Sermons on 1 Samuel 17:4:

High Noon Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 5, 2001

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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Baptist

Slaying The Giants In Our Lives

Contributed by Bud Martenn on Sep 19, 2001

Giants do not go away, they have to be faced and defeated

Num.13:26-14:11; I Sam.17:3-4; II Sam.21:15-22 1. A Giant is anything that STANDS between you and God’s plan for you 2. A Giant is anything that SEEMS bigger than you and your desire to serve the Lord 3. A Giant is that which is STRONGER than us and cannot be faced alone I. THE TRUTH ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Giant

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Oct 19, 2000

In life we face many situations and often we run away.

Facing the Giant Today I want to take the time to cover a small piece of history. As I read this it became clear to me that this battle is still being fought today by many, and lost as well. I am not talking about a physical fight, but rather a spiritual one. Today we are going to be reading from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-49

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Winning The Battle From The Beginning

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Oct 23, 2001

No matter what you’re up against, the battle has already been won.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: WINNING FROM THE BEGINNING “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but ...read more

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

Denomination: Baptist

"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

"Oratio, Meditatio, Tentatio"

Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Aug 23, 2002

This is a sermon summarizing the stories learned by the children during Vacation Bible School, looked at through the "tests" that each individual endured. How, through the power given by God, ordinary people accomplished extraordinary things. Stories in

August 18, 2002 VBS Wrap-Up Sermon Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Late Friday night, I was in this room recording the opening for this morning’s radio broadcast. We had just completed this years VBS and I think I can speak for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-51, Acts 9:10-17

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Provoked To Action

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 15, 2004

You have heard me say this before that TRIALS WILL BRING OUT THE BEST IN YOU OR THEY WILL BRING OUT THE WORST IN YOU. I want to say to you this morning that if you are going through a trial it is God’s purpose to use it to bring out the best in you, and t

Provoked to Action This Morning we will be preaching on this thought: of being "Provoked to Action." We have been discussing 40 day periods in the bible, some are reading Rick Warren’s book, "The Purpose Driven Life," which takes advantage of the 40 day principle in the Bible and provides a 40 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Kill Your Giant

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 16, 2004

What is the Goliath of your life? What enemy stands before you and defies your faith. Gambling? Addiction? Gluttony? Lust? These giants must fall - Here’s How!

11, January 2004 Dakota Community Church Kill Your Giant I began by sharing the toughest struggle of my life and the events which transpired leading me to repentence and victory. Share your own story. 1Samuel 17 Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war and assembled at Socoh in Judah. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1, 1 Samuel 17:1-52

Denomination: Mennonite

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