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  • Lee Henry avatar

    The Faith Of David

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 30, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,906 views

    David’s victory over Goliath is presented as an encouragement for us to develop the same kind of faith to conquer our giants.

    The Faith of David I Samuel 17 The story of David and Goliath is one of if not the best known story of the Bible. When Thressia and I lived in Lubbock there was a bible class teacher at the Broadway church that had a unique way of teaching the story of David and Goliath. He constructed a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    High Noon Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,810 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David And The Dwarf Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 12, 2002
    based on 100 ratings
     | 15,350 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Saul And David: Great Men Of Faith! (Part 3 Of 3)

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,895 views

    This final sermon shows what influenced Saul and David’s faith. David was influenced by God and Saul was influenced by the people. They were both great men of faith but in two different areas. I show how we can develop our faith in God like David and...

    Title: Saul and David: Great Men Of Faith! Text: I Sam 17:1-58 Pray!!! Review from last 2 sermons - Too develop a heart after one must learn from the character of David. - In the first sermon I talked about how God prepared David’s life or fighting bears and lions to face Goliath. - There are 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Clean Sweep: The Sort Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 18, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,224 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

  • Mickey Bell avatar

    David As A Warrior

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,095 views

    Christians are in warfare and we need to pattern our fighting after those who knew what they were doing. David was one of those men.

    David as a Warrior 1st Samuel 17 When it came to being a soldier, David was a very successful warrior. He knew how to fight but most importantly how to win. By looking at the way David went into his battles, my prayer is that you too learn how to become a successful warrior, a good soldier for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Of David: From Sheeps To Creeps Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,646 views

    We will look at David and Goliath today and see how David went from tending sheep to facing this creep... and how we can face obstacles in our lives.

    LIFE OF DAVID: FROM SHEEPS TO CREEPS 1 SAMUEL 17:1-58 INTRODUCTION...www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/local/article/0,1299,DRMN_15_4361829,00.html I want to share a story with you from last week in the Rocky Mountain Newspaper in Denver, Colorado. The story centers around a hot dog vendor and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Your Giant Aint Jack

    Contributed by Pervis Hall on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,013 views

    This sermon is designed to help those struggling with seemingly impossible trials overcome.

    In 1947 San Francisco’s Potrero Hill was not only a poor South City neighborhood, it was a real ghetto. That year was the year Oren was born. Rickets, a poverty-related disease actually caused by malnutrition, was Oren’s major problem. His vitamin-mineral deficient diet caused his bones to soften. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Quinn avatar

    David: A Legacy Of Courage Series

    Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 18, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,158 views

    The story of David and Goliath, asking the question, "How do I deal with my fears when facing the giants of my life?" I listen to who God says I am, I celebrate what God has done in the past, and I remember the battle belongs to God.

    Legacy David: A legacy of Courage 1 Samuel 17 Part Three Intro: Geographic and historic setting… 1 Sam 17:1-11 Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war and assembled at Socoh in Judah. They pitched camp at Ephes Dammim, between Socoh and Azekah. 2 Saul and the Israelites assembled and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    David & Goliath Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,015 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

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Facing Your Giants

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 136 ratings
     | 29,575 views

    Five smooth stones were in the bag, and a sling prepared to put them in motion. Each of those stones could represent a character quality that David had which helped him defeat a giant. Link included to formatted text, audio and video, and PowerPoint.

    Facing Your Giants I Samuel 17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FacingYourGiants.html We all know this story of David and Goliath…how God used a brave young man full of faith to face a huge hulk of a human for God and His people, Israel. With sling in hand, he chose 5 smooth stones from a brook ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Tison avatar

    When No One Believes In You Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Oct 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,969 views

    A new look at David and Goliath, The focus of this message is to look at how David responded when no one would believe in him. Yet David refused to be defeated he knew there was one who He could believe in.

    We begin a new sermon series today titled; “When you are in a tight spot!” We are going to look at several Old Testament Heroes and discover some principles and lessons to help us when we are in a tight spot. Today’s hero is David and the account in his life is his conflict with Goliath. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Robinson D avatar

    How To Face Your Giants Series

    Contributed by Stephen Robinson D on Aug 22, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,410 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

  • Don Hawks avatar

    David And Goliath Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,958 views

    With God’s help it is possible to take on all the giants of life that I face.

    (Answers to Blanks at end of outline) INTRODUCTION: • The story of David and Goliath illustrates how to take on the giants in your life. • These favorite Bible stories we have been reading and discussing are more than just children’s stories; they have powerful messages for all of us in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    The Bigger They Are, The Harder They Fall

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,438 views

    Finding the lessons for our lives from David’s encounter with Goliah

    Notice three people involved in this text, and the lessons we learn from them... 1. Goliath Goliath represents the enemy we face Goliath teaches us three important truths: A. Our enemy is bigger than we are (v. 1-7) B. Our enemy will challenge us (v. 8-16) C. Our enemy will taunt and threaten us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist