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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Facing Your Giants (1) Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 10, 2016
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    By God's grace we can overcome the giants in our lives. Watch what you are focusing on. Do what you possibly can.

    1 Samuel 17 records the famous story of young boy David fighting against the giant Philistine soldier Goliath. • This event likely happened after chapter 14 chronologically speaking, because at this point King Saul still does not know David. • It is likely that the author recaps what ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Facing Your Giants (2) Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 18, 2016
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    By God's grace and strength, we can overcome our challenges in life. Remember where your strength lies. Let the glory of God drives you

    David was able to overcome Goliath even though he was smaller, younger, untrained and inexperience. He wasn’t terrified because he was not focusing on the giant. • We need to WATCH WHAT WE ARE LOOKING AT because whatever we focus on affects us. We are easily overwhelmed because we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Unproven Sword

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
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    Use your own spiritual tools, don't imitate the work of others.

    1 Samuel 17:38-39 KJV And Saul armed David with his armour, and he put an helmet of brass upon his head; also he armed him with a coat of mail. [39] And David girded his sword upon his armour, and he assayed to go; for he had not proved it. And David said unto Saul, I cannot go with these; for I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Victorious Sword

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
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    One of David's seven swords that used him to advance in God's purpose.

    1 Samuel 17:49-51 KJV And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth. [50] So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Facing Your Giants

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 12, 2012
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    This message offers thought about what one needs to know and how one needs to respond..

    Facing Your Giants 1 Samuel 17 * One of the most familiar stories in all of God’s word is the story of David and Goliath. It is a story we tell our children to help them stand up to those who oppose them. Sadly, we seem to have relegated this story to a children’s story when the lessons and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing Fear

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 1, 2012
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    Faith over fear

    Facing fear Intro: What does being afraid do? 1: Hesitation a) you second guess b) you wait when you should move c) you stand still Point: Fear is something everyone who has ever lived has had to deal with, at one point and time even the bravest men and women felt fear creep into their hearts ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Craziest Kid Ever Series

    Contributed by Dave Bentley on Jun 7, 2011
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    I think at some point after we become followers of Christ we become Christianized in a way that insulates us and makes us forget just how “crazy” the claims of Christianity are. This month I want us to revisit some of the stories the in Scripture that be

    “That’s Just Crazy!” The Craziest Kid Ever! • Who Get’s Your Vote? • My Vote Goes to David – The Shepherd-King • 1 Samuel 17:1-17:58 LOOK AT THIS CRAZY CONTRAST • Goliath is 9’ 9” tall – A Giant • David was too small ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing Your Fears

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 30, 2011
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    From the story of David and Goliath we learn that overcoming fear means that you must FACE your enemy, FOCUS on God, FOLLOW your calling and FAITHFULLY point to Christ.

    FACING YOUR FEARS Dr. Jerome Frank, a professor of psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University was flying across the US a few years ago. This was before all of the modern security measures were installed at the nation's airports. He sat beside a man on a coast-to-coast flight who said, "You know, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • TOBEY BENITEZ avatar

    Ain't Afraid To Fight

    Contributed by Tobey Benitez on Apr 20, 2007
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    God is looking for warriors

    AIN’T AFRAID TO FIGHT 1 SAMUEL 17: 4, 8, 11, 32, 36 4. AND A CHAMPION WENT OUT FROM THE CAMP OF THE PHILISTINES; NAMED GOLIATH, FROM GATH, WHOSE HEIGHT WAS 6 CUBITS AND A SPAN 8. THEN HE STOOD AND CRIED OUT TO THE ARMIES OF ISRAEL, AND SAID TO THEM, WHY HAVE YOU COME OUT TO LINE UP FOR BATTLE? AM ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Five Smooth Stones For Five Wrongful Motives"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 24, 2007
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    What was the genuine motive of David as he saw the “cause” to come against Goliath? In this message we will unveil five wrongful motives before sharing the one pure motive of David’s heart.

    Title of the message: “Five Smooth Stones for Five Wrong Motives,” Key Verse: (Psa 25:2 KJV) O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me. For this study, I wanted to find a text that best describes the emotions and the situation that would bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Te Llego Tu Ascenso

    Contributed by Carlos Rios on Apr 26, 2007
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    Hemos siempre enfocado la historia de David y goliat en david y nos hemos olvidado que goliat fue el instrumento de Dios para su ascenso.

    Te llego tu Ascenso “Mientras el hablaba con ellos, he aquí que aquel paladín que se ponía en medio de los dos campamentos, que se llamaba Goliat, el filisteo de GAT, salio de entre las filas de los filisteos y hablo las mismas palabras, y las oyó David.” 1 Samuel 17:23 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Facing The Giants

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 29, 2007
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    By faith, learn to face the giants that can defeat you.

    I heard of a group of people who visited a zoo. As they passed the elephant pen they noticed one of the attendants sitting and crying. One of the visitors asked another attendant what was wrong. The attendant replied “The elephant has died.” The visitor said “Oh, he must have been fond of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Characteristics Of A Giant Killer Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Apr 30, 2007
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    Life would be easy if our call was not a call to faith and courage. David had heard from Samuel he was going to be the next king, but it was not long before he discovered it would not be a simple life of living in a palace and giving orders – No, soon he

    Life would be easy if our call was not a call to faith and courage. David had heard from Samuel he was going to be the next king, but it was not long before he discovered it would not be a simple life of living in a palace and giving orders – No, soon he would be facing giants Giant Statements ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Reflections Of A Biblical Friendship Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Apr 30, 2007
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    Best friends are very important. Best friends are our confidants. They are our counselors. They are our PR persons. They back us up when others are against us. No problem is ever as dark when you have a friend to face it with you. Especially when that pe

    I begin tonight with a question, “Who would you call your best friend?” For some of us, it is our spouse. For others of us, a sibling is our best friend. For others, a childhood friend whom we still communicate with today holds the title of being our “best friend.” Best friends are very important. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stones In The Shepherd’s Scrip

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 19, 2010
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    There are certain qualities that God looks for in those He places in His service. These qualities are illustrated for us in the account of David choosing stones from a brook with which to face the giant, Goliath.

    Stones In The Shepherd’s Scrip Text: I Sam.17: 40 Intro: The account of David the shepherd boy has always been one of my favorites. As a child I never tired of hearing of the magnificent victory that God wrought with one little shepherd boy, who was surrendered totally to God. When hearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist