Sermons on 1 Samuel 17:20-18:3:

How To Kill A Giant

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: God can take care of life's seemingly insurmountable problems.

Thesis: God can take care of life's seemingly insurmountable problems. Intro.: 1. The story of David & Goliath is perhaps one of the best-known stories in all the Bible. a. Everybody knows it! 1) Pagans: sort of folk tale reminding that underdogs occasionally win. 2) Christians: one of those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-47

May The Force Be With You Series

Contributed by Jack Brown on Aug 7, 2002

Part two of the "Holding Out for a Hero" series, examining the story of David and Goliath and asking "What are the giants we face and how do find victory instead of defeat?"

HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO “May the Force Be With You” Wouldn’t it be great to have super powers? Wouldn’t you like to wake up one morning to find you had, in the words of the old Superman TV show… “powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men?” To be faster than a speeding bullet… More ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Giants

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Nov 6, 2002

Like David, there is times in our lives that we have to face giants. We can learn from David how we can be victorious.

The story of David and Goliath is one of the most familiar stories of the Bible. Sports broadcasters and announcers like to use this story to explain Great teams vs. Not So Great Teams. When the odds are heavy on one side of the competition. Remember when the New Jersey Nets faced the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Whatever Happened To The Cause Of Christ

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 7, 2002

Things we can learn from DAvid about giving our life for the cause of Christ.

Today, many people are busy living there lives and are completely leaving out Christ. I am not talking about the unsaved, but rather the saved! There are many causes that we are concerned with; however, we have forgot the most important cause we could give our lives to---the cause of Christ. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:25-54

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Obstacles Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jun 14, 2003

Courage, confidence, and deep faith help us overcome life’s obstacles.

Sermon for 2 Pent Yr B, 22/06/2003 1 Sam 17:32-49; 2 Cor 6:1-13; Mk 4:35-41 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Today’s first lesson is perhaps one of the most popular biblical stories—especially among Sunday School children. Although some today would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, 1 Samuel 17:32-49

Denomination: Lutheran

Got Rocks

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 25, 2003

When you have giants, you use hat you have and what you know. Mainly you remember who is with you.

( When I gave this message, Holy Spirit took over this basic text and gave several powerful connections which really grabbed the congregation, I pray God will do he same for you. The actual scripture read was using lectionary Year B - June 22nd) Got Rocks? So to paraphrase this long scripture, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-49

Denomination: Congregational

Courage And Discernment Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jun 6, 2003

This is and adaptation of a book by John Maxwell on leadership.

I. We have talked about character, commitment, communication, and competence, and there is no way that I can say how important those things are, but the list of things that we need to be concerned with about leadership does not stop there by any means. A. If we are going to lead in our family, at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16, 1 Samuel 17:51-53

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

Will You Have To Move? Eroded Confidence?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 14, 2006

We live in such a mobile society, it is easier to move than to have a change of heart. We have eroded confidence, then we want to run away. We are breeding divorce and church hopping.

ERODED CONFIDENCE DO WE HAVE TO HAVE A CHANGE OF LOCATION? OR A CHANGE OF HEART. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this is two parts... Luke 21:26 Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

"Five Smooth Stones"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 31, 2005

David did not have a fancy sword in this battle. He used what he had. He had his sling shot, and he choose five smooth stones. And that is the outline for the message: “Five Smooth Stones!” Why Five? Why Smooth? Why Stones?

Primary Verse(1 Sam 17:40 KJV) And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine. Title: “Five Smooth Stones” Introduction: What ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58, Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Be Prepared - Scout Sunday Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 6, 2005

So, just why did David pick up "5" smooth stones? It was because long before Scouting began, David understood the Scout Motto "Be Prepared"

OPEN: A bricklayer had an accident at work and filed following insurance report: On the day of my accident I was working alone on the roof of a 6-story building. When I completed my work I discovered that I had about 500 pounds of brick left over. Rather than carry the bricks down by hand, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-53

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Too Big To Miss

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Feb 6, 2005

Goliath- The warriors said, "He’s too big to hit" David said, "He’s too big to miss." Take your problems Head on

1 Samuel 17:12-37 This morning I will discuss- Facing unbeatable foes--Beating unbeatable odds When everyone says, “You’re gonna lose” That’s when God says, “Hang on my child, We’re about to kick some butt” I don’t serve a God - backs down, backs up, gives in or gives ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:12-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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