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  • Randy Bataanon avatar

    Power To Face Your Giants

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 13, 2010
    based on 756 ratings
     | 229,039 views

    What are the giants that are challenging you today? Stand up now and face your giants by the same tactics that God has given to David!

    POWER TO FACE YOUR GIANTS 1Sa 17:1 Now the Philistines gathered their armies for battle and were assembled at Socoh, which belongs to Judah, and encamped between Socoh and Azekah in Ephes-dammim. 1Sa 17:2 Saul and the men of Israel were encamped in the Valley of Elah and drew up in battle array ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Three Giants That Must Fall

    Contributed by Matthew Haynie on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,523 views

    A sermon that describes the battles facing the Church today and the things Christians must fight if they wish to obtain the Incorruptible Crown.

    In the times of Saul and the fledgling Israelites, there was another older nation that had crossed the Aegean Sea and settled in city states around Israel. The Philistines were every bit as civilized as the Israelites. They were actually a whole era ahead in technological terms; the Israelites were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Against All Odds

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jul 10, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,779 views

    David vs. Goliath story teaches us to trust God’s word above the terrifying fears we face on a daily basis, even against all odds.

    Against all odds 1 sam.17 David vs. Goliath! Who has not heard of that story? It is a story that’s retold whenever there is a little guy who goes to battle against a giant. And against all odds the little guy wins! Cheers for the little guy and boo and hiss to the defeated giant. All of us who has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Pursuing Your Giants

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,733 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

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Get Out Of Your Tent!

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,957 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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    Goliath Felled Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Aug 18, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,143 views

    David can teach much about defeating our personal Goliaths

    1 Samuel 17 Goliath Felled Show clip from “The Bear” during break Read 1 Samuel 17:1-54 Describe Goliath 9.5 ft tall 126 lbs of armor alone spear like a fence post – the head alone weighed 15 lbs modern terms – Tiananmen Square standoff Who is your Goliath? What is it in your life that looks ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    In The Land Of The Giants

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 14, 2009
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     | 6,741 views

    From the story of David and Goliath some practical truths to help us overcome the Giants in our life.

    IN THE LAND OF THE GIANTS 1 SAMUEL 17 * As a kid when I heard the word “giant”, all I thought of was that old TV commercial for the Jolly Green Giant Vegetables. (sing) We perhaps I also thought of Jack and the Beanstalk and His words; "Fee, fi, fo, fun, I smell the blood of an Englishman: Be he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David And The Dwarf

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 22, 2009
    based on 36 ratings
     | 12,537 views

    May I remind all of us that we take life head on by faith before anything else - even when life looks seemingly unsteady, surely unpredictable, seriously unbearable and securely unbeatable!

    Let me ask, how many of us would love to ask God – “God give me just a glimpse of the battles I will face this year or for the rest of my life?” Psalm 39:4 “Show me, O Lord, my life’s end.” How many of have said at one time, “God, just let me get everything in order with my life and then I’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Underdog

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,597 views

    How does the underdog become the overachiever?

    THE UNDERDOG 1st Samuel 17:1-50 INTRODUCTION: There’s no need to fear! Underdog is here! Remember that cartoon? We enjoyed seeing the puny dog take on the villains and accomplish impossible feats of strength and daring do. We like to root for the underdog. We like to see the little guy beat the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Is Too Big To Fail

    Contributed by Sanford Colquitt on Mar 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,544 views

    Many today are willing to give up the battle beford the fight begins. Just live in bondage and conclude there is no way out.

    Sunday, March 15, 2009 There’s a wind blowing across America and in fact around the world, suggesting that there are powers that are indestructible. There are voices, including the President of this great country, suggesting that there are institutions or powers that are too big to fail. On ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Giant Killing For Beginners

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Mar 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,715 views

    Living victoriously has much in common with David’s victory over Goliath. The shepherd didn’t act in faith that hadn’t already been tested; he acted according to his consistent experience with God.

    When I was young, I was a huge fan of the Walt Disney version of Zorro. I loved the idea of a person who would dress up in a costume, ride a beautiful horse, and cross swords triumphantly with the forces of injustice and oppression—though I would have defined those forces merely as “the bad guys” ...read more

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    Where Are You Going Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,548 views

    This is the 9th sermon in the series, "Pot Holes". Where is your life headed?

    Sunday Morning August 30, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Pot Holes [#9] WHERE ARE YOU GOING? 1 Samuel 17:1-58 Introduction: Where are you headed? As you go through life, where do you want to end up? When you reach the end of your life, what will it be that would cause ...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
     | 7,413 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

  • John Lowe avatar

    Faith In The Face Of A Giant

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 19, 2013
     | 9,681 views

    David said, “The Lord, who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear, He will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” And then Saul said to David, “Go, and the Lord be with you!”

    Sunday, October 21, 2012 Title: FAITH IN THE FACE OF A GIANT Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54 Key Verse: 1 Samuel 17:45: “Then David said to the Philistine, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    David & Goliath Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 22, 2013
    based on 12 ratings
     | 39,671 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