Sermons about 1 Samuel 17:28-23:23

Closer Than A Brother

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 2, 2006

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David’s friendship with Jonathan was a remarkable and once in a lifetime kind of friendship.

“Closer than a Brother” 1 Samuel 17:50 Thus David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone, and he struck the Philistine and killed him; but there was no sword in David’s hand. 51 Then David ran and stood over the Philistine and took his sword and drew it out of its sheath and killed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Face Life's Difficulties

Contributed by Travis Johnson on Aug 2, 2006

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The example of David shows how we should face the difficulties of life that come our way.

HOW TO FACE LIFE’S DIFFICULTIES 1 Sam. 17:45, Then David said to the Philistine, "You come to me with a sword & with a spear & with a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. ESV Intro: Almost everyone knows ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45

Denomination: Holiness

Forty Days That Changed A Life. 3.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jun 3, 2005

based on 5 ratings

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Did you know that when Goliath appeared to Israel, he challenged Israel for forty days? So, when David went to meet Goliath it was after forty days of challenge.

Forty days that changed a life. 3. First Samuel 17:45 -- 50. 06/05/05 This is our third sermon in our series titled forty days that changed a life. So, take your Bible and turn to first Samuel 17, and we are going to be talking about a story that is familiar to about all here. This story is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-50

Denomination: Baptist

"You Can Handle Your Giants

Contributed by Leonard Hunt on Jun 28, 2005

based on 24 ratings

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How do you handle the giants in your life? This sermon will tell you how.

You Can Handle Your Giant 1 Sam. 17:32-37 Introduction: We need to know as believers that we can handle any and everything that comes in our life. We are living in a time where the people of God really don’t understand the power they process. It’s like walking around in your house at night in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One In Spirit (5) Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Jul 28, 2005

based on 15 ratings

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Finding someone to get into a Jonathan/David friendship is not up to you. It’s up to God. But, when God does bring that person into your life, then it is up to you to maintain that relationship through God or it will fall into disrepair.

Series Title: What are Friends for? Message Title: One in Spirit (fifth in the series) (1 Samuel 18:1) After David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan became one in spirit with David, and he loved him as himself. Only a couple of times in one’s life will God lead you across the path of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Unlimited Love Of God

Contributed by James May on May 22, 2005

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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

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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

Lord Teach Us To Pray - Part One

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 13, 2006

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David’s life is an example for all of us not just with his experiences in life, but (as well) his experiences in prayer. If there was anyone in the Bible who really understood the ups and downs of prayer it had to have been David.

LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY Introduction: Last week we considered the differences between a little boy named David and a great king, named Saul. If you remember, King Saul had been told the Word of God by the prophet Samuel. But King Saul disobeyed Samuel and the Word of the Lord. The result was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Slaying Your Giants

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 5, 2005

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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

Taming The Giants In Your Life

Contributed by Robert Garrett on Apr 11, 2005

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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

Envy Is Not Pretty Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 9, 2005

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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

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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

based on 19 ratings

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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

A Declaration Of Independence

Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007

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Are you not sick and tired of what the devil has done to you? Are you willing to sit there until you die? The devil is fighting the Church! It’s time to make A Declaration of Independence and fight back!

A Declaration of War 1 Sam. 17:40 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. 41 And the Philistine came on and drew near ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Friendship Of David And Jonathan Series

Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Jul 31, 2007

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A look at an example of the friendship between David and Jonathan.

We talked last week a little bit about music and how powerful a medium it is so I thought that we would start out today with a little bit of a game...we’re going to be talking today about friendship and loyalty so let me ask you a question...name some songs where friendship is a theme. Think of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:1-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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