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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Facing Giants Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 24, 2019
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    "Facing Giants" from the David and Goliath story in 1 Samuel 17. The point is that our "giants" aren't always what they seem to be and neither are we. With the help of God we are greater than we imagine and the giants are smaller.

    1. We love the Underdog stories In February, 1980, the US Olympic Hockey team took the ice in Lake Placid, NY to face the toughest hockey team in the world – the USSR. Two weeks before in Olympic competition, the Russians beat the Americans, 12-2. That night, however, proved to be different. The US ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Never Take A Knife To A Gun Fight!”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 6, 2019
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    This is about spiritual warfare, about the dangers of being unprepared for spiritual battles. What makes the difference between defeat & victory? Here's five differences between spiritual champions and spiritual weaklings.

    “NEVER TAKE A KNIFE TO A GUN FIGHT!” 1 Sam. 17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Pharaoh fought an expensive war and his country was bankrupt. He had a very valuable diamond so he decided to pawn it to float his country for about a year. 2. So he took the Star diamond down to the largest pawn shop in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When The Battle Comes

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jul 6, 2016
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    To encourage the listener that the battle belongs to the Lord!

    Most of us are familiar with the story of David and Goliath. It truly is one of the greatest victories in all of Scripture. David, a mere shepherd boy stands to face the giant, Goliath in battle and he wins. This is the kind of story we need to hear isn’t it? After all who doesn’t have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Need A Confidence Boost?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 2, 2016
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    Proposition: David shows us 4 keys to possess a better self-esteem and self-confidence and live victoriously 1. By possessing an Affirmative Attitude 2. By possessing a Proper Perspective 3. By Negating the Negatives 4. Assuming God's Armor

    Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1 - 58 (cf. verses 19 - 51; Philippians 4:4-7 Title: Need A Confidence Boost? Theme: Gaining Self-Confidence through God Proposition: David reveals to us how we can have a better self-esteem and more self-confidence. In Christ we can possess: 1. An Affirmative ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Are You Qualified? Series

    Contributed by Brandon Vernoy on Sep 2, 2016
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    God has a habit of picking people who have been passed over. All the great men and women of scripture were unqualified

    Are You Qualified? 1. CONTRAST: HUMANLY SPEAKING THERE WAS A GREAT CONTRAST BETWEEN DAVID AND GOLIATH. " A champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out of the Philistine camp. He was over nine feet tall. He had a bronze helmet on his head and wore a coat of scale armor of bronze weighing ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    I Can Cry If I Want To?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 10, 2021
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    There is a lesson at Ziklag! Tears can be a sign of doubt and fear. 12 spies crying? Israel crying because of Goliath? Tears can breed fear and a run away spirit. Nehemiah warns quit crying and celebrate God.

    I CAN CRY IF I WANT TO… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com There was a song when I was a teenager that went something like this: “ITS MY PARTY AND I’LL CRY IF I WANT TO…” CRY IF I WANT TO… YOU WOULD CRY TOO IF IT HAPPENED TO YOU… IT APPEARS THAT THE BOYFRIEND JOHNNY HAS ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Facing Giants: Don't Run

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 29, 2020
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    A message about facing giants. Some insight in to David and Goliath

    David and Goliath: Overcoming Giants Theme: Facing the Giant and Moving on. Text: 1 Samuel 17:1 - 58 Introduction The story of David and Goliath is one of the most popular stories in scripture. It has been used throughout the world to illustrate the ability of the small to defeat the big. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    David: A Man After God's Heart (2) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2020
     | 5,076 views

    What made David a man after God's heart? David's confrontation with Goliath demonstrates David's committed, confident, and courageous heart!

    David: A Man after God’s Heart (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/28/2016 Last Sunday we started a new series exploring the life of David. The Bible dedicates more pen and parchment to the life of David than to anyone other than Jesus himself. His adventures are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Five Stones Of David

    Contributed by William Tan Yh on Jul 5, 2020
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    David brought five stones and a sling to confront Goliath. What do you bring when you are faced with your own Goliath?

    Dear brothers and sisters, Thank you for joining us for today’s devotion. We will look at the story of David and Goliath. Let me first explain that the real hero in this story is God and the Goliath represents the challenges and struggles we face in life. Sometimes the challenges and struggles ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Modern Day Davids

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 6, 2023
     | 1,721 views

    "Get the stones to face your giant!" - Robert Kennedy

    I heard an awesome message by Robert Kennedy, pastor of Mustang Creek Community Church in Forney, TX. I would strongly urge you to visit if you are in the area. This brother can preach. I am hoping they will make it available on CD or YouTube. I will only give the three points and what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Eagle Christians

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 18, 2022
     | 2,892 views

    In 1 Samuel we have the very exciting story of David and Goliath. From the human viewpoint, this was the biggest mismatch that has ever occurred.

    Illus: If any of you watch professional boxing, you know that the weight of the boxers has to be within a few pounds, or they are not allowed to fight each other. They would not think of putting a "feather" weight, weighing just a little more than a hundred pounds, in the ring with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming A Giant Killer

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 10, 2021
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     | 4,880 views

    All of us face giants of debt, abuse, rejection, troubled children, battle fears, health issues, habits, failure, or depression. They seem impossible to overcome. But David shows us how to trust in God to save us. Jesus, our Champion, won the victory!

    BECOMING A GIANT KILLER 1 Sam. 17:2-51 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: You have to know…“HOW TO GET HELP” 1. One day Jacob, a Jew living in Russia, slipped on the wet riverbank and fell into the water. Unfortunately, Jacob couldn’t swim and was in serious danger of drowning. 2. Two Communist ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    All It Takes Is One

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 2, 2022
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    David stands up to Goliath and changes the whole course of the war. Jesus stands up to Satan as our substitute. All it takes is One.

    3.5.22 1 Samuel 17:4–49 (EHV) The Philistine would say, “I defy the ranks of Israel today! Give me a man, and we will fight each other!” 11 When Saul and all Israel heard those words of the Philistine, they lost their courage and were terrified. 32 David said to Saul, “Do not let anyone lose ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Menial Chores: Stumbling Blocks Or Stepping Stones...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 5, 2022
     | 2,350 views

    Do we have a servants heart? Do we know the difference between stumbling stones and stepping stones? Can the same stone be a stumbling block and a stepping stone? This depends on our attitudes...

    MENIAL CHORES CAN BE STUMBLING BLOCKS OR STEPPING STONES… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two part) *Stumbling block: an obstacle to progress, a problem that is in the way of advancement, a circumstance that causes difficulty or hesitation. *Stepping stone: to help make ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    Who Do You Think You Are, Goliath? (1 Samuel 17: 1-54)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 22, 2024
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     | 1,031 views

    One of the unfortunate realities about living in this world is the existence of bullies who intimidate and threaten others. The Bible describes one such bully named Goliath. His threats against Israel and God ceased when he encountered David and one smooth stone.

    Bullies have existed in this fallen world ever since Cain killed Abel at the beginning of civilization (Genesis 4:8). However, as the days get darker spiritually and the love of people grows cold (Matthew 24:12; Romans 1:18-32), the problem of bullying is only going to grow like a cancer across ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist