Sermons on 1 Samuel 17:2:

Our Giants Are Real And Formidable

Contributed by Jim Moynihan on May 27, 2005

When we trust God to deliver us we can face our giants with confident faith in Him.

James Dobson, of Focus on the Family was quoted as saying, “When I think of parents today, I’m reminded of a photograph of an elegantly dressed woman who is holding a cup of coffee. Her little finger is cocked ever so daintily to the side, and her face reveals utter self-confidence. Unfortunately, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Showdown In The Sanctuary

Contributed by Charles Trout on May 25, 2001

A young boys affection for Western Pictures turns into an illustration of the showdown between David and Goliath. Our Churches are following the scripts of the old serial western films and the characters are identified!

My Father grew up in the early Fifties and like most youngsters Saturday afternoons found him at the theater for the matinee which usually consisted of the great westerns of the time. These westerns have been a part my growing up as well. My Father’s terminology for a good western movie is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With A Giant

Contributed by William Neel on Jan 14, 2003

How to deal with the problems of life and gain the victory.

DEALING WITH A GIANT I SAMUEL 17 INTRODUCTION Overheard one employee at a health club speaking to another at the beginning of the new year. “It will be busy for the next couple of weeks but then things will be back to normal”. There is a person with an understanding of their culture. But isn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-50

Denomination: Baptist

Not Overcome But Not Overcoming

Contributed by David Dailey on Jan 27, 2003

Israel is still holding their own, but they haven’t gained any ground either.

NOT OVERCOME - BUT NOT OVERCOMING Have you ever hand a problem that was so big you just couldn’t seem to look beyone it, and so stubborn it just wouldn’t go away? Day after day it’s like the devil is telling you how impossible it is. You know many times Satan’s greatest weapon, his most used ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:2-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are The Giants In Your Life.?

Contributed by Dennis Jones on Feb 23, 2003

At one time or another in our lives we feel like we are facing giants that we just cannot overcome. Problems are so insurmountable that we just give in to them. David faced a giant that towered over him and no one thought he had a chance of defeating hi

WHAT ARE GIANTS IN YOUR LIFE At one time or another in our lives we feel like we are facing giants that we just cannot overcome. Problems are so insurmountable that we just give in to them. Giants can come in all different forms and shapes. Alcohol, drugs, cursing, pornography, or any malady or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:2-11, 1 Samuel 17:25-50

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grab Some Rocks!

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Mar 2, 2003

A teaser or introduction for the "This Means War!" series. We have to beware, be ready, and be strong so we can be like David and GRAB SOME ROCKS, even when the deck seems stacked against you.

I. BEWARE - Realize that there will be giants v.4-10 GOLIATH-CHAMPION OF THE PHILISTINES: “Height was 6 cubits and a span…” Probably 9’ 9” tall, if 1 cubit=18” and 1 span=1/2 cubit “He was armed with a coat of mail; and the weight of the coat was five thousand shekels of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-50

Denomination: United Methodist

There's Always Something Standing In The Way

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 5, 2002

This sermon deals with David & Goliath. Even though God Anoints us for special events, there will be problems in our lives to keep us from reaching what God has for us, but we can be victorious

There’s Always Something Standing In The Way 5/5/2002 NLF 1 Samuel 17:1-50 1 Sam 17:1-30 Hebrews 12:1-3 1 Samuel 17:1-50 It would be great in life if the only thing necessary for us to get things was to just show up. What would it be like to go to school and say “I want a diploma and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-50, Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David & Goliath - The Battle Is The Lord's Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 3, 2003

God is the one who saves, not by sword or spear, but by his power, by his word proclaimed in the gospel, by his Spirit who fills each one of us just as he filled David.

I guess this would be one of the best known, if not THE best known story in the Bible. In fact it’s so well known that David has become a metaphor for the victorious underdog. He’s the archetypal cutter down of tall poppies. The one who can overcome the greatest odds to win through to victory. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-50, 1 Samuel 17:32-49

Denomination: Anglican

Facing The Goliath In Our Lives

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

"So Many Christians Never Achieve The Maximum Potential In Their Lives Because They Never Conquer The Thing That They Fear The Most."

"Facing the Goliath in our Lives" - I Samuel 17 So Many Christians Never Achieve The Maximum Potential In Their Lives Because They Never Conquer The Thing That They Fear The Most. - Jonathan Falwell 1. Introduction a. The Israelites feared the Philistine Giant because he seemed to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-46

Denomination: Baptist

David And The Dwarf Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 12, 2002

When you study the event of David vs Goliath closely you gain some valuable insight: that the real giant that day was not the one big in stature but the one who was completely sold out to God.

DAVID AND THE DWARF 1 SAMUEL 17: 1-56 INTRODUCTION: The story of David and Goliath is one of the most popular in all the Bible. It is undoubtedly one of the greatest incidents in the life of this Godly man that we have chosen to study. It was a contrast of incredible proportions. Anybody ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-56

Denomination: Christian Church

Learning To Slay Giants

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

adapted from Steve Higgs at MCC

Learning to slay Giants Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ June 23, 2002 I have always enjoyed a classic story of good versus evil. In every story of good versus evil there is a hero. Perhaps some of the greatest heroism came from our childhood.. I may be a little different ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Key To Dynamic Leadership"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 15, 2002

What made the difference between David and the other men of his day? What is the key to dynamic leadership? What unlocks our greatest potential?

"THE KEY TO DYNAMIC LEADERSHIP" (The Leader’s Faith) 1 SAMUEL 17:1-54 Someone has wisely stated, "everything rises or falls on leadership." Through the years there have been major decisions made by leaders that would either make or break countries. I am reminded of the decision Harry Truman ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Defeating Difficulties

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002

David shows us a Biblical model for defeating the difficulties in our lives

Defeating Difficulties 1 Samuel 17 - Selected Passages Evening Service 1. It’s a bad day when... A. Morning news - emegency routes out of the county, sun - rises in the west, Bird singing sweetly - buzzard, horn on car gets stuck - following a group of bikers, B. Boss - Don’t bother taking off ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Church Of God

A Cause Worth Fighting For Series

Contributed by Tim George on Dec 9, 2001

Either we define our times or they define us. In the familiar story of David and Goliath we see that truth played out. Saul and Israel were allowing the Philistines to define them. David was a different kind of man however. He intended to define his times

“ Then David said to the Philistine, "You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand … that all the earth may know that there is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Prevents Victory Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 3, 2001

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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ