Sermons on 1 Samuel 17:1-20:

Going Going Gone For God

Contributed by Jason Love on Dec 3, 2002

We need to always consider where we are going and what we are doing when it comes to our spiritual life.

I. Introduction To understand how we relate to this scripture we must first understand who David is. A. David is seen as a son(son of Jesse) B. David is seen as a servant(servant of Jesse) C. David receives instruction from his Father II.David was Going A. David left early in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-51

Denomination: Church Of God

Secrets Of A Giant Killer

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 4, 2002

It was no accident nor coincidence, that made David a giant killer, Before the giant he had already killed a lion and a bear. In this sermon we look at the characteristics of Davids life that made him a giant killer.

Secret #1 David was Self disciplined: If David were standing here today he would tell you if you ever expect to slay the giants in your life you have become self disciplined like the ant, who has no ruler or overseer = she disciplines herself. (Pro 6:6-8) 6 ¶ Go to the ant, thou sluggard; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Pentecostal

The King Carried The Cheese

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 17, 2005

A challenge to all Christians to submit themselves to doing the menial jobs.

PP0231 DATE THE KING CARRIED THE CHEESE! 1 Samuel 17:12-22. 1Sa 17:12 Now David was the son of that Ephrathite of Bethlehemjudah, whose name was Jesse; and he had eight sons: and the man went among men for an old man in the days of Saul. 13 And the three eldest sons of Jesse went and followed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Giant Problems In Our Familiy Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jun 6, 2002

This message instructs believers to biblically deal with the problems they consider to be "GIANTS" in their home.

“HAPPILY EVERY AFTER…” – PART FIVE JACK & THE BEANSTALK –- FIGHTING THE GIANT PROBLEMS FACING OUR FAMILIES 1 Samuel 17 • Larry L. Thompson (June, 2002) Introduction: There are many people these days that live in a family full of fear. Fearful of health problems, fearful of failure, fearful of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:17-52

Denomination: Baptist

And The Giants Keep Comming

Contributed by Derrick Garth on Jun 6, 2002

Youth inspiration

The Giants Just Keep On Coming! I Samuel 17 D. P. Garth 1st night revival Bethlehem (Alabama) Song: I need thee Text: 1 Samuel 17 (We want to call your attention to this chapter and I urge that you read the entire chapter) However, because of the limitation of time and the length of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-47, 1 Samuel 17:17-47

Denomination: Baptist

David And The Fiery Furnace

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This sermon looks at the examples of David and the three Hebrew boys and finds four charateristics of Courage.

I. Introduction a. Christians are in need of courage today. b. Nathan Hale epitomized courage when he said, “My only regret is that I have but one life to give for my country.” c. We are all in the midst of a battle, and we need the courage to stand up for Jesus. d. We can look to a boy named ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-50, Daniel 3:8-18

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

Defeating Difficulties

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002

David shows us a Biblical model for defeating the difficulties in our lives

Defeating Difficulties 1 Samuel 17 - Selected Passages Evening Service 1. It’s a bad day when... A. Morning news - emegency routes out of the county, sun - rises in the west, Bird singing sweetly - buzzard, horn on car gets stuck - following a group of bikers, B. Boss - Don’t bother taking off ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Church Of God

A Life Of Accomplishment

Contributed by Dan Bentz on Aug 22, 2002

I don’t think we serve a second rate God that is happy with our leftovers. If really believe that there is none like God, then there should be nothing like the commitments and sacrifices we are willing to make to please Him.

Introduction — Cathy Rigby was a member of the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team during the 1972 Olympics held in Munich, Germany. As the reigning United States champion she had only one goal in mind— to win a gold medal. Prior to the Olympics she had trained longer and harder than she ever had before. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-37

Denomination: Baptist

"Oratio, Meditatio, Tentatio"

Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Aug 23, 2002

This is a sermon summarizing the stories learned by the children during Vacation Bible School, looked at through the "tests" that each individual endured. How, through the power given by God, ordinary people accomplished extraordinary things. Stories in

August 18, 2002 VBS Wrap-Up Sermon Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Late Friday night, I was in this room recording the opening for this morning’s radio broadcast. We had just completed this years VBS and I think I can speak for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-51, Acts 9:10-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Facing Giant Problems

Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 7, 2002

David faced gaint problems. In Facing Goliath he faced one of the biggest problems in his life. This sermon takes a look at how he dealt with that problem and it applies it to everyday life.

Sermon by Rodney Brown, Revised by Mark Engler “FACING GIANT PROBLEMS” 1 Sam. 17, Psalm 20:7-8 If you were asked to name a great battle, what would come to mind? Pearl Harbor? Gettysburg? The Alamo? Maybe what began at the World Trade Center almost a year ago? Some battles are a bit ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:7-8, 1 Samuel 17:8-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Cause Worth Fighting For Series

Contributed by Tim George on Dec 9, 2001

Either we define our times or they define us. In the familiar story of David and Goliath we see that truth played out. Saul and Israel were allowing the Philistines to define them. David was a different kind of man however. He intended to define his times

“ Then David said to the Philistine, "You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and 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. This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand … that all the earth may know that there is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

Duck That Stone!

Contributed by Adlai Naidoo on Jan 23, 2002

Fighting the Philistines in our lives with victory!

Duck That Stone- Dr. Adlai Naidoo Text: 1 Sam 17:1-11 1 Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which belongeth to Judah, and pitched between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephesdammim. 2 And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Climbing Mountains, Tripping Over Stones Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 24, 2002

We can step out in faith and climb mountains, or we can keep to ourselves and trip over stones.

Climbing over mountains, tripping over stones 1 Sam 17:1-57 and John 11:1-50 The style of this is actually segmented narrative, telling three stories at the same time and bringing them together at the end. 1st Story: (1 Sam. 17:1) 1SA 17:1 Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-57, John 11:1-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

High Noon Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 5, 2001

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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Baptist