Sermons on 1 Samuel 17:1-18:1:

Encounters, Defecting Your Giants

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 2, 2010

Here's several step in the right direction in defeating giants in your life.

Encounters, Defecting Your Giants / I Samuel 17:31-40 Even though you are born-again, most must still battle giants throughout their lives. There are several lessons that can be applied from this Biblical story found in I Samuel chapter 17. 31.Then David’s question was reported to King ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:31-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Power To Face Your Giants

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 13, 2010

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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:33-58, 1 Samuel 17:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jehovah-Tsebaoth (Lord Of Hosts) Series

Contributed by L Lee on Sep 16, 2010

The Bible refers to God by different names and each one reveals some aspect of His character and His relationship with us.

The God of Battles The term “Lord of Hosts” is used 282 times in the Bible. It is a military term meaning “God of Battles”. (1 Sam 17:45-47 KJV) Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-47

Denomination: Christian Church

Winners Never Quit Series

Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Sep 30, 2010

Winners never quit... Quitters never win...

“Winners Never Quit” (Adapted from John Maxwell’s Characteristic of a Giant Killer) October 2010 Series: NEVER GIVE UP October 3, 2010 By: Rev. Rey T. Bechayda “Then David said to the Philistine, ‘You come to me with a sword and spear, and a javelin, but I come to you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Covenant This Part 1; Covenant Between Man And Man Series

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Oct 5, 2010

Of all the things I have read, learned and studied over these past 10 years, there are two truths that have revolutionized my life. One of them is “The Perfect Circle” and the other is the revelation of Covenants.

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com Malachai 3:6 "For I am the Lord, I do not change;" Of all the things I have read, learned and studied over these past 10 years, there are two truths that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4

Denomination: Foursquare

Who’s Battle Is It Anyway?

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Oct 17, 2010

Facing the battles of life

Who’s Battle is it Anyway? 1 Sam 17:45-47 David said to the Philistine, "You come against me with a dagger, spear, and sword, but I come against you in the name of the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel's armies— you have defied Him. 46 Today, the Lord will hand you over to me. Today, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-47

Denomination: Baptist

Your Invitation Can Change The Worlds Series

Contributed by James Kirkland on Nov 1, 2010

People won't come unless they are invited. Invitations are not always accepted or wanted.

Your Invitation Can Change the Worlds When I say “Your Invitation Can Change the World”, where does your mind go? Do you think about being asked to go somewhere wonderful or are you thinking that you should be inviting someone to come with you? Just a simple question, but until you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:11

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Get A Head Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 12, 2010

Books and articles are written on HOW TO GET AHEAD IN BUSINESS, HOW TO GET AHEAD IN SCHOOL, HOW TO GET AHEAD IN YOUR FINANCES, etc. I want us to consider another HOW TO. HOW TO GET A HEAD

I. IF YOU ARE GOING TO GET A HEAD, THERE MUST BE DISCIPLINE IN SMALL THINGS A. David stayed FAITHFUL (20) B. David stayed FOCUSED II. IF YOU ARE GOING TO GET A HEAD, THERE MUST BE DEVOTION TO SACRED THINGS A. Because of the Opportunity, There Is A Cause B. Because of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:51

Denomination: Baptist

Power To Face Your Giants

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 14, 2011

The story of David & Goliath shows how we should face the giants in our lives.

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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:37-51

Denomination: Baptist

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

Pursuing Your Giants

Contributed by W. Alderman on Sep 22, 2008

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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Baptist

Slaying Our Giants

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-50

Denomination: Church Of God

Get Out Of Your Tent!

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Siempre Pelea Con Tu Propia Armadura

Contributed by Rochester Alvarez on Oct 14, 2008

Dios nos ha dado una armadura para pelear contra nuestros enemigos, es importante usar nuestra propia armadura y no la de otros, el Rey David confio en Dios y uso la armadura que Dios le habia entregado y no la de Saul.

Siempre pelea con tu propia armadura. 1 Samuel 17: 38-39 Introducción: En este día anhelo comenzar el sermón profetizando sobre ti Iglesia. Hay grandes planes en la mente de Dios para ti amada, los anhelos de tu Rey para ti se cumplen en un momento, te levantaras y conquistaras tus gigantes, te ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-39

How To Kill A Giant

Contributed by David Carter on Sep 28, 2009

A SERMON ON FAITH - HOW TO KILL A GIANT

HOW TO KILL A GIANT I Samuel 17 There are a lot of giants in our life that want to defeat us. The giant of discouragement, worry, unbelief, temptation, dishonesty, covetousness…The first thing we had better do is kill the first giant! If we don’t kill the first giant that comes against us we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:37-54

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational