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  • Chris McCall avatar

    5 Stones Of A True Father's Heart

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Jul 16, 2009
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    I want us to look at a story in the bible that lays out for us some true characteristics of a True Father’s Heart.

    Who here today can remember back to when the first Father’s Day took place here on this earth? Of course, when Adam became the first human son of the Father! I want us to look at a story in the bible that lays out for us some true characteristics of a True Father’s Heart. From those 5 smooth ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Faith To Face An Enemy Bigger Than You

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Jul 24, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
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    Thru faith we can face our daily battles

    I. The Faith to Face the Battle - vs. 33-37 A. To Refrain from Battle meant Defeat - vs. 8-9 1. The Enemy does not Regard our God - “servants of Saul” - vs. 8 “Cursed David by his gods.” - vs. 43 2. Saul Failed before the Battle began - the Sincerity of Saul - 1Sa 9:21 "And Saul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Stones For Victory

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
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    david and the palistines

    By any earthy standard, the outcome of this battle would be "sure thing." However, when God enters the picture the entire outcome becomes quite different because of faith. It is interesting that David chose five smooth stones from the brook when only one was needed. Why did David do this? There is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Pursuing Your Giants

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,667 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

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    Slaying Our Giants

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008
     | 2,658 views

    The Second of the 2008 Summer Sermon Series God is.

    (Slide 1) (The sermon began with the Reader’s Theater piece ‘The Boy King’ published by Carson-Dellosa Christian Publishing.) (Slide 2) Have you slain any giants lately? I am not talking about the New York Giants (especially if you are New England Patriots fan) or the San Francisco Giants. I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Goliath Felled Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Aug 18, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,002 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

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    David's Faith In God Revealed When Fighting Goliath

    Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Sep 3, 2007
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    Sermon of encouragement for Christian Living

    David’s Faith in God Revealed When Fighting Goliath Scripture Reading: I Samuel 17:41-54 41And the Philistine came on and drew near unto David; and the man that bare the shield went before him. 42And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him: for he was but a youth, and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    One Man Riot Squad

    Contributed by Bode Ayodele on Sep 5, 2007
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     | 5,888 views

    In warfare there are particular individuals whose contributions are of much more significance than others. Once these individuals are identified and struck the battle is virtually won and lost. This message encourages Christians to unmask and strike -thro

    By Bode Ayodele Spiritual warfare is an integral part of our walk as Christians. In this message we shall examine an aspect of spiritual warfare of great importance to both the camp of the body of Christ and that of the enemy alike. We are looking at a message titled "One man Riot Squad." Let ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Slaying Your Giants

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Sep 7, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 12,009 views

    This sermon helps us to be overcomers as we conquer the giants in our lives in the New Year.

    SLAYING YOUR GIANTS IN 2005 1 Sam 17:1-51 Introduction Last week I talked about having a vision…for without it we perish And in order for us to go forward as a church…it is important for EACH ONE of us to be ready for what lies ahead Every time God is about to begin to do things, Satan always ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Out On A Limb For God

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 13, 2007
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    Like David in the OT, the Christian will face the opposition of Satan, and is called to go out on a limb for God.

    We all know well the story of David and Goliath; it’s one we grew up with from Sunday School. It’s a story which catches a popular vein. It’s the story of the underdog winning, winning against the seeming odds. We probably all have some feeling for the underdog, say in a sporting event, and enjoy ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Overcoming The Fear Factor

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007
     | 1,902 views

    There is an "x" factor thorughout history, and in our lives, whose presence is the difference between success and failure, blessing and cursing, life and death.

    Passage: 1 Samuel 17:1-58 Intro: A favorite sermon style at this church is when PJ does math!! 1. don’t worry, I checked it all out with the coach of the State champion Math Counts team. 2. going to look at this familiar story of David and Goliath, but add this mathematical twist. 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    How To Slay Your Giants

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,284 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Champions Are Made, Not Born Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 32,636 views

    David, Pt. 2

    CHAMPIONS ARE MADE, NOT BORN (1 SAMUEL 17:21-49) What makes a champion? Here are some quotes: “A champion is a person who can achieve a difficult goal or overcome challenging obstacles.” “A champion is a person who has earned the right and respect to be called a winner through an endless effort ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Be Not Dismayed, A Funeral Homily

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,802 views

    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

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Five Stones

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,034 views

    A message on how we can defeat our enemy following the example of David.

    THE FIVE STONES 1 Samuel 17:38-51 INTRO: We are all familiar with the story of how little David, who was just a young lad, went to battle against Goliath, a giant in the land in those days, and how David, armed with only a sling and five stones, defeated this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist