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  • William Tan YH avatar

    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

  • Tesh Njokanma avatar

    The Role Of The Church In The 21st Century

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Sep 12, 2020
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    A sermon that highlights 4 key Roles of the Church especially in uncertain times.

    To have a proper understanding and appreciation of the role of the church in the 21st century, we must begin by defining the church and the 21st century. What is the Church? 1 Corinthians 12:13 tells us that ‘for by one Spirit we were all baptised into one body – whether Jews or Greeks, whether ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Becoming A Giant Killer

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 10, 2021
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    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

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    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

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Finding Suitable Armor: David Versus Goliath

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 15, 2024
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    The story of David and Goliath is well-known. Little David serves as Israel's champion and defeats Goliath with the help of the Lord. But there is even a bigger Goliath that we face who taunts us every day. So we need a better champion. This is Jesus Christ. For Proper 7 After Pentecost, year B

    Finding Suitable Armor: David Versus Goliath 1 Samuel 17:32–39 NKJV Then David said to Saul, “Let no man’s heart fail because of him; your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.” And Saul said to David, “You are not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him; for you are a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 22, 2024
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    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

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    The Secrets Of A Victorious Life

    Contributed by Benjamin Beckley on Sep 1, 2023
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    To live a Victorious life, there are things to access as secrets and embrace as truths that will position us for triumph. John 8:32.

    Behind every major attainment in life, there is a secret. There is something someone doing great things knows that makes the great thing show. - Jesus and Disciples casting demons - Mark 9:28-29. “28 And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When God Is On Our Side.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 25, 2024
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    'This I know; for God is for me' (cf. Psalm 56:9).

    WHEN GOD IS ON OUR SIDE. 1 Samuel 17:32-49. Things had reached an impasse in the territorial struggles between the invading Philistines and Israel. The valley of Elah (cf. 1 Samuel 17:2) was in the south of Israel, and the two armies were set in battle array facing one another, but neither side ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    God Uses Who You Are

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 28, 2022
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     | 4,815 views

    We need to get rid of the ill-fitting fashion, or armor, that we’ve tried to squeeze into that’s strangling the life out of us. We need to be who we are in Christ, and utilize our own special equipping. This is what David decided was best.

    Have you ever felt as though you don’t quite know where God wants to use you, and you often feel awkward where you’re presently serving? Perhaps it’s because you’ve been pushed into an area of service that doesn’t suit how the Lord has made you and equipped you, and who you really are inside. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    God’s Endowments

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 31, 2022
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    The text and story you are all familiar with. Yet, as with all of God’s Word, there is yet another lesson we can learn.

    As you know, Israel was facing the Philistines. David came along. He learned that no one would fight Goliath, who had blasphemed the name of David’s God, and he decided that if no one else would fight him, he would. Illus: Isn’t it good that you always find, among God’s people, those with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Dealing With Giants

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 15, 2023
     | 1,574 views

    The fight of the big guy against the underdog. Good against Evil.

    Dealing with the Giants 1 Samuel 17 Good morning everyone, glad you are here. Glad to have our online family joining us also. Turn to 1 Samuel 17 This morning I want to take a look at familiar passage of Scripture. David and Goliath! The fight of the big guy against the underdog. The fight of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    David The Warrior Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 27, 2025
     | 211 views

    We tend to remember our failures and not our successes. We all have a testimony – proof, evidence, or authentication.

    The Story of Us David the Warrior March 2, 2025 1 Samuel 17:8-11 NIV “Goliath stood and shouted to the ranks of Israel, "Why do you come out and line up for battle? Am I not a Philistine, and are you not the servants of Saul? Choose a man and have him come down to me. 9 If he is able to fight ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Neal Gracey avatar

    The Two-Man Lift

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Mar 18, 2025
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     | 580 views

    When something was too heavy for us to lift, it was a policy at my work that anything over 50 lbs. was to have a two-man lift. This way the heavy object could be lifted without injury! Prayer is similar at times!

    The Two-Man Lift Ephesians 6:14-18; 1 Samuel 38-40 When something is too heavy for you to carry, what do we do? We ask for help, hence – “The Two-Man Lift!” This was a policy where I used to work… Over 50 lbs., get help!! Knowing that God wants us to pray as if we are fighting and defeating the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Williams III avatar

    David Volunteered

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 18, 2023
     | 1,811 views

    There was no question that David was the underdog. But there was also no question about God’s help. How do we face our giants? There were odds, there was opposition and there was Divine help.

    DAVID VOLUNTEERED Text: 1 Samuel 17:38 - 50 When I was a kid, I was a crack shot with a sling shot. My grandfather, Cecil had a patent on a couple of sling shots he designed. He designed sling shots that you could literally hunt deer with using an arrow. It was one of his sling shots that ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Victory In The Valley – Confronting The Giants Of Life Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025
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    Every believer will face giants. Some will be giants of fear, failure, delay, sin, or public opposition. But like David, we must run into the valley with confidence in the God who fights for us.

    VICTORY IN THE VALLEY – CONFRONTING THE GIANTS OF LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 17:1-58 Supporting Texts: Psalm 27:1-3, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Romans 8:37, Isaiah 41:10, Ephesians 6:10-13 INTRODUCTION: Every believer will face a valley where a giant stands tall—defying faith, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God