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  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    Daring Great Things For God

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,804 views

    A close look at the challenges that David faced in his confrontation with Goliath

    Daring Great Things For God Text: 1 Samuel 17:1-44 Theme: Great causes present great challenges. I. They challenge our motives – See 1 Samuel 17:1-28. Eliab, David’s oldest brother, asked a question that is relevant to anyone in similar shoes. “Why have you come?” God cares more about our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Five Smooth Stones"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 31, 2005
    based on 61 ratings
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Be Prepared - Scout Sunday Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 6, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 36,290 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Will Faith Do?

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Feb 21, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,781 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcomers

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 13,479 views

    Just like in the life of David, obstacles will come our way, but how will we overcome our obstacles and struggles, the giants of our lives?

    “OVERCOMERS” I SAMUEL 17: 41-51 JANUARY 14, 2001 INTRODUCTION: What was your New Years Resolution? Congregational response: New Years Resolutions are really about overcoming Life struggles/Life Obstacles. Church Struggles are just the same. They are opportunities to overcome. TRANSITION ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Trout avatar

    Showdown In The Sanctuary

    Contributed by Charles Trout on May 25, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,374 views

    A young boys affection for Western Pictures turns into an illustration of the showdown between David and Goliath. Our Churches are following the scripts of the old serial western films and the characters are identified!

    My Father grew up in the early Fifties and like most youngsters Saturday afternoons found him at the theater for the matinee which usually consisted of the great westerns of the time. These westerns have been a part my growing up as well. My Father’s terminology for a good western movie is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Are They?

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 29, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 5,596 views

    A sermon for "Men’s Day" asking the question "Where are the men in our churches?".

    WHERE ARE THEY? 1 SAMUEL 17:32-52 Introduction: 1. As a small boy, I can remember all of the noises and shadows I saw at night. a. I would be laying in bed and the tree outside my window would brush upon my window and the shadow of that tree would look as if someone was coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brent Williams avatar

    Stand Courageously

    Contributed by Brent Williams on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 5,211 views

    Giants come at us all through life. David’s example shows us how to deal with the Giants that try to attack our lives.

    Stand Courageously 1 Samuel 17 1-58 Giants come at us all through life. Some kill our enthusiasm for Christ. Some attack our attitudes and habits. Personal relationships, compromising situations, sinful additions become giants that taunt us day and night. The giants win one small battle and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    There's Always Something Standing In The Way

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 5, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,569 views

    This sermon deals with David & Goliath. Even though God Anoints us for special events, there will be problems in our lives to keep us from reaching what God has for us, but we can be victorious

    There’s Always Something Standing In The Way 5/5/2002 NLF 1 Samuel 17:1-50 1 Sam 17:1-30 Hebrews 12:1-3 1 Samuel 17:1-50 It would be great in life if the only thing necessary for us to get things was to just show up. What would it be like to go to school and say “I want a diploma and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    High Noon Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,877 views

    Honoring God in all the areas of his life had the unexpected result of uniquely preparing David to kill the giant Goliath.

    And the Philistine said to David, Come to me, and I will give thy flesh unto the fowls of the air, and to the beasts of the field. 1 Samuel 17:44 It was as if the sheriff had never come back to fight the battle in “High Noon,” and a local had saved the town. Contrasts in Character: David and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Gates avatar

    You'll Never Defeat The Giant, Unless You First Conquer The Lion And Bear

    Contributed by Thomas Gates on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 234 ratings
     | 24,970 views

    Sooner or later your gonna face a giant, and if you quit every time problems come then you’ll never be anything for God!

    “ You’ll never defeat the giant, unless you first conquer the lion and the bear.” Text: 1 Samuel Ch 17:32-51 Intro: Everyone here surely has heard the story of “David and Goliath.” Probably more than once. Its a pretty good book to read to our children, It teaches them that no matter what ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Terry Vaughan avatar

    Winning The Battle From The Beginning

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,240 views

    No matter what you’re up against, the battle has already been won.

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: WINNING FROM THE BEGINNING “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Raymond Smith avatar

    Where Are The Heros?

    Contributed by Raymond Smith on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,208 views

    Challenge for believers to take their stand for Him and experience the Lord’s enabling and provision

    1 Samuel 17; Numbers 13:26 - 14:10. Who are your heroes? Each generation has its heroes. Some are because of the heroic actions, others because they had (in our opinion) enough courage to challenge the system. Some are because they "made" it in something, in this particular generation it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Five Smooth Stones Series

    Contributed by Dave Rajoon on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 40 ratings
     | 56,279 views

    On his way to face the giant Goliath, David picked up five smooth stones from a brook. But David stood up to Goliath with more than just simple weapons; he defeated Golliath with F-A-I-T-H and trust in God.

    Introduction: Daisy Cutters, Bunker Buster, Smart Bombs…maybe you have heard about them! These are some of the modern weapons technology that US armed forces have used in the fight against terrorism in Afghanistan and elsewhere. Today’s battles are fought with a dizzying array of weaponry that was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Slay A Giant

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,759 views

    Recognize there will be giants around you. Look over your giant to God. Step up and step out. And Honor God in the Victory. Outline at the end.

    I have used Sermon Central in addition to may other resources in developing this sermon. HOW TO SLAY A GIANT October 15, 2006 Jay Robison 1 SAMUEL 17:38-49 Biblical story today is a familiar one, needs little introduction 1 Sam 17 is one of most famous stories in Bible. Israel about to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist