Sermons on 1 Samuel 17:32:

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

Excellence In Integrity, Part 4 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Oct 14, 2003

Psalm 78 is a Historical Psalm that summarizes Israel’s history in a poetic way. The Psalm does have some sad elements in it, but it concludes somewhat abruptly on a positive note with their national hero, King David, from Judah, the founder of the dynast

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Psalm 78 is a Historical Psalm that summarizes Israel’s history in a poetic way. The Psalm does have some sad elements in it, but it concludes somewhat abruptly on a positive note with their national hero, King David, from Judah, the founder of the dynasty that would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Slaying Your Giants

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007

We all have our giants and sometimes they seem hard to slay, but we must stand strong.

“Slaying Your Giants” Introduction: Dr. Howard, from Australia was a man that preached very strongly on the subject of sin. After the service, a member of the church came to counsel with him in his office. "Dr. Howard," he said, "we don’t want you to talk as openly as you do about man’s guilt and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 1 - David, Goliath & The Power Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Mar 24, 2007

Part one of the "They must be GIANTS!" focuses on the story of David and Goliath as a springboard for the rest of the series. In understanding the situation that day, we can have a clearer perspective in our own lives and the things that come against us

They Must be Giants 1 – David, Goliath and the power of God Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION Most of us are all familiar with the story of David & Goliath. 1 Samuel 17 Today I want to begin a series entitled “They Must be Giants!” This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Bible Church

Part 2 - Un-Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Mar 24, 2007

Part 2 of our "They must be GIANTS!" series focuses on un-forgiveness as our giant that we must face, as David faced Goliath.

They Must be Giants 2 – Un-forgiveness Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION Most of us are all familiar with the story of David & Goliath. 1 Samuel 17 We are continuing our series entitled “They Must be Giants!” Topics over the next few ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Bible Church

Part 3 - Fear Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Mar 24, 2007

Part 3 of our series deals with Fear, and how it can cause you to act irrational, make poor decisions or even do nothing at all in times of trouble.

They Must be Giants 3 – Fear Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION Most of us are all familiar with the story of David & Goliath. 1 Samuel 17 We are continuing our series entitled “They Must be Giants!” Topics over the next few ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Bible Church

Part 4 - Anger Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Mar 24, 2007

Part 4 of our series looks at Anger, and how anger can grow into our master, enslaving us.

They Must be Giants 4 – Anger Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION Most of us are all familiar with the story of David & Goliath. 1 Samuel 17 We are continuing our series entitled “They Must be Giants!” We have spoken ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Bible Church

Part 5 - Hate Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Mar 24, 2007

Part 5 of our series examines how fear can grow into anger, and anger into hate and how if we do not deal with our behaviors, they can destroy us.

They Must be Giants 5 – Hate Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION Most of us are all familiar with the story of David & Goliath. 1 Samuel 17 We are continuing our series entitled “They Must be Giants!” We have spoken on; † David & ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Bible Church

Part 6 - Our Flesh Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Mar 24, 2007

Part 6 of our series looks at how sometimes the giants in our lives can be ourselves. We will look at the battle between the flesh and the spirit.

They Must be Giants 6 – Our Flesh Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION Most of us are all familiar with the story of David & Goliath. 1 Samuel 17 We are continuing our series entitled “They Must be Giants!” We have spoken on; † David & ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Bible Church

Part 7 - Self-Esteem Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Mar 24, 2007

Part 7 of our series looks at where we get our Self-esteem. If we get it from any other place but God, we are setting ourselves up for low self-esteem.

They Must be Giants 7 – Self-Esteem Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION Most of us are all familiar with the story of David & Goliath. 1 Samuel 17 We are continuing our series entitled “They Must be Giants!” We have spoken on; † David & ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Bible Church

Part 8 - Wwdd What Would David Do? Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Mar 24, 2007

Part 8 of our series asks the question, What would David Do? As we wrap up our series on the Giants in our lives we look at how David was victorious, and how we can have that same victory.

They Must be Giants 7 – What Would David Do? Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION Most of us are all familiar with the story of David & Goliath. 1 Samuel 17 We are completing our series entitled “They Must be Giants!” We have spoken ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Bible Church

What If This Is As Good As It Gets?

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Nov 11, 2007

We have to ask ourselves, as believers, if what we are experiencing in Christianity is really all that Jesus promised us. There has to be more, we have been promised more, but it will never happen if sin is rampant in the church.

Is there more to Christianity? Does God have more in store for us than church on Sunday morning and getting to heaven? I believe that the fulfilled life that Jesus spoke about is more than what we’re experiencing most weeks in the local church. People are often fearful, downtrodden and spending ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:26-41

How To Slay Your Giants

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 15, 2007

A message that looks at the grandaddy of all upsets and uncovers several truths that will help us slay the gaints that are standing in the way of us being all God wants us to be.

How To Slay Your Giants IN - February of 1980 I was in the Navy living in Saratoga Springs New York. 90 miles away in Lake Placid a group of 12 American amateur hockey players took the ice to face the toughest and best hockey team in the world, Russia’s national team. It was the Olympic games and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Champions Are Made, Not Born Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

David, Pt. 2

CHAMPIONS ARE MADE, NOT BORN (1 SAMUEL 17:21-49) Hockey’s Great One, Wayne Gretzky, was asked, “What is it that separates great champions from the near-great?” He replied, “My goodness, I don’t know. If I did, I’d bottle it up and sell it.” (“What do Jeff Gordon, Martina Navratilova, Bob Knight and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:21-49

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Not Dismayed, A Funeral Homily

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 1, 2008

The theme of this funeral homily is that in the midst of death we as Christian Disciples do not loose our courage, our hope, our faith, or our joy because we know Jesus will never leave us nor forsake us but will always take care of us.

Be Not Dismayed, A Funeral Homily --I Samuel 17:1-11, 46-47; Deuteronomy 31:7-8; Isaiah 41:10; John 14:18 We have heard the reading of our primary text for the funeral homily for our departed sister Barbara Jean Bluff, and perhaps many of you are wondering “How does the story of David’s battle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-47

Denomination: Methodist