Sermons on 1 Samuel 17:1-23:18:

"A Cinderella Story"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 25, 2006

Obstacles can only be overcome by faith.

1 Samuel 17:1a, 4-11, 19-23, 32-49 Mark 4:35-41 “A Cinderella Story” Certainly the Bible makes it quite clear that God’s power is able to come out of the so-called “least of these,” and therefore anyone of us can do mighty things for God through faith! And the story of David defeating the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-49

Denomination: United Methodist

Taming The Giants In Your Life

Contributed by Robert Garrett on Apr 11, 2005

When we encounter difficult situations or giants they try to discourage, defeat, and steal the joy out out of our living. There are four principles that we can gain from the story in I Samuel 17 that can help tame the many giants in our lives.

INTRO.Don’t you just love to hear a good story? I think everyone loves a good story. Where is the best place to go to get a good story?? Movies or TV! Name some of your favorite movies or TV shows. There are a couple big differences between these movies and tv shows and the stories we find in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-47

Denomination: Baptist

The King Carried The Cheese

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 17, 2005

A challenge to all Christians to submit themselves to doing the menial jobs.

PP0231 DATE THE KING CARRIED THE CHEESE! 1 Samuel 17:12-22. 1Sa 17:12 Now David was the son of that Ephrathite of Bethlehemjudah, whose name was Jesse; and he had eight sons: and the man went among men for an old man in the days of Saul. 13 And the three eldest sons of Jesse went and followed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Unlimited Love Of God

Contributed by James May on May 22, 2005

God’s Love is unlimited toward all people, but do we still have his blessings and his favor? God loves the sinner but we are required to serve him before we can truly experience his great love.

THE UNLIMITED LOVE OF GOD By Pastor Jim May Scriptures used: Romans 5:8, James 1:17-18, 1 Samuel 9:2, and the primary source, 1 Samuel 12:19-25 If there is one thing that defines how God feels toward humanity, it’s His unlimited love. I’m so glad to know the love of God. I’m so glad to know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:19-25, 1 Samuel 19:25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Giants Are Real And Formidable

Contributed by Jim Moynihan on May 27, 2005

When we trust God to deliver us we can face our giants with confident faith in Him.

James Dobson, of Focus on the Family was quoted as saying, “When I think of parents today, I’m reminded of a photograph of an elegantly dressed woman who is holding a cup of coffee. Her little finger is cocked ever so daintily to the side, and her face reveals utter self-confidence. Unfortunately, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Envy Is Not Pretty Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 9, 2005

Envy is an emotion that refuses to recognize the goodness of God. Envy is telling God that God could have done a better job with us.

Envy is Not Pretty I Samuel 18:6-9 February 9, 2005 Ash Wednesday I love music. All kinds of music. If you look through my CD collection, you will find Contemporary Christian, Country, Classic Rock, Opera, Broadway Show Tunes, and Classical. I like Willie Nelson, George Strait, The Beatles, Bon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:6-9

Denomination: Methodist

A Friend After Your Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 13, 2005

Jonathan’s friendship with David has always been the model of the ideal friendship for Christians. But there is an even deeper application to this description of the love Jonathan had for David. Do you know what it is?

OPEN: I sang “You’ve Got A Friend” (a song by James Taylor and made popular by Carole King - if you’d like a copy of the words with guitar chords e-mail me at jesus@kconline.com) APPLY: Several years ago the song “You’ve Got A Friend” was extremely popular. And it was popular because it caught the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David And Goliath, Are There Giants In Your Life??

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 16, 2005

The Battle of David and Goliath.

DAVID AND GOLIATH 1ST SAMUEL 17 After young David had been employed by King Saul For occasional service of the court as musician and Armor bearer, and many years after the defeat of the Philistines at Michmash –THE war making heathens Decided to start another war against Israel.. Their armies ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Will Faith Do?

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Feb 21, 2005

This is a message that shows us three things that having faith in God will do.

What Will Faith Do? Hebrews 11:1; I Samuel 17:12-51 I. Faith Will Reject Discouraging Words (v. 26-37) A. God Sized Faith Will Overcome Negative Attitudes 1. People of faith will see past the problem (v. 26) 2. People of faith will often be misunderstood (v. 28) 3. People of faith will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:12-51

Denomination: Baptist

Slaying Your Giants

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 5, 2005

David was able to slain giant Goliath because he finds strength in (1) looking unto God and trusting Him, (2) recalling what God has done in the past through him.

1 Sam 17:45 ’...but I come to you in the Name of the Lord of Hosts...’ 17:11 - King Saul and all the Israelites were dismayed and terrified. 17:16 - This go on for 40 days, every morning and night, Goliath took his stand. For more than a month, they were living in fear and weakness... They knew ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Killing Giants In Our Lives

Contributed by Roger Spackman on Nov 7, 2005

Overcoming depression, phobias and disapoinment through applying the principles of David and Goliath! God can turn your ’scars into stars’ and ’your tragedies into triumphs’! Uplifting and very encouraging sermon. Full PP slides available.

Goal/purpose This message is one of encouragement for our people to press into God with the difficulties of life. To receive instruction from the Word of God in being able to gain perspective on our problems. To see life from God’s point of view and not be overcome with despair when difficulties ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Baptist

Be Willing To Enter The Valley (Part 2 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Nov 10, 2005

Today some Christians are living in fear, intimidation and comfortableness and not trusting in God. David when faced with the problem of Goliath willing ran down to the valley to defeat the enemy. I give 3 points that show what motivated David to do that

Title: Be Willing To Enter The Valley (Part 2) Text: I Sam 17:1-58 (Key Verse is 38-48) Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - (Recap from last week’s message (Fighting Bears and Delivering Cheese)) - There was 3 points that I gave from this message about how God prepares us in life for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

Saul And David: Great Men Of Faith! (Part 3 Of 3)

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Nov 29, 2005

This final sermon shows what influenced Saul and David’s faith. David was influenced by God and Saul was influenced by the people. They were both great men of faith but in two different areas. I show how we can develop our faith in God like David and...

Title: Saul and David: Great Men Of Faith! Text: I Sam 17:1-58 Pray!!! Review from last 2 sermons - Too develop a heart after one must learn from the character of David. - In the first sermon I talked about how God prepared David’s life or fighting bears and lions to face Goliath. - There are 3 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cómo Ser Un Gigante

Contributed by José Soto on Mar 29, 2006

Cuando leo este pasaje nace en mi deseo de ser uno de estos gigantes de Dios. Encuentro en el relato tres consejos a seguir que a la larga pueda convertirme en tal gigante. Así que deseo compartirlos con ustedes a fin de que juntos tratemos de llegar a

Como ser un gigante I Samuel 17.32-51 INTRODUCCIÓN Vamos a leer un pasaje bíblico muy famoso: David y Goliat. Un miembro me preguntó, en la lucha entre David y Goliat, ¿cuál fue el gigante? Goliat, NO. David fue el gigante. Goliat era más grande en estatura, pero David era un gigante. Cuando ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-51

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Integrity - Life Of David, Part 4 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 5, 2006

One author has suggested that Goliath reminded him of the cross-eyed discus thrower. He didn’t set any records…but he sure kept the crowd awake! (Swindoll, Insights Newsletter, April 1995).

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Psalm 78 is a Historical Psalm that summarizes Israel’s history in a poetic way. The Psalm does have some sad elements in it, but it concludes somewhat abruptly on a positive note with their national hero, King David, from Judah, the founder of the dynasty that would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54