A tactical preview of how we have to change our strategy for fighting our battles.

    Fighting the Enemy from Far off Part II The battle of Elah: -- While the Philistines were posted on the stony hills covered with brushwood which bounded the valley on the south, Saul and his army were posted on a similar stony ridge on its northern side. The valley, one of the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fighting The Enemy From Far Off Pt. 3 Series

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,357 views

    A tactical preview of how we have to change our strategy for fighting our battles.

    Fighting the Enemy from Far off Pt. 3 1 Samuel 17: 20-37 Introduction This story is one of great value and substance; it shows us how the enemy comes to fight the church and provokes us to think that there are many ways to fight ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Craziest Kid Ever Series

    Contributed by Dave Bentley on Jun 7, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,105 views

    I think at some point after we become followers of Christ we become Christianized in a way that insulates us and makes us forget just how “crazy” the claims of Christianity are. This month I want us to revisit some of the stories the in Scripture that be

    “That’s Just Crazy!” The Craziest Kid Ever! • Who Get’s Your Vote? • My Vote Goes to David – The Shepherd-King • 1 Samuel 17:1-17:58 LOOK AT THIS CRAZY CONTRAST • Goliath is 9’ 9” tall – A Giant • David was too small ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Out Of Your Tent!

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,176 views

    Your hands were not trained to tidy up a tent. Your hands were trained for war! In order to accomplish God’s purpose in your life you have to Get Out of Your Tent!

    “Time To Tear Down The Tents or Get Out of Your Tent” Text: 1 Samuel 17:1a; 2-11; 20-24; 28-29 I. Introduction This is certainly not a new story. You have read and reread this story since you were young. The overpowered, underdog, teenage boy defeats the highly trained, extremely armed, NBA ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Overcoming Giants Of Life Series

    Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Sep 15, 2014
     | 8,543 views

    We will see this morning how David overcame the Giant of Goliath. In the same way the he did, you and I can also overcome the many giants in our lives.

    Introduction: Some background setting for the time and history leading up to this event: We learned from the book of Ruth that the period of Israel’s history before the time of the Kings was a very dark point. There was no law and order. Every man did that which was right in their own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Slay Your Giants: Lesson 15 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 17, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,942 views

    Principles to slay giants

    A. WHAT ARE GIANTS LIKE? 1. Caleb wanted to conquer the land of giants. On his 85th birthday he asked for victory. “So now give me this hill country of which the Lord spoke that day. For you heard then how the [giantlike] Anakim were there and that the cities were great and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist