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  • The Battle Is The Lord's

    Contributed by J.c. Pierce on Aug 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,313 views

    The situation may seem impossible to us but with God all things are possible

    For the most part, every one of us have heard the story of David and Goliath many times. We know the story how David used a sling to propel a rock which struck Goliath in the one spot on his body that wasn’t covered by armour. When I grew up in Northeast Alabama a sling shot was considered a ...read more

  • Overcoming Giants Of Life Series

    Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Sep 15, 2014
     | 8,263 views

    We will see this morning how David overcame the Giant of Goliath. In the same way the he did, you and I can also overcome the many giants in our lives.

    Introduction: Some background setting for the time and history leading up to this event: We learned from the book of Ruth that the period of Israel’s history before the time of the Kings was a very dark point. There was no law and order. Every man did that which was right in their own ...read more

  • Unexpected Journey: David

    Contributed by Dr. Ken E. Squires, Jr. on Jun 5, 2013
     | 5,756 views

    A look at the Unexpected Journey that God sent David on.

    7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” (1 Sam. 16 - NIV) The Big Idea: God's Unexpected Journey ...read more

  • “called To Be King”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 24, 2013
     | 5,928 views

    What characterizes a heart that is fully given to God?

    In 1 Samuel 8, we are told how the people of Israel asked for a king to lead them. When they made this request of Samuel he went to the Lord, and the Lord told him that they were not rejecting Samuel, but they were rejecting God from being king over them. Samuel was told to tell the people what the ...read more

  • Lions, Bears And Giants, Oh My!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 25, 2013
     | 4,772 views

    What kind of strength are you getting from your personal devotions?

    1 Sam 17:34-37 34 And David said unto Saul, Thy servant kept his father's sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock: 35 And I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth: and when he arose against me, I caught him by his beard, and smote ...read more

  • What David Had That Saul Did Not

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 2, 2013
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     | 8,128 views

    Being a man after God's own heart does not mean totally sinless but one who is trying. Keeping your eyes on the goal is the key.

    INTRODUCTION 1. David spent much of his early life alone a. His best friends were sheep and his enemies wild animals b. He seems to have been alone much of his early life 2. His training as king seems to have been done in secret 3. It was even a secret ceremony when he was anointed king 4. Samuel ...read more

  • Things Are Not As They Appear

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jul 8, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 18,590 views

    Sometimes our lives seem hopeless but God is working for us

    Things Are Not as They Appear 1Sa 17:34 And David said unto Saul, Thy servant kept his father's sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock: 35 And I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth: and when he arose against ...read more

  • Do Not Lose Heart

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 11, 2014
     | 5,079 views

    Do Not Lost Heart 1) Your Lord fights for you. 2) Your Lord fights through you.

    They shook with fear every time he came out to challenge them. And who could blame them? How would you like to face a nine-foot giant in a duel to the death? This giant carried a spear whose brass tip alone weighed 18 lbs. That’s as heavy as eight hymnals. Even if you could pick up eight ...read more

  • Do Something

    Contributed by Ricky Hurst on May 28, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,182 views

    Today is the day to do something!

    Start with the video of Matthew West's "Do Something" (it is available on you tube). I hope today that God will lay on your heart what you need to do. This message may step on your toes! There are many characters of Bible stories to choose from that lead up to Jesus death. A(Centurion) B ...read more

  • The Eighteen Similarities Between David & Goliath And Jesus & Satan

    Contributed by Kim Oliver on Jun 5, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 29,588 views

    The Eighteen Similarities between David & Goliath and Jesus & Satan

    Introduction The story of David and Goliath is the story of the battle between good and evil. Goliath is the abomination, who profanes the name of God, while David, the saint of God, defends God's honour. Both David and Goliath are zealous to the extreme, that is, unto death. Goliath's zeal to ...read more

  • A Heart That Pleases God

    Contributed by Elizabeth Smith on Jun 10, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 17,914 views

    The kind of heart God wants

    INTRODUCTION: If God were to look at your heart today, what would He see? OR maybe, the better question is, would your heart attract God? Would He even want to take a glimpse of your heart? Or will He be repulsed? “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from ...read more

  • The Battle Of Life - What You Can't Go With. Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,598 views

    Once there is life, there is a battle both for a believer and non - believer in Christ though the difference is that the battle of a believer had been won for him over two thousand years ago by our Lord Jesus Christ who gives him victory.

    To say that life is a battle is no longer news. Once there is life, there is a battle both for a believer and non - believer in Christ though the difference is that the battle of a believer had been won for him over two thousand years ago by our Lord Jesus Christ who gives him victory. His duty ...read more

  • The Battle Of Life - What You Can Go With. Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 7, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,306 views

    Once the battle of life continues, there are things one should avoid as David refused the armor of Saul for focus and effective result, and there are things to go with.

    This is the part two of the message. Once the battle of life continues, there are things one should avoid as David refused the armor of Saul for focus and effective result, and there are things to go with. Devil and his kingdom is fortified and one should be ready at all times to stand – ...read more

  • Facing Your Giants: overcoming Life’s Challenges!

    Contributed by George Durham on Jul 8, 2014
     | 11,574 views

    David & Goliath: 1 Samuel 17

    1 Samuel 17:12-50 David & Goliath + Philistine army had gathered 4 war against Israel. 2 Armies faced each other, camped 4 battle on Opposite sides of a STEEP VALLEY. SOMETHING IS MOVING DOWN THE SLOPE. SOMETHING BIG. SOMETHING HUGE. LIKE A TREE!. Whatever it is, ...read more

  • Man Up!

    Contributed by Edwin Crozier on Sep 20, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,120 views

    This sermon examines the account of David defeating Goliath to see what kind of man God is looking for.

    Introduction: What is the most scared you have ever been? Think about that time for a moment. Perhaps you can begin to understand how the Israelites feel in I Samuel 17 every morning when Goliath steps out onto the battlefield and cries, “I defy the ranks of Israel this day. Give me a man, ...read more